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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
2
The Bryan Texas issue of October 6 1903 notes District Judge Gillaspie urging the grand jury on lottery houses and gambling. comments on tobacco as a drought resistant crop. Dowie on Wall Street. concerns about militarism and a Democratic victory. critiques wealth inequality and tariff politics. ads list bread at reduced price.
Bryan shoppers toured Wagner Brandon's new fall and winter millinery display while Miss Williams and Miss Johnson assisted. Popular Gainesborough flatiron and high crown hats, white champagne violet colors, plumes and velvet trims highlighted the season. John H. Ford and wife plan to move to an American town near Tampico, Mexico, with a colonist group buying 60,000 acres. Webb Bros offer two pairs of ladies hose for 25 cents amid 262 new belt buckles and accessories.
The band records its appreciation for David Steubenrach who was a friend and musician. It expresses sympathy for his bereaved relatives and notes the intent to publish these resolutions and drape the Band room for thirty days. Committees R J Newland J J Keneeny A W Hollman October 5th 1903.
Advertised letters listed for the week ending October 8 include ladies Lizzie Cooper Bettie Day Sophia Evans Dora Harrison M Helen Johnson M Price Lizzie Schrosshire Ella Washington Lula Williams and gents Nat Adams Sidney Bradley M W Fink Sam Jenkins H Marchbaw H B Ramsey J L Wilson Lurton.
Advertisements show Wagner & Brandon's offering 263 Black finetta at 50 inches wide for $1.00. Norwood's features Silk Cluny lace and trimming. Webb Bros announces Mo. 472 Princess corset at $1.00 and walking skirts. Wilson & Edge promote Shetland floss and Black Cat hosiery for kids.
An advertisement touts double extension shoes for school use with the claim they look well and wear well. The listing also promotes a splendid 80 acre farm one mile north of town suitable for cotton dairy or truck farming with easy terms and contact H. G. Rhodes or Mrs. W. R. Rhodes.
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