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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1903
Page
2
A garbled dispatch notes circus workers dealing with boll weevils in tickets and wagons during travel in Texas. Salvation Army members remain present but the scene is chaotic with unrest and open curiosity among onlookers.
A Brazos bottom planters group presented Prof Sayous a katy for a boll weevil, with remarks suggesting a desire to return instantly to Paris as part of the unfolding discussion.
Bryan merchants urged by local observers to deepen commerce with Leon and Burleson counties noting many residents already travel here and more could be drawn.
In a few years this part of Texas will supply other regions with the choicest apples pears quinces peaches apricots plums and grapes. Tests across counties show entirely satisfactory results and many plan to plant trees this coming winter in Alpine Brewster County according to the Avalanche.
The notice lists a gathering for business leaders and delegates from Trinity, Huntsville, Anderson, Nevaska, Bresham and Smithville to discuss building plans and financing. Attendees include Dr. Peltier, R Venuyeaman, W S Craig, Benton Rannoliph, A Borbeck and J W Schumacher. Meeting set for Tuesday Oct 8 in Nevasnte.
An article argues for manual training to nurture respect for hands and brains, emphasizing practical education, industrial appreciation, and the value of applying skill. It notes that examples of successful men come from practical paths and that leaders in industry show the merit of such training.
Judge B. B. Alford presided as A. G. Greenwood spoke on merchant duty to Texas truck growers. Sam H. Dixon of the World’s Fair outlined how Texas can avert overproduction through stronger organization. Prof. F. W. Mary compared Texas and California prospects, noting Texas crops mature earlier and won’t fear California competition.
Palestine Texas September 18 The Mar Texas carnival attracted a goodly attendance with General Grant Mrs Grant and Governor Lanham on hand. Grant and Lanham reviewed the troops as the Knights of Pythian passed in review. The awards committee gave a free prize to Andersen County and a third to Ruakend, dividing the second prize between Smith and Leon counties.
Dallas crowds greet arriving settlers from Iowa Kansas Nebraska Missouri as the Catton Felt convoy brings forty groups direct to Dallas. Planes and trains arrive in sections and the streets fill with newcomers, while a formal procession moves through the city and events center on Redees and the Be ager areas.
The report notes a train departure from Thurber Junction on Sept 1 and describes crop losses as stated by local observers. It mentions costs for initiation and debts tied to horses and property that could not be moved, with some area residents abroad facing no reduction in their share of company costs.
The snippet highlights a claim that many engineers and architects rose from modest starts, noting pragmatic work as a foundation. The fragment cites San Antonio Express as a source, suggesting a retrospective on career origins and success.
Regular appointment held at Belience with visitors from Bryan Edge Wheelock and Alexandria. Prohibition lectures by Profs Allen and Watkins of Bryan drew a grand audience. Prof I J Cole of Hearne, future schoolteacher, visited. school starts Oct 12. Richard Covington and Stella visited Galveston. Henry Locke leaves for Bryan to attend Allen Academy.
The Austin city school system reports delays from publishers in delivering geographies, epilting books, physiologies and copybooks after contracts were awarded by the school board, hindering operations as schools opened last Monday.
In a letter to health officers State Health Officer Tabor urges liberal use of kerosene oil in tanks cisterns and pools of stagnant water twice weekly. He warns yellow fever is near and calls prompt action to prevent an epidemic. Mo Equitoes identified as chief menace.
For trains passing Bryan Saturday Sept. 19 at 12 56 PM 4 04 PM 7 38 PM and Sunday Sept. 20 at 2 30 AM the H T C will sell round trip tickets to Galveston fare 2 00 Houston fare 1 75 Limit coed to leave Galveston on regular trains up to 7 00 PM Monday Sept 21 Good to leave Houston on regular trains up to 1 00 AM Sept 22 245 W 5S Wilson Agent
In Waco on September 14 officials announce the cornerstone of Provident hospital will be laid October 11 with elaborate ceremonies led by Rt. Rev. N A Gallagher bishop of Galveston.
Lawton Oklahoma September 18 Judge Gillette issues order restraining Colonel Randlett Indian agent at Anadarko from interfering with mines boasting on the Indian allotments The Mary McClain shaft seventy feet deep yields ore worth fifteen dollars per ton One shaft with machinery valued at eight hundred dollars was destroyed a week ago for unknown reasons
Lawton Oklahoma reports Charles Birkofer of Mount Scott died after a hunting accident. He was crawling through underbrush when his shotgun discharged, the shot entering his abdomen. He succumbed several hours later.
Washington on September 18 reports the secretary of the treasury received a $20 conscience contribution from an unidentified donor in San Antonio Texas.
Chicago reports Sir Thomas Lipton remains in satisfactory condition. The will of the late G A Utelen, who died at Houston on August 39 1964, is probated with an estate valued at 296 006.
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