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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
3
A Texas town observer urges residents to support local merchants to sustain education and growth. He argues that local patronage funds municipal services, keeps residents, and prevents moving to cities for better schools. He warns against shopping away from home and notes national brands match city store prices locally.
Texas towns report varied progress from 1914 to 1915. A&M cadets plan a Panama Pacific Exposition trip in San Francisco, with 800 cadets under military discipline. Justin cleans up the town with 200 pounds per person. Poultry sold to New York for 2500 dollars near Lockney. Oil firms in Toyah begin night shifts amid ongoing field activity. Blue Ribbon Livestock Show slated for Cleburne March 5 6 7 with a prize list. Abilene foundation work on a new courthouse proceeds using local labor. Palo Pinto County eyes a road bond election on February 17. Paris to expand paved streets, targeting half paved by 1914 end. Moran oil discovery spurs brisk business and returning former residents. two wells expected soon at Waters ranch and Channey farm.
A collection of humorous aphorisms and pointed lines on politics argument and opinion. The piece critiques rhetoric and bias while joking about metaphors and mispronunciations. It notes folly and the oddities of language in a light editorial voice.
Parties whose subscription expires this month or early March should see Mil tion Taylor or leave renewals at James' drug store for prompt attention.
The Senate approved the arbitration pacts with England Japan Italy Spain Norway Sweden Portugal and Switzerland by a two thirds majority without any amendments. The action marks broad acceptance of the treaties governing dispute mediation among the listed countries.
Renice Smith reports on Allen Academy events including a Y M C A talk by Robert Armstrong on Christian Service, a forthcoming state convention in Waxahachie, and a postponed interdormitory track meet. Highlights include basketball trips, opera outings, and campus social activities.
Spellman Murray announce U S patent office issues to Texas residents for the week ending February 14 1914. Recipients include Katherine Black Austin box corner protector Joseph Cathriner Brenham concrete block machine Henry Collier Mexia mouse guard attachment for piano pedals Samuel Dunlap Bryan round bale cotton compress John C Ford Jacksonville window sash fastener and lock Jeremiah Frederick Garrison cultivator James J Gage Liano cultivator attachment Barentt Hamilton C C Timmons Amarillo street indicators for cars James T Hall Utopia truss Jules Hurt El Paso sawdust burning furnace Mary Harrell Houston sieve Leander Harter Aransas Pass concrete tie William H Laswell San Antonio spring hub Leonard Meader Johnsville cotton bale tie antibuckler Ed Trout Chillicothe plow attachment Drew Welch Dublin plow attachment Warren B Winters Stephenville wood meters for typewriters Shirley H Wood Corsteana ship protector.
An old advertisement promotes a fake laxative labeled to cure a cold in one day. It claims to relieve sore throat and headache and offers money back if it fails. The sales pitch features the signature of W. Grove on each box.
In Dallas a involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court against the Southern States Cotton Corporation. Petitioners include W. D. Smith and others claiming sums due on cotton sold to the firm which sought to hold cotton at 15 cents per pound. The company, Alabama incorporated with 1 million dollars capital, reports assets of about 56 000 bales held.
Allen Academy defeated Tabor 21 to 9 yesterday afternoon in front of more than 300 spectators. Tabor led early before Allen’s teamwork drove the win. this is the second victory over Tabor this year. Coach Bible and the squad travel Sunday to Huntsville to face Sam Houston Normal.
The famed flyer recalls a turning moment when a newspaper office revealed his life story among the galleys. He explains the impact of reading his past on his resolve to continue flying despite many falls.
An old time advertisement touts Dr Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil as the cure for long standing sores and various remedies. It claims pain relief and healing simultaneously with emphasis on its reliability.
A German science discovery named Solace Remedy dissolves uric acid crystals and purifies blood. The Solace Co of Battle Creek markets it as a safe non opiate treatment with free samples and testimonial letters, urging readers to request a free box and promising quick health improvements.
Pleasant Hill resident Mrs. Walter Vincent describes three summers of dreadful headaches prostration back pains and faint spells. After three bottles of Cardui she reports complete relief and renewed strength in three months. Cardui advertised as a vegetable tonic for women with claims of aiding appetite nerves and rosy cheeks.
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