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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
3
The Prairie Oil and Gas Company set the midcontinent crude oil price at 1.45 dollars per barrel in Tulsa on July 24, ten cents below the level seen over the previous two months.
A terse note argues that money alone can grant social prominence, making polish unnecessary for a man to stand out.
Baltimore police announce a new ordinance that orders musicians and singers to stand while performing The Star Spangled Banner. Violators face fines up to 100 dollars.
Bellows Falls Vermont July 22 probate court admitted the will of the late Mrs Hetty Green leaving eighty million dollars to her son Colonel E H R Green and daughter Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks without contest.
Last night at 11 20 the fire department found a house belonging to Mrs. O Boehme almost collapsed. Occupied by the families of Mr T L Petty and Mr O A McGown the blaze caused heavy losses. Petty and Boehme carried insurance while McGown’s figures were unavailable.
Advertises Brazos Chill Tonic as a guaranteed remedy for malaria and fevers. Claims a few doses break any case and urges readers to buy from E. R Emmel, a druggist, with a note on genuine product.
A historical House joint resolution proposes amending Section 3, Article 7 of the Texas Constitution to allow a county ad valorem tax up to 50 cents per $100 and a district tax up to $1 per $100 for public school maintenance. The measure outlines voter ballot wording, implementation steps, funding provisions, and a $5,000 appropriation for costs, with legislative history and adoption dates in 1915.
London dispatch reports German forces shifted their main Western Front assault to the Vosges region and bombarded French positions near Fleury and Fuminwood while a heavy artillery duel continued on the British front in Northern France with gas shells used. A neutral diplomat calls Britain’s blacklist of American firms a great tactical blunder. U S officials hold talks on the matter.
Mr. J. Allen Myers of Bryan received a rare invitation from the Republican National Committee to attend the official notification of Charles Evans Hughes as the Republican nominee for president. The event is set for July 21, 1916, at Carnegie Hall New York with a reception at the Hotel Astor following. Myers has not decided on attendance as July 31 approaches.
The fire department was called to H. C. Betts residence near the oil mill at 12 25 this afternoon. A small hole burned in the roof and damage was slight. Firemen responded quickly and extinguished the blaze with a small chemical.
A wry remark notes that lacking stow at home leaves a man to support a circus. The line frames generosity or obligation in a humorous, observational tone.
A greaseless Dermis Cream promises to clear and beautify the complexion. It cools the skin with a velvet touch and removes excess oiliness while remaining invisible after use, at 25c per jar.
Washington July 24 Colonel Butler who was killed last Thursday at Alpine Texas by hotel keeper Harry Spannell was buried today at Arlington Cemetery in Washington D C.
The remark notes that visitors who pay upon entry do not receive gate receipts. It highlights a pricing or policy issue affecting attendees and issuing practices at events.
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