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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
3
President Wilson arrived back at Long Branch for a busy day at the summer White House. He spoke to Progressive and independent voters and said Congress would not be pressed into railroad strike settlement, noting he intervened only after both sides signaled readiness for a strike.
Advertisement touts Brazos Chili Tonic as the rapid remedy for malaria chills and fever. It claims easy dosage and guaranteed efficacy from BR. R. RMNEL, Ist, urging readers to ask for the genuine product.
Waco Texas unveils a sixteen day Cotton Palace featuring Conway band free concerts every afternoon and night. War Path acts at 4 and 9 30 pm daily plus free Queen ball and coliseum attractions. Official condensed schedule includes cotton parade football games horse races baby prize announcements and more with governor Feron among officials.
In Waco Texas the Cotton Palace grounds boast a premier track and six days of top tier events. Baylor University meets Southwestern University in football on opening day November 4 followed by Meridian Normal and Alexander Collegiate Institute on November 6. November 10 pits Waco and Austin high schools for the state title and November 11 features A M College against Baylor. Horse racing runs November 13 to 18 with rich purses attracting entries nationwide.
The U S government praises the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco as a top expositions venue. An inland display will bring three battleship models valued up to 20 000 each, plus shells and smokeless powder samples. The exhibit requires 135 square feet of space.
Wave Texas announces Railroad and Express Men's Day at the Cotton Palace. The event will take place Saturday November 18 with all railroad officials and employees statewide invited. Employee committees will prepare the day’s program.
Fragmentary notice invites readers to contact the Gotten Palace for full details on daily exposition rail rates and special train options for large parties.
About 4 pm Saturday Morgan Crawford took trousers and a hat from A. M. Waldrop & Co. on Main. Pursued by Marshall Bullock, Waldrop, cadets, and deputy sheriff Powell Harvey, Crawford was caught about a mile from the store and jailed. Trousers recovered.
A car load of cotton bound for W. L. Moody & Co. of Galveston caught fire midweek about five miles west of Bryan on the I. and G. N. line. The flat-car shipment from Highbank, comprising 54 bales, was totally destroyed as the cotton had not been compressed.
Posted notice warns that all farm and pasture lands are posted and trespassers will be prosecuted as the law directs. The declaration is signed by GEO. H. PCHOLS.
An old notice touts a cough remedy for persistent throat irritation. It claims honey and tar ease tickling, reduce inflammation, open congested passages, and provide relief. Sold by M. H. James.
A. and M. College dairy farm in Texas plans to introduce Ayrshire cattle this fall. Prof. J. W. Ridgway will attend the National Dairy Show in Springfield Massachusetts October 12 to 20 and visit leading breeders. He plans to buy four registered Ayrshire females and one registered bull for instruction and stock recognition.
Corpus Christi October 9 The thirty fourth annual meeting of the Texas Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star opened with over 1000 women present. Miss Cora Posey of Indian Creek is grand matron. Reports from branches ritual ceremonies and entertainment highlight the three day program.
Gentle but sure medical claim describes biliousness sick headache sour stomach gas bloating constipation and dyspepsia as caused by undigested food. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as first aid to good health claiming they do not gripe and can keep the bowels open and regular. Sold by M.
Professor John C. Burns of A and M College praised the Bell County Fair in Temple as one of the best agricultural fairs, judging livestock and noting high quality stock. He remarked Bell County shows strong interest in improved agriculture, with Temple fair run by Cok Py Ling and Coldnell Dot.
Mrs Chast Reitzy Alten Mite reports using the remedy for eleven years to ease colds croup and breathing issues. The testimonial highlights continued relief and its long standing efficacy.
Dunlap Gin announces ongoing operation and sample sampling option. The notice mentions installing a home power oil engine and improving machinery efficiency while avoiding overwork, with signatures C. L. Eden and C. Si Jonere.
Brazos County Abstract Camp turned yesterday afternoon at his old home Ahachie Dunkley had been sick for some time and her death was unexpected a great shock to the family Eagle extends sympathy to Mrs Lee and the family.
Fragmentary OCR notice describes a misprinted price and a delivery issue. Includes garbled phrases about returning a parcel and listing items such as honey and cold remedies. Mentions M. Hoag as the seller in a small classified sale.
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