Bryan area visitors and guests fill social diary
A long list of locals and visitors is recorded with numerous mentions of individuals from Bryan Sutton Navasota Calvert Brazos Brenham Franklin Houston Mumford and Dallas. Names include Mr Charles Knowles Mr W D Henson Miss Nettie Brosig Mrs J W Horlock and many others visiting for days Monday or last week across towns. Local services and notices reference Best Merchandise and The Honest Tailor with contact details and a few brief ads for hatching eggs and suit pressing.
Local residents return from trips and new cottage complete
Mrs. Mary Nester came back from Houston Monday after visiting relatives. Mrs. J. H. Ferney and Ruth returned from an extended visit to relatives in Mart and Marlin. Mr. W. A. Gowen and family occupy a new Barton Street cottage just completed. Mr. L. Woolley of Longview visited with his daughter Mrs. J. Felton Lane and left Saturday. Ice cream freezers of a top model are now available at Dillard Furniture Co. with prizes to entice customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard Furniture Co
Renendy
W. A. Gowen
Barton Street
L. Woolley
Longview
J. Felton Lane
Buying the Best Refrigerator Then Save on Ice Bills
Dr. Felix R. Collard of Mumford was in Hearne returning from Cuavert with a new Buick Roadster. The adage favors buying the best refrigerator despite a higher upfront cost due to the long term savings on ice bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix R. Collard
Mumford
Hearne
Cualvert
Patterson and Mosses Visit City on Various Affairs
Houston attorney Mr. Patterson of Baker Botts Garwood was in town Saturday on legal business. Mr. and Mrs. Moss and sons from Sut ton neighborhood were in town Friday for Dr J A Jarrells pulpit cancellation due to other engagements. Mrs F W Stahl and daughter Kathryne of New Orleans spent the past week with her sister Mrs Henry Wilson. For wood, call Cole's Corner 255 27h tf Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B., Wilson
Mumford
City
Patterson
Houston
Baker, Botts, Parker & Garwood
Sam R. Moss and Sons
Orum A. Moss
Samuel O. Moss
Sutton
F. W. Stahl
Kathryne
New Orleans
Henry Wilson
Cole’s Corner
May Market Report From Houston Stresses Rainy Delays
The Weekly Market Report notes rain across the coast boosts crops and tempers frost loss but slows farm work and country produce transport. Pond prices remain in effect in primary markets until roads reopen. Houston strawberries, celery, cauliflower scarce. brownsville greens steady. Florida oranges rising. California navels likely higher. lemons up. apples and bananas plentiful. berries near. hens up but price dip. turkeys scarce. ducks and geese tight. eggs in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Brownsville
Florida
California
Praise of Washington's Legacy Fades as Time Passes
A reflective verse laments Washington’s absence and the fading praise for his deeds. It acknowledges his words and thoughts while noting that greatness endures only while living. the poem urges perseverance and hope that future days will honor worthy deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George
Anet al
Geoved
Perfest
The Fire Rages as Firefighters Save Coal in Basement
Chaos erupts as hoofs, gongs, and megaphones mark a house fire. Police quell crowds while flames lash windows. Firemen rescue three climbers and drag hose lines to protect four tons of coal in the basement, prioritizing valuables over a plane and jewelry.
Poets and rhetoric in a palace parlor exchange
Georgie asks about poets and degeneracy while Mrs Oldcastle praises her daughter's vocabulary. The dialogue satirizes pretensions in a magniloquent Burlington palace setting and contrasts wit with vanity as Josiah desires a story for status.
Incongruous Greeting Reveals Family Ties
In a tense exchange, Mrs Golthwaite corrects an acquaintance who misidentifies her daughter, then clarifies that she has no daughter and calls the remark awkward, highlighting a mix up of family relationships. The dialogue captures social discomfort and mistaken kinship.
No Cause for Despair in Courageous Household
Mrs Qullivant sobs as the cook demands one of them or the baby leave the house. Mr Qullivant reassures her and proposes sending Francia to a relative to ease the strain.
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Arthur
Mrs. Qullivant
Francia
Supposing Mars contact asks about the servant girl problem
A quoted exchange imagines first words to Mars. He asks guidance on what to say. She replies with a sharp question about whether they have solved the servant girl problem and, if so, how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles. Knowles
Bryan
Mr. W. D. Henson
The
Trade Center
Nettie Brosig of
Navasota
J. W. Horlock
R. H. Glass
Franklin
R. C. Allen
R. W. Marshall
Calvert
John E. Gray
Cole’s
Fate Ely
Lillian Larkin
Messrs
Stewart Boatright and
White of
Our City
Myr
Adolph Shepp
Mrs. Eldridge
Brenham
FR. L. Crump
Cole
T. L. Bush
Mimford
Metropolis
J. P. Massey
Elliott
H. W. Harlan
Port Sullivan
Frank A. Woods of
Plymouth Rock
J. A. Peel
Phillip Teeling
Dallas
Col
T. C. Sutton
Phil
Velma Mayo Kingsley
Viola and
Eva Sue Kingsley
Kingsley
Braswell Place
Mary Nester
New
Panama
Rosenstein's
Dillard & Co
J. A. Jarrell
First Baptist Church
G. D. Justrite
the Weekly Market Report
Davison & Smith
W. N. Mateer
W.P. Beverley
J.D. Jackson Franklin
Clin
Oxicom
Detterkon
Thomas
de Debia
Tia
Thomas Wera
Poesy
Georgie
France
Maran
Alu
Adv
P. L. Brady
the Southwestern. Telegraph and Telephone Company
Dallas, Texas
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