Brewster County Clerk annual exhibit 1904 funds report
County financials show receipts and disbursements by fund from February 1903 to February 1904, with balances and overpayments. It details jury fund, bond and judgment indebtedness, refunding bonds, funded indebtedness, and county judgment against Brewster County No 615 for 7409 dollars, plus reductions since last report.
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Brewster County
Bordard
Pere
Fondes J Newts Dnees
Residue County
Brew
Star County
Cauge
State OF Texas
Brewster
Texas
Alpine
M. A. Boyd
Prustpio County
Scnoon
Walton
Prsidio Co
Dat Walton
Boyp
Why People Stammer and the Role of Muscles in Speech
The article explains stammering as a lack of harmony between abdominal expulsion muscles and laryngeal guards. Nervousness often triggers stammering, and malformation behind the mouth may contribute. It notes stammers sometimes sing words better due to a constantly open glottis reducing spasmodic action.
Lost Chord Sparked Sullivan Manuscript Endorsement
Antoinette Sterling recalls the moment Sullivan sent a manuscript that she initially dismissed. Barnby urged immediate praise as he listened, declaring it wonderful and certain to make both Sullivan and Sterling. Sterling later thanked fate for that night with Parnley.
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Antoinette Sterling
Sullivan
Joseph Barnby
Arthur Sullivan
Barnby
Mme
Sterling
Parnley
London Chronicle
The Wickedest Sea Myth Debunked in Ocean Travel
The article argues the roughest sea is not the Dover Strait or classic racing routes. It claims the true wicked sea is encountered around Cape Good Hope, not in well known sailing lanes. It notes sailors misidentify certain seas and stresses geographic accuracy in maritime lore.
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English Channel
Dover Strait
St. Jean de Luix
Pauillac
Mediterranean
Cadiz
Tangier
Cape Hiorn
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Colony
An Irish Gem in a Cork Journal Reply
An Irish journal replies to a correspondent with a polite declination saying they decline to acknowledge receipt of the post card. The piece likens this to a Corkonian visiting Kerry to confront an enemy with silent contempt in the London Tit-Bits style.
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Kerry
London
Only Two Occasions from a Philadelphia Press Quotation
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press quotes a trend remark about nerves. A housekeeper answers that she is nervous only on two occasions one when she has a servant girl and the other when she has none.
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Gil
Philadelphia Press
Carefully Brought Up in Elevator Incident
A muttered exchange shows a respectful youth replying to a request about his upbringing. The dialogue suggests a formal training or manners question in a shop or public setting, underscored by a courteous response.
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Hatthatten
Caifie
Spelling Match Sparks Methodists and Baptists in Macon
In Macon Missouri a public spelling match between local Methodist and Baptist congregations raised an admission fee and netted gate receipts. The Baptists won as both sides showcased orthographic skill with several disqualifications and near-breakfast delays. The event ended peacefully with no hall disturbances and questions about legality of the admission money under Missouri law.
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Macon
Methodists
Baptist
Baptists
State of
Missouri
Calveston News
Muscular Teacher Defends Class Amid Unruly Boys
A fit young female instructor trained in physical culture disciplines unruly students. She administers firm corrections, including slapping a father who confronted her and ejecting him from the school, prompting his threats to retaliate.
School Tales Spur Strict Warning to Pupils
A teacher cautions students to heed classroom instructions and avoid rushing home with fanciful tales from school. The remark emphasizes discipline and truthful reporting among pupils.
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Topeka
Breeze
The Crest references old and new chivalry ideals
The passage contrasts an ancient three generation path to gentility with a new code that promotes disdain for dishonorable methods pride in manly courage and reverence for women noting the quicker path to a chivalrous identity.
The Way He Sart. A Plain Center Story Misheard Remarks
A Cleveland Plain Center passage playfully recounts misheard dialogue about a daughter. The professor and a mother spar over a compliment, with the speaker correcting a harsh impression by reframing it as a geological metaphor. The exchange ends with an invitation.
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Alpine Drug Store
Wtinenid Altgvelt Co
County Clerk’s
Balancs
Amont
LB Carorners
Ryles
L. N. Hai
Means
A. Dean
Dean Manufacturing Works
Gu Irantehd
First National Bank OF Alpine
Treasury Department
Oller
Washington, Db
United States
Terevonr I
William Brudgely
Pirsa National Bank OF
Ltpine
Hanlund
WM. B. Ripeeny
the Treasury
Cleveland Plain Center
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