Morse attacks New York Cotton Exchange in Galveston interview
Col. F B Morse of New York, former Southern Pacific traffic manager, criticizes the New York Cotton Exchange in a Galveston News interview. He calls the exchange a gambling institution, urges Southern growers to unite for fair prices, and advocates free market pricing based on supply and demand with actual cotton.
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F. B. Morse
New York
Southern Pacific
Houston
Galveston News
New York Cotton Exchange
South
Col. Morse
New York Exchange
New Orleans
Savannah
Papers
Liverpool
Dan Sully
Lattakia Tobacco Aromatic By Nusairieh Mountain Fumes
Lattakia tobacco known in Europe and America owes its black color to fumigation by Nusairieh mountaineers using a tree called el ezr which imparts a distinct aromatic flavor. The ezr grows wild, small as a oak, and releases its scent when burned in green state.
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Europe
America
Eve and the Serpent Question Fascinates Child
A Detroit Tribune anecdote frames a Sunday school scene where a boy asks how Eve did not have a fit upon seeing the serpent. The teacher prompts Johnny to reveal any confusion about Eve’s temptation as a humorous reflection on biblical stories.
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Eve
Eve and the Serpent
Detroit Tribune
Martha and Eva clash over Aunt Jane’s dull life
A brief exchange notes Martha’s focus on her own business and Eva’s remark on Eva’s own dull life, captured in a short Boston Transcript dialogue.
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Jane
Martha
Eva
Boston Transcript
A Fine Disposition in a Puckish Exchange
A playful exchange between Moike and Mike about mood and feeling blue. The dialogue hinges on being fine when feeling fine and the comic cadence of a seaside patois.
The Harsh Tibetan Monastic Penance In Dark Cells
A description of Nyen-de-kyl-buk monks who endure six months in a cell then three years and ninety three days for religious reasons. The cell has a narrow ledge with a stone slab window. a muffled hand taps the panel and a daily ration of water and unleavened cake is left.
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Nyen-de-kyl-buk
Percival Landon
Tibet
Mr. Landon
Nature inspired tools from animals and their clever traits
The text discusses how human devices imitate animal designs. It cites examples like a woodpecker’s trip hammer and a bee’s plane, and describes a diving bell inspired by the water spider’s underwater bubble chamber.
Universalist minister vows new pledge after smoking souvenir
A Universalist minister at a Chicago Jewelers’ club dinner reflects on past New Year’s vows not to smoke. He says a beautiful smoking set given as a souvenir spurred him to make a fresh pledge to quit smoking.
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Jewelers’ Club
Chicago
Toastmaster Williams and minister clash over smoking rule
William Porter Williams, toastmaster, comments on his brother the Universalist, arguing over a resolution to smoke while alive and the line drawn at death. The exchange reflects tension between the two men during a public gathering.
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William Porter Williams
Texan Wigfall Baits Union Guards in Disguised Reach
Ex Confederate senator Wigfall, now in Texas, joined a Union patrol in disguise and asked how they would treat him if captured. The guard replied They would hang him. Wigfall agreed saying it would be just and that he would pull at the rope himself.
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Wigfall
Confederate Congress
Texas
Guard
Chinese Advice to Girls from Five Sung Sisters
Between 785 and 830 in China five remarkable sisters named Sung pursued literature after refusing marriage. They rose to the palace. four died naturally, while the fourth faced false bribery charges and was compelled to end her life. Their elder sister authored Discourses For Girls with guidelines on conduct for the young.
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China
Sung
Confucius
Stilts In the Desert Papago Indians Lift Homes and Coops
In the Arizona desert the Papago people, described as formidable warriors, live in mud houses with outdoor kitchens. They elevates many structures on stilts including mail boxes and chicken coops to protect against floods and coyotes. Rain is rare but floods create lakes, driving livestock and poultry to safety high above ground.
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Arizona
Community library drive offers free votes for purchases
Merchants invite Bryan and Brazos County residents to vote for a free library collection by making a purchase. For every 10 cents spent, one vote goes to the institution with the most votes by June 24 at 12 noon. Voting tickets are free with purchases and must be filled at checkout.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Burt Norwood
O.k
Bryan Eagle Library Contest Promotes Education Prizes
The Bryan Eagle offers Ridpath History of the World and World's Greatest Orators sets to the country teacher or society with the most votes by June 24. Each set costs 36 and 25 dollars respectively. subscriptions add votes with $1 equaling 100 votes. Bryan societies are excluded.
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Morocco
Bryan Eagle
Eagle
Bryan
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J.C. Chaney & Son
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M. H. James
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Daly
E. J. Jenkins
Kodol
Loring Nichols
Penn Yan, N. Y
D. Kauble
Nevada
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U.F
Plymouth Rocks
Thos. W. Higgs
J. W. Batts
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Court House
N. B. Cole
Hall
Caldwell
Urten
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Allen Academy
G. W. Smith
Zack Talley
R. H. Harrison
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