Real estate listings in Bryan area outline multiple properties
J J Eubanks 290 acre Brazos bottom farm with artesian well ten miles from Bryan. Dwelling plus two acres in western Bryan priced at 250. Eight lots near H G Rhodes residence and seven lots near town college road. Thomas Rowans place five and seven tenths acres at 350. Fourteen acres in south Bryan two within city. Mrs Smythe addition to Bryan. Three acres in southern city with four room house stables shed cistern priced 325. Lots six seven eight in front of Allen Academy with four room house price 325. Six room dwelling on one and a half lots three blocks east of Main. Quarter block with improvements opposite east of courthouse. Described as exceedingly desirable. Hudson and Nall.
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Bryan
Directions Under a Crimson Sunset
A young man and his companion stroll as he describes the western sky and colors. She asks rudimentary questions about directions and the scene prompts a playful exchange while he mentions his near sighted brother and broken glasses.
Wire Sends Tree to Death in New Orleans Ruse
A prominent New Orleans citizen accused the electric company of killing a cherished old tree by a stray wire. An agent found the wire tied from an old barn to a discarded pole, cut years ago. The tree remained alive but feeble, and the incident prompted a terse report: Tree alive, wire dead.
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New Orleans
Electric Light Company
Wire
Bill
Splitions of a Pessimist
A reflective quote about people who reveal all they know to seek attention and the risk of confrontation for those who push ahead in life. It notes a pessimistic view of ambition and the futility of wishes without action.
Shipping notes on river, canal, and locks traffic
In river commerce first, more ships sail the Detroit river than reach Liverpool or London. The Suez canal carried world commerce last year at 8,500,000 tons, while Sault Ste. Marie locks floated 16,500,000 tons in eight months.
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Detroit River
Liverpool
London
Suez Canal
Sault Ste. Marie
Queen's affection grows with years and family ties
The queen favors her immediate family and seeks surrounding relatives. She shows special attention to the Duchess of York while her children receive great affection from her. Little Prince Edward of York dominates when visiting, acting as diplomat and opening doors for her majesty.
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Duchess of York
Prince Edward of York
Habit or Miracle? Witness Answers With A Habit
A lawyer questions a witness about miracles and coincidences using a three day window fall thought experiment. The witness ultimately reasons that falling three times and not being hurt would be a habit. The exchange ends with the lawyer conceding.
American and English clash on high seas as stranded captain warns ship
The British steamer Campardown spotted an open boat eighty miles offshore with Captain William A. Andrews aboard. He claimed he wanted nothing and sang of warm feelings for both nations then warned the vessel to move aside or be run down as he headed toward England.
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Campardown
Baltimore
Voyager
William A. Andrews
Atlantic City
England
Captain Andrews
America
The Match Story in America
An article notes annual US match use exceeds 90 billion. Early boxes of 25 cost 25 cents. It traces price drops to 1 cent per match and bulk packs selling for 5 cents per 1006. A New York inventor proposes a machine to halve prices further.
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United States
New York
Cheap Water for Glasgow Households
In Glasgow a fifteen pound house holder obtains a continuous stream of pure water at Tid per annum delivered to the kitchen, wash-house, and bathroom. It is calculated that 880 gallons are provided for every penny paid, and the water is so soft that households can pay their water rate from savings on soap.
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Glasgow
George Washington the farmer and magnate of Mount Vernon
The article outlines George Washington as a leading Virginia planter and major landowner. It notes 51 898 acres excluding Mount Vernon, household wealth for his wife at 530000, livestock counts in 1793, and over 800 residents on the estate. It highlights his business acumen, skilled workers, and his aim to be known as the first American farmer. It also mentions a silver cup from 1790 for raising the largest jackass and marriage to widow Custis bringing estate wealth around 100000.
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George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
America
Agricultural Society of South Carolina
Custis
Farim
Manuel Corsico's street organ saves rent in three hours
In Louisville a retired organ grinder Manuel Corsico played his instrument at a house for three hours to compel a tenant and neighbors to raise and pay three months’ rent owed on a house Corsico owned and leased.
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Louisville
Manuel Corsico
Printer Senator Chandler Shapes New Hampshire Monitor
In Concord, Senator Chandler of New Hampshire oversees editorials and much of the copy for the Monitor and, lacking his son, serves as managing editor and essentially runs the paper.
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Senator Chandler
New Hanshire
Concord
The
Monitor
Edior
Lively Old Buck Climbs Mount Washington Summit
A 75 year old Portland mayor Buck walks to the summit of Mount Washington and back, a notable feat of endurance and adventure for an elderly resident of Maine.
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Buck
Mayor Buck
Portland
Mount Washington
N. H
A Downward Path in Rakeleigh Family History
A New York World item notes the Rakeleigh lineage descends 500 years, with Miss Gothamme remarking on the long and steep descent. The exchange emphasizes a storied, centuries‑old surname arc.
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Lord Rakeleigh
Miss Gothamme
New York World
No Fireworks for Him The Czar Skips Fourth Celebration
The Czar of Russia will not celebrate the fourth of July this year. Officials note it is only his second or third such holiday under his reign and mention a girl as part of the contrast.
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Russia
Pennsylvania street railway passes declared unconstitutional
After councilmen received passes, Lackawanna County Judge Yunter ruled that giving passes to municipal legislators by street railway companies is unconstitutional and a bribe. The judge issued an injunction restraining franchise action tied to passes influencing council members.
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Pensylvania Street Railway
Yunter
Lackawana Co
Gunter
Senator Turner Becomes Millionaire Through British Columbia Claims
A Washington senator once refused a cash fee from poor miners from British Columbia who offered stock in their claims. Turner accepted the stock and the venture prospered, making him and the miners millionaires.
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George L. Turner
Washington
British Columbia
Turner
Milionaires
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