Bryan Press Co. Increases Capital To 45000 In 1907 Meeting
The Bryan Press Company of Bryan Texas raised its capital stock to 45000 at a directors meeting held Thursday afternoon. An additional stockholders’ meeting at City Hall elected directors Dr J W Howell J E Butler R S Webb John K Parker A W Wilkerson H O Boatwright Wm Whrehe and officers Dr Howell president J E Butler and Jno K Parker vice presidents A W Wilkerson secretary H C Robinson treasurer and W eipprecht manager.
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Bryan Press Co
Bryan Press Company
Board of Directors
J. W. Howell
J. E. Butler
R. 5. Webb
Jno
K. Parker
A. W Wilkerson
H. O. Boatwright
Dr. Howell
Election Law Amendment Reforms Primary Nomination and Delegates
James proposes direct nomination by highest vote getter and a uniform test declaring Democrat affiliation. Delegates to the convention to be based on the last preceding primary. People may petition the executive committee with 10 percent support to add a plank in the platform if a majority votes for it.
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James
Executive Committee
Toad Superstitions Enduring In American Belief
The piece recounts stubborn toad superstitions about undying toads from stone and cites Dr Buckland’s 1825 experiments. Twelve toads in sandstone cages and glass plates died or wasted away after prolonged burial, leading to the conclusion that a toad cannot survive without air or food and that the myth may persist.
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Buckland
Shakespeare's Name Spelled Variously In 16th Century Records
The London Standard reports Shakespeare used two spellings Shakspere and Shakspeare in signatures to his will and property deeds. Stratford council records show sixteen variants of his father’s name with Shaxpere being common. Seventeenth century references favor Shakespeare and it appears he endorsed this spelling in Venus and Adonis and Lucrece.
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Shakespeare
Shakspere
Shakspeare
Somerset House
Blackfriars
British Museum
Florio
London Standard
Bellisson's Little Adventure Tale From Revue Anecdotique
In a humorous anecdote Pellisson, famed French historian, is lured by a beautiful woman into a house where a painter asks for a model for Temptation In the Wilderness. He succumbs, unaware of the temptation, as the painter explains the comical setup.
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Bellisson
Pellisson
Revue Anecdotique
Antiquity of Proverbs Across Cultures
The article notes proverbs predate books and served as unwritten morality. It highlights African sayings such as a man diving on dry land harms his face and two cannot share the same thorn. It cites a Transvaal proverb about a silent man with a brass band in his mouth.
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Africa
Transvaal
The Spanish Woman and Modern Courtesy Parody
A compilation of bygone prose and caricature style prose notes. It contrasts idealized medieval Latin beauty with contemporary social mockery including a Penned take on manners and a witty exchange about sport and marriage.
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Henry LIX
Hochneunschloesser- Fichtenwald
M. Loane
Contemporary Review
Familiarity with the Law Mentioned in Breeves Case
A fragment notes Breeves is described as familiar with the law and asserts he faces fines for contempt. The text hints at a court or legal proceeding but provides no clear names, dates, or outcomes beyond the notion of familiarity and potential contempt penalties.
Women In Medicine First Lady Doctor in Recovery
A fragment recounts two women doctors discussing a male patient. The First Lady Doctor notes he is sleeping and recovering, while the Second Lady Doctor suggests delirium. The brief dialog reflects medical observations in a period voice.
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Beeter
Glee Club At A and M College Impresses Despite Weather
The A and M College Glee Club delivered a strong concert at the opera house with Miss Hettie Smith and the College Mandolin and Guitar Club. Despite a fair audience due to bad weather, most numbers were encored, the group praised for balance and timing, and the mandolin club noted for adding to the program. The event was followed by a moving picture show and matinee and evening performances announced for today.
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Opera House
A. and M. College Glee Club
Hettie Smith
College Mandolin and Guitar Club
Glee Club
College
Christian Church schedules altered for Sunday services
Bible school at 9 45 a m. No 11 oclock service due to Methodist church opening. Christian Endeavor at 5 p m. Preaching by pastor at 8 o clock titled Preparation Text Prepare to Meet Thy God. All services at the opera house. After tomorrow all services moved to courthouse.
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Bible School
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor
Opera House
Tomorro
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Announced
Presbyterian church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m with no 11 a m service due to Methodist opening. Westminster League meets at 7 15 p m followed by an 8 p m sermon by the pastor. The public is invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Westminister League
Baptist Church announces Sunday services and revival plans
The Baptist church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a 8 p m public service with the pastor preaching. Baptism will occur during the night service. After tomorrow the Christian church worship moves to the courthouse and a May revival tabernacle will be erected. Mrs. Howard Eayes of Richmond visits relatives.
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The
Christian Church
Court House
Opera House
Howard Eayes
Richmond
Oil well brought in northwest of Denison
Five special trains carrying 1,500 homeseekers arrived at Denison. Japs buy war material from Krupps. D. A. Dickson, traveling salesman, dies suddenly in Cisco. A. L. Gray, stationary engineer, found dead in bed at El Paso.
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Denison
Krupps
D. A. Dickson
Cisco
Tex
A. L. Gray
el Paso
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