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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1906
Page
3
An insolvent firm faced a creditor meeting where a New Yorker holding 285 dollars pressed for payment and urged extending time. A tiny old man in the back stood and revealed a claim of 185000 dollars, challenging the plan and exposing the motive to wait or not.
Italian superstition speaks of a white winged tomb spider with many crooked legs and a body larger than a tarantula. Entomologists deny its existence, claiming it lives only in legends tied to explorations of ruins caverns tombs and catacombs.
The advertisement promotes Beautify the Complexion INT in days the unequaled beautifier endorsed by thousands. It guarantees removal of freckles pimples and facial discolorations restoring youthfulness. Worst cases in twenty days. Priced 50 cents or 1.00 by mail. Prepared by National Toilet Co Paris Tenn.
The article notes a major shift in English pronunciation over three centuries affecting Elizabethan verse and modern speech. It cites examples like gold versus goold and china versus chaney, mentions Augustan era speech patterns, and discusses variants such as obleeging as used by Lord John Russell, reflecting lingering archaisms into the last century.
Matthew Arnold escaped Euclid to study logic with Jowett. Temple agreed to teach him in a single day, starting at 9 am and continuing past 2 am with two half hour meals. Arnold, noting Temple’s fine intellect, absorbed the lessons and then impressed the examiners by answering every logic question.
Mrs Mann describes how Charles used to bring candy before marriage, while now she must buy it herself. Mrs Grimes notes it’s usual for men to change, but Mrs Mann counters that she buys better candy and the money is still his, making newer arrangements pricier for him.
A Chicago News writer argues the ideal man is clean shaved exposing facial features. The piece notes beards may mask character and even hint at homicidal tendencies when certain facial shapes are covered.
The article recounts Benedict Arnold's late life marked by public scorn. He gained cash and a British major general’s commission but never found real respect or command. Refused a command in 1798, he returned home despondent and died in 1801 in London a raving maniac.
A Country Life In America note explains witch hazel branches with flowers and unopened pods create a surprise when pods burst and seeds rain down. To ensure drama, cut fresh same day or keep in water with a damp cloth, rehearsing the moment for a safe, timed reveal.
In 1857 John Brown rode to the Benton place near Effingham Kansas and dropped a cottonwood switch. Mrs Benton planted it by the back door and it rooted into a large tree still known as the John Brown cottonwood in the neighborhood.
Townes says the couple Marryat and his bride no longer live at the boarding house. Browne confirms they have taken a flat and will start housekeeping, suggesting their home life will bring them closer together.
The firm reports selling 2000 acres of farm lands in recent days, attributing the activity to market demand. It notes a growing investor interest, lists Bryan and Brazos County as stronger selling points, and invites sellers and buyers to view current offerings with prices from 500 to 1000 dollars for several Bryan properties.
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