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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
4
The article notes California houses the largest hopfields, including a 368 acre site at Pleasanton with over 445000 vines under one wire. It explains hop picking is seasonal and outsourced to many workers, aided by mild climates, but warns of hop poisoning and resin staining.
An excerpt from Gentleman’s Directory 1705 details the halberd carried by serjeants of foot and dragoons. It describes the head length about 15 inches, hollow to receive the staff, a broad ribbed point, a half moon or star piece, and a four inch crooked point for drawing fascines or gabions. The staff is about five feet long, one and a half inches in diameter, made of ash. Halberds serve to determine ground between ranks, dress ranks, and chastise soldiers.
A magazine essay argues that fish have little capacity for suffering and only a momentary pleasure when drawn from water. It cites science on oxygen, happiness, and predation, then defends anglers as rightful dominion over creatures, citing Byron’s critique and Adamic authority.
Horace Mann in his study fends off an insane intruder who demands a duel. Mann jokes that as a Mann by name and a man by nature two against one is unfair. The attacker pushes for four against Mann, but Mann declines.
An Atchison Globe reflection condemns habitual slowness in work. It argues that children learn delaying habits by watchful adults, noting grown people waste half a day on tasks that could take an hour and urging faster, decisive action.
A lawyer questions a witness about the maid's location. the lady retorts with indignation. In a separate exchange, a Roman warship crew of about 225 with 174 oarsmen on three decks powered the vessel at roughly six miles per hour in fair conditions.
An observant man muses on lips revealing character through phrenology and related sciences. He describes upper lip shapes predicting traits from happiness to deceit, then quotes a Chicago Record aside. The piece shifts to leprosy notes in China with Dr Wittenberg on pure and mixed forms and containment.
A historical note describes using sheep sorrel pulp dried into tar like resin to treat cancer. Apply a thin sorrel layer to unbroken skin, with lye to break the skin if needed, then expose to sun to dry. Repeats daily until the cancer is purportedly lifted, followed by healing ointment. Per quoted source Appeal to Reason.
A disturbing account notes families in China proposing to bury leprosy patients alive as an expression of fatalism. The fragment highlights brutal attitudes toward afflicted individuals within certain communities.
King Humbert admired a pine grove when a forester prepared to cut a tall tree. The monarch questioned the act and asked what if his feet were cut off for being taller than others, revealing a clever hint. The tree remained standing and undisturbed.
A dinner in honor of Sir Henry Irving on his return from America featured Lord Russell joking with Comyns Carr about proposing Irving’s health. Russell claimed he could not make speeches, while Irving quipped about Russell’s prior Parnell commission speech, prompting the Irishman’s witty retort.
A mother warns Freddy not to enter the neighbor’s garden due to the Binks boy’s rudeness. A child retorts that the other boy is rude and ignores the rule. Separate notes mention beheading in China and that military parades are illegal on election days in New York unless war riot invasion or insurrection occurs.
Observers note that wooden sailing ships collect more sea dust than steamers due to open canvas catching dust, despite fewer deck activities. Wind jammers with small crews still accumulate dust as dust laden smoke blows away from steamers but canvas surfaces trap it.
The star chamber originated in a palace room with ceilings studded with stars and had great powers but could not impose the death penalty. Abolished in 1649 under Charles I, it remains a historical caution. The dog’s bark and vigilance are instinctual, for safeguarding its lair and home, not a special devotion to humans, though it signals intrusion.
A brief exchange notes talk of an Atlantic liner and rumors of her status. One person says she is afloat and safe, another mentions a rumor ashore. The dialogue underscores uncertainty about the ship’s condition without confirming specifics.
A playful exchange shows the busy editor refusing effusions and directing the disappointed bard to the house of correction. The Chicago News framing contrasts artistic angst with institutional remedy.
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