Texas Oranges and Grapefruit Rival California and Florida
Texas satsuma oranges are regu larly shipped to city markets and compete with California and Florida. Grapefruit grafted on the citrus trifoliata are planted along the Gulf coast with rising yields and profits per acre. Armando S Belaval offers Spanish lessons at Bryan Hotel. Baptist Church services and special music are announced for Sunday.
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San Antonio
Texas
Satsuma
California
Florida
Gulf Coast
Japan
Alvin
Powers Grove
Arcadia
Dugars
Wichita
Kansas
Armando S. Belaval
Bryan Hotel
Union service invites city youths to Baptist church
Young People's Union service unites various city societies for a special union service at the Baptist church Sunday at 6 15 p m. The subject is The Coming of Christ with readings from Luke 2 8 20 and talks by Mr Stuart Prof R O Allen Mr Ray Miss Coulter and others including vocal solo by Mr Williams Mr Swanwick and Mr Law.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
Baptist Church
Christ
Mr. Stuart
Prof
R. O. Allen
God
Mr. Ray
Miss Coulter
Mr. Williams
Younger Bros Dramatic Company Plans Frontier Return
Capt. Jack, manager of Younger Bros. Dramatic Company, reports a few days rest after strong attendance at the Grand Opera House. The troupe will return Monday with a new attraction On the Frontier featuring prominent women performers, special acts between acts, and the same popular prices, complemented by band and orchestra.
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Jack
Younger Bros.’ Dramatic Company
the Eagle
Grand Opera House
Bryan
On the Frontier comedy drama and Younger Bros orchestra
Ladies free again Monday night December 23 to witness the beautiful comedy drama On the Frontier. A special musical program will be rendered by the Younger Bros orchestra. Secure seats before six o clock on the day of show at Cavitt's drug store.
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Younger Bros.’ Orchestra
Cavitt
Fireworks Sale At Five and Ten Cent Store
The Five and Ten Cent Store advertises Santa Claus prices on a large assortment of fireworks. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of the seasonal discounts.
God the Great Giver Christmas Sermon at Court House
Pastor Challenner speaks on God as the great giver with a morning sermon at 11 and an evening topic Practical Christianity from James 1 27 focusing on visiting the fatherless and widows. Bible school at 9 45 with J J Ray leading. evening service at 7 15. Special invitation for men involved in charitable works.
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Challenner
Court House
Holiday excursion tickets on L and N R R to interstate and Mexico
Excursion tickets for the holidays will be sold by the L and N R R to interstate points and to Mexico on December 19 20 21 24 25 26 31 and January. See I. and G. N. Agents.
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Mexico
House Coats and Rent Notice in Hunter & Chatham Ad
New up to date garments offered at half price for cash with grades listed from 4.50 to 10.00 discounted. Hunter and Chatham advertise. Also a six room house near Allen Academy for rent with application addressed to Mrs S H Higgs.
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Hunter & Chatham
Allen Academy
S. H. Higgs
Origin and meaning of the word quack through history
John O'London in London Tatler traces the word quack from quacksalver to quack doctor, noting its sixteenth century roots and eighteenth century usage. The piece cites Sir Edward Clarke, Wycherly, and Carlyle, linking quackery to boastful claimed cures and mock respectability with examples from court speech and legal jests.
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Edward Clarke
Henley
Farmer
Wycherly
Earl of Rochester
Tower Hill
Prester John
Boolmape
Grand Cairo
Morocco
Sir Edward Clarke
Carlyle
Thurtell
Hertford
Mr. Weare
Flo
John O
London
Tatler
Unfamiliar Portraits and a Linguistic Master
A traveler compares Arab pride and bloodlines with blunt examples of mare and stallion quality, noting biases over lineage and merit. The obituary recalls Cardinal Mezzofanti (d. 1849, 75) as a polyglot who mastered over fifty languages and could mimic regional dialects for English, French, and German guests, inspiring a Babel-era joke from Byron.
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Cardinal Mezzofanti
Yorkshire
Tower of Babel
Lord Byron
A New Leaf in Harper's Weekly Cartoon
In a humorous exchange Wil lieboy contemplates change while Silli man questions the motive. Willieboy jokes about Adam's wardrobe change as a real relief and topic of thought in the strip.
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Willieboy
Silliman
Adam
Harper's Weekly
For One s Own Comfort
A brief aphorism notes that keeping house for personal comfort rather than seeking neighbors approval eases the sting of poverty and fosters dignity through self sufficiency. Dinah Maria Mulock is echoed in the reflection on modest living.
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Dinah Maria Mulock
The Cook and the Union Man
A brief Hudson Post quotation notes a cook sparring over a husband’s salary, contrasted with a Manchester Union remark on differing viewpoints. The two sayings illustrate how individuals judge matters by personal conditions and perspectives.
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Manchester Union
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Lillebridge
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Rienzi
Wagner
Dethier
Israel
Dudley Buck
Mr. Dally
H. O. Boatwright
Young People's Union Ser
Spe
Cial
Pak Et
Mr. Swanwick
Law
Younger Bros.’ Company
House Coats
Houston Post
Carnes & Wallace
Holiday Line
E. J. Jenkins
Frank Thomas
Stone City
R. H. Harrison
Emmet & Maloney's Drug Store
Bryan, Texas
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