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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
4
A Bryan Texas post marks rates and notices from December 22 1908. It includes editorials critiquing other papers and politicians, reflections on Christmas charity, and a survey of congressional district voting by Texas districts highlighting westward population growth.
The Madison Meteor reports the death of Judge George W. Schrier in Madisonville on Sunday December 15. Born July 6 1825 in Sabine County Texas he moved to Jasper then Madison counties and served as county judge treasurer and state legislator. He married Lillian Manning in 1848 and joined Forrest Lodge No 19 Huntsville as a Master Mason in 1848.
Labouchere records a tale of arranging the marriage of James Whistler to Mrs Godwin the widow. The dinner at Earl's Court precedes a ceremony planned with Rev Byng. The couple weds then banquet in Whistler's studio, chairs absent, guests seated on packing cases.
The article traces how Argand and a Dutch spectacle maker turned child’s play into innovation. A lamp chimney emerged from a flask experiment inspiring Argand to perfect the lamp. A weather observation moment with spectacles led to the tele scope and a new toy.
Nicholas C. Adessides discusses Turkish timekeeping habits and the laxity of state offices. He notes sunset as noon, variable hours, late arrivals, and religious observances reducing workdays, leaving few days for state business in the Ottoman Empire.
A veteran sea captain recalls fifty years ago when cabin boys were common and tasks were many, noting today’s vessels lack such roles as modern ships favor able bodied crews. The piece alongside reflects on habits and urban life contrasts.
A housewife rebukes Plodding Pete for repeating an older tale while he defends gradual improvement. The humorous exchange highlights cautious progress across time.
In Chicago News style, a pompous individual insists on paying cash for everything while a matter of fact person questions his credit, revealing a clash over payment methods and financial pride.
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