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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1899
Page
6
Howard G Mihlein, once Chicago park commissioner, collected global rare plants. Pests arrived with specimens, feeding on them. He devised a scoop-shaped potato decoy near each plant to lure bugs away, saving roots and preserving the collection.
Douglas Man has seen a property price doubling in ten years as summer visitors surge after the Christian’s fame. Halil Caine, author of several works tied to the Isle of Man, demonstrates confidence in the boom by purchasing substantial Manx real estate with his earnings.
In Asti California last year a hillside cistern was formed 104 feet long 34 feet wide and 24 feet deep for wine storage. The concrete lining is two feet thick and glazed inside to be impermeable like glass. The tank holds 500090 gallons.
A philosopher cites the contented poor as never poor and the discontented never rich. The remark troubles a reader who says the sentiment discourages those in a contented poor family.
The Chicago Tribune notes Charles Murphy rode a mile in 1 minute 5 seconds behind a Long Island train, practically towed by the air and suction from a V shaped shed. The feat tests the locomotive’s speed more than the rider’s skill and demands great nerve due to fatal fall risk.
One of Gibraltar famous dogs Smiler suffered a broken leg after slipping on a rock and had to be shot to end his agony. The garrison dog lived in guardrooms across the frontier and served as an unofficial sentinel. Smiler joined officers and men in daily life and helped alert oncoming officers before human sentries.
A New England Home Magazine excerpt recalls how Conan Doyle conceived Sherlock Holmes from an Edinburgh University medical professor. The veteran diagnostician impressed students by preanalyzing patients in the waiting room, matching signs to occupations and past service, delivering dramatic deductions.
A newspaper note quotes observers predicting further terror from the Kansas storm, claiming ten thousand women will wear divided skirts in stormy weather. It contrasts with opinions that past terrors were not to be increased, highlighting public worry about the coming season.
A dialogue excerpt shows Miss Maude and Aunt Sue debating farm duties and flower beds with Uncle Zeb objecting to farm chores while a five member board of ladies, including Mesdames, is mentioned.
A former prisoner recalls fifteen years without a mirror, the return of hope at Omdurman, and the moment he saw his changed face in a reflection. He laments his wife’s death and his child’s starvation, then describes electric light baths in Germany as a new therapeutic trend.
A northern journal notes that southern women continue to indulge in a lengthy afternoon siesta across seasons. The nap flourishes in homes and villages south of Mason and Dixon line, with towns quiet midday as clerks snooze in shops and well to do homes show closed shutters.
Prepare the frog legs by broiling over a hot quick flame until the exterior browns while keeping the interior tender. Lightly season with salt pepper and melted butter. Just before serving squeeze lemon juice on each piece and serve with buttered toast.
A humorous exchange shows Little Edward asking for whiskers to hide his neck washing. His mother replies with a playful reason about visibility and chores. The verse captures light childlike whimsy and parental quip.
In the Northern District of Texas a petition was filed December 5, 1899 by H L Gentry and J J Eaves seeking discharge from debts. Creditors or interested parties must file opposition with the Referee for the Waco Division by December 28, 1899.
The Workers Institute of the Bryan Baptist Association meets at Tryon church near Kurten on December 29 1899. Introductory sermon by Rev G A Foster and a program of six questions on church truth baptism discipline church salary and related topics with speakers Rev R D Wilson Rev J M Bullock Rev S R McClung Dr F M Law and others including Bro J M Zimmerman G A Foster T E Shaw and A W Shealy Sec.
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