Bishop and Canning Exchange Teasing Sermon Remark
A London bishop and Canning spar over a sermon after a meal with Canning remarking it was short. The bishop defends brevity while noting Canning’s own tangential dig at length. Two English missionary speakers later entertained Birmingham listeners, bragging of athletic pasts including a Cambridge eight crew member and a noted jumper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robinson
Birmingham
Cambridge
Liverpool Mercury
Why Mand Blushed
A dialogue at the breakfast table features Mand denying Mr Jules took umbrellas or hats last night while Bobby recalls hearing him joke about taking one. Maud interrupts with a question, adding to the domestic tension in the London Fup scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Mr. Jules
Lanning
Maud
London
Steel Ball Making in Schweinfurt Bavaria
The largest center for steel ball production for ball bearings is in Schweinfurt Bavaria. Two factories owned by a single firm produce nearly 800 million balls annually with about 600 men working ten hours daily. Germany’s total output runs around 650 million, while England and France together add roughly 70 million.
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Schweinfurt
Bavaria
Germany
England
France
Curious Horse Shoes And A Picaresque Rugby Scene
A compendium on historical horseshoes from around the world describes methods using rice straw, horn, camel skin, and cowhide, plus a note on a German paper horseshoe. It also recounts a Rugby School incident where Master Lander tests a pupil’s Latin line about a large apple, prompting a humorous exchange with the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Horseshoer’s
Oxus
Sudan
Australia
Landor
Livy
Ceram Populo
Esuriens
Dulcia Poma Rapit
Back scratchers noted in Chinese and American homes
A Hong Kong correspondence observes that many American households lack back scratchers and improvise by sitting on chairs to reach the itch. In contrast the Oriental uses a carved bone or ivory clawed hand on a flexible handle, which, with a few pushes, quickly relieves the annoyance.
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Hongkong
Bed and Board Quip About Wealth and Property
A remark attributed to John Jacob Astor recalls him pointing to bonds and maps of property when praised for wealth and asking if the observer would manage those matters for his bed and board. The man refused, noting wealth limits and practical constraints.
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John Jacob Astor
Bad Beer Investigation Prompts Clemency Mention
Washington reports say the investigating commission found no embalmed beef and that General Miles kept silent since July, with a recommendation to the President for clemency toward Eagan. The testimony of Daly is questioned, and the panel’s final draft may influence modern military and diplomatic actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Eagan
Daly
State Department
Honduras
Hunter
United States
Republic of
Central America
City Officers and Clergy in Bryan Directory
City officers listed include Mayor A Adams Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith Secretary Henry G Rhodes City Sexton H H Jones Constable C L Baker Aldermen R B G Tabor W S How ell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence County officers include Judge A G Board Clerk G W McMichael Attorney Chas S Gainer Tax Collector J J Adwis Tax Assessor R M Nall Sheriff T Nunn Treasurer A W Buchanan District Clerk J C Williams Commissioners B R J Deens Lee Edge Felix Phillips WP H Arrington. Churches listed with pastors and service times plus fraternal orders with meeting nights.
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A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry G Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
G. Tabor
A. G
G. W. McMichael
Chas
Gainer
J. J. Adwiis
R. M. Nall
T. ©. Nunn
A. W. Buchanan
J.C Williams
BR. J. Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Phillips
WP. H. Arrington
Smallpox outbreak in Georgia counties curtailed
In Atlanta on January 81 the spread of smallpox across three or four counties was feared to be serious but is now believed to be effectively checked. The governor is receiving encouraging reports from all infected regions.
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Swift
Washington
Senate
Ngton
United States
Atlanta
Reading offer combines Texas Farm and Ranch with Bryan Eagle
The notice promotes a one year subscription deal at 1.25 dollars for both papers Texas Farm and Ranch and The Bryan Weekly Eagle. It highlights Texas Farm and Ranch as a premier agricultural and family paper, printed on quality stock with illustrations and practical value for all family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm and Ranch
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Texas Farm and Ranch i
Southwest
Cephalotus powder advertised as cure for headaches
An advertisement claims Cephalotus is an absolute cure for nervous and sick headaches and promises relief in fifteen minutes. The Marsh Manufacturing Company lists prices 10c for a three-pack and 25c for nine powders, urging trial and noting address at 538 W. Lake St, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Mfg. Co
Lake St
Chicago
Pussy In Mirror Maze Cat tale at Crystal Maze
A strange cat wandered into the Crystal Maze and encountered its own reflections. The feline became enraged, chased another cat, and dashed between mirrors causing chaos before fleeing to the street, leaving observers astonished at the spectacle.
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Crystal Maze
Lonses
Jacksonville
Accurate double entry record of motive power costs
The motive power department keeps exact accounts for each locomotive and car to show maintenance costs miles traveled and tonnage hauled. Freight and passenger cars also tracked. The Pullman company similarly records earnings original cost and expenditures for equipment and repairs.
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Motive Power
Pullman Company
Chicago
Man declared dead at charity dinner hospital scene
An exchange quotes a tale from a charity dinner about a man brought to an accident hospital believed dead. His wife remained with him as a doctor said he was dead, yet the man raised his head and protested he was not dead, prompting the wife to rebuke him that the doctor must know best.
War Memoir Fragment: Ov Them Wrot
A compact wartime note from a newspaper page fragment cites personal letters and obser vations during conflict. The piece references soldiers and civilians, with inferred dates and places, preserving a direct voice from the period while omitting graphic detail.
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Oxford
Canning
Jerry and
Dan
Shiaves
Dunn & Daly
Jerry
Colemensy
General Eagan
Congressional Proceedings
Comptroller of the Currency
First National Bank
Pembina
N. C
Dalles National Bank
The
Dalles, Ore
Hillsboro
City National Bank
Gatesville
Tex
Dr. Hunter
Kearsage
Newport News
James River
Kansas Bank
Russell
Kas
John B. Cunningham
National Bank Examiner
Fort Smith
Ark
City Directory
R. D. Wilson
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
St. Andrews
St. Andrews’ Episcopal—Rev. Herbert FE. Bowers, L. L. D
Navasota
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
San Stewart
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Lodge Meelings
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
KE. C
H. G. Rhodes
W.T. Austin
R.A M
N.B. Cole H- P
Joe B. Reed
Sec’y. Brazos
A. F
A.M
W. H. Nall
W. M
C. O. Carr
J. Jenkins
C. C
D. C. DeMaret
Vulcan
A. Calaw
A. W. Hollman
M. W
W. J. Walker
Bryan
A. Emden
A. Jd. Platner
Brazos Camp
R. Johnston
Bryan Tent
J. H. Mawhinney
Joe Bs. Reed
R. K
Bryan Lodge
Home Forum
W. T. Janes
National Aid
Ww. W. Griffin
R. W. Downard
Georgia
Cephalotus
Pride of the Kitchen
Chase and Sanborns
Landreths
Ferrys
Bowens
New York
Tennessee
R. M. Wilson
Iiorks
el isGne
Elay Suvenuart
John Mr. Caldwell
Chicago Post
Faith
the Doctor
Winchester
Iit
Joan M. Lawrence & Co
Berthing Works
E. Griesser
Propriet
Change
Beach
Experien
Coryrights
Munn & Co
Broadway
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