Fragmented Narrative Fragments From Aged Texts
The excerpt blends vivid Darwinian descriptions of a bushman survivor scarred by a lion attack with anecdotes about John Jacob Astor and Dr Cogswell, including library endowment and a hotel supper. It mixes violent survival imagery with reminiscences of 19th century social figures and a college anecdote about a kitten.
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John Jacob Astor
Mr. Astor
Mr Astor
Cogswell
Astor
the Astor
Mixed Old Newspaper Snippets on Cats and Patchwork
Disjointed reminiscences tell of a boy aiding a surgery by applying anesthesia to a cat and reviving it with artificial respiration after a chloroform mishap. A Philadelphia patchwork anecdote follows about a wall paper patching man who paints and matches the design, ending with a reward. The fragment ends with a child’s moral tale about candy for being good.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chapa
New York Tribune
Chicago Post
Squaring Up and a Doughnut Hole Dilemma
A humorous exchange features Freddie and his papa about what to do with a hole in a doughnut after the cake is eaten. A note mentions Germany's horse market and India’s bamboo pens, hinting at trade excesses and long usage.
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Freddie
Chicago News
Instructions to Otis Inform Insurgents Treaty Ratified
Washington reports outlining President McKinley's plan to inform General Otis that the Senate has ratified the Treaty of Paris and to press on with military actions against Aguinaldo's forces. The Boston sails to Hilo to support occupation, while Dewey and Otis are instructed to cooperate and pursue the insurgents to surrender. Details cover troop movements, ammunition shipments, and the reconstruction of Spanish gunboats for future operations. The Kansas unit, Twentieth, reportedly remains untouched during recent fighting.
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Washington
Otis
Paris
Senate
Boston
Manila
Hailo
Baltimore
Miller
Hilo
Aguinaldo
White House
Executive Mansion
Alger
Long
Dewey
United States
Agoncillo
Montreal
McKinley
Spain
Tloilo
Raleigh
Philippines
Schurman
Far East
Secretary Long
Admiral Dewey
War Department
Hong Kong
Major Bird
Navy Department
San Francisco
Asiatic Squadron
Charles O'Neil
Bureau of Ordnance
Caite
Shaller
City Officers And Aldermen Directory Listed
City directory lists Mayor C A Adams Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith Secretary Treasurer Henry G Rhodes City Sexton H H Jones Constable CO L Baker Aldermen R G Tabor W S Howell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence.s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
Constable
Church and civic leaders list for local town offices and services
The document lists local officials including Judge A. G. Board and Clerk G. W. McMichael with deputies and department heads such as Tax Collector J. J. Adams and Sheriff T. Nonn. It details denominational pastors and service times across Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Christian, Free Communion Baptist, and Catholic congregations, plus Holy Communion schedules and special observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Board
G. W. McMichael
Chas
Gainer
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. ©. Nonn
A. W. Buchanan
J.C Williams
R. J. Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Phillips
P. A. Arington
R. D. Wilson
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
St. Andrews
Navasota
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph's
Pelar
Fraternal lodge meeting schedules and a restaurant ad
Fraternal groups in Brazos and Bryan discuss meeting nights for various lodges including Brazos Camp No 104 Bryan Tent No 6 and Ivanhoe Commandery No 8 with monthly patterns. An ad promotes Charlie Edinburgs restaurant offering hot lunch in the small block area.
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Ton
D. C
Brazos Camp
W. R
Joe B. Reed
Bryan Tent
J.H. Mawhinney
R. K. Bryan
Home Forum
W. T. James
B. Reed
National Aid
W. W. Griffin
T. R. W. Downard
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhode
BK. C
H.G Rhodes
W.T. Austin
R.A M
Dp. C. DeMaret
R. &S. Vulcan Lodge
A. W. J. Walker
Bryan
A Emden
A. Ds Platner
Pres’t
Joe Bryan
W. Hollman
M. W
Charlie Edinburg
S-Mall
Divorce By Publication In Brazos County Texas
Court issues citation by publication for Bedford Foley vs Billey Foley in Brazos County District Court. Absent spouse married January 7 1885 and separated July 1 1891. Case No 510 seeks decree of divorce custody of children costs and relief, return to court by March 6 1899.
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State OF
Texas
Brazos County
Hhereby
Billey Foley
Makin
20Th Judicial District
Bryan
A. D. Tso
A. S
Bedford Foley
J.C. Williams
Zos County
Bra
A. D
J.C. Williame
Tex
B. F. Leman
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Blackwood's
Germany
India
Nse
S.S.S
Swift
Kansas
Lawrence Journal
Clarke
Twentieth Kansas
Kansas Regiment
Twen Lawrence
Kas
City Directory
Chase and Sanborns
Landreths
Ferrys
Bowens
New York
Tennessee
R. M. Wilson
Brazos
Madison
Grimes, Robertson
Burleson Counties
Frank W. McConnico
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
Pacific Mutual Life
Union Life
Fidelity and Casualty of
A.D. Wicecooonnammnmice
Confederacy
Fitzhugh Lee
Gordon
Rosser
Butler
Courier-Journal Job Printing Company
Louisville, Ky
Bac
Williamson
Denver
Colo
Jerry and
Dan
Tomers
Dunn & Daly
Jerry
City Bakery
Jor
Jonx M. Lawrence & Co
Borrina Works
E. Griesser
Exchange Hotel
Beach
Copch
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