War talk and real estate in fragmented wartime notices
An editorial voice urges rapid health recovery of U S troops and stresses no excuse to keep Louisiana and Mississippi soldiers in fevered camps while healthy men remain home. The piece hints at trade opportunities in the West Indies and touts property bargains in Bryan area listings with multiple lots offered in Hill’s addition and surrounding blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullierson
Miam
Santiago
Louisiana
War Department
Austin
West Indies
Boston
G.S
Texas
Hill
Bryan
Singing Normal closes with success and praise for leaders
The singing normal near Bethel concluded as a financial and musical success. Several hundred attended the closing concert highlighted by vocal and instrumental performances, varied choruses and duets, and a ceremony granting certificates to numerous instructors across four class levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
G. H. Ramsey
E. Whittington
E. B. Cobb
O. A. Whipple
J. Lingle
A.J. Tabor
H. O O. Ferguson
W. A. Brown
A. D. Edge
H. L. Bush
Misses Mamie Todd
Florence Massey
Fannie McClung
Malinda Dyess
Ida Marriott
Denton Edge
W. D. Everidge
J. W. Cobb
Charles Modesett
H. T. Palmer
B. H. Wiley
Jesse Henry
L. Lingle
J. W. Carr
E. B. Steadman
W. D.D. Utsey
Mamie Todd
A. M. Baskin
G. B. Douthitt
W. S. McClung
A. J. Tabor
A. J. Keith
Miss Malin
da Dyess
G. C. Royder
E. C. Cobb
J. P. Carnes
V. B. Edge
L. E. Edge
End of the Book and a Wife’s Demand for Narration
A husband and wife clash over reading matter with the wife demanding plot details while the husband dismisses her. In another scene a husband confesses cheating a man of 250 dollars, seeking forgiveness as the wife reassures and embraces him. A violent fantasy poem fragment follows, featuring a narrator ready for murder and attack on boy teachers and pianists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
William Wharton
Deaths of Gladstone Bismarck and pope rumors spread
Reports say Gladstone and Bismarck have died while Pope Leo is expected to die soon. Vatican insiders reportedly hint that the lifespans and opinions within church circles may lead to rapid changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Bismarck
Leo
Vatican
Reliance News Briefs Reflect Rain, Health and Happenings
The Reliance community reports fine rains boosting crops and improving public health after several deaths. A Sunday night entertainment at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thompson’s residence pleased attendees. Rev. C. Smith of Hubbard City assisted Rev. J. M. Bullock in a recent meeting. Twenty four candidates were baptized at Mr. C. E. Whittington’s tank on July 26. Some local youths show musical interest in conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thompson
Rev. C. Smith
Hubbard City
J. M. Bullock
Infatuated Lover Seeks Miss Mugg in Theosophy Discourse
A crowded lecture ends with a plea to clarify points on theosophy. An infatuated lover admits telling Miss Mugg to seek a beautiful “adonna” and a sylphlike form, noting she missed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mugg
Diadonna
Moonlit Talk Sparks Shared Reminiscence
A brief exchange between Mrs. Yeast and Mrs. Crimsonbeak recalls a remembered man seen in a full moon. They discuss the moment and its resonance, revealing a shared sense of memory.
Notable Name Posed With Potent Dye Question
A compact exchange hints at a sensational event involving Crimmins and a peroxide blonde described as the Sweetheart of St. Louis. The dialogue notes she dyed hair, while quips on wisdom and association color the brief scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimmins
St. Louis
Bozer
Crimmons
Terms of peace offer to Spain disclosed by Washington
Washington dispatch outlines US terms for peace with Spain. Cuba to be ceded and evacuated, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands to United States, Ladrones island ceded, Manila to be occupied pending treaty, commission to negotiate peace, no indemnity claimed, no new front dispatches reported. Cabinet met briefly. public statement prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Spain
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
fraternal and church meeting notices listed for Ivanhoe area
The notice lists various fraternal lodges including Rhodes Chapter 87 R A M and Brazos Lodge Nos 129 5 37 and Bryan Lodge 980 with meeting days on Mondays Thursdays Wednesdays of each month along with W of W Brazos Camp and K O T M details. Church services are given for Baptist Methodist Presbyterian Christian and Catholic parishes with service times and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Commandery
Templars
A. M. Rhodes
Rhodes
W. T. Austin
R.A. M
John Q. Tabor
H. P
Joe B. Reed
Sec
V. Brazos
Alf
A. M
R. M. Nall
W. M
Carr
Brazos Camp No
W. Gs. Stuart
Q. C
Joeb Reed
Bryan
Sam B
Wilson
Joe Bb
Reed
Bryan Lodge
L. A. Saunders
Joe B. Rred
National Aid
A. W. Holman
Stuart
Baptist
Christian
Pray- West
L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
M. Stewart
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Mexico Celebrates September Holidays and G N R A Travel Offer
The piece extols Mexico's September holidays tied to President Diaz’s birthday and independence. It notes the Battle of Flowers, large public celebrations, and a bell ceremony. It advertises G N R A rail tickets to Mexico City with sale dates September 10–11, return within 380 days, routes via Laredo or Eagle Pass, or cross-route for $5 extra, in Palestine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Hill
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
D. J. Price
G. P. PK
Palestine
Texas
Senator Jones on Our Foreign Policy
Senator Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the national Democratic committee, in St. Louis discusses U S Cuba pledge and independence of a stable government. He says his vote carried no imperialist intent and asserts the pledge must be kept amid questions of war costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
New York
United States
Cuba
City Officers and Officials Directory Snapshot
A readable list of city and county officials including Mayor A Adams Deputy Marshal R H Smith City Sexton H H Jones Aldermen RR G Tabor Howell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence County officers Judge W H Harman Clerk S W McMichael Attorney A G Board Tax Collector J J Adama Tax Assessor R M Nall Sheriff T C Nunn Treasurer R W Carr District Clerk J Williams and Commissioners Z J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P I Arrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
Baker
Aldermen
Tabor
Howell
W. W. Harris
C.H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
County Officens
W. H. Harman
S. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adama
R. M - Nall
T. C. Nunn
R. W. Carr
J. ©. Williams
Z. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
Arrington
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Seeley’s
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the Daily Eagle
le Postoffice
Conelly
Palmer & Carnes
Lcolm Carnes
Mr. Bickers
Nemesis
Reliance
Browne
Old
Philippine Islands
Lbert J. Harbers
Cleveland, Rambler and Ideal
Exchange Flotel
Senator Jones
Shafter
Guantanamo
Ewers
San Francisco
Doric
Victoria
B. C
Legislative Assembly
Aundry
Exchange Hotel
E. D. Beach
J. Wittmann
Taylor
Main Street
City Directory
Andria
Bottlis Tence & Block
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