23 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
1
The passage describes branding as a brutal, ongoing ordeal for horses and cattle. It details roping to immobilize, the burning iron applied to the rump, and the severe nervous shock animals endure long after the act, contradicting cowboy myths that injuries heal quickly.
An 1860s naval incident recounts the battleship Delaware nearly foundering off Sardinia in a heavy squall. The unauthorized letting go of the fore sheet prevented disaster with 1,100 souls aboard. The first lieutenant, later Commodore Thomas W. Wyman, climbed to the quarter deck and ordered Keep clear of the paint work which calmed the crew and averted panic.
A newspaper etymology recounts how a French journalist fed ten young ducks pieces of a fellow duck until one bird remained and was eaten, a sensational experiment copied across European papers which gave the term canard its meaning as a hoax or fabricated story.
The musk ox skull reveals eye orbits that protrude beyond the frontal bones to offset horn obstruction in vision. The animal relies less on sight and hearing, with small ears hidden by fur, while scent is highly developed aiding the hunter’s tracking.
A physician who spent time near the Gulf of Mexico describes natives called curados de calebra or the safe from vipers. They were inoculated with viper venom and a native plant bulb, mano del sapo, to gain venom resistance. The practice is an old regional custom.
A phrenologist tells anxious parents their son will become a poet. The father asks if they could cure him now by whacking the poetical bump with a sledgehammer.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes that certain individuals view asking forgiveness for a wrongdoing as a license to repeat the act. The piece critiques the idea and questions accountability.
A historical note on sleep from Witchery of Sleep contrasts sleep with food, asserting sleep is essential to life and health. It cites Napoleon as example of how sleep deprivation erodes judgment, will, and battlefield performance, contributing to downfall.
Hygienic living demands absolute purity of air water food and thoughts. Continuous fresh air and ample water are essential for health not just occasional intake. A pure elevating nature is seen as therapeutic and as important as other life necessaries for well ordered living.
A short Western joke recounts an Irishman and a Scot who share a single quail for breakfast. They agree the eater will be the one with the better dream. The Scot dreams of heaven and ascent to paradise while the Irishman imagines the Scot rising and decides to eat the quail to ensure he returns.
Ruth Me Enery Stuart argues in Century that heaven is a home of wealth, not riches seized by greed. She interprets Many Mansions and golden streets as symbols of abundant but shared value, not material wealth to conquer.
The botanist explains stomates on leaf surfaces as carbonic acid intake points. They are mostly on the upper surface and guarded by lips that open and close with needs. Density ranges from under 1,000 to over 20,000 stomata per square inch of leaf.
A fictional exchange centers on requesting dignified remarks at an uncle’s death. The speaker seeks tribute from a narrator who acknowledges unfamiliarity but accepts the task, implicitly highlighting the social brevity of ceremonial kindness.
A New York Press snippet laments riders grooming in elevated trains and street cars, noting men picking nails amid commuters and provoking disdain for perceived selfishness. The piece reflects social norms on cleanliness in public transit. An advertisement touts Kodol digestive aid claiming to cure indigestion and strengthen nerves, priced at $1 per bottle.
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