Our American measures and farm weights corrected
The article explains discrepancies between US and English measurements, noting that a Winchester bushel is 2150.42 cubic inches while different laws set bushels by weight for corn, wheat, and oats. It also clarifies that an acre is not a perfect square, giving approximate side lengths and a Texas vara of 35 13/16 inches.
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Industrial School bill advances with Shannon amendment
The House rejected the majority report on the industrial school, adopting the minority plan and dropping the textile school. Shannon proposed locating the school at A and M College with a 20000 dollar start and 5000 dollar annual maintenance, with a Monday vote expected. Dr. Fountain said Bryan’s chances remained favorable.
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Shannon
A. and M. College
College Station
House
Friends of the College
Fountain
Bryan
Premium Baking Powder claims and guarantees
Premium Baking Powder is presented as the best made using French Crystal Grape Cream of Tartar. It can replace butter milk and soda in recipes and substitute for cream of tartar in various cakes. The Potts Baking Powder Co guarantees satisfaction and offers refunds for empty cans. Sold by John M. Lawrence & Co. and Cole Bros. 57tf
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Wagner Brings Brandon To Lead New Dry Goods Firm
Mr G M Brandon announces the Bryan dry goods house will operate as Wagner Brandon after purchase by A J Wagner. Wagner remains in New York to manage purchases for multiple Texas stores, while Brandon stays locally. No change in established business methods.
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Mistrot Bros. & Company
Bryan
Mistrot Bros. & Co
A. J. Wagner
Wagner & Brandon
Wagner
New York City
Mistrol Bros. & Co
New York
Texas
Brandon
Mrs Darwin Leaves for Orange After Telegram On Ill Sister
Mrs J C Darwin departed for Orange this morning upon receiving a telegram reporting the serious illness of her sister Mrs J M Powers.
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Orange
J. M. Powers
The Commission Named for Spanish War Claims
The president nominates five members to form a commission to implement Article 7 of the treaty with Spain and names Samuel W. Stratton as director of the national bureau of standards. Senate confirms several nominations as adjournment follows.
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Senate
United and
Spain
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Garritt J. Dickens
Michigan
James Perry Wood
Ohio
William A. Maury
District of Columbia
William L. Chambers
Alabama
Samuel W. Stratton
Illinois
National Bureau of Standards
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Iowa
United States
Deadlock in Delaware ends without senator chosen
Dover March 9 The Delaware legislature adjourned at 2 p m without electing a United States senator after forty five ballots in joint session since January 15. Kenny led for the full term with 28 votes, Addicks 16, Higgins 6. For the short term Saulsbury 28, Addicks 22, Richards 7. Governor Hunn said he will not appoint a senator.
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Dover
Delaware
United States
Kenny
Addicks
Higgins
Saulsbury
Richards
United States Senate
Anthony Higgins
Edward Addicks
Philadelphia
Knox
Ellison
Clark
Chandler
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Hodgeson
Pilling
Shallcross
Healy
Colonel Morrow
Mitchell
McCommons
Hunn
Sugar Prices Fall In All Grades By 25 Points
New York reports a uniform 25 point drop across all refined sugar grades. In Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm Monarchy says no change in the emperor’s condition as of March 9.
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Opeousas
New York
Berlin
William
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