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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
6
The text notes a legislative session with references to St Patrick observances and a bill discussion on prohibiting certain rooms and establishments. It mentions political figures and a public process with adjournment honors and references to New York figures and a presidential schedule.
Indian agent Colonel Sanchett receives reports that buildings near contiguous lands burned. Trustees sent details to the Indian affairs office. Secretary states only the department can authorize highways through Indian lands and will advise concerned parties.
Washington March 17 Postmaster Cortelyou contradicted a report that he reconsidered his decision to remain chairman of the Republican national committee. He declared no change in his line and said he shall retire upon retirement, not for a great while.
Denver dispatch reports a mixed news brief with terse items from Victor and other places. Notable lines include Peabody’s defiant remark on resignation, widespread protests, accidents, arrests, strikes, and a stamp-collecting anecdote tied to the Buffalo exposition.
The Horn Dance is uniquely kept alive in Abbots Bromley Staffordshire where villagers perform it at the wake each year. Its origins reach back to the eleventh century and it was once danced at Christmas New Year and Twelfth Day with church processions and a poor relief collection in Henry VIII’s era.
The Liverpool stipendiary magistrate explains that if a man enters a home and grabs a poker to strike, the homeowner may use tongs to defend and cannot be accused of assault if the assailant struck first. If the defender disarms the attacker and strikes with the poker, that is an assault on an unarmed man.
Merchants offer a free library of books to the Bryan Brazos County area. Each 10 cent purchase earns a vote, with a June 24 deadline at noon. Voting at Burt Norwood Dry Goods Hunter & Chatham Gent's Fur, and others.
The Bryan Eagle offers a chance to win two 19 volume libraries by June 24. A $1 subscription increases votes toward the large library and also counts toward the other contest, with Bryan societies excluded. Prizes include Ridpath History of the World and The World's Greatest Orators and Essays bound sets valued at 36 and 25 dollars respectively.
Wellborn Texas March 15 Our school taught by Miss Dawson closed Friday with a picnic enjoyed by all. Visitors included Miss Pearl Gallatin of Tabor Edgar Jones Claud McClung Louis Thibodeaux Ed Graham of Harvey. Rev W D Crane to fill appointments Saturday Sunday. Many residents suffer La Grippe. Miss Pearl Gandy visiting Bryan friends. Mrs P L Barron hosted a young people gathering Saturday with music and games. A note from the Dallas Lantern discusses Panama Canal labor needs estimating 10 000 to 15 000 workers likely Jamaican and Caribbean laborers plus Chinese and Italians. concerns over use of southern negro labor.
In a Athens Review tribute Hon. W J Bryan argues for the immortality of the soul. He compares the resurrection of nature to the soul and asks whether the Creator will deny eternal life to man. He concludes that the generous spirit of the deceased is gathered to the divine.
An old acquaintance recalls Horace Greeley riding home on his white horse with his wife in a bright yellow dress and Greeley in a white overcoat. The anecdote notes his yearly farm visits, his habit of entering homes unannounced, and lively discussions on crops with welcoming farmers.
The article explains that African and Arabian sandstorms arise from intense sun heat and extreme dryness. Heated sand raises air to fierce temperatures, creating rising currents and cyclones swept by prevailing winds, with dust choking life rather than poisonous properties. Large caravans and armies have been overwhelmed by these storms.
A Family Doctor notes apples are an effective nightly remedy. He urges eating apples before bedtime as a simple, common health practice. This casual health tip reflects traditional views on fruit benefits and daily routines.
Junior partner urges discharge of a traveler who insulted a customer by calling the narrator an ignorant fool. Senior partner plans to curb disclosure of office secrets and address the breach with the traveler.
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