Notable Hunters and Hunters of Fame Parade in New York
A humorous panorama in Some Big Hunters New York highlights Charles Ranlett Flint who killed vast game in both Americas. Edward R. Laden valiant hunter of Nile and Tugela trophies. Victor Smith claims lion, rhino, musk ox, and gorilla feats. Rev Dr William S. Rainsford boasts study of big game trophies and antlers.
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New York
Charles Ranlett Flint
North
South America
Edward R.laden
Old Fayerweather
Nile
Victor Smith
Manitoba
Patagonia
Ghambezi
William S. Rainsford
St. George's Church
Paper Shortage Deepens in England Amid War Strain
The paper famine in England grows serious due to scarce wood pulp, higher coal costs, and large increases in rewards and stoppages from America. The South African war has boosted newspaper demand, worsening the supply situation.
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England
America
Police Stay Guard For Surprise Party At His Niece
A man went to police headquarters in a Pennsylvania city seeking protection from a planned surprise party for his niece. Believing a crime might occur, the chief sent a roundsman to guard the house. The guests arrived but were kept out, and the surprise party never happened.
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Pennsylvania
Democratic Convention Action Pending Outcome
The report notes the matter remains subject to the action of the Democratic convention, with decisions pending on next steps.
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John A. Wayland
Ees
W. H. Nall
Legal blanks and forms offered by The Eagle
The Eagle advertises a full line of legal blanks including affidavits accounting chattel mortgage contract for sale of real estate deeds quitclaim deeds release and transfer of vendor’s lien promissory notes and real estate leases with pricing for small quantities and discounts for larger orders.
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Eagle
Eagle Office
Community Drive Seeks Funds for Amy Ransom Summer School
A Mississippi era letter from D J McDonato of Harvey Texas appeals for $50 total to send Amy Ransom to a summer session at A and M College. He plans to gather fifty donors each giving $1 and to publish names with funds deposited in Merchants & Planters Bank for the program.
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Amy Ransom
Col. Edmonds
A. and
M. College
Bryan Eagle
Brazos
Merchants& Planters Bank
Rumor of Mrs Astor Abdicating Society Crown
In New York aristocratic circles speculation grows that Mrs Astor will abdicate leadership of high society to Mrs Edmund Baylies. Mrs Baylies, from old Knickerbocker stock, is described as an apt pupil being groomed to wield the social queen’s scepter.
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New York
Free Textbook System in Yankton School District
In Yankton South Dakota the free textbook program charges pupils a yearly rental from 20 cents in first grade to 85 cents in eighth grade. The fee covers all books available for the pupil’s grade.
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Yankton
Georgia philosopher on ghosts and the afterlife
The Georgia philosopher dismisses belief in ghosts saying after death the spirit cannot escape its fate. He argues if Satan has it the spirit cannot break free and if in heaven it values virtue too much to misbehave.
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Georgia
New Johann Strauss to Tour World with Vienna Orchestra
A new Johann Strauss, son of Eduard and nephew of Johann II, has composed an operetta and plans a world tour this year with the Johann Strauss Vienna Orchestra.
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Johann Strauss
Eduard Strauss
Johann II
Johann Strauss Vienna
Easy in but Hard to Get Out Marriage Bill Dies in SC Senate
A marriage license bill died in the South Carolina state senate without debate or division. The result preserves easy marriage in the Palmetto state while signaling ongoing difficulty for divorce.
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South Carolina
Senate
Palmetto
Reform Plan by Miss Bumgarten Aims at Saloons
New Milford Connecticut reformer Miss Hattie Bumgarten proposes a scheme to cleanse saloons by having the best citizens frequent them not to drink but to create a high order social atmosphere.
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Hattie Bumgarten
New Milford
Conn
Deweys to Headline Chicago Military Ball Next May
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey will be guests of honor at the Chicago military and naval ball to be held in the Auditorium next May.
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Mrs. Dewey
Chicago
New Way to Turn a Venny Prompts Phonograph Saloon Trend
A Pennsylvania man tours towns with a phonograph renting out his services to saloonkeepers. He camps in bars keeping records up to date and entertaining patrons for 50 cents an hour by day 75 cents at night. Once his shift ends he moves on, leaving followers to trail him.
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Pennsylvania
Boxing in Schools Should Not Promote Pugilism
The essay argues boxing is a valuable athletic element but should not dominate school gymnasiums. It warns against basements bouts, urges general athletic training, and says boxing should be a feature not the main focus. It emphasizes building overall fitness and self-defense without fostering fighting mentality.
Holligan School House News and Local Deaths
Holligan School House notes May 15 report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Barron of Bryan and others from Rock Prairie. Measles illness in the Hensarling family. Cargill retrieved a horse from Mudville. Singing drew large attendance and elected new choir officers. Henry Thompson, a respected man, died Sunday and was buried at Wickson. Elder Meredith preached to a large crowd. Sly Jim.
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Holligan
J. W. Barron
Bryan
Lam Benson
Henry
Ester Gandy
Rock Prairie
T. A. Hensarling
Walter Cargill
Mudville
Will Holligan
Wilry
E. A. Peters
Steep Hollow
P. Todd
B. H. Wiley
Bethel
Eugene Shealey
Reliance
Will Terry
Laura Mims
Minnie Hensarling
J. W. Benson
Wickson
Henry Thompson
Meredith of Kurten
Sly Jim
For Sale Lot and Half Ground Fronting Court House
For sale a lot and a half with fine water and a nice place that fronts the court house. seller identifies as Richard Bailey. Also note Smoke Metropolitan cigars sold at Exposition Saloon.
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Court House
Richard Bailey
Exposition Saloon
Real estate listings around Bryan and Brazos bottom farm
J J Eubanks offers 290 acres Brazos bottom farm with artesian well ten miles from Bryan. Also dwelling and two acres in western Bryan for 250 dollars. Eight building lots near H G Rhodes residence seven lots in south town near college road plus Thomas Rowan place five and seven tenths acres for 350 dollars. Fourteen acres south Bryan two within city limits three acres south Bryan with four room house stables shed cistern price 325. Lots six seven eight in front of Allen Academy three acres south Bryan with four room house stables shed cistern price 325. Six room dwelling on one and a half lots three blocks east of Main Street. Quarter block with improvements opposite east of courthouse described as exceedingly desirable.
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H. G. Rhodes
College Road
Thomas Rowan
City of Bryan
Price
Allen Academy
Bryan Uvon
Main Street
Court House
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the Daily Eagle
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Palmer & Carnes
Tio
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J. L. Fountain
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Simnimas
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J. A. Myers
Dale Weddington
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Krippendorf Dittmans
Webb Brothers
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Tex
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Houston
St. Louis
Denison
F. B. Morse
Houston, Texas
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