Textile exhibits crown prizes and horse show winners
A Bryan county fair catalog lists prizes across lace and embroidery classes, quilts, knitting, and fancy work won by residents such as Mrs Nellie Ballard Mrs F E Pryor Miss Mae Cole and Mrs Oscar Perkins. Livestock judging features Trotters and Thoroughbreds with prizes awarded to J M Caldwell T A Sims and others.
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Nellie Ballard
Bryan
W A Rowan
Alvin
Mae Cole
F E Pryor
Oscar Perkins
Stoneham
M Carnes
M Waldrop
Kerr
Ralph Chatham
Lula Coulter
Chas Woodson
W A Hudson
Miss Slaughter
Reliance
Lena Searcy
Corrne James
Battenburg
Mise Adlea Raysor
Fef Pryor
A D True
Some Strange Duels That Shook Coastal and Inland Realms
A survey of unusual duels across history and places includes Malaga fishermen fighting with knives, divers clashing aboard wrecks, rope-dance rivals in Dublin, a midair confrontation in St Ouen, a deadly fall from height, and a Kan frontier test where a candle and powder decided the winner.
Narrow Escape After Fall in Colorado Canyon
Dr and Mrs Porter of Marietta Ohio escaping death in a Leadville Colorado canyon describe a morning ride above Twin Lakes when their horse toppled over a cliff. They hung on a rock ledge thirty five feet down with the doctor suffering only a scalp wound while a miner fetched aid and whisky was the only initial relief.
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Louisburg
Kan
Charles Robertson
Klemmer
Robertson
Porter
Marietta
Colorado
Rockies
Leadville
Twin Lakes
Holiday reduced fares to northern and southeastern points
On December 18 17 21 22 23 and 26 the Houston and Texas Central will sell round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars with thirty day return limit. Through Pullman sleepers Denison to New Orleans via Houston and direct connections with all lines. Write M L Robbins G P T A Houston Texas for details.
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Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Denison
New Orleans
Houston
M. L. Robbins
Texas
I. and G. N. to Houston Carnival Tickets
The I. and G. N. announces limited round trip fares to Houston for the carnival. From Nov 16 to 21, tickets priced at 3.30. On Nov 17 and 20 evenings, special round trips offered for 1 with returns by Nov 19 and Nov 23 respectively.
Want to Be Young Again Thinks on Life and Age
A dialogue featuring Harvey Sutherland at Ainsleo's weighs youth and health. He muses that aging may grant wisdom but questions whether a new youth would be worth the price, recalling Martin Luther’s remark about forty more birthdays and life’s lessons.
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Harvey Sutherland
Ainsleo
The
Lamp
Martin Luther
Brandenburg
Earth
Germany
Epigrams in dialogue bouquet from plays
A selection of witty lines from various plays. It includes quips on fools, ambition, luck, shoes, life, and honesty reflecting theatrical wit and social commentary. Notable snippets cover fortune and fate as well as playful takes on joy and manners.
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John Dunford
M. P
Pelleas
Melicande
An Essay on Rain
A grumpy man arrives home drenched and voices mixed praise and protest of rain. He notes the shower’s timing and mess, complains about zigzag droplets, soggy apparel, and dishrag trousers, and ends by heading to bed after a soggy day.
The Montefiore Family Legacy and Mock Accusations
The late Sir Moses Montefiore, famed as the modern Moses for freeing Jews from bondage, faced taunts accusing him of Christ murder. He replied with a pedigree chart proving his ancestors’ home in Spain for over two millennia, long before Christ.
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Sir Moses Montefiore
Moses
Christ
Spain
New York Press
Contest for Fireman Job Ends With Polar Question
A playful railroad job interview in the Indianapolis News shows the superintendent asking how far to the north pole. The applicant balks at the idea of such a distant assignment and declines the job.
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North Pole
Indianapolis News
No Cash Expense Account Quip Surfaces in Transcript
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript features a character named Harry debating cash handling with Uncle George. Harry admits lacking a cash account but claims an expense account exists instead, highlighting a witty contrast in financial underpinnings.
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Harry
George
Boston Transcript
To Preserve Health a Moral Religious Duty
A quotation from Johnson stating health as the basis of social virtue and essential for usefulness, emphasizing health as a moral and religious obligation.
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Johnson
A Dutch Fishing Village Morning Scene
The piece describes a Dutch fishing village with old fashioned breakfasts of sweet rye bread, fine butter, and herring. It notes the milk carts drawn by dogs, brightly painted barrels, and maids with ornate skirts. A brass glass spray tool, the glazen spuit, is highlighted as a cherished domestic instrument.
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Sebeveningen
Dorp
Netherlands
The Conductor's Baton Origin in Lully's Time
The article traces the baton back to Lully the French composer who used a six foot rod to beat time. A severe blow from the pole wounded his foot, worsened, and contributed to his death. Conductors after him refined the baton into its modern form.
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Lully
Sully
The Tricky Fox on Ice and River Chase
A fox darts onto ice near a river and escapes through a water opening. A pursuing dog follows with keen smell, skates after the hole, and disappears in the current. The fox then saunters away, seemingly pleased with the outcome.
Stupid Husband of a Noted Singer Catalani’s Unintelligent Mate
The husband of famed singer Catalani is described as unintelligent. After a rehearsal, she complains the piano is too high and asks him to have it lowered before the concert. He has the carpenter cut two inches from each leg, yet he still reassures her that the piano is now lower.
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Catalani
The Cause of His Grief in a Chums Anecdote
A kind gentleman finds a crying boy and learns the boy was punished due to a chain of blame. The boy says Billy Wells caused the crying by beating him after he told his father. The tale warns against overexplaining troubles.
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Billy Wells
A Sailors Fish Test From Boiled Coin Method
Sailors describe a simple test to judge edibility of new fish varieties. A bright silver coin is boiled in the water with the fish. if the coin retains its color the fish is fit to eat, if it darkens the fish is rejected.
No Cause For Him to Complain
A witty exchange as a guest spots no soup on his menu while the waiter nervously explains the mix up to another table in this Cincinnati Commercial Tribune cartoonishly brief dialogue.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Long Wait Ties Doctor to Patient Overbill
In a crowded anteroom a physician asks who has waited the longest as a tailor steps forward to claim a bill. The tailor says he delivered clothes three years ago, asserting he has waited the longest for payment.
When We Really Can't Blame Them
An Indianapolis News note reflects on tolerance and forgiveness, suggesting people deserve more sense even as we refrain from blame for their actions. The column hints at human error and moral judgment in everyday conduct.
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Indianapolis News
Extra Limited. Patron-When was this chicken killed?
Waiter-We don't furnish dates with chickens, sir. Only bread and butter. The Pittsburg Press notes a humorous exchange reflecting strict server policy on dates for poultry.
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Pittsburg Press
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Sherman
F. E. Pryor
Hutson
College
JV Curry
Huntsville
H Chase
Franklin
Special
Laura Coulter
C Purcell
Belmont
W C Bell
Dallas
Tex
Laura Lkidson
Wellborn
J M Ackerman
Navasota
D C DeMarett
W R Eidson
W R Hardy
W B Baker
D Giles
Lulu Coulter
Annie Maud Royder
LH Tucker
L M Winters
Emily Purcell
Tabor
J T Huls
Otto Boehme
Ruth Worley
Mary B Rowan
Horse Department
T. G. Fountain
Reagan
J. W. Dyer
Howell Bros
J. M. Caldwell
Patton
J M Caldwell
J W Dyer
T C Foster
J W Leake
W E Johnston
Millican
H M Carpenter
W A Scott
Madisonville
A Hagen
Greenville
W H. Walthal
Willow Hole
J M Lane
John Astin
Mumford
A F Wilson
R Patton
T A Sims
Will Zulch
C W Loyd
A L Mondrick
Jacks
Jennets
James Dunn
Wheelock
J J Jones
Holden
George Echols
RH Harrison
J C Brogdon
W E Johnson
Southsea
Hussars
Royal Marines
Malaga
Caparros
Galtan
Caparro
Gaitan
Gallan
Royal George
Spithead
Chesapeake Bay
Dublin
Perote
Signor Sarfacio
Sarfacio
St. Ouen
Houston Carnival
Montefiore
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