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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1908
Page
1
A reported incident recalls Edwal Hanlan, famed world champion oarsman, delivering a speed after winning his second race in England. The crowd at the club house roared as friends supported him on a windy ledge before he could address them, then urged him to speak while cheers masked his words.
A Saturday stroll leads a pedestrian to an elderly stone breaker who insists he does not know his exact age but proclaims he is a “fearful age.” Recitations of years worked for various employers reveal a humorous arithmetic to reach 878, with the old man repeating his warning of a fearful age.
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt recounts a psychiatrist in Edinburgh who turned violent after a simple remark about the moon. The man, once cultured, became a raging patient when the topic of astronomy and his telescope work drew his mind toward the moon, revealing how obsession can drive insanity despite outward composure.
A young carpet salesman recounts how carpets entered New York society near the end of the 17th century. Captain Kid introduced the fashion after moving to Hanover Square, where the first carpet lay on the floor of the best room in his aristocratic house.
A quotation notes a New York Times remark that the item in use in New York was valued at 25 dollars. The speaker observes that the amount does not seem extravagant given historical money values and finds the fact interesting.
A light quip contrasts male and female hair loss, noting a man loses hair only once while some women mislay theirs several times a week, as observed by an unidentified commentator in the Yonkers Statesman.
A quip from Puck on a mass meeting for jobless workers. The exchange questions attendance and purpose, humorously noting one man’s search for work. The verse-tongued cartoon caption captures early 20th century social pride and labor concerns in a single line.
Select six apples wash core and slice across so each piece is encircled by skin. Simmer with water sugar and butter until soft then brown. Layer with grated cheese and bake five to ten minutes in a shallow dish and serve in that dish.
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