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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1901
Page
2
A collection of brief notes covers advertising influence in circus crowds, partridge feeding on boll weevils near Brenham, and birds' flesh tainted by weevils. It also notes President Roosevelt’s early display of pugnacity and reports Bulgarian brigands holding Miss Stone for ransom, defying U.S. dignity.
The Hubbard City News releases a mammoth special edition filled with town and section descriptions and numerous goodcuts. The costly issue receives strong patronage and displays extensive illustrations.
The Central Texas annual fair will hold at Bryan November 5 6 and 7. For information address J H Connell president or W S Howell secretary. The premiums and attractions list is extensive and the catalogue sent abroad by the management does Bryanites great credit.
Cure dyspepsia and sour stomach with Rex Dyspepe’s Tablets. All druggists refund if not cured. Price 60 cents. M. H. James, leading druggist, Bryan Texas. When cooling off visit your favorite resort and ask for Falstaff bottle beer. 84tf
Miss Mattie Farquhar daughter of Mrs Dora Farquhar died at her mother’s home in Wellborn after several weeks of illness She was born in Brazos county and was highly regarded a Baptist church member The death caused deep sorrow in Wellborn and the surrounding county
Interest grows in Baylor University circles for an extra large attendance of Baptist system schools at the Dallas Fair on October 11. A special feature will be a football game between Baylor and A and M College. Both teams are in good condition and seek victory in Dallas for the first time.
Walter Wellman describes a proposed Isthmain canal treaty that would grant the United States sole control for construction and operation in peacetime with open access for all nations. In wartime the US could take actions it deems proper to advance its own interests.
A 10 acre eastern city lot between the graded school and Allen Academy offers a good six room house with a dug well and brick walls. Includes a good orchard and the Tucker place sits across from W. R. Saunders residence. Easy terms available. Apply to Cliff A. Adams.
The piece explains how imperfections in natural gemstones create value in emeralds diamonds spinel opals and more. It notes color flaws foreign materials and rare soil blends yield highly priced stones and cites examples such as red blue and 32 carat rubies and Spinel rubies from market contrasts. It also tells of a New York window sign about buttonhole services for working girls.
A beggar boy tricks a skeptical donor with sixpence turning into nine through a three penny loaf and three pennies, a ruse explained by the baker’s payment. The piece notes a general view that savage tribes show lively mirth, with Tasmanians and Africans praised for hearty laughter, now fading under European influence to a milder “mission giggle.”
A lock used daily by a Gloucester workshop sheltered wasp activity. The lock was removed by the owner to inspect the nest built from mud with several dead wasps and larvae inside, indicating a busy but peaceful shelter beneath the door. The piece also notes how the sea devil differs in reproduction by bearing a single juvenile long after fertilization.
A short guide explains binding surface book covers by applying a gingham or printed fabric larger than the cover, pasting it on, trimming edges, drying under weight, and lettering the title. The cloth should remain in one continuous piece.
The article describes how extremely thin gold can appear green when light passes through it. By placing gold leaf on glass and viewing from behind, the transmitted light reveals a leek green color while reflected light looks brilliant yellow.
Naggs notes Blewitt’s remarkable memory as the Chicago Record Herald recalls his recall of events that never happened in a playful exchange about memory.
A domestic dialogue notes a new girl at work who hums while she works. Mrs Housekeep is cautious, while Mr Housekeep questions what the singing proves, suggesting a mosquito may cause the sound instead.
A Philadelphia Press quip has the editor returning a manuscript and noting the writer’s sole original idea is that their ideas are original. The exchange highlights a self referential jab about creativity.
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