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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
6
J D Steele returns from the Texas State Fair in Dallas with first prize for his individual farm exhibit for the third time and first prize for his corn exhibit for the second time, plus eighteen blue ribbons. His success showcases Brazos county soil and climate and the farmer’s enterprise.
Atlanta residents are urged to attend the Cotton Conference in Memphis November 10 to 12 where planters ginners bankers and merchants from across the country will seek higher cotton prices and counter night rider gin postings. The meeting is open to all organizations and local merchants contribute to support the effort. For Sale Good gentle horse and runabout nearly new inquire at 213 278 Jesse Gammon.
A compilation notes Ebriich on the number thirteen linking it to religious motifs and dates, followed by a fragmented, dialect filled exchange about golf practice and a quary visitor's exchange. The text blends Jewish religious allusions with humor and stray dialogue.
Washington Oct 26 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor sharply denounces President Roosevelt for a change of position on the injunction in labor disputes. He accuses Roosevelt of demagogic hostility to labor and asserts workers’ rights and liberty are at stake in the dispute. Gompers notes past discussions with Roosevelt and cites the book Moral Overs traits as evidence of how courts affect workers rights. He claims the president aims to scare employers and align with corporate interests.
W J Bryan attending the Woman's Democratic club reception at the Waldorf Astoria was kissed by two women in front of about 700 guests and nearly embraced by a third as he showed embarrassment. Mrs Bryan also attended. October 26.
Austin, Oct. 26. Railroads entered objection before the railroad commission on its new baggage rules. General Passenger Agent Crush of the Katy and others argue against the rule allowing loose guns and dogs. The commission suspended the effective date from November 1 to December 1.
Pan Spillman of Hill in Travis County fell into a cotton gin and suffered severe trauma. One arm nearly torn off, the other to be amputated, facial injuries severe, and bone and other injuries. condition described as likely fatal. The report cites the incident as a deadly accident with immediate managment needed.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece reflects on the saying nine tailors make a man. The cutter reasons the old proverb is a corruption from tollers or tellers, linking funeral bells to error in mankind and his bachelor fate.
A ship in the Indian Ocean reports dozens of flying fish attracted to a lantern on the foremast dove onto the deck dazed. The fish resemble sand bullets with extended dorsal wing fins and opening fans. They are described as edible and considered a dish by epics.
A Washington Boston Herald correspondent recalls a quack who treated chills and fever by scraping a root in two glasses. He claimed different preparations produced opposite effects, though both glasses held the same root. The mother caught the ruse as he explained he scraped up and down the root to distinguish the two remedies.
In a will contest the eccentric John Anderson heir revealed that General Winfield Scott influenced the idea of wrapping tobacco in tin foil to preserve it. The plan, suggested after a 1845 visit to Anderson's Broadway cigar store, made Anderson wealthy through preserved cigars and chewing tobacco popular during the Mexican War and California gold rush.
A classroom exchange in Chicago News notes a teacher's remark about animals forming attachments and a boy's playful question about bars, illustrating a light moment in a daily school scene.
Miss Oldgir questions Mr Sull kins sincerity as he writes of love beyond speech. Miss Peachblow replies with playful doubt, noting her own tongue tied state in the flirtatious exchange.
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