Clock Plays Tunes in London Jeweler's Window
A Gunseow made 1868 clock displayed in a London jeweler’s window draws wide attention. It is a rare, nearly extinct craft piece with fourteen bells, chimes quarters then plays six tunes at hour. The ornate box holds classic tunes such as Caller Herrin and Auld Lang Syne. Mrs W A Dallas and Mr Dallas plan a several weeks stay in Hot Springs Arkansas.
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London
Gunseow
Scotland
Robin Adair
W. A. Dallas
Guey
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Dallas
A Childs Confidence and Weather Storms in Ice Age North
A compilation of paragraphs discusses child parent trust and secrets, Arctic weather patterns from latitude insights, and a natural history vignette on spider cocoons and spider offspring survival. It includes a humorous dialogue about luck, a reflection on appearances versus reality, and notices about tire theft and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Enrentele
The Courting Spider and the Gift of Love
A male hunting spider woos a female by presenting a silk wrapped gift, typically a fly, then endures her scrutiny and possible rejection. If she accepts, she carries the gift and mates, while the male remains hopeful, continuing his display until success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torin
Lattle
Hawr
Jim
Jean
Fourth Quarterly Conference to Be Held Next Sunday Night
The fourth Quarterly Conference of the present year meets after the Sunday service with Rev H M Ratliff presiding elder preaching and presiding. Officers for the coming year will be elected, yearly reports presented, and a large attendance urged. Sermon in the evening, then conference. Attendance and conference offerings emphasized.
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H. M. Ratlff
Basm
J.C. Wilson
Careful Handling and Storage of Eggs Highlighted in Notes
A historic note warns eggs must stay dry and clean to avoid infection. Wet or contaminated shells allow microorganisms to penetrate. frozen or thawed eggs spoil quickly, so storage and cooking should keep products frozen until use. The piece mentions fresh Horak film and visitors from San Antonio and Houston near Duncan and Carey families.
Mutton Bones for Writing Paper
Historical note traces material use in writing from prehistoric to medieval times and discusses various substitutes for parchment and paper including bones, skins, metals, and organs. It highlights curious examples such as brass inscriptions, papyrus, and a Norseman who tattooed his voyages on his body. Bees’ nocturnal work and a few brief social notes follow.
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Spain
Jnre
Moses
England
Great Wall of China
China
Kandiante
Pullcat
Tits Om
Rome
Greece
Brance
Oliver Diaten
Mohammed
Constantinople
London
Wreck on Highway Claims Life of Miss Sadie Northington
An early morning crash near Kennection on the highway from Houston resulted in the death of Miss Sadie Northington. The car, driven by Miss Enola Scheek, overturned after striking soft dirt near a bridge, as a California friend watched. Enola Scheek had just left for Gruela to resume teaching. Miss Fern Haugh, formerly of the city, is hospitalized in Houston. The Baptist Missionary Society met at the church with twelve members and a visitor. preparations were made for the association to meet here next week on October 10, 20 and 4. Miss Margla Parker leaves today for Mount Hermon, Louisiana, to take a bookkeeping position.
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Houston
Sadie Northington
Sone Felt
California
Kennection
Wharton Advertiser
Baptist Missionary Society
Vieltar
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Molly and
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Malcom Macgregor
Sige
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Jack Mulhall
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Pappy
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Joe
Bolind
Bhorn
Houston Chronicle
Raymond Jochett
Dayton Tire
Dayton
Eagle Lake Grain Company
Beales Place
Mr. Jochete
T. c _amison
Bobby
Jot B. Lewie and
Max V
Junior
Normangee
Mra
Wor
Reed
Flynn
W. 0
Methodist Church
J. Komencheck
Mr. Konescheck
Fammy
Graves
Eastman Kodaks
J. F. Ulery's
Ernest
Enrich
Round Top
Mra. W
Lenhart
Mra. C. G
Obrint Episcopal Church
Kodak
Kodeks An
J. PF. Ulery's
JF. Guillett
San Antonio
Kerene
Brower
Brower Is Spending A Few Days Here With Her Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 2
Mrs. Quillett
Fresh Horak
Alery
Duncan
Albert Hose
Hettie Carey
Miss Lovetts Prapa
Bére
John Hers
Helle Kellan
H.G. Harrys
Rex Cubanisa
Yorktown
J.c.penneyco
Eagle Lake
Texas
Mort Kg
Fur Juniors
Enola Scheek
Gruela
Rilo Grande Valley
Chis
Orly
Fern’ Haugh
Baptist Hospital
Norman Davidson
Baby Tonatter
Savetal
Hi.b. Verhollé
Datshter
Isle
Hot
Dle Carey
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