Hunting Bears in Texas on the San Bernard bottoms
The San Bernard bottoms in Texas cover about 30 000 acres and host a dense bear population drawing famous hunters like William J Bryan John W Gates and Charles C Glidden Several experienced bear hunters describe trail cutting efforts to reach bears and recount encounters including Gates fighting a 400 pound bear with a knife Bryan and Hogg joining in later exploits Billy J Bryan Thebes and others pursued bears in the cane and brush while local guides and dog packs aided hunts in this dangerous wilderness.
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San Bernard
Texas
United States
William J. Bryan
John W. Gates
Charles C. Glidden
Boston
Will Martin
Mr. Martin
Martin
Wall Street
Mr. Gates
San Bernard Bottoms
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
C. V. Snell
Delma
Sabine River
Columbia
Snell
Mr. Snell
Sabine
Rufus Carlton
Walnut Springs
Mr. Carlton
Bud” Smith
Groveton
Mr. Smith
Thomas Jackman
Joe Burns
Austin
Mr. Jackman
Kansas City
Photographic Printing on Framed Apples Tomatoes and Pumpkins
A pasted leaf over a fruit creates a green silhouette on red or yellow. The method uses light sensitivity, leaf shadows, and egg white as adhesive to print initials or photographs on apples tomatoes and pumpkins. Bags block light to intensify effect and a week-long exposure develops colored prints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Lady Duff-Gordon Tours Chinatown Visit
At a New York dinner Lady Duff-Gordon recalls a Chinatown visit guided by Chuck Connors. She admits language barriers and unfamiliar customs, comparing herself to a Yorkshireman denied entry to a London museum due to a mummy's burial.
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Lady Duff-Gordon
New York
Chinatown
Chuck Connors
London
Guardian
Washington Star
The Southern Republics as Subjects of Yankee Diplomacy
The Buenos Ayres Herald notes that inter republic relations in South America resemble European rivalries. It praises Yankee diplomacy as a guiding force and warns critics to study the past decade of South American history with the United States.
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Buenos Ayres Herald
Much Travelled Creek Indian Robert Sewell Returns
Robert Sewell of Stidham a Creek Indian is described as one of Oklahoma’s most widely traveled men. He has lived in England Europe South America and Australia and was away for more than twenty five years returning recently to claim Creek citizenship.
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Robert Sewell
Stidham
Oklahoma
England
Europe
South America
Australia
Kangsas City
Michigan Ranks Second in State Potato Product Output
Michigan records show the state ranking second in stated production of potato products, reflecting strong agricultural activity and industrial processing within the sector.
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Michigan
Various Power and Science Notes Across Nations
Amherst Nova Scotia uses coal mine waste for electric power. Dr Campanini seals eggs with lard to preserve them for a year. Norway plans to process low grade ores to zinc and lead with sulfuric acid byproducts. Dreadnought stern and propulsion placements draw attention for improved turbine vessel handling.
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Amherst
Nova Scotia
Mr Edison
Trials Compare Single Versus Dual Locomotives on Northern Railway
Tests on the Northern railway of France over six months covered 12 400 miles with trains of 950 tons. A single powerful engine saved 280 dollars in fuel oil maintenance and wages compared with two smaller engines, despite higher initial cost. The single engine cost 23280 dollars versus 17900 and 12220 dollars for the pair.
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Northern Railway
France
Glass Enclosed Telephone Instrument Demonstrates Construction
A Western tele phone company showcases a glass encased telephone built by its general manager. The instrument reveals all components without opening the cabinet and highlights ease of assembly and maintenance. Beveled French plate glass sides and front are fixed to a nickel plated frame. the desk is nearly plate glass.
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Western Telephone Company
Dear Old Days Tale of a Harrisburg Hobo
A Harrisburg woman, moved by a sad story, shared a meal with a melancholy hobo at her back door. He explains he keeps his left hand extended due to a former diamond ring worn on that finger during happier days, a habit hard to break.
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Harrisburg
Sh&t
Harper’s Weekly
Gamaliel a wise Israelite teacher and Sanhedrin member
The American notes Gamaliel as a respected Israelite teacher and Sanhedrin member noted for tolerance but states he was not a Christian. It rejects any historical basis for his conversion or the claim that his bones were moved to Pisa and emphasizes his tolerance of Christianity without professing it.
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Gamaliel
Pisa
Seedless Tomatoes Reported by Prof Halstead
Since 1899 Prof Halstead of New Jersey has studied seedless tomatoes. The initial fruit was large and named the Slant. The variety appears well fixed with excellent flavor, but the fruits are growing smaller.
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Halstead
New Jersey
The Philosopher Quote From Somerville Journal
A Somerville Journal quote presents a dialogue about a philosopher as a man who never worries about money because he never has any. The remark highlights a witty view on poverty and philosophy in a concise cultural exchange.
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Tommy
Somerville Journal
Quotation in Record-Herald Cites Impossible Man
A fragment quotes a Cai yenco line about impossibility and a woman disagreeing, attributed to the Record-Herald. The readable text presents a philosophical aside rather than a reported event or person.
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Caienco
Record-Herald
Sporting Brevities From Across The Global Arena
Guyot won the Grand Prix voiturettes title in France. Lottie Mayer swam 26 miles in 5 hours 18 minutes. U S marksmen won the Bisley international team match. Yale reports a $600 profit for its athletic season. A Hermis full brother sold in New York for $500. Racing outlook weak. David Billington won the Seine swimming race in Paris. The Quakers scored 122 for 3 against Worcestershire in England. Seasick NI won the $20 000 President of the Republic Prize at Maisons Lafitte. John C Curry, famed Lexington driver, died in Kansas City. Nelson and Gans near rematch in Ely for $30 000. Miss C B Neely retains Middle States title. Marie Wagner defaults. Hartford plans running races at Charter Oak Park during the Connecticut State Fair. a $5 000 Derby feature noted. Captain K Casey wins second Olympic rifle medal at Bisley with 93. Colonel Millner tops with 98.
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Guyot
France
Lottie Mayer
United States
Bisley
England
Yale
Hermis
New York
David Billington
Seine
Joe Gans
Ely
Nev
C. B. Neely
Marie Wagner
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Connecticut
K. Casey
Delaware
Colonel Millner
Baseball craze grips Pittsburg and surrounding clubs
The National Game reports Pittsburg’s hot streak at St Louis with no losses this season. Boston Americans sign Hazleton while catcher Graham of the Boston Nationals shows batting skill. Cincinnati seeks waivers on Sincock. Bowerman predicts a Pittsburg pennant chase. McHale joins Toronto. Siever to Indianapolis for Marquard. Hit becomes Cincinnati police. Engle eyed by New York Nationals. McGann shines with four assists two putouts. Anson still active in Chicago. Krause moved to Harrisburg. Bean resigns Jersey City post with McCann as successor and keeps shortstop duties.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
St. Louis
Boston
Siever
Indianapolis
Phenom Marquard
Louisville
Cincinnati
Bill
Joe Schulze
Henry Tuck
Montreal
Harrisburg
Egan
New York National Club
Newark
Clyde Engle
McGann
Pop
Anson
Chicago
Philadelphia American
Krause
Joe Bean
Jersey City
Eugene McCann
Bean
Labor News Highlights From Gompers to British Union
Samuel Gompers backs Bryan in national labor front. San Francisco Bar Association exceeds 700 members. Seattle Labor Temple declares ten percent dividend. John Mitchell proposes annual White House labor conferences. Revere workers gain twenty five cents daily. Chelsea Horseshoers win Saturday half holiday for summer months. Birmingham miners strike with sheriff dispatch. Tackmakers Union remains the second oldest US Canadian union. W J Smith elected president of South Carolina Federation of Labor. Amalgamated Society of Engineers in UK reports 3.6 million dollar bank. Boston Journeymen Bakers sign wage scale with no rate increase. Massachusetts idle work highest in textile towns Lawrence and New Bedford. statewide idle rate exceeds that of Boston area and other cities.
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Labor Temple Association of
Seattle
Wash
John Mitchell
White House
Revere
Mass
Chelsea
Horseshoers’ Union
Birmingham
Ala
T Rouble
Tackmakers’ Protective Union
United States
Canada
America
W. J. Smith
Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
Boston Journeymen Bakers’ Union
Massachusetts
Lawrence
New Bedford
Bostop
Worcester
Brockton
Lynn
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Dr. Campanini
Norway
Doctor de Vaal
the Philosopher
the Labor World
Samuel Gompers
San Francisco Union of Barbers
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