Ancient Texas capitol decays near Brazos river site
Read about the old capitol building at Columbia Texas on the Brazos near San Jacinto battlefield once home to Texas independence lore. The structure now decays though the battleground area is beautified and Santa Anna’s capture tree remains nearby. The narrative recalls the Texas Declaration of Independence March 2 1836 and the Alamo massacre of March 6 1836 with 168 defenders killed or captured.
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Republic
Brazos River
Columbia
San Jacinto Battlefield
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Paradise
Alamo
Capitol
San Jacinto
Sancti Campo
Santa Anna
Mexico
Coashuila
Temperate Water Directive at Brewery Wagon Stop
A brewery wagon driver was told by a woman at a restaurant to temper horse water. She ordered hot water added to the pail until the mix reached about 57 degrees, warning the S. P. C. A. will monitor drivers to prevent cruel cold water.
What a Funny Teacher
An east side lad, six summers old, notes a teacher’s fault in a humorous scene. He reports to his father that the teacher held a big red apple up and asked the class what it was, implying a misstep in perception. The anecdote captures childlike honesty and comic misreadings of adults.
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East Side
Indianapolis News
Silence and silver shut a man's mouth
A proverb-like line asserts that silence may be golden but silver can quell any argument, implying monetary measures can silence dissent or force submission.
The Proof of the Pudding May Be Left Over
A concise adage noting that the real test of any result lies in what remains after the main effort. It suggests assessing outcomes by final yield rather than initial promise.
Money drives the horse to power with big car costs
A humorous old law contrasts the mare needing money to pull a cart with a young buck admitting large sums are required to make his automobile run. The quip reflects practical attitudes toward fuel and vehicle costs.
The Young Bride Chooses Calumet Baking Powder
A new bride discovers cheap baking powders waste money and taste. She shifts to Calumet Baking Powder praised for leavening power, uniform quality, and long shelf life. It touts awards from the World’s Pure Food Exposition and Paris Exposition in 1912.
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Chicago
Ill
Watered Stock in a Cortlandt Street Café
Two old cronies sit in a Cortlandt Street cafe on a Saturday afternoon for hours. One asks Jim about his nationality and learns his father was from Glasgow making him half Scotch. The other quips that the other half is seltzer.
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Cortlandt Street
Jim
Bob
Glasgow
Saturday Evening Post
Maudie And Mother Nab A Comic Confrontation
In a Punch cartoon frame a nurse complains as Maudie retorts with a cheeky reply. The scene captures playful family banter and a lighthearted household dispute.
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Maudie
In Order to Be a Social Favorite Man May Be a Cheerful Lar
A brief note suggests social ease is tied to a cheerful, likable persona. It implies that being agreeable helps a man gain social favor and acceptance in his circle.
Old Mare Purchase Roils Rosedale Town
A dispute over a $192 purchase of an old gray mare sparks a power struggle in Rosedale Kansas. The Taxpayers' Good Government league filed suit and court restraint blocks mayor Samuel Clasen and officials from salaries or spending until charges heard.
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Kansas City
Rosedale
Kan
Taxpayers’ Good Government League
Samuel Clasen
Judge Sworn to Oath No Duels Upon Enactment
Alexandria Virginia Judge Louis C Bailey of the corporation court was sworn in with the old time oath prohibiting dueling. He pledged not to fight a duel nor send or accept a challenge to mortal combat and to uphold the field of honor ban.
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Alexandria
Louis C. Bailey
Corporation Court
Postcard War Declared by Kansas City Clubwomen
Kansas City Kansas clubwomen declare war on improper postcards and enlist postal authorities aid. Postal inspectors question several dealers, names supplied by the women, as they pursue action against objectionable cards.
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Kansas City
Kan
Boy Obeyed Orders in New York Hotel Kittens Cause Panic
A nervous New York hotel manager warns staff to report all happenings. A new bell boy bursts in with news that the downstairs cat has just had kittens. The manager, eager to end the incident, reacts strongly to the nonchalant revelation from the bellboy.
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New York
Daughters of the Confederacy
Smith Friends Offer Consolation in Hard Times
A brief note shows Smith and friends offering support during tough financial periods, contrasting comforting words with the harsh reality of being broke.
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Smith
Jones
Made Him Suspicious. Father Consent Shocks Suitor
A Houston Post fragment shows a man asking for a girl's hand in marriage. The girl's father gave his consent, but the suitor notices a peculiar look and misreads the reaction as doubt. The exchange highlights social expectations and parental approval in a terse dialogue.
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Houston Post
Dismissed Social Query on Local Drugstore Figure
A community member questions the integrity of a local druggist asking if he is well regarded. Another voice affirms, describing him as a pillar of the church and a trusted figure in town.
Bride Becomes Self Assured After Father Officiates Farewell
A bride's poised confidence follows her father giving her away, signaling a personal milestone marked by family tradition and new independence.
Peruna Laxative Tonic Promoted For Home Use
An advertisement extols Peruna as a gentle laxative and tonic. It promotes prevention of illness, urges keeping Peruna in every home, and claims avoidance of harsh cathartics and alcoholic tonics. It cites user testimonials and lists manufacturers and distributors.
To Pop Corn Quick and Light
A tip on popping corn quickly by washing kernels in a sieve with cold water before heating. The method prevents water contact from pooling and yields larger lighter and flakier popped kernels.
Natural Effect Delusion Quote Sparks Interpretation
An enigmatic line contrasts belief and reality as the speaker notes delusions come naturally to be embraced. The exchange hints at internal conflict and a playful reflection on perception.
Dainty Flush on Clara Sparks Sibling Rivalry
Dialogue reveals Clara feigns blush by borrowing from her sister rather than displaying own. The exchange hints at hidden embarrassment and sisterly dynamics within the scene.
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Clara
War Sleeps Trigger Balkans Town Names Fear
A tense anecdote recalls a man who, while asleep after reading about the Balkans war, murmured the names of Turkish towns in his sleep causing alarm to his spouse. No injuries or dates are provided.
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Balkans
If we were all as good as we advise others to be
A reflective line urging self application of moral standards. It contrasts ideal guidance with personal conduct, suggesting harmony would follow if everyone lived by the suggested ethic.
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Lydia E. Pam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Earth
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