Birthplaces of Texas Representatives in Congress
Special to The Light Washington DC Dec 25 reports Democrats in New Orleans urging Louisiana senators to vote for the Panama canal treaty, risk of defection by Texas lawmakers and the impact on ratification, plus detailed birthplaces and birth years of Texas delegates. Also notes on local debates, salaries, and political maneuvers in Washington.
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Texas
Congress
Washington, D. C
Washington
New Orleans
Louisiana
Senate
Roosevelt
McEnery
Foster
Marbach Lodge
Bracken
Waller Lodge
Waller
Fort Worth
Heuschkel
New Ulm
Frohsian
Fayettsville
Columbus
Rockdale
Culberson
Secretary of the Treasury
Peter Johnson
Dallas Commercial Club
Interstae Commerce Commission
Slayden
M. L. Baker
George .W. Guyer
Shadrach D. Bardin
A. T. Rollins. Burles
Somite
The
Dames of
Cooper
Sarah J. Montgomery
Anna Franks
Stephens
W. F., Bottoms
Dames. of 1846
Hillsboro
The Epicurean Badger and Its Carnivorous Tastes
The badger is described as a carnivore with a taste for eggs from partridge or pheasant nests and a fondness for honey. It is said to prey on young rabbits and may sometimes take game birds, though not in large numbers. The piece notes badgers’ persistence in digging for wasp and wild bee nests.
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National Park Seminary
Forest Glen
Washington
Scott Field
Maggie McFadden
Victoria Stockman
Alma McCormick
Beaumont
Longman’s
Taking Pleasure Swiftly and the American Leisure
A brief reflecting on how enjoying life improves health wealth and happiness contrasts Anglo Saxon solemnity with Americans who make pleasure a business. Ian Maclaren’s tale of an American in Britain illustrates brisk, purposeful leisure. A visitor to Dr Watson hurries in, declares he is Elijah Higgins, a busy man, four days to spare, and departs for Drumtoothy.
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Ian Maclaren
United Kingdom
Jonathan
Dr. Watson
Two Famous Archers Dispute Over Ancient Lands
In fifteenth century Ceylon King Para krama Bahu VI held an archery contest between two champions. A frog croaked from a pond and the victor, aiming by ear, struck it, earning the original prize plus an estate of 50,000 acres. Now descendants of the archer sue for ownership.
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Ceylon
Parakrama Bahu VI
A Healthful Costume Among Fraser Highlanders
A historical note recalls Fraser highlanders landing in North America in 1757. Proposals to alter dress to suit seasons were opposed by officers and later judged sound as the highlanders proved the Army’s healthiest soldiers. In Holland 1794 some regiments lost hundreds to disease, yet the Black Watch with 300 recruits suffered only 25 casualties.
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Fraser Highlanders
North America
Campaiign
Holland
Black Watch
Three Gods of the Englishman Obsessed by Craft and Honor
A Sydney Bulletin reflection proclaims the Englishman as the last civilized artist yet first gentleman. He judges coldly and acts calmly, pursuing three steady deities: flag, trade, and top hat, with a distinctive smoothness in character.
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Sydney Bulletin
Their Climate. A Humorous Exchange From Philadelphia Press
A brief quip captured from the Philadelphia Press jokes about damp climates. One line boasts umbrellas are never raised, while the other claims umbrellas are always raised, turning on the contrast between two places with similarly damp weather.
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Philadelphia Press
Raconteur Husband Surprises At Dinner, Mrs Oldcastle Says
Mrs Oldcastle notes TJ’s dinner surprise and calls her husband a raconteur. The record hints a doctor warned Josiah years ago he would stuff himself to death, yet he continues to eat heartily.
Going Halves. Lady Customer Seeks Romeo in Bookstore
In a brief vignette from the Paul Pioneer Press a lady requests Romeo and Juliet from a bookstore clerk. She offers a dollar and a half but has only 75 cents, asking simply for Romeo. The exchange captures playful commerce and literary demand in a concise, streetwise moment.
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Ft. Paul
War's Grim Echoes Stain Mrs Henpeck Visit
A fragment shows Mrs. Henpeck visiting her late first husband’s grave amid a wartime drama. She calls him a hero, while Mr Henpeck condemns war as a curse, framing a bittersweet scene of personal sacrifice and conflict.
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Mrs. Henpeck
Mr. Henpeck
Fercely
Christmas on the coast hunting party reports prolific buck take
Christmas week notes a brisk hunting mood near Corpus Christi with five large bucks killed on a Nueces county excursion. Other items mention local tree festivities at Ella Thomas's school program, varied church entertainments, and travels of residents and visitors across Texas venues.
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Corpus ‘Christi
Tex
Deé
Ella Thomas
Santa Claus
Methodist
Baptist Sunday Schools
Presbyterian Sunday School
G. W. Grim
Santa
Dr. Watts
Miss Atlee
Thomas
Episcopal Vested
New Pavilio
Corpus Christi
Azelie Welch
Emma Woesner
A. A. Brice
Julia
Ruth Jonah
Mozelle
Read
Dot
Kerridge
Lucile Orr
G. W. Westervelt
D. McNeill Turner
W. E. Everhart
J. D. Thorpe
la Grulla Ranch
Walter F. Timon
Nueces
Live Oak County
Lee Timon
Phil Welder
Beeville
Timon
W. B. McCampbell
T. M. Lawrence
J. W. Roark
BE. G. Castlebury
Hugh Sutherland
Peyton Smythe
Louise
City
John W. Maupin
Weatherford
Okla
Corpus Christi High School
Jack Crossley
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Claude Caldwell
May Dunn
D. C. Rachal
Julia Hutter
P. FE. Ddnir
F. G. Jonah
GH. Read
St. Louis
Brownsville
Mexico
San Antonio
William Shoemaker
San Diego
Charles Crossley
The
Texas University At
Galveston
Frank Feuille
Porto Rico
John E. Wright
Oysters: Species and Food Value Compared
A discussion noting Ostrea virginica is the sole eastern North American oyster species, while western coast varieties differ. It states Blue Point Providence River Chesapeake Bay oysters are the same species, with growth conditions shaping quality. Oysters are rich in phosphates but lack muscle-building nutrients, making them a modest compared with cod haddock and mackerel.
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North America
Blue Point
Providence
Chesapeake Bay
A Chinese Fish Story From The Courrier de Tientsin
The fish editor of the Courrier de Tientsin is praised as exaggerated. A tale claims a 36 foot fish caught near Peitung Tangku was cut up and sold in villages, with 300 villagers dying from alleged poisoning and many others taken ill according to the Shanghai Times critique.
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Courrier de Tientsin
Munchausen
Ananias
Peitung
Tangku
Shanghai Times
Offenburg’s valet and a missing beat
A seasoned musician recalls Offenbach dismissing a valet who could do many tasks yet failed to keep time when beating his clothes outside the door. The anecdote ends with Offenbach’s witty explanation that timing mattered even for household chores.
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Offenbach
Make a Society Leader of Him Says Merchant Prince
A trust magnate laments his son's lack of business sense while a Philadelphia Inquirer quote suggests turning him into a society leader. The exchange shows opinions on shaping a young heir's role through social influence and leadership.
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Merchant Prince
Philadelphia Inquirer
Not Twins She-I Hear The Stork Brought A Gift
A brief exchange notes a newborn arrival at a house with playful pride from a man and a woman. The woman comments on the child’s cuteness while the man clarifies there is only one birth. The Philadelphia Ledger records the lighthearted moment.
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Philadelphia Ledger
That Painful Cough Exchange in a Doctor Visit
A brief dialogue notes a doctor’s visit ending with a cough and a claim that coughing up is the expected result. The exchange hints at medical tests or expectations during diagnosis and conveys a humorous view of exams.
Fools and Money Witty Exchange In Yonkers Statesman
A brief quotation from the Yonkers Statesman frames a witty exchange about fools and money. The line contrasts a man’s folly with a woman’s, noting money and marriage as swift outcomes.
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Yonkers
All men are Mave remark meets three locals
A Augusta Journal item notes a man who declared All men are Mave had just met a fisherman a politician and a man in love The quirky encounter links three distinct locals in a brief social snapshot
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Augusta Journal
Wood alcohol as polishing guide for table finish
A 19th century home care note says wood alcohol rubbed on a polished table stained by heat from a hot dish will restore the finish, followed by polishing with jinseed oil. The odor of wool alcohol is unpleasant but cheaper than medicinal alcohol.
Origin of Afternoon Tea and 4 o'clock meals
The piece traces American claims for afternoon tea origins to 1856, notes tea as an afternoon meal began in 1887 in Mme de Circourt's Paris salon, and credits the Duchess of Bedford with introducing the practice to Britain around 1842. It cites Manny Kemble's Records of a Girlhood and a London Chronicle account of Belvoir castle.
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Murray
Mme. de Circourt
Paris
Manny Kemble
Duchess of Bedford
Anny
Kemble
Belvoir Castle
London “Chronicle
Drivers Demand Licensing After Street Horse Accident
A New York Press reader laments unsafe horse handling by delivery drivers. He calls for licensing or training to prevent accidents as a horse fell in Broadway and trucks block streets while the animal recovers. The critic warns against trusting automobiles to inexperienced youths and urges strict driver education.
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Broadway
Fosnans
New York Press
Generous Utah Woman Doctor Rebuffs Harsh Proposal
A Utah physician, praised for skill and kindness, faced an odd matrimonial pressure from a patient seeking to have her marry the patient’s husband and join their household. The doctor fled to a friend, who affirmed the impropriety, highlighting a moral judgment in the tale reported by the Plattsburg N.Y. Tribune.
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Utah
Plattsburg N.Y
First Ice Cream Claim Traces Back to French Chef 1774
The French chef who served the Duc de Chartres in 1774 is said to have created the first ice treat. Lord Bacon noted the congelation process with snow and salt but did not foresee its culinary potential. Iced drinks and water ices predate English use by over a century, likely arriving from the East via travelers.
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Duc de Chartres
Bacon
Far East
Interviewer Reminiscences on Madame Modjeska and Langtry
The reminiscences recall Madame Modjeska as an enduring great actress whose passion stood out despite aging and changing tastes. It recounts moments of homage by fellow performers, a New York dining room encounter with Miss Olga Nethersole, and notes Mrs Langtry’s turf success aided by a capable manager who understood winning.
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Madame Janauschek
Mig
Madame Modjeska
New York
The
Savoy
Olga Nethersole
Hem width and rag rug craft from old newspaper
A guide notes one fourth inch hem for a tablecloth fits the woven border on all four sides. It also describes making a rug from several newspaper sheets covered with brown paper stitched near the edge to place before a sink or range on hardwood floors, useful for sparking a fire when soiled.
Bakers Highlight Cake Craft Excellence
A local bakery touts its strength in cake making and emphasizes reliable service. The team promises customers a pleasing experience with opportunities to sample and enjoy featured desserts.
Bailie's Steam Bakery Offices and Ovens Details
Bailie's Steam Bakery lists offices and ovens at 1013 1017 N Fiste Street with branches at 119 Avenue C near the northeast corner of Houston and Soledad, outlining its urban footprint and locations.
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N. Fistes Street
Avenue C
Houston and
Soledad
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U S.A
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Tennessee
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Monterey
American Trust
George A. Cornish
Department of Texas
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A. V. Keech
Memphis
Uncle Sam
Lucchese Bros
Houston Street
Esting News
Nimrods
Railroad News
St. Louis, Brownsville, & Mexico
American Society of Civil Engineers
Frank Gilbert Jonah
H. W. Adams
St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico
H. Rhew
Ingleside
Mr. Jonah
J. F. Hinckley
Walter B. Hubbard
Duval County
Ashby
Ala
North Carolina
M. A. Maupin
Milton Maupin
Ernest H. Maupin
E. H. Langston
C. H. Trott
Bibb County
Leopold Morris
Victoria Advocate
John M. Prior
EB. R. Oliver
Cameron County
Miss
Mary .Thompson
Rosa Lee
Kirkpatrick
Cuero
Bituminous Coal CO
A. Watkin Music Go
Acouston Street
Olid
OTTO
Will
L. Dietzel
South Alamo ST
Underwood
Chas. J. Chabot
Navarro St
Bailie’s Steam Bakery
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