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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
6
The passage traces petroleum’s discovery and naming from Father De la Roche in 1629 to medieval Latin roots and early uses. It notes the terms petrol and petroleum appearing in manuscripts and texts, their semantic shifts, and their reintroduction with the rise of motor vehicles.
The Paris Figaro questions a noted dueling expert who refuses pistols as weapons of honor. He recalls a past injury from a duel and admits he once served as a second. He recounts accompanying a friend to the field and insisting on climbing a tree during the firing, which led to a second wound when the other gun was fired in the air.
A veteran commander's advice stresses staying cool at the fight start. He notes calm action after the first shot, with high explosive shells stunning the young and unseasoned, while shrapnel unsettles older soldiers. He warns against expecting a heroic look on faces at decisive moments.
In Europe many towns suffer nuisance from mosquitoes but America sees few mosquitoes in cities like Denver and Grand Rapids Michigan. The explanation cites hillocks of rift sand absorbing moisture, preventing stagnant water and thus reducing mosquito breeding.
Sarah Bernhardt, newly elected life member of the Comedie Francaise, sought Dumas's counsel before signing a lifelong contract. Dumas warned against the temperament, joked he would win 500 francs if she signed, and she did. The next day she received a straight wig with a note about joining the company.
The elder tree blends folklore with lore of youth elixirs noted in a London Chronicle piece. General Lew Wallace drafted Ben Hur on a slate, rewriting about thirty times before final ink copy and flawless proofs.
The tale covers fragile lizard tails as in the diamond tailed gecko able to shed its tail to escape hawks. It mixes quirky humor with snippets of jokes and cartoons about daily life and manners, including a conversation with a clerk and a couple’s quip about cooking lessons and finances.
A witty exchange from the Baltimore American quotes a miser who, when asked to contribute to a charity fund, offers his foot as the donation. The item captures a humorous slogan reflecting frugality.
A concise adage notes that waiting and patience ease many pains. It reflects timeless wisdom from Dutch sources about endurance and calm during hardship.
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