Schoolboy Mischiefs and Misconceptions in Classroom Compositions
A newspaper column recalls humorous pupil essays that twist well known history. Alfred the Great tamed Danes by harp playing, Americans fought for tea and coffee, and Columbus aimed for India. Other misstatements include Washington never lied, treason meaning molasses, and Africa as the dark continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred the Great
England
Conker
Alfred
Washington
George Washington
Columbus
India
America
Cremation and Resurrection Debate Sparks Editor Letter
A reader in the Advance Hustler argues cremation will free the dead from future judgment and critiques a Hustler piece on bodily resurrection. The letter میtraces atoms, weight, and natural law, contending no particle can be in two places and urging adherence to God's laws while inviting further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Hustler
Bill Fuzz
Cason Happenings Roundup of Local Visits
Albert Cox and family of near Potts schoolhouse visited Evert Collins Sunday. Kati Hartman Cornelia Miller and Bertha McDaniel visited Chas Stout near Providence Sunday. Robt Sharp lost a colt Monday. Hugh Pierce and family near Pisgah visited Bloomfield Grimes Sunday. Mandy Gregory and Barnet of near Roachdale visited relatives here last week. Harry Shepard purchased Mrs Amands Kirkpatrick's property. Miss Cornelia Miller visited relatives in Roachdale last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cox
Potts
Evert Collins
Kati Hartman
Cornelia Miller
Bertha McDaniel
Chas. Stout's
Providence
Robt. Sharp
Hugh Pierce
Pisgah
Bloomfield Grimes
Mandy Gregory
Barnet
Roachdale
Harry Shepard
Amands Kirkpatrick
Chas. Sandlin
Local News Briefs and Social Notices
John Caldwell plans to move to Levanon soon to buy horses. Walter Hunt will assist and asks buyers to call and settle. Hunt was told a buyer of his black match tem will pursue Landry. N. S. Carter and family of Staunton Ind visited A. L. Carney family. Accounts left at Keeney Caplinger millinery. setters please call. Mrs Lizzie Miller and Mrs Chas Sandlin and Miss Martha Sandlin of Crawfordsville visited locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hunt
Landry
Keeney & Caplinger’s
Keeny and Caplinger
Cri
Lizzie Miller
Black Pet Won First Move At Columbus Wednesday
Black Pet, the Buntin Stevens mare, won first move in two straight heats at Columbus Wednesday. Purse $809, times 2:10 and 2:08. Keeny and Caplinger Millinery store and others owing me urged to settle. Schools began Monday with good attendance. interest and demand for more seats noted to accommodate all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Waiter Cites Knee Rheumatism At New York Bar
A waiter tells a joking patron about rheumatism in the knee being very bad, capturing a humorous moment from a New York Journal item. The exchange shows a light domestic scene with a waiter and a comic reply.
Saffron's Uses Through History and Medicinal Claim
The article outlines saffron's historical medical roles from lung diseases to aiding eruptions of measles and smallpox. It notes its use as a stomach digestive and strengthener, a love charm, and even in horse care, once called the king of vegetables. By the 19th century its medical value faded, now used mainly as a coloring and flavoring agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geome
Ganon Ellacombe
Lyte
No Lion to Her Mrs Muggins Digest
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Record noting Mrs Muggins remarks that her husband is a literary bore and Mrs Buggins agreeing she was told he is a perfect bear.
Like Father Unlike Sun in The Lancet On Poets Progeny
A Larpes’s Weekly summary notes The Lancet’s inquiry into whether genius passes from father to son. It cites many renowned English poets who died without offspring or whose line failed by the second generation, concluding poetic flame may burn out within a generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lancet
Cowley
Butler
Otway
Prior
Congreve
Gay
Jphillips
Savage
Thomson
Collins
Shenstone
Akenside
Goldsmith
Gray
Johnson
Ixcats
Pope
Swift
Watts
Cowper
Dryden
Addison
Parnell
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Thomas & Go
Ora McDaniel’s
Indiana
Geo. M. Gomley & Bro. Funeral Directors
Lebanon, Ind
Lebanon St
M. E. Church
J. £. Stevens Music
Boone Countr
Side Sq
Lebanon
Ind
Africa
Equator
Torrid Zone
Shakespeare
Donnelly
Bacon
Lincoln
Bailington Booth
Bill Free
Fiera Enterprise Sentinel
Moses
Thas
Adam
Cason
John Caldwell
Levanon
N. S. Carter and Family
Staunton, Ind
A. L. Carney
Family
Joseph Bros
Mark Wall
Frank P. Routh
Bugsy
J. W. Waters
Lora McClaine
Agent Elite Steam Lauagpy
L. E
Liveus
Sterling Clothing
W.8
L.m.lasley
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