Tall McKinney Family Surpasses 51 Feet In Combined Height
A Chicago family led by 60 year old McKinney, 6 feet 5 inches tall, and his wife at 5 feet 8, with six children all over six feet, is described in a feature on their extraordinary height. The clan, spread across two careers in floristry and carpentry, emphasizes their Muscial talents and education as they tally a total of 51 feet 9 inches from father, mother and eight offspring.
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Ms Street
Emily
McKinney
J. L
Dr. Bangs
Annes
Anthony
Bangs
Ays
All United
BE. R. McKinney
Dryden
N. Y
Bloomington
Chicago
West Adams Street
Ohio
Wisconsin
Mineral Point
Lacon
Tare
Methodist Church
Christ
Jesus
Lazarus
Mary
Martha
Childhood happiness myths and dangers of faked antiques
A fragmentary discussion questions whether childhood is inevitably happiest and warns against sentimentality. It cites moralists and a dealer who explains how authentic-looking antiques and artifacts can be faked, noting the ease and cost of such deceptions.
Indian peanut butter factory aims to rival cow’s milk butter
The Boston Journal of Commerce reports a new factory in India producing peanut butter from hulless roasted kernels. After hand sorting and roasting, the oil yields a putty like paste light orange in color. No salt is added and the butter remains non rancid in any climate. Water addition forms cream or milk consistency, and the product is shipped in seated cans of various sizes.
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India
Boston Journal of Commerce
French Dramatic Author D Ennery Buried in Paris
Adolph D Ennery, long associated with Parisian theatre, was buried yesterday. Critics question his sole authorship arguing he edited plots and scenes for others while supplying wit and public insight. A rival labeled him a true Jew, to which he retorted a Christian reply.
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Adolph D'Ennery
Paris
D’ennery
D'Ennery
London Chronicle
Electric Plant of India Emits Sparks and Affects Magnet
A forest plant named Philotacea electrica in India allegedly emits electric shocks when leaves are broken. The energy peaks around two in the afternoon and vanishes at night, with magnetic needles deranged six yards away. Rain thwarts its power and birds avoid the plant, which supposedly lacks magnetic metals. Cloth is now being spun from wood.
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India
Philotacea Electrica
Bket making at an Indian encampment on the Yukon
A fragment describes Bket making at a Yukon Indian encampment with tents, stalls, and women seen with pipes. The scene mentions a store, distant places, and a tim e pank as rows of spectators gather near a wood ikakat display.
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Bket
Yukon
When Jesus Therefore Had Received the Vinegar Sermon
A long sermon on Christ's crucifixion scene from John 19 30 urging Christians to seek sympathy in Jesus Christ for life s trials. It contrasts earthly comfort with the vinegar bearing Christ's thirst and suffering and invites readers to drink the water of life.
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Jesus
John
Jesus Christ
Christ
Earth
Hell
Herschel
Apennines
Amazon
Nana Sahib
India
Theri
Ancient Cedar Boats Unearthed Along Nile Bank
Archaeologists uncover cedar boats buried near the Nile likely dating back 4500 years. The discovery provides striking evidence of the wood superiorly resisting decay and preserving craftsmanship from ancient Egypt.
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Nile
Dilapidated Saints Limit Peterborough Cathedral Facade
The south gable statues of Peterborough Cathedral are in poor repair due to weathering and iron clamps corrosion. St Andrew’s cross center is damaged, one statue renewed in the sixteenth century, others partially replaced. Restorers plan lime-water pickling to climate proof the figures.
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Peterborough
London Telegraph
Andrew
Canon Macdonnell
The Mountain Men and Their Iron Nerve
The piece extols rugged trappers led by Uncle John Smith and Kit Carson as embodying American grit. It credits their iron nerve and swift, calm action in danger, noting they forged western empire surveying paths for gold seekers and ranchers, with the last having faded about thirty years prior.
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West
Enfield Mocks Town with Clay Figure Prank
In Enfield North Carolina a life sized clay figure dressed in white was found lying on Whitaker Street opposite Meyers dry goods. The crowd formed, armed themselves, and searched for movement until Pat Stock’s dash exposed the ruse. Barber Jesse De Berry admitted creating the convincing display to alarm the town.
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Enfield
N. C
Whitaker Street
Meyer
Pat Stock
Jesse Dé Berry
Biggest Bible in the World Assembles 90 Volumes
According to Home Magazine, Manchester resident Mr John Bell owns the largest Bible by dimensions with about 90 volumes and 16 000 illustrations. The copy is over 200 years old, owned by a Manchester lady, and measures 2 feet long by 20 inches wide. The Home Magazine shows a nine volume hand written Bible as a rare er osity unique in the world.
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John Bell
Manchester
Home Magazine
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Pall Mall
Earle
National Society @ Prevention of Cruelty
Papa
Chicago Inter Ocean
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Jerusalem
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Heaven
Solomon
George
England
Beau Brummel
Miss Langdon
Goldsmith
Correggio
Hogarth
Andrew Delsart
Judas
Bath
THE
Mountain Men
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