Spiders of New Guinea Weave Fishing Net Webs
Reports describe spiders in New Guinea whose strong webs are used by locals as fishing nets enabling effective catches.
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New Guinea
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
Day and Night Sailors Kids Sold in Constantinople Trade
On board the Black Hawk Day and Night perform for passengers drawing cheers from all. The Sultan’s attache pushes to buy them but the Captain refuses until offered a large sum. By Gibraltar to Constantinople the kids are finally sold to a buyer, ending their voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Cook
Black Button
Gibraltar
Constantinople
Advice Column: Teen Seeks Work vs School and Family Guidance
A teen writes about being the oldest sister with five younger siblings, worrying about work, poverty, and restrictions. The adviser cautions against factory work before eighteen, urges home duties, and suggests staying in school while parents’ decisions reflect wisdom and safety. The letter highlights family dynamics and long term advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel F
Woman Faints At Church After Long Illness
Mrs Annie Taylor of White Horse New Jersey fainted during a church service. She had typhoid fever that weakened her blood and health. She credited Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring weight and strength and preventing further dizziness. The pills are advertised for blood nourishment and nerve support with a booklet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Taylor
Whitehorse
N. J
Taylor
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Advice Column About Loneliness And Teenage Guidance
A young eighteen year old writes seeking dating advice and reassurance after a breakup. The columnist cautions against gossip, urges self improvement, and suggests that if the suitor writes first it is safe to reply. The reply encourages focusing on study and reading, noting happier times ahead and future companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on a party mistake with boys
Two girls confess love for two boys and regret a party misstep. The adviser suggests the boys distance themselves, urges the readers to let it go, and to act more discreetly around boys to maintain respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Cleveland Car Workers Plan Strike
Cleveland union officials forecast a strike by car workers if the street railway firm does not withdraw demands for arbitration on the closed shop and conductorette issues. Fred Telschow, union president, said a strike vote would be held Monday night. John J. Stanley, company president, urged the arbitration board to take up both points along with workers demands for 90 cents an hour and an eight hour day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fred Telschow
John J. Stanley
Williams Rheumatic Cure Offered for Acid Related Ailments
Advertises Uric Acid treatment at 75 cents a bottle with 32 doses. Claims relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder issues and other acid related ailments. Free 32 dose bottle by mail after sending 15 cents for postage and packing to The Dr. D A Williams Co East Hampton Conn. No obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
D. A. Williams Co
P. O
East Hampton
Conn
Lumber boom lifts South to top of industry
Birmingham reports a nationwide construction boom boosting the lumber industry in the South. Heavy northern snow and current car shortages strain supply but demand grows as southern lumbermen supply Europe and major U.S. furniture firms. Alabama’s industry employs 26,000, accounts for 18 percent of manufacturing value, and drives regional economic prominence amid housing needs and derrick construction demand in Texas oil fields. Local notes mention residents and moves in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
South
Europe
America
Texas
Wounds From Rusty Nails Dangerous
An advertisement advises using Houstonia liniment for wounds from rusty nails and other metal. Dean McKillip, farmer of Clark County Ohio, testifies to relief after applying the product. The badge claims open cuts burns and sores heal with Houstonia, available in 25c 50c and 1 90 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houstonia
Dean Mckillip
Clark Co
Ohio
Dr. Jones
Dr. J. C. Jones Co
G. Charleston
Local births and community milestones noted in Buchtel
The week reports newborns to Mr and Mrs Albert Pierce and to Mr and Mrs Carl Smathers. Seniors stage a rainy class play deemed a success as commencement nears with Prof G I Morgan and Dr A K Walker delivering addresses and diplomas. Marriages include John Sheskey and Mll dred Russell. Several residents seek or accept work in Akron Columbus and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pierce
Carl Smathers
G. I. Morgan
Athens
A. K. Walker
Granates
George Rolson
Howard Whitmore
Gertrude Blackstone
Elsie Bookman
John Sheskey
Mlldred Russell
Father Owen
Columbus
Edith Spencer
Beatrice Crabtree
Akron
John Kinnear
Orbiston
Arthur Taylor
John Schenz
Lucille Fiske
Nelsonville
Goldie Schenz
Charles Wetzel
Allen Camp
Fitzsimmons to Meet DeLaney in Cleveland Lightweight Bout
Eddie Fitzsimmons, eastern lightweight, faces Cal DeLaney of Cleveland in a ten round fight in Cleveland tonight. Fitzsimmons previously defeated DeLaney on points at Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Eddie Fitzsimmons
Cal DeLaney
Canton
Fitzsimmons
California inventor patents nail feeding hammer
A California inventor patents a hammer design that feeds nails via paper strips to speed up nailing tasks. The device aims to reduce handling time and streamline construction work.
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California
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