Apple of Sodom and the Dead Sea Mystery
The Dead Sea lies in southeastern Palestine near Sodom’s site, about 47 miles long and nine miles wide. It has no outlet, is highly saline at 24 to 26 percent salts, and is extremely buoyant. legends mention the Apple of Sodom growing on its shores, a fruit outside beautiful but bitter inside with fibrous dust.
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Dead Sea
Palestine
Bea
Lot
Jordan
Udsum
Sodom
Mediterranean
Youthful Managers Face Bankers Says Cleveland Executive
A Cleveland Standard Parts president argues youth hampers financing and worker leadership. He notes bankers doubt a young founder and prefers an older, steadier intermediary to present viable schemes. He adds maturity aids authority on the shop floor and in hiring.
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Christian Girl
Standard Parts Company
Cleveland
American
Human Brain Cells Exceed 11 Billion in Nervous System
The passage notes that only a whale, elephant, and porpoise surpass the human brain in weight. It states the human nervous system contains about 11.2 billion nerve cells and outlines studies of these cells, brain divisions, and their functions by various scientists.
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Donaldson
Agriculture Stands First in Civilization and Progress
A Garfield quote elevates agriculture as the leader of all sciences arts and civilization, describing it as the mother of industry and the maintainer of human life, contrasting it with militarism and commerce.
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James A. Garfield
Not a News Item But a Social Exchange
A social exchange at a reception features Mrs Wise and Mr Wine arguing about fashion. Mrs Wise concedes disliking Mrs De Mede while noting Mr Wine stood beside her, and she mentions a black net accessory that contrasted with Mrs De Mede's brown dress.
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Mr. Wine
Mrs. de Mede
Mrs. Wise
Election Agent and Farmer Discuss Farming Speech
The election agent praises a long speech on farming, while the farmer notes rain would have helped more. The exchange highlights political debate and rural concerns.
Army And Navy Call For Thousands Of Trained Workers
Civil service commission says army and navy must grow by at least 20 000 by year end. Ordnance needs mechanical engineers draftsmen chemists and metallurgists. Inspectors and clerks sought across branches. Meat supply inspected from stock yards to mess tins with strict testing and branding. Prisoner of war work rules outlined. Discouraging home letters blamed for desertions. guidance urged to support soldiers. Farm reserve enrollment exceeds 102 000 youths with state distributions listed. Colleges urged to place students on farms for food production effort.
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Committee On Public Information
Washington
Army and Navy
Civil Service Commission
Ordnance Department of the Army
Quartermaster Corps
Signal Corps
Navy
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Army
War Department
Meate
Indiana
Kentucky
Adjutant General
West Virginia
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
National Guard
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
California
Tinois
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Tailored suits lead spring fashion with new details
Spring suits show shorter coats and varied waistcoats, with high back collars and bold braid trim. Skirts lengthen, high-heeled shoes stay popular in cloth and kid, and colored footwear emerges. Lace borders, filet embroidery, and butterfly motifs appear on household linens and accessories.
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Eton
Conta
A Trim Figure and Bust Support Hack for Corsets
A column advises adding a stout linen lace-torchon or imitation velvet to the top of a low-cut girdle. The sewn in piece acts as a bust support when drawn tight, preventing the face from showing and offering savings on brassieres.
Corset Line Sparks Critique Over Fashion Fit
A fragment notes tensions in corset design with criticism of how it looks under thin blouses and dresses, reflecting ongoing debates about silhouette and comfort in period fashion.
Detachable Collars Boost Spring Coats for Children
Navy serge and black and white checked worsteds lead spring coat fabrics for children. For girls six years or younger detachable collars, either embroidered heavy white or pique, are commonly featured. Mothers emphasize correct dress without overstatement.
Jesus Presents Himself as King in Jerusalem Sermon
Devotional lesson on Mark 11 1 11 presenting Jesus as king through his entry into Jerusalem and temple cleansing. Highlights obedience of the disciples and the crowd's outward display, plus Jesus authority challenged by religious leaders and the implied critique of Israel's spiritual state.
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Jesus
Temple
Jerusalem
Bethany
Israel
John
Wiig
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