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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1909

Page

10

A Bird in the Hand and Odd Bits From Far Lands

A collection of brief items on proverbs tracing the saying A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush from early sources, notes on penguin facts and migration, a view of Jaypore’s ancient observatory, reflections on life’s contentment, copper tempering origins, honey use in ancient Egypt and the East, plus a day’s light humorous vignettes and quotes.

Hille Rhode Will Somers Henry VIII Surrey Aviary Antarctic Ancient Egypt India East

The Case of Adam and Eve and a Scot's Question

An Oregon clergyman recalls a Scottish knowledgeable man tested with the question How long did Adam remain in a state of innocence The Scot replies Till he got a wife The piece also notes wind mastery in quoits and horseshoes with a reference to the St Louis Globe Democrat on wind gauging for accurate throws

Colormis Springs Oregon Adam St Louis Globe-Democrat India Lord Roberts Sahib

Bath, sleep, and the oddities of daily life across stories

A collection of brief vignettes and anecdotes from 19th century life. A servant’s obedience amid battle. sailors learning to float. a historical method of branding criminals. a sleep aid built from a chain of words. musings on simple living amid digestion and poverty. nautical language and a few quips about aging and wit.

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