Amish life and beliefs persist in mid-century America
The article describes the Amish as a plain living, faith rooted community spread across Northwest farming regions. It notes their Anabaptist roots dating to the 16th century, migrations from the Palatinate and neighboring regions, and their continued education choices and farming–oriented lifestyle. It cites population estimates of 30,000 to 40,000 in the United States, and mentions internal splits and conservative habits such as rejecting electricity and telephones in homes.
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America
Jacob Amman
Ano
Palatinate
Alsace
Taine
Low Countries
Students Favor Hands On Science Programs Across Schools
A survey of 425 teachers finds many students are skipping science careers due to dull courses. They seek more science activities, contests, scholarships, and direct contact with scientists, plus better equipped laboratories and clearer pathways from high school to college.
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At Rand
Rand
Svout
Ade
Cicada omen of war sparks local superstition
The passage notes that cicadas were seen as omens of war by settlers near Owen Earl as they gathered. Experts explained the insects do not sting, though there was belief they could harm babies. Females lay eggs by chiseling twigs, creating slits that can cause twigs to wither.
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Vive
Owen
Earl
Not a Chance and Other Briefs From a Tiny Town
A sardonic cartoon style collection shows a senator boasting in Washington then facing a dismissive new resident who doubts he will be reelected. A storefront scene features a man paying 85 cents for five apples after awkwardly noting he stepped on a grape. A light joke about naming a baby ends with a humorous clash over the name Euphrosny and then Elizabeth after the wife’s mother.
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Euphrosny
Elizabeth
Ray Noble and Bergen Chat About Mothers Arrival
Ray Noble explains his delay as his mother from England arrived and Bergen responds lightly. Noble notes he has known her for ages, remarking on the long acquaintance rather than the airport meeting.
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Ray Noble
Fellows
England
Bergen
Noble
Bricklayer Harris Seized by Brick Attack at Asylum
Harris, a prominent businessman, met a bricklayer inmate during a visit to the local asylum. The inmate offered future work, then threw a brick that struck Harris on the head as Harris walked away. The assailant shouted, reminding him of Friday.
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Harris
Mr. Harris
Prophecy Fulfills But Not as Predicted in Wis
In Kenosha Wisconsin a fortune teller known as Madam Lattimore promised Beulah Hartwig a court appearance and a win. Hartwig testified before Judge Edward J Ruetz and the alleged predictor was fined 25 dollars plus costs. The sergeant discounted the oracle after it foretold she would marry again and have two children, which did not happen.
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Kenosha, Wis
Madam Lattimorelle
Beulah Hartwig
Kenosha
Sgt
Hartwig
Edward J. Ruetz
Thieves Use Smoke Alarm Ruse In Butte Hotel Thefts
In Butte Montana a fire alarm ruse failed thieves stole about 229 dollars from two hotels after callers reported smoke from top floor windows. A porter at a third hotel stayed at the desk ready to raise the alarm, foiling the scheme.
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Butte
Mont
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area Defined
America creates its first national seashore park along 80 miles of North Carolina Outer Banks. The Cape Hatteras area will cover about 30 000 acres and feature rugged coast, abundant wildlife, and a major recreation zone as the National Park Service develops the project.
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Washington
America
Atlantic Seaboard
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Park Service
Chesapeake Bay
Cape Hatteras
Astute Wife Slaps Husband After Pinching Scene
In a crowded elevator at the Main floor a gray haired wife accuses and slaps Mr Morton after a bionide girl appears close to him. The wife confesses she caused the pinching while the husband protests his innocence as they move to the parking lot.
Smarter Now She and He Reflect on War and Geography
A fragmentary exchange notes a wife and husband recalling past feelings and wartime geography knowledge. The dialogue hints at conscience prompting truth telling before others speak, touching on memory and self awareness.
Seasons lesson and storm window joke
A teacher asks Frankie why his father puts up storm windows in fall and takes them down in spring. Frankie replies that his mother keeps after him until he does. The exchange highlights family humor about changing seasons and home chores.
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Frankie
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