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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
6
London naturalist G Henshaw argues male birds flaunting scarlet blue or orange plumage sing loudly and dash into danger to attract mates. He contends that a male facing more danger yet surviving proves greater vitality, passing it to offspring while flashy traits mainly pass to sons.
An editorial note discusses gratitude as a stress and secret desire for favors. It cites Goethe and Balzac and argues gratitude is a duty not an inalienable right, suggesting that expecting thanks marks one as a merchant rather than a benefactor. Frank Hanson in Los Anza Times.
An elderly man, nearly deaf, faces arraignment under Colorado stil possession law after a jury returns a guilty verdict without leaving the jury box. The judge and lawyer debate degrees as the man is told the verdict is guilty.
Readable text discusses moon position proverbs near the equator and at the poles, noting claims about crescent orientation and the idea that the crescent line angle to the vertical stays under 25 degrees in polar regions. It references precipitation and regional interpretations, highlighting absurdities in such beliefs.
A statistician asserts that since American history began a treasure valued at twenty billion dollars or more lies buried in cemeteries. The piece notes Egypt’s tombs yielding priceless riches and ancient warriors taking swords and helmets to the grave, reflecting a long held custom of burial with valuables.
A college lecturer warns that sedentary work reduces endurance. A sharp student counters that more sitting weakens the ability to stand. The lecturer agrees, adding that excessive sitting can cause standing to fail entirely.
A catalog-style ad lists reduced prices on women's dresses and accessories, hats, robes, union suits, vests, bloomers, hose, shoes, and men's wear. Items include silk hose, pumps, gloves, and nightshirts with marked reductions from regular prices. multiple sizes and fabrics noted.
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