Casa Grande Ruin detailed as ancient Pueblo site near Florence
The Casa Grande ruin in the Gila valley near Florence, Arizona, is a prehistoric adobe fortress with walls three to five feet thick and five rooms in the ground plan. It likely dates to early Pueblo cultures and may have been built by ancestors of the Pima or other Pueblo peoples. exploration reveals four compounds and partial remains of a multi-story complex.
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Gila River
Florence
Aris
Padre Kino
Constess
Casa Grande
Pueblo
Rose Festivals Through History Adorn Great Occasions
The essay traces roses as symbolic decor from Cleopatra and Mark Antony to Nero and Egypt, then through Campagna rose festivals in Italy, Byzantine Dies Ruvularium, Epirus Rozalia, and the Days of Roses in June signaling summer’s approach. It links roses with religious and social ceremonies across eras.
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Cleopatra
Mark Antony
Nero
Egypt
Byzantium
Epirus
Rozalia
Pepper as Philosophical Dust A Mackintosh Plea
Sir James Mackintosh known for pedantry drew a Sydney Smith quip about his pepper dissertation. Smith joked a Mackintosh treatise would describe pepper as a dusty seed of an oriental fruit used as a condiment rather than a food, adding tropical flavor and illustrating global commerce.
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James Mackintosh
Sydney Smith
Mackintosh
Origin of Handclasp Ties to ancient sword grip tradition
The article explains that the handshake originated from ancient times when people carried weapons. To avoid sudden sword or dagger attacks, individuals grasped each other’s right hand on meeting. This habit evolved into the modern greeting of offering the right hand to friends.
Real Cause of Breakdown Says Work Enjoyment Prevents Neurosis
A Swedish psychologist rejects the idea that nerves stem from laziness or overwork. He argues nervous breakdowns come from inner conflicts between desired activities and actual work. If a person thoroughly enjoys their work, they do not become neurotic.
Bodily Changes According to Dr. Adolph
Dr Edward F Adolph of the University of Rochester explains that body elements renew at varying intervals Water renews every three weeks Salt every 22 days Potassium 72 days Magnesium 103 days Nitrogen 290 days Iron 300 days Phosphorus 800 days and Lime 2800 days Brain cells appear to last a lifetime.
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Edward F. Adolph
University of Rochester
Baby learns to hike in general use rising term
A humorous observation notes that the word walking is becoming obsolete as hiking gains popularity. It imagines future usage like a bride hiked down the aisle on her father's arm, reflecting evolving language trends.
Meeting on 18th Amendment drive at church
The Flying Squadron plans a Sunday afternoon meeting at 3 o clock with Rev Ira D LeBaron D D president of East Greenwich Academy as speaker Miss Norman Brown vice president will also speak The session includes a 12 o clock Sunday School and the pastor will address A Critical Situation in the Methodist Church at Large at 1045
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Everting
Ira D. LeBaron
D. D
East Greenwich Academy
Supt
Providence
Norman Brown
Farthest From Land The Oceanic Midpoint Mystery
A historical note explains the maximum sea distance from land. The greatest distance occurs in the Pacific Ocean, about 1200 miles from any coast, located midway between New Zealand and South America, with the Atlantic and Pacific considered wider yet full of islands.
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Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
New Zealand
South America
Musical Comedy "Why Not" By Local Talent
Coming events list a Monday and Tuesday show on November 17 and 18 titled Why Not a musical comedy presented by Ever Ready Engine and Ilose Co. No 2 with local talent performing.
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Ever Ready Engine and
Ilose Co. No. 2
Flowers in Japan and the art of flower arranging
The text explains that Japanese flower arrangement is a traditional art and philosophy since the Fifteenth century. It aims to reproduce nature and reflect season or occasion. It notes colors suit specific occasions and that an uneven number of flowers is considered lucky and more natural than an even number.
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Japan
Obituary of Mrs Helena M Duffy of Bristol
Mrs Helena M Duffy wife of the late Thomas Duffy aged about 80 died after a long illness at 322 Wood Street Bristol Survived by four sons and a daughter including Dr Walhiam Foo Dutt and Nugustus Po Duty Aunt of several siblings Funeral from the family home Monday to St Marys Church for a solemn high mass of requiem Interment at St Marys Cemetery
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Helena M Duffy
Wood Street
Duffy
St Mary's Parish
County Tipperary
Ireland
Swansea
Warren
Jeustine
Mary A. (Conners) Nerone
Dutt
St Marys Church
Michael McCaron
Walhiam Foo Dutt
Thomas McDratt
Oshas
Josh I. Drey
Provdence
Marguerite Weo
Augustine
Nerone
Wiliam MacNereane
Robert Walsh
St Mars S Church
St Marys Cemetery
Gardener Tanes Young Dies in Providence Hospital
Tanes Young aged 88 or 89 long time resident of this town died at an early hour in Providence hospital after weeks of treatment. Born in Ireland he worked as a gardener for numerous tanaries. He leaves a wife in poor health and a son Robert Young.
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Tanes Young
Cottage Street
Providence
Mr Young
Ireland
Provideme
Robert Young
Hyphenated Names and Family Unions in English Tradition
A brief note on how hyphenation links two family names to form a single surname. The custom endures through centuries in English usage. Political Advertisement Gees ie Pee ie.
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