Southport Man Leaves Vast Cambridge Endowment Questioned
The will of Plum mer of Southport allocates nearly the entire estate about 1200 dollars in trust to endow chairs for scientific research at Cambridge University. Friends question why a local real estate man with no Cambridge ties or scientific interest would fund such a bequest. His only other gift is a $1000 annuity to his surviving son.
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John Humphreys
Immer
Southport
England
Cambridge University
Plummer
Insects Dominate Animal Kingdom Says Entomology Study
A new insect exhibit notes that over 75 percent of animal kinds belong to Arthropoda and about 20 percent of these are true insects. It cites 625,000 described insect species to illustrate the field's vast scope and impact on humanity.
Business Honor Longfellow Quoted on Fairness and Light
The source presents a quote attributed to Longfellow praising business integrity. It emphasizes fairness toward all people, a regard for light and kindness, and values over goods, prices, and profits.
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Longfellow
Lenclos Misperceived by Historians and Admirers
Historians critique how Lenclos has been portrayed with errors and myths. The article notes disputes over her true persona, the nature of her lovers, and the era she lived in, highlighting the gap between legend and fact.
Worse Than Censure And The Double Edged Praise
A quotation ribbing harsh praise that flatters a man yet adds a sharp qualification, describing contemptible flattery. The remark notes that Orst calls out a subject with praise but couples it with a cautious caveat, implying sarcasm.
Religion and Atheism: Selfishness vs Unselfish Faith
A quote attributes true atheism to selfishness and true religion to unselfishness, citing Zangwill. The statement frames belief as ethical conduct rather than doctrinal stance, contrasting self-interest with altruism as the core distinction.
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Zangwill
Peony Legend Tells Of Apollo and Paeon Origins
The article recounts the myth of Paeon, pupil of Aesculapius, saved by Pluto and transformed into the peony, explaining the flower’s name. It notes Apollo’s healing role and links to Trojan War events. It also mentions China and Japan where the herbaceous peony is called Most Beautiful and the tree peony is the King of Flowers.
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Hero
Apollo
Aesculapius
Aesculaptus
Iaeon
Leto
Pluto
Hercules
Paeon
Mount Olympus
China
Japan
Wiaonsas
Only Dame Nature Can Freshen Mind and Body
A quoted reflection by Maurice Thompson contrasts nature with art, arguing the body and soul draw strength from natural drafts. It asserts nature provides direct vitality that art cannot replicate and urges returning to wild vines and real experience to restore freshness.
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Dame Nature
Aune
Maurice Thompson
Two-Wife Man and Bookkeeping Thief on Volcano Edge
A Cincinnati Times-Star snippet lists three types bound for trouble: a man with two wives, a clerk who falsifies books to hide theft, and a man who builds near an active volcano. It notes their shared awareness of impending disaster and suggests the volcano edge builder may recover elsewhere.
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Marge
Cincinnati Times-Star
Garden Memories And The Golden Age In A Garden
A reflective piece recalls Zoroaster meeting his image in a garden and links childhood happiness to green spaces. It suggests gardens offer cloistered peace and recall a golden age marked by trees and dew.
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Magus Zoroaster
Strangled From Space Scientific Interest Targets African Find
Strangled From Space Scientists direct efforts to a 3aion formation in southwest Africa seen as a meteor. Found near Grootfontein on an onion farm the rock differs from local geology and could prove valuable if tests confirm it as a meteorite like Greenland 1907 specimen tied to Commodore Fears.
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Southwest
Africa
Onion Farm
Grootfontein
Almasi
Greenland
Commodore Fears
Ready on Tuesday Breach of Promise Threat
The scene centers on Freda who insists her watch repair is not ready by Tuesday and warns the shopkeeper she will sue for breach of promise. A terse exchange occurs as the clerk repeats readiness and the girl turns away after the warning.
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Freda
Ingenuity of Americans Overcomes Adversity
The piece from American Magazine highlights how individuals in scattered American communities faced hardship and used ingenuity to overcome difficulties, illustrating a national spirit of resilience.
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America
Doughnut Vendor's Hole Theory Refuted by Argument
A doughnut seller claims smaller holes mean less dough, but an argumentative man proves the fallacy with mathematics. The vendor, shocked by the logic, retires from business and is eventually confined for his insistence. The tale runs in the Minneapolis Journal.
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Ile
Minneapolis
Reached Enemy's Heart Through His Stomach in Civil War Tale
Mrs Laura Fraser related how her husband defied federal authorities by aiding Confederate wounded. Gen John A. Nell halted the rebels at Hannibal, targeting ten prisoners for conversion by firing squads. Fraser hosted a dinner that softened the general who then reversed release decisions hours later.
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Laura Fraser
Mark ‘Twain
Uaoulbal
Molle
Twili
John Ate
Nell
Hannibal
Mr. Fvser
Fraser
Detroit News
Effects of Malnutrition in Children
Malnutrition is under nourishment or underweight. Children exhibit varied symptoms from pallor and fatigue to irritability and restlessness. Growth monitoring is essential as proper height and weight gain indicate health at any age.
Sand Blasting Proves Efficient For Metal Cleaning
The report notes sand blasting as the preferred method to clean and recondition track surfaces for a Southern street railway. One worker achieved in one hour more and better work than eight hours with four laborers using chisels and brushes, after choosing welding and a smooth clean surface.
Duck Eggs Rise as Domestic Ducks Increase Production
The Farm Journal notes ducks are becoming prominent egg layers in the United States and Britain. Trials show ducks averaging nearly twice the egg output of chickens, with some flocks producing over 3800 eggs per year and a record 357 eggs in 360 days.
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United States
British Isles
Consnon
Farm Journal
Weber Farm
Bristol
Bristol Broilers
SWIFT
R.I
R. I
Hathaway
R. J. Gravenstein
Ebris
Belief Snake Repellents Debunked by USDA
The belief that odor from snake gourd and snake cata bash vines keeps snakes away is widespread in parts of the country. The United States Department of Agriculture states there is no plant that reliably repels snakes based on its investigations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ancient Aids to Eyesight Unearthed in Egypt's Early Dynasties
Pieces of round glass from Egypt reveal early magnifying tools used by scholars. One piece in the Ashmolean collection may date to the first dynasty around 3500 B C. The find shows the ancient knowledge of aiding vision in papyrus and stone tablets.
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Egypt
Ashmolean
School Board Meeting Reports Early Fall Preparations
The report covers the first meeting with Superintendent pro tem WM. C. Harper as he reviews staffing, supplies, and repairs for Sept. 4 start. Enrollment rose to 2435 with capacity pressures noted at Guiteras Memorial and John Post Reynolds. Hiring recommendations include Hector F. Bellavance as Practical Arts Instructor and Gracye A. Dodge as Grade 3A teacher. Harper thanks the board and notes need to unify records and consider one phone line.
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Guiteras Memorial
John Post Reynolds
Guiteras
Hudson
James F Meiggs
Bristol
Meiggs
Hector F. Bellavance
Providence
R. 1
Guiteras Memorial School
Raymond W Perry
Bellavance
Martha Anne Cote
Warren
Lewis
East Providence
Wim. “Bryant
Maio Roger Williams
Park
Cormack
Childeen
N. H
Edna Demers
R. J. Chrystie
Helen A Congdon
National Convention of American Legion Auxiliary
Louisville
Miss McGee
Gilroy
Tobin
Remote control money chase crosses oceans
A man who once borrowed money abroad now faces a radio program and receives a letter from a distant radio fan asking for repayment. He responds by writing a check and planning air mail to settle the debt.
First papers own swift sailing yachts for early ship intel
The New York Herald and the New York Journal of Commerce led in swift sailing yachts used to gather early information from incoming European vessels, marking an advance in maritime intelligence gathering by newspapers.
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The
New York Herald
New York Journal of Commerce
Wheat Shields Poppies in Wheat Fields
Poppies thrive among wheat as they mature with the crop before harvest and require undisturbed ground in spring, linking their abundance to cereal field conditions.
Mollies Punkin Pie Stirs Houston Post-Dispatch Talk
A playful line from the Houston Post-Dispatch notes Mollies punkin pie as an appealing topic. The quirky remark references philosophy and charm but centers on a beloved dessert and local wit.
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Mollie
Houston
Post-Dispatch
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