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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
7
A survey of odd superstitions across crews and industries. Scottish fishermen avoid rab bit and similar words at sea while London theaters, breweries, and hospitals guard terms like fire water and disease. The tale notes Herr Krupp prohibited death words, shaping a distant rift with his wife.
A fragment of a humorous verse describes a young fellow named West going to the country to rest while a farmer named Snapper confronts a flapper, leaving the speaker’s system strained.
A historical note suggests Basque sailors were aware of Newfoundland and North America centuries before Columbus. The claim, linked to Francoia Michel, argues Basque explorers influenced Columbus, shaping his belief in a western continent. The theory notes ongoing scholarly debate about early Basque contact with the Americas.
The American Railroad association reports that September repairs and output of 38,855 locomotives illustrate the large expense of railroad locomotive maintenance. Improved handling of the big iron horses is credited with a gradual reduction in these costs.
The Louisiana strawberry industry started on a two acre farm in 1876 and now covers about 16 000 acres. It yields around 9 600 000 dollars in revenue and provides work for roughly 4 000 families.
A Welwyn Garden City Pilot excerpt questions how bystanders respond when a bandit demands money. It explores sympathy and moral choices in a tense street encounter.
Foreign fur shipments to America grow while heavy foreign demand boosts American markets. Americans and Canadians buy abundant native furs and pelts, signaling stronger winter trade across North America.
A tavern guest recalls a Sock and Bustin club performance in an old opera house where a farmer fire chief allegedly rusted an iron will. The fire spread before alarm arrival, destroying three buildings, with dramatic effects and local recollection reported by the Kansas City Star.
A Barton Hall report notes Finnish folk high schools fail to gain male enrollment as the number of schools grows. In two institutions no male students were registered last year, with economic tightening forcing farmer sons to stay home to work instead of studying.
Readers hear Mrs Browne commend the new minister for his honesty and strength, noting he brings the truth home to parishioners. The missive reflects admiration for his character and leadership.
Close friends report CO Haldér the Fight-Manager is back in action after a brief illness from the flu. He is able to be out again and resume duties with his usual vigor.
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