Mace as a Symbol of Power Across Lands and Eras
A history of the mace as a symbol of authority from Roman lictors to the English House of Commons. It notes Cromwell era maces, restoration of symbols, and occasional use to quell anger in the US House. States like South Carolina also employ maces on official occasions.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Borhan Republic
Britain
House of Commons
Thomas Maundy
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
United States
Rhouse of Representatives
South Carolina
Animals That Talk And The Noisy World Of Wildlife
A London Answers Magazine writer notes that many land animals can vocalize though some lack voices. Giraffes have no vocal cords while elephants trumpet camels squeal seals bark and stags roar. Frogs croak but lizards mostly silent. fish can make sounds when caught.
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London Answers Magazine
Soudan
Malaya
Hair Growth After Death Debated by Authorities
The Detroit News notes that most authorities say hair growth ends at death, while some acknowledge rare, brief cases. Observed beard lengthening is usually explained by skin and muscle shrinkage as tissues dry. Nessler’s book cites two instances, including a lawsuit against the Portland heirs in England.
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Detroit News
C. Wnessler
Duke of Portland
England
Native Names Behind State Names Revealed
American Indians shaped many state names. Wyoming was called M chenwomink, Nebraska means flat water to the Sioux, Oklahoma is Choctaw for red people, Missouri derives from an Algonquin phrase meaning he of the big canoe, and Minnesota translates as land of the sky blue water.
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Wyoming
Smithsonian Institution
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Minnesota
Dined on Point: Irish Poor Starved by Meager Rations
Collier's notes that in Ireland up to a few years ago very poor families lived largely on potatoes for months. They would pretend flavor by pointing to a bottle at the table containing a preserved bit of bacon cheese or fish, turning meals into imagined feasts.
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Ireland
Collier's
Christmas School Notes Highlight Classroom Activities
Second and third graders report festive projects and contests. Students decorate rooms, prepare gifts for parents, and read Santa letters. Highlights include a dental contest lead, Christmas seal sales by grade, and a Junior High party. Girl Scouts exchanged gifts, and a Commercial Law class heard an engaging talk by George DeBoer.
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Santa
Bobby Heiman
Jaanita Wessels
Shirley Feldick
Wlate Knutson
Marie Knutson
June Tork Relson
Jimmie Heifland
Billy Smith
Dickie Weaver
Donald Gilbert
LeRoy Weaver
Alvin Walters
Jamita Wessels
Paul Bond
Doris Jean Heifland
Dwight Winkleman
Vernon Hogard
Shirley Elman
Ronald Yahnke
Roger Thompson
Roslyn Jordal
Lydia Schoon
Troslyn Jordal
Lillian
Lorraine
Barbara Lou
Luetta
Mary
Barbara Jean
Harriet
Elizabeth
Janiel High
Charles Drake
Sth
Gladys Kitchenreuther
Marvin
Storms
Margaret Drake
Girl Scout
Tenderfoot Scouts
Tenderfoot
Commercial Law Dept
George DeBoer
Commercial Law
Lunning home oyster supper and weekend visits
About 40 were treated to an oyster supper by Robt Ekwood Friday night. Mr and Mrs Henry Nerdig and girls were visitors at the Frank Bread home Sunday. Marie Frances Berhow and family were Blue Marth shoppers Saturday. Don Beaver of Munson City spent the weekend visiting cousins Erik and Guy Beaver. Several ladies from Wills attended the miscellaneous shower for Mrs Robert Elwood at Mrs Swen Tawon home Saturday. Mrs Elwood received many gifts. Helmer Lasming and Alice and Elmer were visitors at the B J Lunning home Sunday.
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Lunning
Robt
Ekwood
Henry Nerdig
Frank
Bread Home
Mars
Frances Berhow
Blue Marth
Don Beaver
Munson City
Erik
Guy Beaver
E. W. Stuart and Sons
Orlando
Orlando Fire Home At Seanville, Mr. and Mrs. &. G. Sickels
Walt Sickels
Mountain Lake
Minnesota
Robert Elwood
Swen Tawon
Elwood
Helmer Lasming
Alice and
Eimer
B. J. Lunging
Lasting gift of china dinner set at Femrites Variety
A 32 piece china dinner set with beautiful patterns offered as a lasting gift by Femrites Variety Store.
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Femrites Variaty Store
Notice of recovered items and return request
A party who took two blankets a hat and a pair of stoves from my car on Tuesday evening is urged to return them to this office. This notice requests the return to avoid trouble and is issued by the rightful owner.
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Atp
Local families visit Tollegson and neighbors Sunday
Ellis Point residents Mr and Mrs Nele Sabin and Mr and Mrs Abbe DeBoer were Sunday visitors at the Carl Tollagson home with accompanying families and children. The gathering continued Monday evening with Mr and Mrs G Sickels also present at the Tollagson area.
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Nele Sabin
Abbe DeBoer
Carl Tollegson
Carl Tollagson _ and sons
Mervin Lunning and
G. Sickels
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Peberain
Pate
Marlin
Miletin
Majella
Jeny Kent
Harold Abbas
Donald
Myrtle Jendune
Harold Burma
John Dorenbmsh
Bulless
Raymond Steenbloek
John & Jerry
N. T. Thurston
Forest City
Iowa
Paul Mastin
Filo Center Town
Phi Heiman
Ralph Fanenga
Buffalo Center
Master Liquid Hot and Poultry Medicine
Nels Rank
VanGerpen Hatchery
Theo
Fisher
New Avalon
Blue Earth, Minnesota
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Rockies
Leo Carrillo
Jean Parker
Barrier
Fuesday
Paul Muni
Emile Zola
Fred Astaire, Burns and Allen
Wees En-Arco
White Rose
Community Oil Co
McCormick
McCormick-Deering
KGLO
Jensvold Implement Co
W. E. Ley
Ford
Lakota
John Deere
New Deal
Blackhawk
Joh Deere G. P
McCormick-Deerin
McCormick Deering
Chevrolet
Ralph Ennenga
DeVries, and Oldenberg
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Nash
Ms An Sleper
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