Beowulf Heroic Saga From Beowulf to Grendel
Beowulf sails to aid Denmark at Hrothgar's mead hall facing Grendel and Grendel's mother in deadly battles. He slays the dragon with help, wins treasure, and dies a king. The tale, recounted as Beowulf's legacy, ends with a vow to his loyal warrior and the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth C. James
Beowulf
Swi
Hreathgar
Unele
Grendel
Rendel
Ian
Nead
Bel
Gall Bladder Troubles and Diet Guidance
A physician notes that indigestion with upper right abdominal pain often stems from gall bladder issues, with gall stones not always causing symptoms. If no stones are present, medical therapy may precede consideration of surgery. Dr. Julian D. Boyd outlines a foundation diet for healthy school age children, emphasizing milk as a base and including eggs, fat, fruits, vegetables, fibrous foods, meat, and cod liver oil.
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T. Grier Miller
Philadelphia
Delaware State Medical Journal
Miller
Julian D. Boyd
Journal of Pediatrics
Boyd
Beowulf Hero Origins From Oral Legend
The Beowulf tale was written in the eighth century but depicts events from about the fifth century. The legend survived only by memory passed by storytellers and bards who likely competed for the most entertaining version and sang or recited around camp fires.
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Beowulf
Mountain of Silver and the World’s Richest Iron Mines
The article notes Cerro de Potosi in Bolivia yields vast silver, with estimates of hundreds of trillions in value. It cites Erzberg in Styria Austria as 50 percent iron and Klinunavaara in Sweden as high grade iron ore, while lake deposits in Trinidad and East Africa offer other riches.
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Trinidad
Magadi
East Africa
London Tit-Bits
der Erzberg
Styria
Austria
Sweden
Klinunavaara
Bolivia
de’ Potosi
Burial of Edith Cavell at Norwich Cathedral Site
Edith Cavell, the nurse executed as a spy in World War I, is buried just outside St. Luke's chapel near Norwich Cathedral. The grave lies on Life's Green, marked by a white marble cross and planted with evergreen herbs, lilies, and spring daffodils.
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Edith Cavell
St. Luke's Chapel
Norwich Cathedral
England
Life’s Green
A Choice of Loyalties Lesson for July 3
A Bible study on Joshua 1 and 24 emphasizes faith in God as the foundation of greatness. Moses’ death prompts Joshua to lead with promise, power, and courage, while Joshua’s farewell urges loyalty, example, instruction, and warning to follow the Lord.
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God
Moses
Israel
Joshua
Russia
Promised Land
Paul
Be a Torch Bearer as a Moral Duty for All
A call to humble service notes that the poorest and richest can be God’s torch bearers. It argues that a small candle of charity can outshine grand displays, urging individuals to do good regardless of wealth.
Giving Up Faults Quote from Goethe
A compact reflection on faults, noting most people accept faults when spread openly but balk at giving them up. The saying emphasizes patience and self-awareness in facing one’s flaws.
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Goethe
Living He Lives Long That Lives Well Proverb
A compact reflection on wealth of life, stating that those who live wisely endure longer in spirit and time wasted cannot be reclaimed. The aphorism emphasizes purposeful living over frivolous days.
Charming Midsummer Styles Pattern Play Suit and Dress
Summer sewing features a convenient play suit with pleated shorts and a cape option, plus an airy afternoon dress with a slim silhouette. Patterns 1484 and 1532 cover sizes for women, with material yardage, kerchiefs, and coordinating accessories. A Sales note promotes SUC CESS IN SEWING, a home dressmaking guide, available from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Are You a Canny Canner
Do you get 100 per cent returns from your canning efforts It isn t always enough to do lots of canning You may have 500 jars but if 100 leak because of cheap rings you are only getting an 80 per cent return Substitution to unknown brands can fail with jar rings Buy a recognized brand The rubber is mixed like cake batter and if not best quality the results will disappoint Inferior rings crack and let air into jars
Pattern For a Slip Cover By Rath Wyeth Spears
Make a slip cover pattern before buying material. Fold bed sheets to match fabric width, place pattern pieces, allow 1 inch seam allowance, 3 inches for tuck in at spring seat, and cut with straight edges. Mark pieces with arrows to show grain direction. Fringe accents main lines. top fringe stitched with seams.
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Rath Wyeth
Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Glass Train Showcases Lancashire Glassmakers
A Lancashire firm of glassmakers built a glass train with a fully glass exterior except for the roof to advertise its products. More than 120000 pieces of a special glass were used, with glass floors and walls, a glass bathroom, and glass pictures inside.
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England
Lancashire
Filet Crochet Chair or Buffet Set Pattern 6091
Distinctive crochet set with picturesque motif by Jacy Kstitch. Includes charts directions and a 3% by inch alphabet illustration of stitches and materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circ Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY for pattern.
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Jacy Kstitch
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th St
New York
N. Y
Earth Slows In Orbit With July Idle Pace
The article notes that Earth's orbital speed averages 18% miles per second and travels more slowly during July than in January, highlighting a seasonal fluctuation in apparent orbital velocity.
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Earth
Hearty Swimmer The Yukon King Salmon’s Journey
The king salmon of the Yukon river travels about 2,000 miles upstream to reach its spawning grounds, showcasing remarkable endurance and migratory instinct. The feat highlights the species’ resilience and the river’s role in sustaining indigenous fisheries and ecology.
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Yukon River
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Dr. Barton
Mountain of
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Harold L. Lundquist
The
Mandy Bible
Institute
Union
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Yvites
Josephine C. Bond
Glass
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lice
Aprat
Frederick Palmer
Hobgood
Prince Albert
Albert
Italy
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