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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
1
A dramatic feature highlights a towering natural structure nicknamed the world’s skyline, rising far above surrounding towns. Local observers compare it to a skyward fortress and describe its sheer height shaping regional vistas and tourism potential.
The article argues Everest remains inaccessible due to Nepal and India restrictions, and rough terrain. It notes early 1902 attempts by European alpinists were blocked, and surveys set height estimates from 20,002 to 29,141 feet with revised figures awaiting refinement. It discusses why official height figures lag maps and final measurements, and cites New York Times observations on the era’s scientific caution. It also includes literary excerpts from W L George and Pascal reflecting on human nature.
A historical note explains bee wintering behavior with a shell of bees surrounding the cluster to conserve heat. Bees move wings and bodies to raise temperature while the inner mass stays compact, providing warmth for the colony as observed in experiments and described in the era's press.
The article describes Charles Hoyt’s creative process. He reportedly readied plots by observing from a Pullman window and mentally arranging situations, then wrote a play in two to three days. Hoyt would test ideas with colleagues, refining via repeated retelling and different versions, culminating in an elaborate work.
An 19th century note from the London Strand Magazine describes John Roche who built a tower on the river Awberg between Mallow and Fermoy in County Cork. He also constructed a mill and a foot powered wheeled vehicle and even fashioned a tomb in the river bed but was not buried there. his relatives rejected the idea as unchristian.
A compact note outlines the St Dunstan horseshoe superstition with Satan thwarted by a shoeing, promising no harm to homes displaying a horseshoe. It also reports on a shade tree for coffee plants in Colombia and Brazil, plus a recipe to age parchment paper using sulfuric acid for parchmentlike paper.
Homer Croy in Leslie's recounts encounters with Hindu caste norms during India travel. A narrator jokes about Hindu music and work, mocks Indian manners, and details a caste based servant system, culminating in a friend’s humorous recommendation letter.
Walter A. Dyer in Early American Craftsmen traces the evolving origins of rocking chairs from simple boards to full rockers. He notes disputes over when Windsor rockers appeared, the 1820s design evolution, and the technology that increased safety and comfort, while recounting early ads and inventories.
A compressed historical note traces early American locomotive development from 1829 1831. It mentions Horatio Allen bringing engines from England to New York and experiments on the Delaware and Hudson line Carbondale Pa amid heavy track issues, and cites the De Witt Clinton as a landmark first run in New York State with the Mohawk and Hudson line. The Robert Fulton engine is referenced as the first imported locomotive later rebuilt into the John Butler.
A French editor survived a duel after firing a shot into the air. A bullet lodged two inches deep in his thigh requiring extraction. The incident drew questions about how the bullet ended up there as the contrived on-site aim failed to strike either opponent. The piece blends other topics including notes on friendship, memory, and Napoleon era soldier gear, and a joke from a Kansas City Star humor column.
A short item notes a morning discovery of a ten dollar bill and a remark about luck. The owner is found, and a quip about moderation in taking from others is included, attributed to the Louisville Courier Journal.
Walter Prichard Hamton in Century Magazine praises the birch as the most theatrical tree among American species. He notes its bright spring foliage, striking white bark in summer storms, and snowy limbs in winter, arguing the birch commands attention more than others across seasons.
The article urges widows with minor children to make wills naming guardians and outlining estate plans to avoid court appointments, costly infant proceedings, and delayed real estate transfers. It warns that without a will guardianship and asset control can be expensive and prolonged, with shares held until the children reach age.
A reflection on ambitious youths seeking futures in film and theater. The piece contrasts stars' pay with chorus and mob roles, noting many earn modest wages while few rise. It stresses hard work, resilience, and persistence as paths to success in entertainment and related trades.
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