Many Bills Are Now Hew Laws Hew Committee Appointed
Georgia legislature enacted most general bills signed by the governor including the general appropriations, inheritance tax, home for wayward girls, permanent registration, medical practice, and blue sky acts. A committee will be appointed by the governor to select a site and arrange startup for the home for wayward girls.
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Atlanta
Colorado
W. A. Wright
Capitol
Georgia
Association of the Southern Fire Insurance Companies
State Department
H. R. Bush
Greensboro
N. C
Why Our Clothes Wear Out From Bacteria and Dust
The Outfitter notes dirt damage chiefly from bacteria formed by sweat and skin grease rather than friction or washing. Bacteria produce acids that rot wool silk and plant fibers, weakening fabrics. Excessive chemicals in laundries also harm fibers. brushing and airing clothes prevents germ buildup and dust-induced decay.
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The
Outfitter
London
New Sect at Stonehenge Spurs Solar Temple Theory
A Tibetan origin sect named the Sons of Men has worshiped since 1906 in Stonehenge England's ancient stone circle, widely seen as a sun temple. Some archaeologists link this to Sir Norman Lockyer's solar temple hypothesis as the summer solstice is chosen for homage. Pilgrims are mainly Hindus Arabs and Persians and the group is growing quickly.
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Stonehenge
England
Norman Lockyer
Weather and season raise railway accidents and engine failures
An investigation by a railroad shows more accidents and engine failures in summer than winter. Officials now start preventive campaigns as early as January to guard against failures when warmer weather returns, and recent results show fewer incidents than in prior years.
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Mechanical Engineer’s Department
Animals Do Not Need Eyes For Safe Navigation
The article argues that many animals rely on senses other than sight. It notes cats use whiskers for navigation, dogs rely on smell, and rats depend on smell touch and hearing. Hearing is highly acute in many species, enabling movement without sight.
American National Cemetery in Mexico City
The smallest U S real estate site lies in Mexico City called the American National Cemetery. Established in 1851 by Congress it serves as a resting place for more than 700 soldiers who died in the war with Mexico.
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United States
Mexico
Congress
Oldest Church in England Traces Sacred Roots at Bradford
The Church of St. Laurence in Bradford-on-Avon, founded in the seventh century by St. Aldhelm, is identified as England’s oldest place of Christian worship. A service is held annually on the anniversary of St. Aldhelm’s death, recently rediscovering its sacred character by a former vicar.
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Laurence
Bradford-on-Avon
St. Aldhelm
Sherbourne
Bradford
England
Seagull Hooked While Salmon Fishing at Dunkeld
A Dunkeld salmon outing ends with a gull hooked on a minnow when a lady harling for salmon in the Tay below Dunkeld Bridge hooked the seagull after it struck under water. After a quarter hour of play the bird was netted and removed unharmed, then released.
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Dunkeld
Tay
Dankeld Bridge
Grass raincoats in tropical provinces defend wearers from heavy rain
In the Philippines and Mexico natives wear grass raincoats to stay dry during tropical downpours. The grass mesh repels water while appearing light and shaggy, aiding camouflage for hunters and letting rain pass through ordinary umbrellas.
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Philippines
Mexico
United States
Dreamed of Pearl Found After River Dive
E. D. Wermuth, camping near La Crosse Wisconsin, dreamed of a large pearl in the river. He dived to the spot and surfaced with two clams, one yielding a $500 pearl and the other a $50 pearl.
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E. D. Wermuth
la Crosse
Wis
A Mixed Bag of 19th Century Advertisements and Jokes
A collage of vintage ad lines and humor notes including malaria cure claims five doses to break fever and a tonic claim. Dialogue about Batman and a quip about moods contrasts with Hicks Capucine remedy and Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething. A witty zebra of light humor closes with a picnic anecdote about near drownings.
When Your Shoes Wear Out You Get New Ones
Advice warns against complacency and urges action when plans fail or land grows barren. Look around for better opportunities, break out of a rut, and pursue improvements. The piece highlights exploring options and new paths as productive responses to setback.
Union Pacific Offers Land Prospectus Across Western States
The Union Pacific promotes land options across Idaho Washington Oregon California Colorado Utah and Nevada. A colonization agent invites inquiries to specify acreage goals and soil yields advising on fruit and truck farming potential and pricing. Prospective settlers are encouraged to visit the region after gathering information.
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Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
R. A. Smith
Union Pacific
Omaha
Nebraska
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