Fragmented musings on progress and thought in Alaska era
A fragmented murmur questions modern ingenuity and philosophy. The author contrasts Alaska’s pace with distant thinkers like Darwin Spencer and Huxley, noting rapid machinery growth and a sense of distraction shaping daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torqatracl
Alaka
Alaska
Bergin
Whitin
W. G. Wella
John Stuart Afi
Darwin
Spencer
Ant. Huxley
Wydall
Wackbhery
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Public advice on hobbies as remedy for overwork
The article endorses cultivating hobbies to counter mental strain and avoid overwork. It argues change is essential, advises new interests beyond routine, and suggests travel, rest, solitude, and exercise as aids. It cites Hon. Winkton St. Churcht promoting multiple lasting interests for public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dng
Hon. Winkton St. Churcht
Hearsts international-Cosmopolitan
Fish Change Color Through Skin Pigment Cells
A report explains that a fish species can alter its skin color at will using red orange yellow and black pigment cells. Color changes occur through transdunal or neural control, often for concealment. The process involves the environment and the sight of predators or prey, guiding the fish’s adaptive coloration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siréelinony
Nature Afhieivine
Slow Breathing Rates in Animals and Tuberculosis Study
Scientists note slow respiration in various species as a potential aid in tuberculosis treatment. The rabbit shows high susceptibility, breathing about 55 times per minute, while hardy species like the turtle breathe very slowly and often go unnoticed. Observations aim to explore slow breathing as a therapeutic approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Experta
First English Theater Built on Surrey Shore
The first real theater in England was built after 1657 on the Surrey side of the Thames due to Puritan London restrictions. Travelers crossed London Bridge, passing houses and shops as apprentices and workers moved toward the riverfront mansions and the Strand, where barges ferried the well-to-do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Strand
Tobacco Varieties and Their Uses in the United States
A survey notes multiple tobacco types grown in the United States. Bright flue cured tobacco from Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia dominates cigarette production and exports. Burley from Kentucky is used mainly for smoking and chewing tobacco and in cigarettes. Dark-fired tobacco, mainly from Kentucky and Tennessee, is used for chewing and snuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Kentucky
Snk
Price received for first crate peaches in Georgia shipments
Mr. E E Payne of Reynolds reports Chicago Market price of 15.00 for the first crate of peaches. Four crates shipped that week, two to New York and two to Chicago, with checks totaling 345.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
E.E. Payne
Reynolds
Chicago
Local Social Notes From Mauk Butler Area
Miss Nell Antony of Mauk visits sister Mrs C L Wall and Ruth Williams with J Ri ate at Anderson ville. Miss Susie Alsobrooks of Columbus guests of sister Mrs W C Childs. Lawrence Willis of Dublin stays with parents C E Willis. Mrs Leonard King and son visit W H Martin. Rev Hildreth preaches at Pine Grove. R B Spinks travels to Atlanta for contract work. W B Adams visit Mizell. Ludie Brown hosts Birdie Pearson and Pearl Adams for dinner. Hugh Fain of Andersonville visiting. J A Buckner and Rayfort Gilbert host families. J S Martin and children visit. Funeral of Freeman Pleabrooks at Centerville. W C Watson returns from visit to Butler. Marvin Fuller and family visit Baldwinville. C C Brown announces birth of son May 24 at Columbus Hospital. Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 p m led by Rev G L Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell’ Antony of
Mauk
Ruth Williams
Mr. J. Riate
Andersonville
Susie Alsobrooks
Columbus
W. C. Childs
Lawrence Willis
Dublin
C. Eb, Willis
Leonard King and
Sor
Macon
W._H. Martin
Ludie Brown
Birdie Pearson
Gay
Pearl Adams
Wesley
Hugh Fain
W. B. Adams
Adams
Mixell
J. A. Buckner
Marvin’ Fuller
Baldwinville
Len Butler
C.C. Brown
Columbus Hospital
GL. Wall
Whehall
Five Points Community Notes Across Butler and Wesley
Mrs. D. E. Byrd was the Wednesday guest of Mrs. G. B Jarrell. Pickens Riley and children visited friends in Butler. Mr. Blanford Jarrell spent the weekend with home folks. Alvah Adams and Walter Parker visited Johnny and Louis Spinks at Wesley. W. D. Parker and A. T. Jarrell hosted relatives in Butler. Miss Hazel Jarrell and Miss Lucile Adams were guests of family nearby. The W. M. U. met Wednesday as Mrs. Henry Adams spent Wednesday in Thomaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Byrd
G. B, Jarrell
Pickens Riley
Butler
G. W. Jarrell
W. A Jarrell
Tom Layfield
Blanford Jarrell
Mrs. Pickens Riley
Fickling
Wesley
Fannie
Thelma “Jarrell
Alfred McChargue
Garden Valley
Perry
Clarence McChargue
Will Jones
Henry Adams
Thomaston
Lucile Adams
Hom
Hazel Jarrell
Curtis Beckon
G. B. Jarrell
J. F. Brooks
Americus
Melba
Frances Brooks
A & M School
Elbert Hill
Junction City
Barney Ursry
Ed Willis
Miks 'Tommie-Wall
Dilavillé
Albert Montgomery
Hs, Wall
Roy Wall
Gaines
Five Points
Mesdames Tilden Montgomery
Jack Turner
R. L, Turner
Norwich
Odessa Hill
Thelma Woodall
Anna Blanton
Talbotton
Lon Baldwin
Reynolds
R. M. Jinks
Watson’s Pond
R. D. Waller
Tom Cochran
Rupert
Ace Spinks
J. R. Whatley
C. L. Bazemore
Bonard Bazemore
C. C. Heath
Elsie
Louige Gilsory
Butler High School
Dennie Downs
Mauk Briefs Highlight Local Social and Travel Notes
Local news from Mauk lists residents’ travels to Milledgeville Albany and Americus for car purchases commencements and family visitations. Among those mentioned are H. Wall J. M. Rogers J. F. Brooks Elbert Hill Grady Watson and families with various relatives and weekend gatherings near Norfolk."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Wall
Milledgeville
J. M. Rogers
Albany
Wesley Happenings and Local Guests in Butler Area
Local society notes list visitors and family gatherings in Butler Georgia. Names include Archie Heath J A Heath Lois Heath Jessie Heath Pearl Adams Birdie Pearson and Bonard Bazemore among others. The piece notes school commencements, hospital updates, and weekend visits to Macon and Talbotton.
Mary Lillian Parka Powell obituary in Reynolds area
Mary Lillian Parka Powell born May 9 1662 in Taylor County near Reynolds died at 88 after paralysis and long illness. She taught school after graduation, joined Potterville Methodist Church, married Elbert B Powell in 1910 and raised six children. Survived by husband three brothers and five sisters. Funeral conducted in Reynolds Methodist Church by Rev J E Davenport and Rev J A J Dumas with interment at Reynolds cemetery.
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Mary ‘Lillian’ Parka
Taylor County
Reynolds
Macon
Methodist Church
Potterville
Elbert B
Powell
G.C. Parks
Faculty Honors Miss Hattie Saunders Surprise Shower
From Canton Cherokee Advance Miss Hattie Saunders a bride-elect of June received a surprise shower at the home of Mrs Willingham May 19 1926 hosted by the Canton High School faculty of which she is a member The decorations were white and pink guests were assembled by John Collins Jr Musical selections were provided by Mrs Crumb Punch and cake were served by Mrs Cash Toasts offered best wishes for the bride-elect
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Canton Cherokee
Hattie Saunders
Norwich Briefs Highlight Local Weekend Visits
Miss Minnie Franklin was the weekend guest of Miss Sallie Hays. Families and friends visited across Norwich with Mr. Frank Callier and family, Mr. Mose Hart and family, Mrs. Hutcherson, Miss Lydia Hutcherson, Mrs. J. L. Whitley, and others gathering Sunday with Mrs. Lorenza Hutcherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Franklin
Sallie Hays
Frank Callier
Jim Posey
Mose Hart
W. W. Hart
Dranesville
Hutcherson
Mattie Hawkins
Lydia Hutcherson
J. L.’ Whitley
Lorenza Hutcherson
New Prospect News Social Roundup and Visits
The New Prospect notes report an ice cream supper at H J Hendrix home enjoyed by all. Evelyn Hendrix was a recent guest of Helen Lane. G N Freeman and H J Hendrix visited Mrs. T B Stringfellow. A B Posey is improving after illness. Laney Lawe from ThompsTon visited home folks. J W Cromer from Ideal visited his daughter J E Lane. Sol Byrd visited his daughter D B Posey. Preaching at New Prospect church occurs every second Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hendrix
Evelyn Hendrix
Helen Lane
G.N. Freeman
H. J Hendrix
T. B. Stringfellow
A. B. Posey
Laney Lawe
Thompston
J. W. Cromer
Ideal
Elusive Historical Ink Flows Through Oil Mixtures
Fragmentary text notes various fluids used over periods including crude oil whale oil and later lard oil. It mentions kerosene and petroleum in a garbled passage, hinting at historical fluid substitutions without clear context or complete details.
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Ol Fashion
Mill Park
Thomaston Road
Montpelier Springs
P. O. Box
Macon, Ga
BUICK
Bulright
Buick Motor,co
Flint, Mich
Gasaenp
Central Georgia Railway
Kimball House
Atlanta
Jacobs & Maynard, Prop
Howard News
Freeman Pleabrooks
Centerville
W. CG. Watson
Alma Wadsworth
Ft. Valley
Montgomery
Grady ‘Watson
Thoms
Aston
Thurmond, Gaines
Moultrie
A. N. Sweat
Ruby Jinks
Marion Mallette
Howard
Tom Tarrer
Agnes
Roy Tarrer
Deal
Ruth Jinks
Nelle Anthony
Archie Heath
Bob Pound
Swainshoro
J. A. Heath
Walter Willis
George Parker
Lois Downs
Talbotton High School
Jessie
Lois Heath
Baker Baldwin
Byron
Percy. W. Hudson
Montezuma, GA
B Es. Powell
Miss Saunders
NEW Prospect News
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