Floating Palaces on the Missouri River of the 1860s
In the golden era between 160 and 1860, white sidewheelers with ornate stacks plied the Missouri between Kansas City and St Louis. Described as nearly noiseless and smoothly run, these floating palaces symbolized peak commerce, with famed pilots guiding them through a river famed for mud, sand bars, and shifting channels as early explorers noted the difficulty of navigation.
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Misgit
Kansas City
St.Louie
Missouri
Wpekitanoul
Detroit News
Kansas
Frogs Threaten Peasant Firefly Profits in Japan
A historical note reports Japanese peasants harvesting fireflies for decorative use, paid by gardeners. Workers strike tree habitats to stun insects, collect them, and store in receptacles. Competition from large green frogs threatens this livelihood as fireflies glow in the frogs mouths and habitats.
Early speculation on transmitting speech by wire
The text notes pre Bell ideas about wired speech transmission. Charles Bourseul described a potential electrical method in 1854. An Italian, Antonia Meneel, around 1887, also sought wire transmission but neither achieved a practical result.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Charles Bourseul
Antonia Meneel
Morality in Action Beyond Intellectual Identity
A brief aphorism reflecting on how morality, when actively engaged, guides perception beyond intellect and shapes true identity, invoking Froude as the source of thought.
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Froude
Lion as King of Beasts in Bible Symbolism
The Lion stands as the Bible’s emblem of nobility and power from Genesis to Revelation. From Judah’s blessing to Solomon’s thrones and Christ hailed as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the lion represents majesty and leadership across centuries.
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Jacob
Judah
Solomon
David
Jesus Christ
John the Divine
Montreal
Flower Symbolism and National Floral Traditions
Nations often designate official flowers reflecting cultural associations. The Chinese emphasize pine and plum symbolism, Japan teaches strict formal flower arrangement, and in this country hobbyists and professionals group blooms by occasion while weighing color psychology.
Spring Water Temperature Stability at Depths
Water from a spring shows little seasonal temperature variation past 80 feet. At 16 feet the difference is about one degree with a six month lag making water hottest in December and coldest in July. Occasionally surface water mixes, altering the temperature.
Fawns outrun hunters as they age and flee by foot
A report by hunting observers notes that young pronghorn fawns can be chased only by dogs. Fawns at three to four days old begin outrunning dogs, and by ten days old they can escape entirely, making it hard for hunters to catch them.
Fighting Butterfly in Garden Patches Sparks Skirmishes
The American copper butterfly, a small orange black and bronze insect, is noted for its pugnacious nature. Pairs guard chosen patches along roadside or garden from intruders. Its caterpillar feeds on sorrel and is rarely seen.
Judge Says Sleeper Must Endure Noise Or Close Window
In Berlin a sleeper challenged outside noises that disturbed sleep during hot nights. The judge ruled the sleeper may not control external sounds and may either tolerate them or close the open window. The case highlights the limits of nuisance claims against ambient city noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Notable Visits and Illness Reported in Norwich Area
The Norwich area notes several weekend travels with Mr. and Mrs. Harris in Talbotton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anthony and child in Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner in Columbus. R L Brown of Howard visited Monday, and Miss Ruth Turner has been critically ill with typhoid fever for two weeks, life in the balance.
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R. W. Harris
Talbotton
Ernest Anthony
Litte Gon
Columbus
Frank Turner
Colunious
R. L. Brown
Howard
John Talley
Little Son
Blanche
Dixie Talley
Ruth Turner
Poignant notice from a grieving mother for Nathan
A loving mother mourns Nathan aged 26 years 4 months 12 days. She recalls his sweet voice and smile and laments losing her only child as well as his father, who died three years earlier. She prays to meet him in the hereafter and finds life hard without him.
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Atay
Earth
Nathan
Mama
Georgia milk price settlement ends Atlanta strike
Milk producers and distributors in Atlanta reach an agreement ending a several day strike. Under the deal, the producers will receive 16 cents more per gallon in October, 18 cents in November, and 20 cents in December.
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Georgia
Rupert News Socials and Visits Across Families
Rupert area residents report visits and weekend travels among families and friends. A number of Americus visitors and locals shared weekends with relatives, including Mrs. Isco Rogers and Mrs. J M White on the sick list, and Miss Lenora Elliston visiting Mrs. Callahan.
Five Points Notes From Butler Church and Community
Mrs Alice Riley and Mr Herbert Riley of Butler were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs G B Jarrell. Fair attendance at Butler Friday included Mrs W A Jarrell and children and Miss Eula Walker. Weekend visits included Miss Estelle Langley and Mr Howard Helms of Thomaston with Miss Eula Walker. Ant ion Baptist church invites all to Sunday school at 2 30 p m with 48 present last Sunday. Jessie Adams stayed with aunt H E Adams and attended the Fair while Margaret and Lucile Adams with Clem and Bernard Adams shopped in Thomaston. Miss Isole Jarrell of Butler visited Mrs G W Jarrell weekend. Mrs Calvin Jarrell spent last week with her parents in Panhandle. Lanier Scandrett visited Butler, as did Mr Blanford Jarrell on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Allmon
Americus
Hernan Biliston
Normal
Robbie Lee Allmon
Americus Normal
R. P Allmon
J. Q. Wisham
J. Q Wisham Jr
M. L Layfield
Ideas
J. C. White
Solon Wisham
Byron Massey
Griffin
C. C. White
Milton Brewer
Y. S. Wisham
C.C. Alimon
Thomaston
Rupert
J. T Cooper
J. W. Turner
Lena Bone
Wyolene Arpenter
W. Be, Bone
Bert Carpenter
Isco Rogers
J. M. White
Lenora Elliston
Frank Callahan
Clyde Smith
Wena Vista
Doris Callahan
Beatrice Elliston
J. H. McCarty
Oglethorpe
Kr. C. C. McCarty
J C. Albritton
Charlie Albritton
Alice Riley
Herbert' S Riley
Butler
G. B. Jarrell
W. A. Jarrell
Eula Walker
Tom Kendrick
Hor’ A Kendrick
Robert
Missie Kendrick
Estelle Langley
Howard Helms
Antioch Baptist Church
Jessie Adams
H. E Adams
Margaret
Lucile Adams
Clem
Bernard Adams
Isole Jarrell
G. W. Jarrell
Calvin Jarrell
0. R Montgomery
Panhandle
Lanier Scandrett
My. Blanford
Frances Willis
Pearl Adams
Hugh Gilson
Tom’ Amos
Woodrow
Amos
Allie ‘Amos
Hoke Byrd
Reynolds
Elsie Heath
Louise Willis
Lucille Smith
Lewis Garrett
A. M. Greathouse
Edna Peterman Ril
Jimmie, Stringfield
Jack McCrary
E J. Wainwright
Florence
Pauline Spillers
J. H. Dunlap
B. F. Moore
Homer
Sam Moore
Freewill Association
Taylor Mill
Roxie Millicons
R A. Spillers
L. J. Wainwright
Walter Horton
B. F. Moore, Jr
Mildred
L. L. Dickerson
Ce Bloodworth
Methodist meeting closes with song and readings
The meeting opened with Holy Holy Holy and Isaiah read by Mrs Sims Garrett. Mrs Halley led the literary program with many talks and readings. all members participated. The next meeting will be in Mauk on October 10. A chicken supper Friday night October 7 at six raised funds for the Methodist church with adult plates 25 and children plates 15. Press Reporter.
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Isaiah
Sims Garrett
Peanuts Price Standoff Tightens at Cordele Courthouse
A sizable crowd of Crisp County farmers and peanut interested residents met at the Cordele courthouse Monday at 10 am. They agreed not to sell any peanuts until a price of 40 a ton is offered.
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Crisp County
Cordele
Community Notes From Butler Area Social Scene
Wesley family from Columbus visited Spinks relatives over the weekend. Numerous local residents hosted guests including Heath, Adams, Gilson, Downs, Pinkard, Adams, Whatley, and Smith families. Court attendees in Butler, fairgoers in Butler, and prize winners from the Heath Willis and Adams families marked a busy period.
Wesley School Opens With Notable Faculty Return
Wesley school opened on Monday with good attendance. New faculty members include Miss Anna Heath and Mr. Mitchell Turner alongside returning Marie Payne of Butler and Prof. Pinkard. A Prosperous year is anticipated with a program featuring songs, scriptures, readings, and teacher and trustee talks.
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Wesley School
Marie Payne
Butler
Pinkard
Anna, Heath
Mitchell Turner
America
C. C. Heath
Walter Caldwell
Herbert Sealy
C. M. Bazemore
Frances Willis
Frances Downs
Local News From Turner's Chapel and Americus Normal
Turner's Chapel reports Miss Corinne Bone visiting parents and siblings over the weekend while Americus Normal students organize at school. The community notes births, illnesses, church events, teachers, and weekend visits including Edna Peterman’s return from the Butler Fair and Jeremiah Stringfield’s social visits. Prayer services and Bible reading are urged, with Sunday school set for 2:30 PM each Sunday.
Local Social Roundup Reflects Weekend Visits
Mrs Beulah Pickard hosted Tuesday shopping and weekend guests included Miss Annette Hall of Arabics and Mr and Mrs G D Locke of Butler. Louise Parks left to teach at Cross Roads. Culverhouse family visited Beulah Pickard and D M Martin group, with Pulaski Primitive Baptist Association attendance near Arabi. A quilting gathering by Mrs A F Fain Jr.. other local visits noted.
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Beulah Pickard
Annette Hall
D W, Culverhouse
G. D. Locke
Little Son
Butler
J. Be, Brown
Louise Parks
Cross Roads
H. N. Culverhouse
Pine Grove
D. M. Martin
Ruth Martin
Joe Brown
D. W. Culverhouse
Lee
Willa Watson
M. A. Hall
Arabi
Pulaski Primitive Baptist Association
C. Montgomery
Panhandle
Local Social Roundup From Five Points and Nearby Areas
A report of visits and guestings across Five Points, Reynolds, Butler, Ellaville, Mauk, and Buena Vista. Residents Attending family gatherings, dances, and a teachers meeting are listed, with couples and individuals traveling to Fort Perry, Woodland, and Mr. Olive. Schools resume Monday October 8, with teachers and families planning a strong year.
School visitors visit Miss Oreta Roberts recently
Miss Dean Anthony and Mr. Clyde Hill visited Miss Oreta Roberts at the school building, joining the club in a brief, cordial call to discuss ongoing activities.
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Dean Anthony
Clyde ‘Hill
Oreta Roberts
Butler social notes highlight local stays and visits
Butler residents and neighbors share weekend visits and extended stays with relatives and friends. Entries mention Leah Beeland with the Rutherford family, Watsons returning home after weeks away, Chapman and Martin families visiting Windham and Boeland households, Lagrone hosting guests with Watsons and Saunders, and others dropping by Edmonsons, Byers, Aultmans, and Frees. Several locals attended the fair in Butler on Thursday and Friday.
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Leah Beeland
J. ‘T. Rutherford
Butler
Watson
Roy Lagrone
J. W. Chapman
Autrey Martin
Thomaston
Will Windham
C. L. Fanderburke
Talbotton
J. T. Boeland
W. ©. Edmonson
Banly Edmonson
Guy Watson
Unadilla
Arthur Watson
Fort Valley
Ben Saunders
Eng
Sam Byers
A. T. Aultman
J W .Aultman
Rupert
Gene Thompson
Bula Edmonson
W. G. Edmonson
Long County Elects First Woman to Georgia House
Mrs. Helen W. Coxon of Ludowici wins the recent primary, defeating two male opponents to become the first woman from a South Georgia county to sail in the lower house of the state General Assembly.
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Long County
South Georgia
General Assembly
Helen W. Coxon
Ludowici
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Norwich News
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Koai
Damien
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Rupert News
Jarrell
Wesley
Lester Spinks
W. A. Spinks
Dora Heath
J. A. Heath
J. H. Adams
Woodbury
W. J. Smith
Asa Spinks
Bob Whatley
Luke Adams
Turner’s Chapel
Corinne Bone
J J. Bone
Jackson Moore
Lucille
Wesley Cox
Lizzie Lingfield
Eir
Jimmie Stringfield
Fis Peterman
Jacknore
Jim Hort
Marion County
John Brady
B. F. Brady
G. B. Singleton
John Singleton
J. P. Jones
Morris Bridges
Imogene
Kathel Callier
Neila
Darice
Ellaville
Lynn Hill
Olin Whitley
Mauk
Odessa Watson
Rose Lumpkin
F. F. Killingsworth
Gladys Brady
Lillie Roberts
George Brady
Buena Vista
Killingsworth
Miss Brady
Ft. Perry
Miss Roberts
Woodland
Mr. Brady
Olive
T. D. Roberts
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