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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
3
A reflective essay urges keeping gossip out of the home and favoring cheerful talk. It contrasts domestic peace with public strife, recounts Roman kissing customs, critiques aging scholars detached from modern life, and notes early ice cream’s quirky reception and history.
The London Chronicle notes October 23 as Adam's birthday while early scholars argued over when creation occurred. Dr John Lightfoot of Cambridge claimed years of study fixed the moment earth arose from chaos and humanity appeared, dating the creation to October 25, 49H GB C at 9 AM.
The article explains that Chatham Island near New Zealand lies on the line of date demarcation where the day of the week changes. Sunday noon ends and Monday begins as it passes westward, causing everyday life to shift with the calendar. A witty observer notes that those who lose time could travel there to gain a day.
The text discusses how hills affect rainfall, citing chalked examples from Irish towns and Professor Tyndall, and mentions Rollo Russell proposing massive 300 to 400 foot walls spanning six to seven miles to force clouds upward and induce rain.
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