Amethysts and Opals Used as Road Material
Berlin geographer reports Brazilian amethyst waste used to pave streets in Bahia with violet sheen. Siberian opal coarse grades used for road building. Austrian province Reenstein reportedly uses serpentine waste for dust-free green roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Geographical Society
Wrof Otto Quette
Bonn University
Associated Press
Pertin
Brazil
Bahia
Siberia
Peuteche Allgemeine Zeitung
Reenstein
Autrian Begenland
Rejnitz
Turnips Beets and Radishes in Ancient Greek and Medieval Use
The article traces turnips beets and radishes as valued ancient Greek offerings to Apollo at Delphi and notes medieval charity symbolism. It cites Roman and earlier European uses for health benefits and culinary roles including raw radish consumption and cures for chest ailments.
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Greece
Apollo
Delphi
China
Europe
Dog idioms traced from hounds and horses in idiom list
Professor Smith outlines canine expressions tied to chase and dog fighting. Notable phrases include dog the footsteps of not to have a dog's chance to have a bone to pick with and top dog under dog his bark is worse than his bite and a hangdog look with dog gone as the common expletive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Smith
Governor Removes Hat After Wife Prompt in Memorial Address
A governor delivers a memorial address in the South before a large crowd. The moment is captured on motion pictures as the crowd applauds while the microphone reveals off stage remarks. At the end he sits, puts on his hat, and a nearby woman urged him to remove it, and he does.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Union
Knees Mixed by Johnny and Mother Tale
Johnny complains of a bruised knee to convince his mother and gain a five cent top payment. He pulls down a stocking to prove the injury but reveals the wrong one, undermining his plan in a humorous Philadelphia Public Ledger item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Hlow
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Forgotten shopper seeks time in grocer's shop
A customer asks for the correct time in a grocer’s shop after listing numerous goods. The smart girl recalls the question and the grocer offers help with the request.
Don’t Be a Quitter Says a Cheerful Lesson
A clipped, motivational note urges perseverance after setbacks. It asserts that success favors those who persist, challenging readers to keep trying and stay determined despite difficulties.
Cameron Herald Notes Local Happenings This Week
M M Johnson was sick for several days. M L Batte spent Sunday in Waco. Attorneys W E Clement and J W Garner of Rockdale did royal business in Cameron. T F Hardy of the State Bank of Cameron spent Tuesday night in Waco. Mrs J M Ralston visits in Houston. Dr Sapp arrived from New Orleans. Demmie M Kemp, brother of Jeff T Kemp, formerly ran a Cameron daily. now in Florence Oregon writes for The Herald. Giles Arriett, law student at the University of Texas Austin, visited Cameron.
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W. E. Clement
J. W. Garner
Rockdale
Cameron
T. F. Hardy
State Bank of
Waco
J. W. Bassett
Demmie M. Kemp
Jeff T. Kemp
Demmie
Matt Bailey
Kemp
Florence
Oregon
Herald
Giles Arriett
State University At
Austin
Mrs. A. N. Green Hosts Snow Scene Party for Club
Mrs. A N Green welcomed As You Like It Club members Wednesday with a wintry fete. Snow decorations and playful games filled the rooms while Mrs. Strickland and Mrs. Flinn won high and low awards. Refreshments included pressed chicken sandwiches and pineapple snow.
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A. N. Green
A. C. Strickland
E. A. Flinn
Green
Tom Denson
J. C. Martin
Jewel Barmore
R. H. McIntosh
John Pierce
Corsicana
C. N. Green
Leland Green
History Club program offers engaging afternoon activity
Mrs. J. P. Love led the History Club meeting with Mrs. Tom Denson assisting and Mrs. J. C. Martin hosting. Denson spoke on glass manufacture and use while Love discussed civilization’s compassionate side, citing Robert Quillen. Business notes included resignations of Paul Webb and Kathryn Flinn, with the treasurer’s position to be filled by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Love
Tom Denson
History Club
J. C. Martin
Paul Webb
Kathryn Flinn
R. H. McIntosh
Wm. Cobb
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Themes
The article outlines services at 9 45 morning Sunday school 11 morning worship with a sermon The Seen and Unseen 7 15 evening worship with The New Birth A Wednesday prayer meeting January 22 7 15 p m and notes Rev Hardgree spoke on life’s greatest achievement happiness comes from obedience to God and to parents, reflecting on love and respect.
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Christian Church
Hardigree
God
Card of Thanks for Our Bereavement
We thank friends and relatives for assistance during illness and death of our husband and father. We appreciate the flowers from every family. Mrs. Will Harry and family: Flossie Hurry Willie Hurry Gladys Hurry Mary Hurry Elmo Hurry Bennie Lee Hurry.
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Will Harry
Flossie
Willie
Gladys
Mary
Elmo
Bennie Lee
Methodist Church Invites Public to Sunday Services
The church urges attendance at the Sunday services with sermons on The Add Tess in a Christian's Life at 11 oclock and The Healing of Naaman and its Meaning to Us at 7 15 p m Good music is planned and all Methodists are expected to attend as well as newcomers seeking a church home.
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Naaman
Miss Dulcie McCall Hosts Bridge Club at Home
Miss Dulcie McCall entertained the Monday Night Bridge Club at her home this week. Decks of cards served as game prizes. Mrs. Penn Wolfe was high among members, Mrs. Dero Jenkens of Rockdale high among guests, and Mrs. Earl Burke low. Hostess served a salad course and hot tea to guests. Other players included Mrs. Dero Jenkens of Rockdale, Mrs. Hilton Culpepper, Miss Callie Young, and Miss Bess DuBois.
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Dulcie McCall
Penn Wolfe
Dero Jenkens
Rockdale
Earl Burke
Hilton Culpepper
Callie Young
Bess DuBois
Book a Month for Senior Methodist League
The Senior League of the Methodist church held a Council meeting at Mrs. Raymond Sharpe’s home. Mrs. Henry Dryer is president. The group decided to follow a plan of reading a book each month.
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Methodist Church
Raymond Sharpe
Henry Dryer
Mission Book Begins Course of Study Across Genres
The plan outlines a study path including fiction biography history and religious works. Candy and fruit were served at the close of the business meeting with attendees enjoying the refreshments.
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M. M. Johnson
M. L. Batte
Mrs. J. M. Ralston
Houston
Dr. Sapp
New Orleans
Solomon
Man
Essex Cabriolet
Chevrolet
Essex
Horstmann
Methodist League
Siness Meeting
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