Books in the British Museum Inscribed on Diverse Materials
The British Museum houses books inscribed on shells bricks tiles and various items including bones ivory lead iron copper sheepskin wood and palm leaves reflecting ancient writing practices across mediums.
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Greenland Ranch Sets Record High Temperature
Greenland Ranch in California records a maximum of 154 degrees Fahrenheit marking the hottest temperature ever observed in the area. This extreme event highlights ongoing heat conditions across the region.
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Belgian Revenge Sowed Mustard Seed Field Fined Prison
A Belgian sowed mustard seeds in a neighbor's newly plowed field as revenge, receiving a heavy fine and a fifteen day prison sentence. A Maine judge ruled golf balls left resting in bushes on a course are not lost until owner identification allows reclaiming from the finder.
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Agriculture to Foremost Exhibit at Cotton Palace in Waco
Arrangements advance for the broadest agricultural displays at the Texas Cotton Palace Exposition in Waco. The U S Department of Agriculture will send a mammoth, educational exhibit with farming advances. County and state exhibits span West East North Central and South Texas, with A M College also expanding. A chimpanzee attraction, Barney the Second, from Africa’s Congo region, adds novelty to the exhibition beginning Oct 23.
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Portland Cement And Global Travel Oddities
A brief survey notes Portland cement gets its name from a stone on the Isle of Portland in England. It mentions two Tokyo theatres hosting actresses, buses crossing the Arabian Desert, oxygenated eel shipments by parcel post from Florida to Copenhagen for twenty five cents, and a historical Roman cement method using slaked lime and volcanic ash.
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Aggies, Frogs Set for Friday Kyle Field Clash
Texas A and M and Texas Christian University prepare for a Friday night game at Kyle Field. TCU edged A&M 6 to 3 last season, and with two losses on the Aggies’ record, A&M aims to rebound and trim the Frogs.
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Longhorns Fall Narrowly to Mustangs in Thrilling Stadium Battle
In a hard fought Memorial Stadium clash Texas Longhorns lost to SMU by a narrow margin as Gerald Mann recovered a fumble for a 25 yard TD late. Ford and Saxon starred in a high quality showdown with standout defense and passing plays shaping the outcome.
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Longhorns strike on first play of game
On opening play a delayed double pass from Saxon to Stalker to Ford for a touchdown puts Texas ahead as the Pony offense is shut down early.
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Baylor Bears Triumph In Upset Over Texas Aggies
Gerald Mann led the Blue Invaders with standout running while Hume showcased tough end runs and strong punting. Bayier engineered a sensational upset, outplaying and defeating the Texas Aggies by a large margin as Baylor, with Weir Washam and Morris, delivered a bold offensive showing. Joel Hun.
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Abgie’s and Wohie Compete in Spectacular Saturday Race
Abgie’s ate and Wohie marked rmin but did not edt w chines to equal his spectacular earning ate tack that he finshed in the . M. Wi tit last Saturday.
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Bears spoil Aggies as Bruins face Steers clash
The Bears handed the Aggies a decisive defeat while the Bruins prepare for a Steers showdown. Texas A U holds a slight edge as the Longhorns play on Bear territory, with strong offenses suggesting multiple touchdowns. Arkansas sails into a likely conference title barring tougher trips from rivals.
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Longhorn Harriers Triumph Over S M U in Weekend Meet
The Longhorn Harriers won decisively against S M U Saturday with Green finishing fourth in strong form. Green, a former Yoe Histar, shows potential with two years remaining, likely boosting the Longhorn lineup.
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Texas Cotton Palace Presents Free Opera and Band Shows
At Waco the Texas Cotton Palace offers eight grand opera performances and eight band concerts by the Thavia organization, all free with regular admission. Warpath at the palace features five headliners including Frank Lentini, Kitty Kelly, Barney the chimpanzee, Betty Fay diving models, and a three ring wild animal circus with Wortham Shows.
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