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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
3
A study of the whistling groundhog show its place in Siwashes lives of interior British Columbia. The animal signals danger with a clear whistle that travels far, causing groundhogs to hide in burrows. Siwash prepare meat and store pelts for quilts, using fur for warmth and trade.
A narrative describes a large giraffe living near Washington during a viewing by observers. The animal, aged and graceful yet awkward in motion, bends and twists its nine foot neck among thorn trees, drawing awe from onlookers as the king and his harem gather around a green topped tree.
A Victorian puzzle describes two adjoining sleeping alcoves in a northern English castle. Pivoting floors swapped guests between rooms, bewildering visitors and allegedly costing a wealth aunt her inheritance when disturbed.
In London Tit-Bits a humorous scene unfolds as Charlotte laments bad news from her husband Arthur who writes of dying for her picture. She confesses she swapped her mother’s photo into his bag to test him, prompting comments on his poetic devotion.
The article highlights postal doctors in the sorting room at St Martin’s Je Grand. Four senior sorters perform the duty of repairing damaged letters and packages from insecure packing. They handle items ranging from coins and bank notes to stamps medicines and poisons.
An old farmer recalls a village party at the doctor’s with music but only remembers the pork chops at supper. He admits he didn’t taste the quartets, praising the meal instead.
A jokey London Tit-Bita dialogue has Bashful Youth asking if Miss Bella’s mother objects to his visit. The Fair Charmer replies she heard the mother say he only passes the time and means nothing serious.
The London Globe recounts how camels, though buoyant and awkward, were taught to swim rivers during the 1898 Baluchistan expedition with goatskins or jars under their necks. Drivers jumped in, boarded the camels, and their heads rose above water as they were guided ashore.
A Paris bridge tale and a witty post office exchange punctuate this miscellany. Mrs Parvenu insists on medical consultation referencing Mrs Brown, while a Chicago post office clerk humorously clarifies stamp values ending with a penny stamp purchase.
The article traces mahogany import to England starting in 1724, with earlier value shown by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1597. It notes heavy purchases by Europe and England from the West Indies, Honduras, and Mexico, and that much early US wood came via Europe after routes from the West Indies and Central America.
Miss Houghton, a philanthropic old lady on the Upward Road, is described as gracious yet pessimistic. After a South Africa lecture, a friend notes that even cannibal stories are shifted to pig boiled, a small hopeful sign in a troubled mood.
An Irish maid in Brooklyn ignores a ringing bell, her mistress discovers Norah laughing at the unmoved bell and explains she has not touched it, yet it keeps wagging as she lives.
The best time to cut flowers is early morning when dew is on them or in the evening. Place stems in water immediately, even if temporary. For long shipments, cut them earlier or the previous evening and keep in water overnight in a cool place to absorb water and stay fresh.
Atlanta July 10 The senate passed its first bill authorizing county school boards to borrow money to promptly pay teachers. The substitute bill by Senator Griffith retained the effect of the original. The senate also approved a Georgia Day measure marking February 12 in public schools to honor Oglethorpe the state’s founder.
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