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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
7
A history of deep sea fishes shows vision changes with depth, from blind abysmal forms to large eyed forms near 80 to 120 fathoms. Phosphorescent slime and lighted organs light the dark, while some fish rely on touch. Human curiosity and sensory value of touch are echoed by Helen Keller.
A Devonshire showman played a practical joke at a steple as country folk gathered around his tent, drawing interest from the crowd a few days ago.
A distressed young lady confesses Harold threatens self harm if she refuses marriage while Randolph vows political ascent to force her to wed. She weeps, torn between saving a life or risking national consequences as both men press their claims.
Richard Mansfield fired a private secretary for poor spelling and “lame” education. The ex-secretary protested, claiming his parents spent 7,000 on schooling. Mansfield quipped that the parents should sue for recovery, saying they were swindled. The Boston Transcript cites the exchange.
A fragmentary account recalls Zachary Taylor leading an undersized force to victories in Mexico. General Worth planned a dawn assault on fortified heights near the bishop’s palace. Lieutenant Colonel Childs led six companies and 200 Texas rangers in a covert 3am ascent through fog and cold to open a path up the steep slope.
A historical sermon recounts Saul’s dramatic halt to persecuting the church after a divine light and voice from heaven, detailing his baptism and mission to preach Jesus as Savior, and noting threats to his life as he fled in a basket. The piece ends promising more on Saul next week with local reader notes and a kidney pill testimonial.
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