Cornell Crinoline Era Oratory Drove Campus Life
In 19th century Cornell, student fame came from public speaking rather than sports as oratory drew coeds and peers. Alumni recall strict rules then relaxed for dances and social mingling, with a culture of gallantry, study by lamplight, and strong devotion to alma mater amid Fort Sumter memories and early campus landmarks.
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Mount Vernon
Vitamin D sunlight schedule for infants and sun safety
The article explains ultraviolet exposure varies with sun angle and weather, and outlines general sunbath guidelines for babies. It advises daily sun, staged exposure starting in spring, gradual full-body tanning over two weeks, eye protection, and caution against burning while noting artificial UV sources and dietary vitamin D.
Unnamed Mongrel Dog Defends Quebec Invasion Stopper
An onlooking dog warns defenders during a failed 1775 assault on Quebec. General Montgomery and Aaron Burr lead the scaling attempt, but a musket volley and a snowbound guardhouse stop the Continental endeavor, saving Quebec and Canada’s future.
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Aaron Burr
Benedict Arnold
Arnold
George III
Montgomery
Quebec
Canada
Dominion
Herschel Saw Six Moons on Uranus Before 1800
The astronomer Herschel believed he observed six moons circling Uranus before 1800, but by about 1845 Lassell in England built two large reflecting telescopes that proved Uranus has four satellites.
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Lassell
England
Czech Community Banquets and Plays Highlight South Side Notes
The C S A observes its eighty fifth Czech benevolent anniversary with a March 23 banquet at the C S P S hall. A six thirty dinner and short toast precede dancing as Mrs Dusek, Mrs Svec, and Mrs Frazinger lead menu, serving, and decorations. Frank Sykora directs the Bohemian Dramatic Society’s Perfumed Farmerette at C S P S on March 26. Four women with forty years of membership in Prokop Velky lodge Z C B J are to be honored with gold pins. A Junior Falcons meeting March 18 at Sokol hall will plan a May 20 carnival, with Prucha showing Czechoslovakian film. A C S A central committee meeting March 14 at C S P S hall will discuss the anniversary banquet and Easter party, organizer J Manak of Chicago attending. The Junior American Czech lodge fifth anniversary banquet is set for tomorrow at the C S B P S hall with a 6:30 serving and short program. The Bohemian Dramatic Society trip to perform Little Sumava Village at Vining is postponed due to bad weather. Anna Naprstek lodge meets Thursday at 2 pm with a surprise planned. Sokolice Renata Tyrsova Sewing Circle postpones to March 22 for Sokol supper and dance. F J Dvorak, cashier of First Trust and Savings Bank, leaves for New Prague to attend a supreme meeting.
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Chicago
Civic and lodge notices announced for South Side area
The Miado cech lodge No 15 7 C B J council will hold a regular meeting next Thursday at 7 30 pm. The Catholic Workmen executive council names a supreme trustee and the South Side Civic club meeting postponed to March 27.
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Man Kills Woman in Jealous Rage Then Ends Own Life
In Charlottesville William McHenry 23 wounded employer Nicholas J Beban and killed Pernie Wheeler 22 after a rejected engagement. McHenry shot himself as police investigated the double shooting. Obie Mosby a Negro dishwasher testified the couple argued over a returned ring before the tragedy.
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Charlottesville
William McHenry
Pernie Wheeler
Nicholas J. Beban
McHenry
Obie Mosby
Jack Maury
University tragedy ends in double murder suicide
A student at the University of Virginia shot a woman at a downtown restaurant after stating intentions to kill her then returned to his dorm, where he killed himself after sending a remorseful note to his half brother. The victim was identified as Pennie Beban.
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