Big Lips for Beauty in African Culture
The women of Lake Tchadre in Central Africa compete to enlarge their lips. At ages four to five, husbands pierce the upper and lower lips, inserts reeds, then pegs, gradually stretching the lips. By twenty five, Saras-Djinges women may wear disks seven inches wide on the lower lip and five inches on the upper, kept by yearly additions as a sign of social pride.
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Lake Tchadre Mn
Central Africa
Hascome
London
Scotland Makes Golf a National Pastime
The article notes James VI approved Scotland’s first municipal golf links at St Andrews three months before the Pilgrims left, detailing how Scots adapted the sport from Holland. It explains terms like links bunkers and the evolution from an 11 hole course to the current nine hole multiples, and cites the National Geographic Society.
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Deffshaven
James VI
St. Andrews
Scotland
Holland
St. Andrew's
National Geographic Society
Early Navigators Dared Perils of Every Sort
A reflection on early global exploration describing the first known voyage around the world about 400 years ago. It notes J. B. del Cano as the first successful navigator, the voyage lasting three years, and the 1522 return date. Magellan is credited as a leading figure, with 40 killed in the Philippines and only the Vittoria completing the circumnavigation.
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Globe
J. 8. del Cano
Indies
Ferdinando Magellan
Straits
Philippine Islands
Vittoria
del Cano
Butterfly culture thrives in southern France farms
In the south of France butterfly farming expands rapidly under expert science. Hundreds of specimens are bred on leafy host plants with eggs hatching in controlled rooms. Caterpillars mature in nets, cocoons form, and vivid butterflies emerge later for sale to collectors or fashion use.
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France
Fable of the Four Men Reflections On Hustler, Slow Walker, Dawdler
Gector recalls observing three men after getting off a streetcar and judging their character by speed. He notes the hustler, the steady walker, and the dawdler, then realizes all three are ahead of him, prompting self critique on his own actions. The tale appears in Pathfinder Magazine.
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Gector
Pathfinder Magazine
France tests natural turf beds for sewage filtration
Experiments with natural turf show it can purify three to four cubic meters of sewage daily per square meter of surface. A seven month old turf filter shows reduced efficiency with higher sewage loads but regains power when flow is reduced. Chemical analysis and fish tests support the process's effectiveness.
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France
Butter Markets In Normandy Draw Crowds In Summer Months
French butter markets in Normandy during June, July, and August attract visitors. Peasants form orderly lines in town market squares with baskets of large pats wrapped in white cloths. Buyers sample tastes before deciding, confident in quality due to strict French laws against adulteration and severe penalties for fraud.
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Normandy
Poor Henry Revisited Home Town After Long Absence
A Baltimore man and former eastern shore resident visits his old home after many years. In conversation he learns what happened to the Hall family. Tom Hall became an actor on the Pacific coast, BU Hall is an artist in Newark, Lucy Hall pursues literary work, and Henry failed to rise beyond steady labor.
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Baltimore
Hall
Tom Hall
Pacific Coast
Newark
Lucy
Henry
Philadelphia Ledger
Proposing Tradition Hearts Desires in Modest Maiden
In a tender exchange Mary defers proposing to John and favors the old-fashioned approach. John, charmed by her modesty, accepts that he will lead the proposal as the year when women propose is discussed with playful irony.
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John
Mary
Daffodil Bulbs Mistaken for Onions Cause Poisoning
A Edinburgh cook used a daffodil bulb in stew thinking it was an onion. Five people were acutely sick but recovered within hours with no lasting effects. The toxin Narecissine, present in daffodil and narcissus bulbs, is blamed. Householders are warned to keep bulbs separate from onions.
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Edinburgh
Beginnings of Music Across Cultures and Time
The text describes prehistoric music as emerging from simple howls among early peoples. It notes a single phrase repeated to show mastery and suggests that gradual increases in intelligence lead to longer, more elaborate musical phrases and the eventual emergence of organized music.
Carlton House and Carlton Club Heritage in London
Carlton House a famed London mansion once stood in Waterloo Place near Pall Mall erected in 1700 by Lord Carlton. It served as the residence of Frederick Prince of Wales and George IV. The building was removed in 1820s. Carlton Club founded by the Duke of Wellington in 1831 near the former site.
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Carlton House
London
Waterloo Place
Pall Mall
Lord Carlton
Frederick, Prince of Wales
George Iit
George TV
Prince of Wales
Cartton Cbub
Duke of Wellington
Cariton House
Riches Fame and Lasting Love Across Time
The excerpt ponders whether wealth and fame endure after death, contrasting transient names with the enduring blessing of true love. It reflects on memory, spiritual defense, and the belief that a loving, saintly departed soul continues to live through the living.
Jesus Cleansing the Temple and Its Meanings
August 17 lesson on John 2 18 22 emphasizes Jesus love for His Father's house and reverence in worship. It covers Passover attendance, temple defilement and cleansing, the authority shown, and the sign of His death and resurrection as proof of divine sonship.
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House of Prayer
Jesus
Temple Traders
God
Jerusalem
Christ
Jeans
Lofty Ideals Lofty Ideals Often Live in Lowly Places
A short notice from the Western Christian Advocate notes lofty ideals can dwell in modest surroundings, reflecting a moral or spiritual reflection typical of the periodical.
A Glorious Word Saved From Sin
A brief devotional line extols the word saved as full salvation from guilt love and power of sin with future deliverance from the presence of sin. The quote attributes eternal hope to faith and divine coming.
Religion Like a Jellyfish Says Western Christian Advocate
The Western Christian Advocate remarks that religion among many men resembles a jelly fish. In its own sphere it floats and lives, yet in barren sands it becomes helpless and perishes.
Endorsement for J. T. Gilbreath as Comanche County sheriff
A paid endorsement signed by numerous Dublin and Erath county residents attests to J. T. Gilbreath’s character and fitness for sheriff of Comanche County Texas. The document lists many names as neighbors and supporters and cites his potential as a nonpartisan, faithful peace officer if elected.
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State OF Texas
Comanche
Comanche County
Texas
Erath County
J. T
Tom) Gilbreath
A. L. Bettis
J. W. Pipes
Wm. Harris
Jno
W. Wyatt
Ada Wyatt
J. C. Collinsworth
E. Collinsworth
J. F. Decker
L. C. Fowler
C. A. Fowler
D. R. Barbee
Ira Bennett
C. Salyer
J. F. Barbee
G. Chambers
T. B. Gilbert
Mary ©. Gilbert
Coda Salyer
Oma Barbee
J. J. Capell
RR. Capell
C. B. Barbee
C.K. Walling
T. H
CL. Tackett
M. FE. Tackett
Lots Gee
Ada Gee
W. H. Berna
Josephine Berna
Daisey Berna
Ferath
Coleman TD. Nichols
J. F. Whisenant
McKewn Johnstone
John Wright
T. E. Collier
J. L. Watson
Justice Peace
J. L
Atom power and the future of energy in water
The article discusses the potential of atomic energy, noting the atom's composition of electrons and protons and the possibility of releasing vast energy. It reflects on future energy needs as coal and oil dwindle and mentions recent scientific progress and cautions about risks.
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Nob«Dy
Midas
Bailey, Heilborn
Barker
Transforming Water Into Sugar Through Benic Acid Gas
The passage notes potential chemical transformations that could yield energy from atoms. It mentions continued possibilities of converting water into sugar and cites General Electric's 54-light demonstration lamp illustrating atomic structure.
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General Electric Company
Religious Fraternity Delta Phi Alpha Formed at Mount Union
A religious fraternity Delta Phi Alpha is organized at Mount Union College Alliance Ohio to promote Christian character and fundamentals. Eligibility requires Christian character abstinence from tobacco drugs and alcohol high ethical standards and one completed semester. Chapters may expand to other colleges.
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Delta Phi Alpha
Mount Union College
Alliance
Ohio
Layne backs Wilhelm for Comanche tax assessor in 1924 run off
In Comanche Texas on August 11 1924 Supt J B Layne writes to Ben Wilhelm offering unwavering support in the tax assessor race. He recalls Wilhelm’s hardships from walking to school and his college aspirations and says he will vote for his old schoolmate.
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J. B. Layne
Ben Wilhelm
Comanche
Texas
Ben
Comanche High School
Comanche Higc School
Oser College
J. P Layne
Herbine Patent Remedy Advertises Liver Stimulation
When you feel lazy out of sorts and yawn a good deal in the day time you need Herbine to stimulate your liver tone up your stomach and purify your bowels. Price 60c. Sold by Paria Smith.
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Paria Smith
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