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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
6
The article explains pise as using earth with clayy consistency stamped in place to expel moisture. Soils that pack in the hand are suitable and clay-rich mixes endure for years, differing from unburned brick by mass construction rather than block shaping.
The article explains that about half of the price of a cigarette goes to federal taxes. It cites a six cent revenue stamp on twenty Lucky Strikes and thirty cents on a tin of one hundred, with cigarette taxes totaling 182 million dollars for the industry last fiscal year. It argues the high tax supports the perceived value and promotes Lucky Strike through a limited time offer.
Alfred W. McCann portrays a Lucky Strike plant with white walls and spotless ceilings. He notes cutting and wrapping machines reduce human handling to only vigilant supervision, presenting a model of cleanliness. The narrative promises a trial that could convert you into a lifelong customer.
Tree Seed Ranchers and mountain farmers in New Mexico gather evergreen seeds to meet immediate demand for ornamental windbreaks and commercial use. Pine, spruce, and fir seeds are highly sought worldwide, enabling producers to supply seed crops without waiting decades for mature trees.
The term curmudgeon arose as a corruption of corn merchant during England's financial downturn as corn dealers were blamed for high prices through avarice. It evolved into a general rebuke for a crabby disagreeable person.
A tale from a Welsh village recalls a master blacksmith who, in the early 19th century, could weld broken swords in about half an hour. His skill left observers unable to detect the joint, a secret wed he kept.
A suggestion urges every home to keep a box or drawer for worn clothing toys and outgrown shoes. When aid is needed from a charity a ready supply is available without scrambling. The idea also allows keeping personal belongings separate from unused items.
The English word stentorian comes from Stentor, a Greek herald at Troy. Homer notes his voice was as loud as fifty men combined, making the term a vivid reference to exceptional vocal power.
The term tailors use for a large box kept under the board they sat on is linked to a corruption of the French word oell. The etymology reflects historical craft jargon and regional pronunciation.
A terse excerpt notes that even strong minds are influenced by bias and preconceptions, yet all minds are guarded by some predispositions. The reflection underscores how inclinations shape judgment and perception.
The hanging gardens of Babylon, among the seven wonders, were constructed on the Euphrates banks by Nebuchadnezzar for his wife Amytis in the sixth century B C.
Romanian researchers refute recent reports claiming cigarettes mixed with poisons can be smoked. They say inhaling such mixtures is practically impossible and warn against dangerous myths.
A fragmented note describes poet William Collins haunting Chichester Cathedral cloisters in fits of melancholic insanity and emitting odd howls as the arr ware ove dost servders.
Fragmentary record describes a tradition involving drums on New Year as a public celebration. The text mentions rousing people and references officials patrolling streets to feed communal energy into the event.
A cryptic, expressive passage compares religion to naming feelings and argues that people misname beliefs like outsiders naming tools. The voice references a person likely named George Klioc, suggesting a personal pocket essay on theology and understanding.
A concise reflection on how influential fiction shapes life lessons and our perception of experience. It cites Robert Louis Stevenson on fiction’s ability to repeat, rearrange, and clarify truths about the self and human behavior.
A new propeller design from the University of Washington allows ships to reverse direction without reversing engines and can be replaced or repaired without dry docking. The invention promises easier maneuvering and reduced downtime for vessels.
The article notes Congreve, famed 17th to 18th century English dramatist, wrote most of his famous plays before turning thirty, with little impact after age thirty.
A divorce plaintiff asserts her husband abused her by whipping her one day and gifting lavish jewelry the next. The comment notes the cruelty, joking that he should have combined both, walloping her with a rope of pearls.
A 125-member group near Jerusalem claimed to descend from Biblical Samaritans may die out unless they modify customs. For 606 years they barred marriage outside their group, and their numbers have dwindled as inbreeding risks extinction.
A New York chemist advertises a chemical solution said to mummify beasts birds and fish in natural colors. Dipping creatures is claimed to petrify them making them immune to decay and suitable for display without preservation.
Sir Christopher Hatton, Tudor chancellor of England, earned the nickname the danceing chancellor for captivating Queen Elizabeth I with his graceful dancing at a royal court event.
Experts from the U S Department of the Interior report fossil footprints on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona. The prints are about ten thousand years old and measure 16 inches in length, indicating they are dinosaur tracks left on the ancient sands.
The Dead Sea has seen navigation and historical notes by Strabo and Diodorus describing floating platforms for extracting bitumen. Multiple scientific expeditions have studied it, but the sea reportedly hosts no life except a few microbes due to its extreme salinity.
A Nature Magazine note describes spice bush blooming with tiny yellow florets along swamps and streams near alders. It says a snap of a twig releases a medicinal odor and flavor distinct from other plants.
A dramatic act features seventeen men riding a mechanical dragon and a German production tube. The animal crawls drinks water climbs a tree spits grease and finally battles the hero.
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