Twelve of His Peers in a Tragic Jury Verdict
A sixteenth century style courtroom tale follows a stern deacon juror as a murder trial unfolds. As the jurors weigh circumstantial evidence a revelation from the twelfth juror shifts the verdict from death to not guilty and exposes a long buried guilt and motive.
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Jeh'p Wu
John Matthews
Deuon
Ifv
Clayton Courty
Myaterica
Matthews
Molly
Tforeman
Loke
Evolution of Shoes Through Ancient Civilizations
The article traces footwear from ancient sandals of hide, leather, wood, and palm leaf in Egypt to symbolic uses in conquest. It outlines Greek drama footwear the sock and buskin, with buskin resembling a knee high boot, and notes Roman sandal evolution toward a form like modern footwear.
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Egypt
Greece
Rome
Primitive surveying legend from Smithtown and Boers
A Smithtown legend says a bull around land in a day for a large tract, while Boers in South Africa used half hour horse surveys to stake four to six thousand acre runs. Boundaries were marked by stone beacons at half hour intervals and right angle progress, shaping farms and claims.
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Smithtown
Long Island
Wettler
Smith
Hull Smith
Means to Die Poor Dr Daniel K Parsons Philanthropist
Dr Daniel K Parsons Hinsdale Illinois philanthropist dies wealth given away near penniless enters Hinsdale sanitarium at ninety two in failing health his lifelong wish to aid humanity led to large gifts to schools and colleges in twenty states born in Vermont he practiced medicine before moving to Illinois where he amassed wealth through real estate speculation
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Daniel K. Parsons
Hinsdale, Ilinois
Hinsdale
Tventy
Vermont
Ilinois
Many elephants in Siam drives net large numbers
No estimate exists for Siam wild elephants. In Ayothin district drives, over two hundred were seen at once. Elephants are driven into stockades yearly, then the finest are captured and trained for domestic use. Royalty of 150 dollars is paid per animal, but capture is difficult and costly.
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Doc Ashton
Doc
Ilinois
Kansas
Tly
Siam
Ayothin
Aypthia
Aasually
The Rat in History and Its Spread Across Europe
A historical overview traces how rats accompanied invading hordes into Europe and spread with commerce and conquest. It details brown rats expanding globally, displacing the black rat in many regions, and notes their ongoing presence alongside civilization.
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Europe
Earth
Restoration of the Campanile in Venice and Madonna Figure
Venice's Campanile has been restored after nine years. A dedicated restorer spent years reassembling fragmentary pieces of the Madonna and Child worth about £2000. Bells recast, first peal recorded for Pope Pius X. The tale closes with a humorous exchange about husbands.
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Venice
John
Pius X
Frivol and Fluff A playful dance of love and wit
David and Ella debate frivolous appeal and lasting love at a dance. The pair clash over romance versus sensible choice as Ella teases David about flirtation with frivolity while revealing deeper feelings. Their waltz leads to a confession of love, marrying intellect with desire.
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David
Ella
Aaid
Young Howard
Herboir
Sid David
No More Leper Cigarettes In Egypt Law Pauses Production
Egyptian authorities have suspended a law affecting six thousand lepers who allegedly made cigarettes for sale. The note questions who among the lepers produced cigars and hints at relief that cigarettes will no longer be soaked in chemicals before sale.
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Egypt
Death Mask of Dante Returns to Florence
The death mask once owned by Bertolini and later passing through Sey nour Kirkup and Professor Alessandro d'Ancona has been entrusted to Florence. The professor believes it genuine while rival opinions question its origin from Ravenna. Ancona urges Dante to “return among us” near his beloved city of Florence.
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Jorence
Dante
Bertolini
Seynour Kirkup
Alessandro d'Anconi
Florence
Signor Rises
Ravenna
d’Ancona
Citisen
Bel San Giovanni
Filipino Bath Habit Wins Over Trust in Water Source
American authorities push artesian wells in the Philippines as health chief Dr Heiser notes public embrace of bathing. Before occupation Filipinos distrusted subterranean water but now favor wells and tub washing, boosting election pledges for districts needing more water access.
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Heiser
Philip Pinon
The Unsinkable Garment in the Spree Demonstration
A new buoyant fabric shown near Berlin allows wearers to stay afloat without extra weight. Infantry in full kit tested the suit, marching and firing in water while coffee was served to guests in the fabric. Police reportedly arrested the inventor for impropriety after a demonstration jump.
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Spree
Berlin
Don & Barment
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