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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
6
A reflection on how many colors can be seen in a rainbow and how language and perception affect color naming. The author notes some people distinguish six or fewer colors, while others claim seven, with examples from languages and cultures.
The Chicago Journal notes that the normal pulse varies by sex and age from birth to old age. It cites birth rates of 160 per minute in girls and 159 in boys, with rates declining through childhood to 30s in elderly, and even 14 per minute in disease.
At Greenhouse cemetery in Manchester a 1814 grave marks Timothy Ryan who died May 12 1414 after a bee attack. The epitaph notes a "honeybell by stinging me" and asserts death comes to all with a light humorous final stanza.
A southern attorney recounts a case from early in his career in which his key witness was a darkey named Jackson alleged to know about transactions not creditable to his employer. The narrative reflects racial attitudes and courtroom dynamics of the era.
The Kansas City Independent quotes Jackson insisting on telling the truth when on the stand and predicting his side will win the case. The misspelled speech reflects a courtroom assertion about honesty and outcome.
The United States Tobacco Journal observes varied smoking customs among Cuban and Spanish origin women. It notes how Cuban ladies handle cigars and cigarettes, often to impress observers, while some never smoke. The piece contrasts gender and national patterns, including morning to nightly smoking routines.
A boy of twelve in a Massachusetts Plowman incident outsmarted a sharp lawyer during testimony. After cross questioning, the lawyer pressed about his father’s advice, and the boy explained that truthful, consistent testimony would remain the same. The lawyer ceased further questioning.
The ancient Egyptians played a game similar to chess called draughts. Two players sat on the ground or chairs, with pieces at each end of the table, moving on a checkered board. Representations show players in profile, and the game was favored by both poor homes and royal palaces, even Ramesses depicted playing.
A testimonial advertises Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for irregular heart action, shortness of breath, chest pain, and palpitations. It claims rapid strengthening effects and includes a Livingston Texas user statement and publisher guarantee with Miles Medical Co. contact.
An Oriental Story recounts Ahmed and Omar with Omar lifting an obelisk and inscribing its sides. Ahmed plants date palms around a desert beacon to provide shade and fruit, while Omar uses ropes and effort to raise the monument in a hot, sunlit land.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports Australien jungle fowl build nests up to 15 feet tall and 126 to 159 feet in circumference. Grass and leaves form the nest walls and the total can weigh a ton. Australian brush turkeys in colonies create even larger pyramidal nests, one removed weighing five tons after filling seven certs.
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