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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
6
An account compares modern timekeeping with ancient Egypt where Sirius and the sun's rising marked the new year. Temples served as observatories with long passageways and dark chambers for priests and scribes to track star rays and water clocks as crowds gathered. The Egyptians noted a quarter day extra per year, refining the year's length to about 11 minutes accuracy over five-year cycles.
The article recalls ancient New Year customs from Rome honoring Janus with gifts to him and to each other. It notes Romans celebrated in January and some people in March when signs of new life appeared, linking timing to seasonal renewal.
A reflective line notes that a good resolution grows from remorse and regret, united through the schooling of experience. The aphorism emphasizes practical wisdom earned over time rather than mere intention.
A neighbor on a rented farm plans to move. He says no fruit exists here and the landowner refused fruit trees, even offering to plant and care for them at no charge. The piece argues owners should cooperate with tenants to plant a small orchard of apples peaches grapes and berries to attract renters or buyers.
Rutherfordton residents enjoyed a Christmas dance at the Saunders barber shop with out of town visitors. Miss Leila Crow hosted Katrine McKnight of Philadelphia. Presbyterian Phiathea class entertained in honor of visiting members. Effie Dalton hosted a large gathering near Gilkey. Miss Etna Geer welcomed friends on Hospital Street. Rebecca McClain, teaching in Hayesville, returns home for holidays. Miss Logan of Great Falls, S C visited her parents. Mrs D R Schenck and Louise Marrs spent holidays in Washington D C with Theodore Marrs.
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