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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1944

Page

5

Odd Facts and Antiquated Anecdotes From a Fragmented Page

An assorted clipping notes an ugly voracious angler fish called goose fish and monk fish, remarks on ants' sanitary instincts and nest care, mentions Kannapolis as a large minor city, and claims ancient Egyptians bleached woods for furniture inlays. It also references Martinique in the Windward Islands as the birthplace of Empress Josephine.

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Incense rites and peanuts in historic notes

The acerra was a Roman incense box used in sacrifices and as a small altar for burning incense before the dead. Peanuts originated in South America and now figure in war and postwar planning for feeding the world. Nine vice presidents have become presidents, three by election and six by death.

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