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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
2
In a priory graveyard a rector an antiquary and local officials unseal an ancient stone coffin. They identify the sleeper as Thomas DeBoerm a prior from Henry III's era. As the coffin's contents dissolve to ashes the group departs in silence.
The Buffalo News notes a man once focused on perpetual motion now pursues a quirky project to make airplanes lay eggs, turning from scientific tinkering to aviation oddity.
The article describes Hongkong as three stacked cities on a hillside near the harbor. The first level is a bustling ecommerce hub, the second houses a dense native population, and the top tier accommodates foreign residents. A cable car substitutes for elevators, linking the strata amid risk and spectacle.
The article surveys old medical practices from arsenic plasters to mithridatium and theriaca used against plague and venom. It notes variations by physicians from Andromnachus to Matteoli, the origin of theriaca, and the shift led by Sydenham away from heavy drug regimens.
The article recalls an ancient oak at Hebron’s Mamre where Abraham built an altar. The tree, honored by Christians Jews and Muslims, survived Turkish clearing and inspired Pineal to replant Syrian forests. Sir Joseph Hooker helped verify its wood for Kew Gardens after 1850s snow damaged a branch.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that Moses of Khorene, like Homer, was long thought to craft fiction from tradition. Archaeology later showed some figures and events had historic basis. The article discusses Armenia’s transformation after Cyrus and the rise of Christian influence in the fourth century.
In the seas of Japan and the Indies pearls form within shallow depths. A dramatic moment reveals the pearl awakening to daylight like a fairy tale princess as divers contend, until a master guardian surrounds her with companions and attentive care.
Rocking stones form a geologic class shaped by wind action. Some are made to rock by wind erosion and pressure, illustrating how natural forces carve and balance large rocks into movable or seemingly unstable forms.
A travelogue describes Jericho’s three water types attracting pilgrims who bathe in the Dead Sea then the Jordan River mud. Tourists endure heat, cracking skin, and eye sting as they move from the valley to the Sultan's spring and its cold clear pool amid modest Jericho hovels.
The family lamp dominates Eskimo life providing light cooking heat and water. A soapstone dish with a moss wick uses seal blubber drippings for fuel. A cooking pot hangs above and clothes dry on thongs as warmth rises. The lamp is the property of the female head of the household and is buried with her.
French authorities publish surprising figures on sea fish depths. Flat fish like soles are found near 70 fathoms or 420 feet, with sole, hake, turbot and drill documented at even deeper levels. Large specimens endure high pressure while small fish are rarely seen at these depths.
A reflective passage contrasts a passionate man who turns good to evil with a peaceful man who makes all things good. Quoting Thomas a Kempis it emphasizes virtue through restraint and steady faith.
The text notes Arabian troops face supply issues for firearms due to a religious objection to using grease for maintenance. This hinders effective weapon functioning and provisioning, reflecting cultural constraints impacting military logistics.
A note from the Boston Transcript reflects on how speech often conceals thoughts, noting that such precaution was unnecessary in many cases. The remark suggests skepticism about revealing inner intent and hints at broader social commentary.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that claims of others speaking are unreliable and warns readers that most such alleged statements are false. The piece emphasizes skepticism toward whispered reports and urges verification before believing rumors.
Spectators are urged to witness a showman’s claim of Aztec giants, descendants of an extinct race, promised to appear during a walk-in appearance. The piece emphasizes novelty and curiosity surrounding the alleged giants.
A rare sight in Australia is a kangaroo with twins, an uncommon phenomenon noted by observers. The occurrence underscores the unusual reproductive pattern in macropods and draws attention from wildlife groups monitoring marsupial populations.
A man recalls his parrot stole a diamond scarf pin days ago. He planned to report to police but hears the bird knocking against bars and remembers the pin had been unworn on his chest earlier, concluding the mystery of the loss.
A small scale replica fortress carved in soft sandstone sits on a California beach. The one quarter inch to one foot model represents feudal fortifications with hills and varied architectural styles, built by a mechanical engineer in his leisure time.
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