Political notices fill Greencastle paper for May 2 primary
The Greencastle Indiana newspaper lists multiple Democratic primary candidacies for county offices. O J Rector candidate for Coroner, Jacob E McCurry for Coroner, Mrs Dave Stewart Wright for Recorder, Benton Curtis for Auditor, W F Davis for Commissioner First District, Roy M Brackney for Sheriff, Edgar L Wilson for Sheriff, Paul J Coleman for Clerk, Paul Albin for Clerk, plus other names and positions with May 2, 1922 as the election date.
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O. J. Rector
Greencastle Township
Jacob E. McCurry
Coronner
Dave Stewart Wright
Benton Curtis
COU
W. F. Davis
Franklin Township
Aes
Roy M. Brackney
Edgar L. Wilson
Floyd Township
Paul J. Coleman
Marion Township
Paul Albin
Franklin Nomination for Auditor May 2 1922
Charlie F. Crodian of Franklin seeks the nomination for auditor in the election set for May 2 1922. The notice lists his candidacy and the election context for local government finance oversight.
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Charlie F. Crodian
Franklin Township
Lovett Responds to Primary Election Decisions
William D. Lovett of Franklin comments on the outcomes and implications of the May 3 1922 primary election decisions.
Dieting Up Engine Tests Railroads Use Scientific Methods
The Altoona test engine is fed like a patient with measured coal and water, its miles and outputs logged for precise reports. Dr. Wiley and his team apply scientific diet and testing to engines, with vast annual spending on research yielding operating economies for railroads.
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Altoona
Wiley
Washington
Still Small Voice and a Civic Lesson
A New York lawyer telephones his office alter to expose a scene of a stenographer with a man in his lap. The lawyer declares I am your conscience and ends the call. A separate note recalls a pastor who misreads parishioner reactions and a humorous mix up. Tree planting efforts in Pennsylvania advance with 250000 white pine seedlings on the Menuded hills led by state forestry officials.
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New York
Insylvania
Old Whipple Place
Pine Grove Mills
State Nursery
Greenwood Furnace
Morton
State Forestry Department
Philadelphia Record
Ancient Egyptian eye paint and glare protection
The article describes how ancient Egyptians used black antimony eye paint to protect eyes from glare and irritation. It notes the application around the eyelids toward the ear ending in a curly cue and mentions modern tips suggesting similar eye paint or sun protection to avoid waking early in bright light.
Boarding House Habits and the Grab Game
A literary sketch notes how newcomers to boarding houses start refined and become like others after three meals. It ridicules artificial manners and the noisy grab for food as meals accumulate and social norms erode.
Clearness of Purpose by John Ruskin
A reflective aphorism on living with consistent purpose and quiet energy. It warns against doubt regret and constant revision as vices leading to misery. The author emphasizes steadfast direction in life.
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John Ruskin
A Fragment on Speech Habits in Everyday Life
A columnist notes that many people remain in error or poor habits their whole lives because they refuse to use the little word whose shape is whr and thus miss clear expression and accuracy.
Thieves to Catoh Thieves
The Rurales or mounted police have nearly stopped brigandage in Mexico. They recruit brigands as rurales and arm a fearless force skilled in mountain passes. Their daring rivals the west mounted police of Canada and offer a life of adventure and freedom compared to slow regular army.
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Dlace
Rales
Mexico
West Mounted Police of
Canada
Exico
Ger
Wife Heroism Contests Highlight Domestic Jests
In playful exchanges three wives boast heroic acts by their husbands. Mrs Black recalls a man giving up club visits to spend time with his mother-in-law. Mrs Gray claims her husband ignores bills while paying the quarterly milliner bill. Mrs White notes her husband shares the morning paper at breakfast before anyone else. An informal vote then awards the last speaker’s husband a heroism medal.
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Mrs. Black
Mrs. Gray
Mrs. White
Christmas shopping mischief and a confessing tale
Mrs Westcott admits she loses track of gifts while shopping for Christmas. She kept a waist for herself and sent a pretty stock collar to her sister. Her sister had mirrored the mischief by sending handkerchiefs instead of a stock collar.
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Mrs. Westcott
Sister
James
Temperate Zone Climate Extremes Described by Ward
Prof. R. de C. Ward notes the temperate zone spans the earth’s surface where climates vary most. He explains the southern hemisphere is milder due to vast water coverage, with continental areas seeing greater heat and cold extremes.
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R. de C. Ward
Tantalum Enables Cheaper Filaments and Tools
A stray note describes tantalum becoming cheaper and used for razors and surgical instruments. It is finer than steel yet strong, supporting heavy weights and forming fine filaments for incandescent lamps, offering economy over carbon.
Heroic Husbands Discussed Over Tea
Women debate the idea of men as heroes while servants appear indifferent to praise. The discussion centers on wives praising their husbands for acts of courage or assistance in daily life, but the serivants offer no strong opinion on heroism. The fragment suggests social views on gender roles and admiration at a tea gathering.
Radioactive Boots in Chilean Soil Spark Discovery
A report notes that nitrate mining areas near Aconagua Chile show soil containing boots that display strong radioactivity. The phenomenon, linked to local mineral activity, causes colored soil and glass effects in the region.
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Aconcagua
Chile
Soldier John Ross Killed Near Baltimore in 1814 Skirmish
British General John Ross who led the burning of Washington fell in a clash at North Point Maryland near Baltimore. The American forces defeated. Ross died in Capt. McDougall’s arms, and Capt. McDougall later carried Genekenham at New Orleans.
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John Ross
Washington
Point
Baltimore
Ross
Capt. McDougall
Genekenham
New Orleans
Importance of Sleep and Health in Daily Life
The article argues sleep is the rational cure for brain exhaustion and insomnia, stressing rest as essential for recovery. It critiques rushed meals and shopping fatigue, notes the link between overactivity and headaches, and cites glacial epoch notes and early human existence as context for natural cycles.
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McCall Magazine
Antiquity of Man Lecture quoted remark
In a lecture, Pro feveor Penek cited a long runtime claim about the antiquity of mankind, noting it has persisted in thought. The readable fragment suggests a discussion of enduring theories, with emphasis on time depth.
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Bares
Penek
Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions
The article discusses Landolt's experiments reexamining mass change in chemical actions. It notes his 1906 claim of mass loss due to electron emission and his current finding that apparent mass changes arise from glass vessel volume shifts, supporting conservation of mass within experimental error.
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H. Landolt
Landolt
Astral beliefs linked to fate and personal star signs
The text notes medieval and early modern views of astral spirits guiding individuals. It references Greek and Christian thought, angels and souls as destined influences from birth, with Paracelsus asserting each person had a guiding miasian-star that held them until resurrection.
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Paracelsus
Can Repulse or Attack Do Good to Others
Fragmentary lines urge choosing action to remove evil and do good. The text warns that sly behavior repels, while kindness or candor attracts and averts omen.
Mra Gains Profits From Vast Experience
A man described as a mra attains profit through many years of strenuous experience, shaping his knowledge at Mera into savvy practice and practical skill.
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Mra
Mera
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