Silverheels and the Angel of Mercy of South Park
In Alma Colorado a legendary dancer nicknamed Silverheels cared for smallpox victims during an outbreak. She stayed behind to nurse the sick, contracted the disease, and later returned as a veiled mourner among graves for years. The 13 825 foot peak above honors her memory as the Angel of Mercy of South Park.
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Alma
Fairplay
Silverheels
Angel of Mercy
South Park
Silver Heels
H. N. Ferguson
Zebras Run Swiftly but Shed Stamina in Comparison to Horses
Zebra herds on the African plains south of the Sahara are large and led by a dominant male. They are known for black and brown stripes on white skin, with swift runs but limited taming or training prospects.
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Sahara Desert
Pete’s Word Puzzle Column January Edition
A playful newspaper puzzle column featuring a door to post mutation challenge, a word square, scrambles of short phrases, a word triangle connected to PRINCES, and clues for several word games. Readers are invited to solve and enjoy a witty, brain-teasing January page.
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Pete
Partially Visible Change Indicates Light Reaction on Grains
Researchers present a partially visible change to show how light reacts with grains. The study demonstrates a visible effect that helps map light interaction in grain samples for potential optical sensing applications.
Birds Use Secret Hideouts to Build Nests Across Habitats
The article describes how various birds conceal nests in chimneys, cliffs, high trees, sandy banks, and water. Birds use camouflage, concealment, and unique sites like caves, lagoons, and behind waterfalls to protect eggs from enemies. It notes species such as hummingbirds hawks meadow larks sandpipers grebes flamingos and ospreys and warns readers to observe from a distance to avoid disturbing nests.
Captain Hal's Pen Pals Want Letters This Week
Readers may write to Captain Hal's Pen Pals and list names and addresses of children seeking letters. The notice provides multiple youths with ages from eight to sixteen across various states and asks readers to send greetings to the listed youths via the newspaper.
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Hal
Wind Wagon: Early Prairie Voyage Ends in Wreck and Abandonment
A 19th century experiment to pull wagon trains with wind power failed. A sail wagon 25 feet long attempted to cross the plains from Council Grove toward Denver, but the crew deserted the navigator, the wagon wrecked in a ravine, and efforts to repeat the idea soon ceased.
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St. Louis
Missouri River
Prairies
Thomas
Council Grove
Plains
Kansas
Denver
Pike's Peak
Honey on toast waffles or buckwheat treats
A brain teaser riddle describes a delicious bee produced treat. The clues point to a four letter word derived from letters in given words with specific exclusions and finally confirms the answer as honey.
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Lair
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Loxley
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Kelly Lake
Minn
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Texas
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Bigfork
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