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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1922
Page
6
A Toronto prediction of wireless telephony described in 1880 triologue and later pamphlet Bahrak Kohl presents a prophetic instrument like a trumpet for the deaf. The dialogue places the scene near the Jordan with Mohammed, waves, and the Indian ocean described as instruments of distant messages.
The article argues that modern criticism embraces Greek art across its full historical span rather than as fixed ideals. Archaeology reveals the golden age of Greek art as a lengthy 2000 year development, transforming views from spontaneous origin to a well-documented history.
A northern visitor playing golf in Florida asks a caddy named Henry about Jonah and the Exodus. Henry, citing a religious influence, retorts that it was Job who led Israel, noting Jonah never did. The exchange highlights miseducation and humor on the course.
Doctor Martinez operates an airplane from Palmyra to serve Bedouin patients roaming the desert. He flies over clear air to reach encamped tribes and has treated over 100 serious cases plus numerous minor ones. His fame spreads as his plane alights at nomadic camps and people seek consultations.
Popular Mechanics Magazine reports a Massachusetts inventor’s device softens leather by mechanical means. Two broad belts run on rollers with opposite directions, faces arranged one above the other, and the hide is pressed between them on a metal plate for the graining, boarding, and staking processes.
Cosmo Hamilton portrays Bernard Shaw as a simple, charitable dramatist who studies others’ work and helps young talents. The essay highlights Shaw’s humility, Christian sympathy, and passion for reform despite public image as an egotist.
Astronomers expect seven known comets to return this year and a dozen total may be observed by December. Some may have dissolved or moved to new orbits, as modern surveys use telescopes and cameras to capture plates and detect faint signs of comets in the night sky.
Great Kern correspondent notes Pawnee Rock near the old California Trail is being developed as a summer stop. Local residents will clean the rock, improve the top road and build a pavilion and monument to welcome travelers on the historic route. The site recalls Pawnee legends and Civil War era figures like Sherman and Sheridan who carved names in the sandstone.
The Scientific American notes duralumin, an aluminum magnesium manganese copper alloy, is now used for worm wheels and gears. It offers strength rivaling mild steel at about one third the weight, suited for spur gears and timing gear trains in automobile motors where longevity and quiet operation matter.
A discussion traces the enduring image of Lady Luck in sculpture, noting varying poses and materials from ancient to modern as collectors and dealers debate authenticity. The 12th year anniversary of the trend is marked by evolving representations and public interest in the iconic figure.
The author questions whether the United States matches its material and power strength with spiritual achievements. Citing Lindey Rhigney, the piece argues U S merit in art literature law and science remains below an immortal standard, lacking a defining cultural contribution beyond material progress.
A South Rhodesian farmer asking Port Elizabeth museum for disposal advice describes a huge mamba prowling a wooded kopje killing natives and livestock. Locals regard the snake as Lobengula reincarnate seeking revenge, a feared figure from Matabele history.
Reports describe London slums in Shoreditch and Bethnal Green with tenants owing two to three years of rent, while landlords refuse to acknowledge ownership. Properties are dilapidated and held as liabilities, with foreigners frequently changing hands, obscuring prior owners as the crown tour reveals shocking conditions.
A designer outlines a durable affordable boy room emphasizing practicality indestructibility and masculinity. He recommends plain wall tones taupe or gray, unbleached linen window dressings, simple furniture and sturdy shelves. The piece notes adaptable classic decor with durable fabrics and inexpensive copper accents.
The passage cites Kathleen Norris on why the poor feel life’s flavor and contrasts wealth with boredom. It recalls lovers, restaurants, and a sixteen year old girl’s weary reply to a mother about choices and boredom amid fashionable society.
Ahmad Fuad in a shift from sultan to king signals Egypt’s return to ancient sovereign symbolism. The move echoes Britain’s stakes in Egypt and frames the ruler as a hereditary monarch, reviving the Pharaoh legacy after centuries without a king.
A brief item notes indigestion and hay fever among Cannibals, with a remark from the Journal of the American Medical Association about the cause being a grass with a weed. The report presents a quirky medical observation from a 19th or early 20th century source.
A World War veteran sought aid from Red Cross workers in Pittsburgh as a new illness was being investigated. The scene at the aid station showed concern and a request for medical information while officials worked to determine the diagnosis.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a speaker who vows not to lose and aims to get in on the ground floor, noting the ground floor is not the lowest level but the cellar.
Nels Pierson of Maas cotte section owns an Anaconda hen that laid 330 eggs in a year, surpassing prior records. Pierson also notes a companion hen of the same breed produced 845 eggs that year. The breeder from Berea, Ohio, learned of the feat and repurchased the pair for exhibition duties.
A Greek authorized excavation near Sardia targets the Croesus tomb on a mount described as the Croesus family burial site. The team seeks gold ornaments and evidence of the king’s wealth, with finds to be owned by the Greek government. Preparatory work has begun and local officials await results.
A deteriorated described scheme details a high tension trap using a two trigger system. One lever anticipates a witness or messenger and the second, a plunger, activates an alarm after a set interval. The device rings for six hours.
The article suggests turning 12 decommissioned warships instead of scrapping them to Los Angeles to sink them as an extension to the San Pedro breakwater. This plan would provide shelter for eight additional native battleships and ties to the armament conference held in Washington.
A garbled notice discusses the American Marine Institute and the syndicate creating a market for a Pree FLO Pik on a Mbit Americay Yesel. It mentions the Leviathan voyage from New York to Newport News and a $2,500 Kn Vier axe. The text references ASME and a syndicate role in stabilizing supply while denying feasibility without collective action.
Fifteen Wisconsin women have formed the Women’s Society Hab to organize a yearly social service act. The club arises from the senior women of the zoology department and Alpha position group seeking to enhance campus community service.
A warped description evokes New York’s morgue with rows of drawers and numbered cases. Witnesses, veteran reporters, and anxious searchers move through the grim setting as the city endures another murder mystery.
A judge recalls a strange event at a Chicago store where a customer demanded identification by showing a large brown mark on her neck after insisting she must be allowed to identify herself to clerks. The exchange prompted debate on proper identification practices.
A group of prominent Whit hy ehonty plans an Eco g ie week to educate taste for wines and teach diners the elementary rules of “beverage” usage. Speakers and writers will praise wine and discuss traditions to make vintages more affordable and accessible.
The fragment discusses a ship voyage, a claim about a minelike device, and an apparent payment of 85 000 daily for a product or service. Mentions Germany and America with limited readable names and terms, reflecting a cryptic mid century clipping style.
The Bayreuth opera house faced a disruption as a chorus strike ended amid demands for higher wages. The corporation said it would not be blackmailed and cited authorities on the incident at the opera venue in Bavaria.
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