Local visits and calls in Rochester and area
Rochester residents Geo Jeffries C C Bowers and R H Knox hosted Indiana visitors Wednesday. Indiana guests H D Widdowson and Lee Mauk called on local friends Thursday and Friday. Local residents Oberlin shop and host, Evaline Oberlin with Pittsburgh ties. Blairsville and Bart Slope visitors stop by, including Albert Jeffries family and J B Simpson relatives. David Rittenhouse works in Marchand.
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Geo. Jeffries
C. C. Bowers
R. H. Knox
Indiana
H. D. Widdowson
Lee Mauk
Mra
C. A. Oberlin
Evaline Oberlin
Pittsburgh
H. W. Oberlin
Albert Jeffries
Blairsville
J. B. Simpson
Bart Slope
Sadie Lewis
This Place
Ray Altman
Frank McCool
Rossiter
David Rittenhouse
Marchand
Local social notes and family visits reported
McIntyre Mrs H J Stiffler spent a day with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Learn. W L Henry visited Saltsburg. John Henry and sons Billy and Bobby called at W L Henry's Sabbath eve. Mrs Alex Cunningham and daughter Mrs W J Philips shopped in Indiana. J R Learn called at Clarksburg. Farmers report corn planted. Rey and Mrs O J Fleming with children visited Mrs Fleming's parents. Alex Cunningham hosted guests from Leechburg and Mahaffey. W W Stiffler of Pittsburgh visited grandparents. J R Learn and daughter Mary visited son George in Indiana hospital. he underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering.
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H. J. Stiffler
J. R. Learn
W. L. Henry
Saltsburg
John Henry
Billy
Bobby
Alex Cunningham
W. J. Philips
Indiana
Clarksburg
Rey
O. J. Fleming
Irwin
Mary
George
Indiana Hospital
Amber quantities found in Baltic Basin and mining notes
Amber has long been mined in the Baltic basin, where fossils resin formed from pines accumulates. Pieces wash from the sea floor and are collected at ebb tide by seekers using nets on poles, with dredges also used. Lithuanian raw amber belongs to the government and finders must deliver to state depots or face embezzlement charges. Amber is mainly used for ornaments such as necklaces bracelets and brooches.
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Baltic Basin
New York Times
When Armies Meet in Battle on Chessboard
The piece by piece battle on a 64 square field mirrors daily life struggles. It notes that victory goes to the more proficient general and warns that premature attacks before pawns are developed often lead to disaster. It cites chess literature as full of examples where failure to develop pieces caused defeat.
Blowing Hot and Cold by Dr Slosson Explained
Doctor Slosson states heat is measured by its loss over time. Rapid near closed-lip breaths cool the hand by evaporating moisture, while gentle open-mouth breaths warm it. A thermometer would show the same overall effect, as it records temperature changes rather than skin contact.
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Slosson
The Olympic Games and the Greek Sanctuary at Olympia
Historic overview describes the Olympic games held every four years at Olympia in the sanctuary of Zeus at the Cladeus and Alpheus junction. It notes the calendar variability and the site as a worship and games center rather than a town.
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Olympia
Pisatis
Wis
Fall Dress Rehearsal Ends In Comic Revival
An aging actor-manager was believed dead by relatives and funeral arrangements were made. On the day, a fellow actor arrived to pay respects and learned the supposed deceased had awakened from a coma, remarking that he was always a terror for rehearsals.
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Lfe
Bill
London
The Advisory Brigades and Practical Failures in Business
The Advisory Brigades critique practical failures by those not succeeding, noting their freedom to advise others. The piece contrasts successful people who focus on their own affairs with critics who push impractical guidance, reflecting opinions from New Albany Tribune and American Magazine.
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New Albany Tribune
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Devoe
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Russwin Hardware
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