May flowers of a growing life for Agnes Kendrick Grant
A poetic request from Agnes Kendrick Grant for a life of growth through spring, summer, and autumn. The speaker imagines a tree of years developing with rain wind sun and strength, seeking gentleness in light and resilience in storm for her future self.
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Great Potash Deposits of Germany Count Massive Reserves
The United States Geological Survey notes Germany’s potash beds lie in upper rock salt layers near Stassfurt and cover about 10.79 billion cubic meters, containing 20 billion metric tons of salts. Exploited since 1860, they have supplied much of the world’s needs for potash across years.
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Thought and leisure spur scientific breakthroughs
A Science era note cites Helmholtz on seventieth birthday praising thinking walks over desk work and late action to mature ideas. Dr. Graham Lusk adds that scientists need time to think and discern worthwhile aims, warning busy doctors may scoff at such delays. A brief humorous vignette closes with a hotel scene about lodging costs and reconciliation.
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Bell Tongue Shortage Causes Pitched Church Tone
A Scottish kirk bell produced a poor tone and a committee looked into the fault. The officiant, with keys present, said it was a she yin meaning female gender. He explained the tongue was loosened about an inch and overlapped the rim, causing inaccurate striking.
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