The Dismal Swamp Region in Virginia and North Carolina
The Dismal Swamp spans about 800 square miles across Virginia and North Carolina. It features wild cattle, deer, and dense boggy terrain once surveyed by Byrd in 1728. The area may yield to farmland but wild cattle, bears, snakes, and rare plants may endure for many years, attracting botanists and ornithologists.
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George Washington
Norfolk
Byrd
Virginia
North Carolna
North Carolina
Pharaohs Throne Exhibit Planned by University of Pennsylvania
Ancient Memphis palace fragment unearthed near the Nile by Dr Clarence Fisher will become a permanent exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. The find includes Merneptah’s raised throne dais and ramp, speculated to have hosted Moses and Aaron during the Exodus.
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Pharaoh
Philadelphia
Pharoh Merneptah
Moses
Aaron
Egypt
University of Pennsylvania
Clarence Fisher
University Museum
Memphis
Nile
Merneptah
Electric Fishes and Their Shocking Powers
The article explains several electric fishes such as electric ray electric star gower electric catfish and electric ceranic generating electricity strong enough to disable a person. The skate has weaker currents used mainly for self defense and prey capture.
Fat Man Teaches Sunday Class About Afterlife
A corpulent man leading a Sunday-school class asks the boys what happens after death to a man who told a bad lie. A pupil replies, The fat would be in the fire, reflecting a blunt moral lesson from the session.
Lady of Distinction Celebrates Cuticura Skin Routine
A refined image is linked to a perfume’s delicate influence. A cleansing bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water clears pores, then Cuticura Talcum powder provides a fresh, healthy complexion. Advertisements tout the routine for clear skin.
Secret office probe uncovers possible cash handler irregularities
The firm head asks an expert accountant to audit the cashier. The accountant notes repeated cash discrepancies and questions about dishonesty. The exchange hints at financial irregularities but lacks details.
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Fletcher
Des Overam
New York
Castoria
Casteria
Ferenca
de Kalb Aca
Machell Cans
Mercer
Grebem
Wercoff Motors & Supply
Denver
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