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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
6
In sixteenth to early eighteenth centuries laws punished attempts to contact the dead with capital or bodily penalties. Edward Barber of Ongar was burned after stocks for claiming messages from the dead. Prothero and Kolep faced life imprisonment for similar beliefs and public claims about the afterlife.
Shanghai is described as the world’s only international city under treaty powers including major nations except France. Foreign residents remain under their home laws via extraterritoriality, with American districts and consular courts for other nationals, leading to unequal enforcement and neighbors acting with impunity.
An old essay-like admonition argues that water’s misuse harms health and indolence corrupts the soul. It compares an idle person to an empty house infested with vermin and moths, warning that neglect invites crime and decay.
The term Dutch derives from the German deutsch meaning German. Early English usage tied Dutch to German Teutonic. later slang narrowed use to Netherland inhabitants. The low Dutch label referred to the Netherlands region and its language, while Dutch furniture identifies a seventeenth century Holland style.
All Saints' Church in New York City reveals a museum of Dutch antiquities, the nation’s only open slave galleries, the sole colonial window remaining in New York, and the last three-decker chancel arrangement in the East, shown during regular services.
Roy Chapman Andrews reports in Harper's Magazine on an 80 foot gilded Buddha in the sacred Mon gol temple of Urga The image stands on a golden lotus and is worshiped with intense devotion The rite includes holy water from a filthy jug and the faithful kiss silken drapery while collecting sacred dust Temples echo with chants cymbals drums and a barbaric splendor in the East
The Smithsonian notes diverse colonial flags before June 14 1777 when Congress established the United States flag. It grew from 13 stripes and a blue field with 13 stars to 15 29 38 45 and 48 stars through wars, with stripes changing from 18 to 15 then back to 13.
Mrs. Ritchie recalls visits as a child to Sir Edwin Landseer the animal painter. He shared stories of dogs and other animals while painting, noting one dog waited all day and once brought back the painter’s hat to his feet when he saw attention shift.
A quotation from Margaret BE Sanester in a Christian work argues that friendship behaves like an elastic band. It may stretch to great lengths yet remain resilient, helping brighten paths and ease rough journeys.
In spring the seer bug awakens, Phat faces sleepless nights after a troubling incident. He recalls taking a maiden home, a crawling freight train, a heavy hand, alarms, and a mysterious hush money paid, yet the event remains unclear as dawn breaks and the milkman appears.
A London Daily Mail writer notes that spring stirs a woman to seek the dream hat. She longs for a hat that makes her feel radiant, confident, and chic, with just the right color, line, and hint of provocation. If the search continues, she may settle for the second best.
The piece traces archery’s long place in Scottish history from William the Lion’s era to the Royal Company of Archers. It notes compulsory weapon ownership in medieval times and the evolution from battlefield tool to ceremonial role, with early records around 1675 to 1677 and ties to James I and Sir Walter Scott.
English mineralogist James Lamis argues coal seams largely formed in situ from plant material deposited where found. He cites leaf and bark droppings, fruits, seeds, and small mosslike plants contributing to a humus that supports organized plant life in ancient beds. Indianapolis News
The piece warns that world population cannot continue at current growth. It estimates a near end for the planet, predicting a maximum carrying capacity in about 17 years and France as the only economically viable country under present assets. It projects world population would rise 25 times in 2004 if trends persist.
Mary Winchester, abducted as a six year old by northern Assam natives, survived the Lushais War ordeal. Chiefs urged Britons to let her lead the tribe. the incident prompted a punitive action. Her rescue sparked joyous celebrations in Moray and Nairn and a royal reception.
The article reports that researchers claim to have identified melezitose as a manna-like substance in Central Pennsylvania hives. Bees fed on the crystallized sugar died from overrich digestion, while observers note the substance is rare and valuable for scientific testing.
A text extols human endurance over animals and other races, contrasting stamina with athletic feats. It claims humans can outlast beasts in long distances, noting a trained man would outpace even divers, while horses excel only in short sprints.
Chelan County Game Commission plans to gather sportsmen opinions on game and fish questions ahead of a December 28 Olympia meeting with state officials. A questionnaire will solicit views on deer protection Blue Grouse seasons and license funding amid rising operation costs. FP Barkee returns from Yakima and Seattle after attending a funeral.
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