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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
6
The seventeen year old from Canada won the Catalina event behind chanoelow and received a prize of $25,000 offered by William Win. A photograph of the moment was transmitted by wire immediately after the swimmer landed.
A historical note on giraffes from Libyan desert hosts in Roman triumphs to the 19th century. The name traces to Arabic and Egyptian terms for long neck. Lorenzo de Medici and Florence scenes feature a tame giraffe, which drew crowds and treats. Mahommed Ali later sent a giraffe to England in 1827.
An article describes dangers in sacred river bathing sites in India. It notes pollution and dangerous debris near holy ghats and areas where bathers encounter risk from contaminated water and hidden hazards.
Mary Lee Mavis writes in Scribner's Magazine about a warming winter caution. The piece notes two women, talintinee, burned to death in a misguided attempt to clean woolen garments with gasoline. It warns that sparks in electrified air can trigger explosions and calls washing with gasoline a dangerous indoor activity.
History notes how Oliver Cromwell was jeered at in idol for a dance and George Washington struggled with difficult spellings. James Gryfield was mocked as a god for nothing and Caant stood at the foot of his class at West Point. Andrew Johns’ son reportedly could not write his name at school.
The document lists Ralph E. Buch of Lititz PA as editor manager publisher and owner with no listed bondholders or security holders. Notary J. Be Err certifies the affidavit dated April 12 1927.
Researchers at Wood Hole Mass study the locust outbreak and its prevention while puzzling over shrimp behavior. They pursue nighttime investigations to understand the shrimp imitation of the caterpillar and its implications.
In certain regions, Hedian warriors valued the material quality of weapons over color. The emphasis was on practicality and function rather than appearance when judging points and arrows.
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