Relics From Bronze Age Found In Tepe Gawra Exhibit
The University of Pennsylvania museum displays over 8000 artifacts from Tepe Gawra Mesopotamia dating mainly to the early Bronze Age. Highlights include a five thousand year old pottery collection a distinctive frying pan with original handle and a painted chalice from 3000 B C a seal of a goat and an ibex carved with modernistic styling plus animal figurines amulets cosmetics molds and a stone palette. Dr Ephraim A Speiser notes the well preserved items offer insight into the era preceding metal use and mark a notable contribution to early Near East art and technology.
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American Museum
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Tepejawra
Mesopotamia
Near Hast
Ephraim A. Speiser
Peiser
Geography Names Authority rules Pittsburgh spelling
The Geographic Board acts as the final arbiter on spelling of geographic names. Pittsburgh in 1891 favored Pittsha but faced strong opposition. In 1911 the board reconsidered and reversed the original decision, establishing Pittsburgh as the official spelling, aided by the 794 seal evidence.
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Federal Department
United Tales Geographic
United States Post Ofce Department
Pittsburgh
Pittsha
Geographic Board
Moss Rose Legend From German Folklore
A moss rose legend recounts an angel’s descent to Earth weary of human sin and misery. After failing to find shelter, he rests beneath a rose and, before departing heavenward, grants the rose a lasting sign of love by moss winding its stem and leaf.
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Earth
Gail
Electric Pipeless Organ Invented by Capt Richard Ranger
Inventor Captain Richard Ranger of radiophotograph fame claims to have invented an electric pipeless organ. The device dispenses with pipes and reeds, instead using electrical pitch tones produced by generators and amplifiers. Tone groups are controlled by a single mechanism, with each tone amplified and sent to loudspeakers when its key is pressed.
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Richard Ranger
Transeanic Radiophotograph Fame
Fire Insurance Origins From London to Early America
The text traces fire insurance origins dating to the Great Fire of London and notes multiple 17th and 18th century companies. It mentions the Philadelphia Company established on May 13, 1752, and compares its design to the London company, formed near the end of the 17th century.
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London
United States
Philadelphia Compionship
Growing Out vs Wearing Out in Children’s Clothing
A discussion between two mothers highlights differences in spending on kids clothes. One insists on durable fabrics and correct choice of materials like pure wool, while the other laments rapid wear and urges wiser purchases. The article notes shoppers in New York stores increasingly seek quality that holds shape and avoids drab or showy looks, favoring healthy, comfortable undergarments and durable outerwear for both boys and girls. It also records various Sunday visits among local families, giving a glimpse of community life.
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New York
Laurente
Poetic Idea About Slakespeare Anecdotes
A fragmentary note references Slakespeare and a question about anecdotes and talking in blank verse, attributed to Montreal Gusette. The isolated quotes hint at a discussion of literary topics and the availability of anecdotes. The piece reads as a cataloged scrap from a literary column.
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Montreal
Beyond Income Social Query Yields Marriage Question
A reader asks if financial abundance justifies marriage when flow and ingame talk hint at balancing income with commitment. The exchange centers on personal capability to live beyond earnings regardless of wealth size and marital implications.
Local Social Note Recap From Lexington Area
Lexing ton area residents visit relatives and friends across nearby towns. Names include Hershey Musser Keith Kline Carpenter Sullivan Grube Fahnestock Landis Eckert and Shaar with gatherings in Hallville Pine Hill Ephrata Lancaster Wogansville Brickerville and Elizabeth Town College Campus details show Sunday and weekend visits among families and a nurse student from Lancaster General Hospital.
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Levi Hershey
Dorothy
Hallville
Martin Musser
Eleanor Keith
Pine Hill
Pauline Carpenter
Norman Kline
Lorraine
Norman ,Jr
Nora Kline
Ephrata
Ruth Sullivan
Mildred Carpenter
Lancaster
Morris Carpenter
Anna Fahnestock
Lancaster General Hospital
Sunday Socials and Family Visits Reported in Lancaster Area
Helen ghter attended the West re union at Lineon on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Landis Mull and children were Sunday guests at Mrs. Kulp’s home in Millport. Mr. and Mrs. Linn Firestone visited Manheim with the Engles. Lloyd Willmer and son Norman along with Clay Breitigan and children Wootie and Jack attended Adamstown camp meeting. Esther Markley returned home after weeks at Camp Harmony near Johnstown. Clay Breitigan and children visited Harry Earhart in Manheim Saturday night.
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J. F. Shultz
Abram Meuse
James Hubbard
Lancaster
Irwin Eckert and
Lititz
Ivan Grube
Elmer Weit
Dan
Harry Landis
Norma
Mervin
Marlin
Wilson Garner
Wogansville
Mildred Eckert
Miriam Grube
Norman Kline
Lorraine
Norman, Jr
Dorothy
Jane
Willis Shaar
Harvey
Markley
Brickerville
Wilson Span
Ghter
Helen
Lineon
Landis Mull
Kulp
Millport
Linn Firestone
Robert Engle
Manheim
Lloyd Willmer
Norman
Clay Breitigan
Wootie
Jack
Adamstown
Esther Markley
Camp Harmony
Johnstown
Harry Earhart
Manhein
Funeral Observances and Local Visits Reported
Clay Cullings notes community activity with attending Jacob Carper’s funeral in Lititz, visits among Wiest and Elser families, a wagon fall injury to Lizzie Furlow, and various relatives traveling or hosting near Lexington and Penryn. Also mentions camp meeting at Adamstown, Mt Airy picnic, and Mary Keller’s Kansas trip with Galebach family.
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Jacob Carper
Lititz
Elmer Bucher
Samuel Wiest
Harry
Wiest
Denver
Samuel W. Elser
Hannah O. Mellinger
Lizzie Furlow
Lloyd Ober
Lexngton
Elser Gerhart
Martin Grube
Adamstown
Mt. Airy
Mary Keller
Kansas
John Galebach
Penryn
Almenara Heisey
Elwood
Gerhart
E. W. Elser
Lily W. Gerhart
O. 0. Leidich
Schaefferstown
Brownstown Notes Lancaster County P O S A Convention
The Lancaster County P O S of A Convention on Saturday was well attended with members exchanging ideas and reporting on local affairs. Participants included several notable community figures and officers, highlighting ongoing civic efforts in Brownstown and surrounding areas.
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Lancaster County
County Camp Delegates Attend Joint Picnic Plans
Delegates from County Camps and officials from County and State joined in planning a Saturday trolley trip to Rocky Springs for a joint Sunday School picnic. Evangelical Church resumes preaching this Sunday after a two week vacation by Rev. A. E. Miller. Paradise baseball beat the home team 10 to 4. Numerous local families and visitors spent the weekend at beaches and with relatives, including Edna Wolf of Norfolk visiting her parents.
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S. S
Rocky Springs
H. G. Reyburn
Evangelical Church
A. E. Miller
Adamstown
Paradise
Charles Roberts
Halloway Beach
Edna Wolf
Norfolk
R. A. Getz
C. A. Roberts
Ruth Zwally
Clara Snader
Mt. Gretna
Monroe Rollman
Ephrata
Earl Smith
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Lexington News
W. H. Muth & Co
Brownstown
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Reading
Pennsylvania
Aizen
Akron
J. K. Smith
Famiy
C. C. Hackman
Sarah Hackman
Pine Mill
A. F. Getz
LeRoy Wolf
Monterey
Morris Wolf
Litiitz
CG. C. Wolf
Emma Wolf
Faith Heiss
Ancaster
Melvin Clark
Melvin Myers
Leacock
Tere
Philad Lpria
WM. B. Fry
East Main Street
Lititz, PA
Pontiac
M, Ada Schnerer
Spruce Street
Lititz PA
Huebener & Habecker
Main St
Litis
Hershey & Gibbel
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