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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
7
A detailed view of modern seacoast fortifications describes concrete batteries with protected guns, interior rooms, and elaborate cavelike magazines. The piece notes planning, climate moisture problems, and humane considerations for crews as they defend the coast against hostile ships 6000 yards away.
A article describes a simple experiment with a glass beaker water and aniline dye heated to 170 175 F. The dye rises as a mass then drops, falls, and rises again repeatedly while temperature is maintained. Observers note the continuous motion as proof of a perpetual motion impression.
A wandering Sahara tribe known as Tuaregs is described for wearing two veils that cover the eyes and mouth. The article notes that hygiene, not religion or culture alone, explains the custom and cites the nickname mouths for flies for those not veiled. It claims Tuaregs never remove veils, even at meals, and unmasked individuals go unrecognized.
A Southwest man argues that facing a gun can be fatal, but a Mexican draws a knife when an Englishman aims a loaded revolver at him. The border saloon tale illustrates nerve, threat, and quick violence with fatal consequence.
A Pollan Styria apothecary sues a young peasant for libel over a belief that medics kill one man and one woman each year for medicines. An accidental movement spooked boy Putz, who fled and fell ill. The tale sparked a local boycott and led to Putz’s 14 day imprisonment while his parents were acquitted for acting in good faith.
The London Chronicle notes eel as a whipping term and cites Pepys diary showing a father’s beating of his boy with salt eel. It discusses whether the salt eel described was actual dried eel skin or a nautical term for a rope’s end and its lasting mark.
A curious note describes wild parrots living in disciplined flocks with a police-like system that quickly marshals a defense when threatened. The piece claims parrots die of old age in forests, rarely fall to predators, and summons their army via shrill calls for rescue. It also cites antiquated linguistic notes from St Martin and a dictum on occupation by Sydney Smith.
A terse exchange features Jack and Tom debating life choices and regrets, with a sardonic tone suggesting a mock dialogue about doubling life experiences. The fragmentary transcript hints at themes of desire, opportunity, and comparison. Entities are sparse due to the fragmentary text.
A local wedding dispute prompts a playful judge to joke about what to throw at a bride. A brutal friend quips that a few grains of common sense would suffice, sparking lighthearted chatter among attendees.
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