The Minister's Response and Bounties for Scalp in 18th Century War
A Glasgow minister is mock insulted by a crowd in the high street who cry the devil's deed. He blesses them with feigned pity and calls them faithless bairns. The note then shifts to 18th century scalp bounties during the French Indian wars, detailing amounts offered by British colonies and John Penn in 1764 for Indian scalps.
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The Sight of a Mouse in Visual Perception
The piece explains that mice distinguish light levels and colors like red and yellow, detect movement quickly, but lack strong form vision and binocularity. It notes mice have no rods or cones, based on microscopic retinal study.
A Remarkable Scrap Book From the U S Treasury
A heavily guarded scrapbook sits in a burglar proof safe at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Only high officials have seen it. Its worn cover conceals proofs from major counterfeit plates captured by the government on yellow pages.
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Snow Flower of Siberia and Notable Governors Family
A plant called the snow flower grows in Siberian soil and blooms in deep winter, opening star shaped blossoms. Four Maine governors ruled in a single year 1843, with successive resignations before 1844. The word scat is discussed in psychology as to how fast it can be spoken.
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Walking Exercise for Health
A brisk twenty minute walk engages all body muscles and abdominal organs, improves breathing and heart function, and increases blood flow to the brain. The London Globe suggests businessmen with sedentary jobs should walk to and from their office when possible to gain substantial benefits.
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So Semis Want 8 Pow Soo Better Way
The passage argues that public courtesies and sunshine prove nothing about real love which requires genuine devotion. It warns that love shown only to impress others or during public displays is counterfeit or dangerous to trust.
Lynden Water System Ordinance for Pump Upgrade and Bonds
Lynden town council adopts Ordinance No. 137 to upgrade the water system with a larger pump and engine and add underground mains with hydrants. Estimated cost set at 3000 dollars funded by municipal bonds, with voter approval via special election and ballots for ratification and bonding. Passed May 21, 1912, and approved by Mayor Robert Heaton.
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