Louvre Curator Links Babylonian Tablet to Job Story
Prof. Jean Nougayrol of the Louvre notes a striking parallel between the Old Testament tale of Job and a Babylonian tablet dated around 1650 B.C. The tablet, part of a four piece text, portrays a righteous man afflicted by the Lord, mirroring Job’s trials. The Job text likely formed from older folk tales around 600-700 B.C. The tablet’s date derives from its dedication to King Ammiditana.
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Jean Nougayrol
Louvre Museum
Job
Ammiditana
Christ
Nougayrol
Louvre
Magnetic Tape Transforms Recording History
A 1952 anniversary marks Edison's phonograph while magnetic tape emerges as a new age audio medium. Plastic or magnetic oxide coated tapes become masters for graph records and film sound tracks, enabling rapid duplication and broad use from press conferences to weather forecasts.
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Edison
National Geographic Society
White House
Korea
Mary
Dirt Resistant Compound May Shield Cotton Fabrics
James A. Kime of the USDA reports a new compound CMC may soon be used as a dirt resistant coating for cottons. The cellulose derivative forms a smooth film on fibers, giving improved soil resistance with three level tablespoons per gallon of rinse water. Clothes would resist dirt and be easier to clean with less scrubbing.
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James A. Kime
United States Department of Agriculture
Kime
Indian Population Growth and Citizenship in the United States
The Citizenship Act of 1924 grants U S born Indians full citizenship regardless of residence, enabling voting rights nationwide. Today about 400000 Indians live in the United States, with roughly 250000 at the 19th century end, and about 25000 served in World War I. Major General Clarence Tinker, an Osage, led air force reorganization after Pearl Harbor.
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Congress
United States
Clarence Tinker
Pearl Harbor
Population Growth Accelerates In United States By 1950
The 1950 total population of the continental United States reached 150 697 361, up more than 19 million since 1940. The gain, while not extraordinary by pre 1930 standards, marks a growth rate twice that of 1930 1940 and brings the population near the 1980 projection once thought distant, signaling a sharp acceleration in overall growth.
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Continental
United States
Musk Ox Shipwreck Affects Banks Island Herds
Eskimos from across the Canadian Arctic Archipelago retrieved iron from the wrecked Musk Ox on Banks Island after Sir Robert McClure abandoned ship and the crew found safety overland. The discovery led to overhunting and the destruction of abundant musk oxen herds on the island.
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Banks Island
Canadian Arctic
Robert McClure
Eskimos
Ltte
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Holstein Breeders Meeting and 4-H Box Supper Report
County farmer notes report from two meetings including the Holstein Breeders Association annual gathering led by John Van Fleet and a Pikes Peak Patriots 4-H club box supper raising 174.99 for a community building. Advice on calf housing and draft issues is offered by the farm adviser. The Farm Bureau Farm Management Service held its winter meeting at Marshall’s Legion Hall with strong attendance.
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Holstein Breeders Association
John van Fleet
Clark County
Pikes Peak Patriots
Northwest of
Marshall
Harry Murphy
Oscar Kirchner
Don Morgan
Farm Bureau Farm Management Service
Legion Hall
County meeting on tax reporting for farmers set
A countywide meeting on Tax Reporting for farmers is scheduled for Tuesday December 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Casey High School. Fieldman Don Henniger explained income tax regulations and reporting while photos show soil fertility balances. Early chick production discussed as a money making option with fuel costs offset by extra fall eggs.
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Don Henniger
Aso
Casey High School
Illinois
Nazarene Church Announces Christmas Program Details
The Nazarene Church at Plum and Fourth under Mertie H. Melton plans an excellent Christmas program for Sunday evening December 21 at 7. Rehearsals Friday at 7, Sunday school at 9 30, classes for all. Morning service 10 30 Bible Sunday N P S at 6 30 Florence Newport to lead the service Evening service 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 1 30.
Footnotes on City Farming and Locust Fence Posts
An account from Shining Waters details rapid growth of Black locust trees planted in 1942 for fence posts. The author notes quick maturation, soil benefits from leaves and nitrogen, and plans to share posts locally. Also announces Knight degree conferment on December 16 with refreshments after.
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Shining Waters
Ilinois Forestry Division
Frank Kirby
Clark Oil Service Company
Indianapolis
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Bob) Hollensbe
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