Australia Free From Smallpox By Isolation And Quarantine
The piece notes Australia remains largely free of smallpox due to its remote location and long sea voyages which delay outbreak recognition. It contrasts with Europe and America where vaccination is more voluntary, while compulsory vaccination in some states reduced smallpox to about nine to ten cases per 100 000 from 1921 to 1926.
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Why Some Trades Give Exemption From Ills
A curious ledger of claimed health effects from trades and substances. Tanneries and printing ink factories supposedly shield workers from tuberculosis, turpentine causes no rheumatism, copper mining excludes typhoid, and shepherds enjoy health due to sheep odor. Sheep are said to help whooping cough, lavender wards off nervous ailments, and salt miners tolerate extreme cold with no colds.
Why Elephants Obey Permanent Dens and Circus Training
Elephants, lions, tigers, and other performing animals live in winter quarters and perform daily stunts. Green animals train with veterans, taking hours of practice from November to April to learn acts, aided by a large crew using ropes and pulleys. Trainers note initial resistance from animals as they learn to associate commands with performances.
Why Old Guns Are Liked
A gun enthusiast extols muzzle-loading firearms as the most fascinating form of sharpshooting. He argues that fixed single shots force care and marksmanship, unlike automatic or lever guns which encourage careless shooting.
Why Belladonna Was Called Beautiful Lady
Historian Matthi das notes that Italian women in the Middle Ages used dark red nightshade juice as a cosmetic and to dilate pupils for eye luster. The plant name belladonna means beautiful lady in Italian.
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Matthidas
Artesian Wells Origin and Definition
The term artesian refers to water pressure in wells drilled to depth where underground pressure pushes water to the surface. It derives from Artois province in France where the phenomenon was first noted.
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Artois
France
Why Potatoes Are Spuds Origins and myths explained
The term spud for potatoes is traced to unclear origins. A writer suggests the name may derive from the initials of a group devoted to dietary reform, the Society to Prevent Unwholesome Diet, reflecting past beliefs about potatoes being poisonous.
Doing as Jesus Did The Way to Be Great
Lesson outlines Mark 9 and 10 priority on humility and service. Jesus teaches true greatness by serving others and even giving his life, contrasting worldly ambition with the cross bearing standard for His followers.
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Foundations Necessary Tie Wise Seek The City
Fragmentary note references foundations and city identity with a quote from Southern Methodist. The readable text hints at seeking a city with stable bases or institutions. No clear event dates or names beyond SMU.
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Southern Methodist
Be of Good Cheer Let Us Be of Good Cheer
A short quotation noting that the hardest misfortunes are those that never occur, attributed to Lowell. The line encourages enduring cheer and resilience in the face of potential, unseen troubles.
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Lowell
Ministers The World Looks At Ministers Out of the Pulpit
A fragment discusses how public figures and religious leaders are interpreted when they step from church platforms. It hints at the public’s reading of motives and meanings beyond sermons, reflecting on transparency and impact of clergy in secular roles.
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Ceci
Gods Benefits and God Seen Half Hidden Why Pearse Quote
A fragment presents a quotation attributed to Mark Guy Pearse about divine benefits and the difficulty of perceiving God. The line contrasts human recognition with spiritual grace and ends with a reflective note.
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Mark Guy” Pearse
Buds Saved From Frost By Ice Packed Under Trees
Tulsa Oklahoma May 2 Joe McCrary packs 125 to 450 pounds of cracked ice around trunks of bearing trees to retard sap flow and frost danger. A three inch straw layer then dirt covers the ice to prevent melting. removal of straw and ice allows blossoms to appear.
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Tulsa
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Joe McCrary
McCrary
Sunday Visitors and Local Obituary Notice
The article lists numerous local visitors and relatives from Chicago Marshall West York Terre Haute and Livingston. Frances Irene, infant daughter of George Hilbert, died from whooping cough. Rev L Godert to preach at the church over the coming weekend.
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Chicago
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Walter Gallatin
Marshall
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Wayne
Clara Walls
Mary Henderson
Orvil Draper
Dewey Morgan
Harry
Russell Henderson
Terre Haute
Helainee Evans
Martha Evans
Frank Miller
Livingston
Thompson Miller
Walnut Prairie
Lew Lawrence
Charles Ogle
Robert
Old Ninety-Seven Song Likely Based on Real Event
R. W. Gordon of Cambridge Massachusetts, a leading expert on told songs that men have sung, argues that Old Ninety-Seven appears to be based on an actual event and was likely authored by a single writer, with minor edits by others.
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R. W. Gordon
Cambridge
Mass
Frances Hilbert 2 Month Old Dies in 1928
Frances Irene Hilbert daughter of George and Nellie Hilbert was born February 12 1928 and died April 26 1928 at 2 months and 14 days Funeral services were held at Snyder church on April 27 at 2:00 with Rev Bert Eckel officiating Burial in the Darwin cemetery The loss is mourned by parents a brother grandparents and many relatives
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Frances Irene
George
Nellie Hilbert
Snyder Church
Bert Eckel
Darwin
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