Clark County eighth graders graduate rural school class of 1928
Clark County rural schools hold commencement for 229 eighth grade graduates at the Congregational church. Mrs. R. G. Bristol delivers the address. The list includes names such as John Adams Bernice Alexander William Applegate Ruth Arbuckle Adella Arnold and many others.
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Clark County
Clark County Rural School
Congregational Church
R. G. Bristol
John Adams Bernice Alexander
William C. Applegate
Ruth Arbuckle
Adella Arnold
Mildred A. Baker
Albert Bartrum
Barneta Beard
Anna Y ¥. Beltz
Ruth Berner
Fred Ogden Bohn Nelson Braynard
Alice Marie Burkett
Harry Burkeybile
Hobart Burkeybile
Doris Baker
Dean
When Lights Were Dear Candles Shaped Card Play Saying
The saying The game's not worth the candle arose from expensive candles used during card play for money. Small stakes meant that lighting costs outweighed potential winnings, illustrating how illumination influenced early gaming culture.
Obstructing Legislation in Filibuster Tactics
The article defines filibustering as delaying legislative action by using time through speeches and other means to stall consideration of a measure. It explains this tactic as a procedural tool within legislative bodies and references a Liberty publication in response to questions about its use.
Incandescent ideas spark tension at Bright Farm clash
A bright idea causes friction as the originator faces penalties for not dimming, amid a heated exchange at Ughter-Farm and Fire.
Refuge From Elephants In Northeast India Nights
In the mountains of northeast India some natives shelter in daytime huts and move to small bamboo houses at night to resist attacks by wild elephants.
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India
Harp Shape Change Noted From Quadrangular To Triangular
The text indicates the harp was originally quad rangular but is now triangular. the statement notes a recent shift to a triangular form.
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Iriah
Success Came Late Ralph Waldo Emerson
A short note recalls Ralph Waldo Emerson who was seven years old before any of his writings gained public popularity. The remark highlights the delayed recognition of his early work and eventual literary impact.
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Ralph Waldo -Emerson
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