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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
4
Ed Bensink, a prominent farmer north of Newkirk, was attacked by a young Holstein bull while aiding in moving cattle. He suffered a deep leg gash and rib injuries as bystander Grotenhuis reported a 25 foot toss. The doctor postponed a full assessment until the next day.
A small second hand threshing machine is offered for sale by Riter Finplemers Co. at a cheap price.
London reports Britain is using former battleships and cruisers as gunnery and air bombing targets after no buyers for the ships. Ships like Thunderer Monarch Conqueror Colossus and others are being shelled in the English Channel to study armor and magazine safety. The tests involve the battleship Superb and the moving target Ajax with the Snapdragon recording footage.
An exceptional view of the Brooklyn Bridge from a Brooklyn tower shows the East River span as secure after engineers inspected the cables and structure. Experts confirm the bridge is absolutely safe for use while noting the skyline of New York in the background.
A lost man near Tannersville, Pennsylvania, wandered in a cranberry bog until a rooster crow alerted him. He struggled waist deep in soft sand before reaching firmer ground and a farm house after following the crow.
Mrs. Smith of Sarville New York defended her ninety five year old father Josiah Smith by sweeping away a swarm of bees that attacked him. She knocked him down and drove the insects off as they swarmed his head and body. He remained in serious condition but is expected to recover.
An expedition led by Dr. J A Mason reports uncovering a buried Colombian city with vast terraces and stone roads. It indicates a dense, semicivilized culture skilled in gold work and pottery, with priests’ ornament sets and gold artifacts already brought to the museum.
An old story recounts Mr. Kingbird guarding a nest as Mr. Fox watches from shade. Jimmy Crow arrives and lingers, sparking curiosity about motives. The tale ends with insights on cunning and defense of home.
Dr William Forbush proposes an honesty bureau in schools to counter crime by teaching virtue. He suggests adding honesty courses and organizing the system into courts of honesty with active virtue. He cites letters from criminals claiming early instruction might have prevented their crimes.
New York report notes enterprising youths along Riverside Drive selling crabs to motorists. Crabs, plentiful in the Hudson, are caught wholesale and offered for 5 cents each. Shoppers are drawn by the roadside display and inspection twist to attract attention.
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