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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
8
The Herald reports a one day delay due to Christmas holiday rush in the office and plans to publish near the regular time for readers on Thursday and Friday notices about New Year observance.
The article recounts how ancient use of natural resources like asphalt, salt, and oil influenced early building and lighting. It notes cementing bricks with mineral compounds and historical use of oil in lamps from Sicily to Roane, mentioning Egyptian embalmers and early civilizations across China and Persia.
The ghetto in Rome was created by Pope Paul IV in 1556 and existed until 1885 when it was removed for the Tiber embankment. Jews were confined to the quarter and could not leave its limits unless wearing a yellow hat or veil to distinguish them from Christians. The ghetto was walled and gated at night.
Scientists note tremors from seismic activity and additional pulsations with possible solar and weather influence. In wet weather valleys bear more strain on roads than surrounding ridges, while in dry weather the reverse occurs.
A child describes her father’s job at the customs house as heavy duties. A noblewoman remarks that she recently returned from Europe and found his responsibilities burdensome, highlighting the labor behind official duties.
A translated quotation by Leonardo da Vinci via Edward McCurdy extols natural probity as the superior basis of good literature. It urges praising a man of integrity more than one skilled in letters but lacking honesty.
The article describes East Indian sugar production, noting that the smelted sugar does not yield white sugar but brown products. It mentions jute byproducts and molasses handling, with references to Proguet and Cocnirs elements in the process and general modern Bucer practices.
Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale by Charles Warner in R 1 Chalmers contact phone 9-23. Also listed 100 S C White Leghorn May pullets Tom Byron strain sold by Florence Shoemaker Pernolds Ind with some garbled text remaining.
This essay argues that forecast and optimism fuel progress and perseverance. It contrasts hopeful outlooks with grouchy pessimism, noting that belief in better outcomes sustains effort and inquiry, while despair undermines ambition and action. The piece cites daily life and travel as examples of hope sustaining motive.
The Washington Star notes it takes vast bee effort to produce one pound of honey. It estimates bees visit over 62 clover blossoms and travel about 2 750 000 times between hive and flowers to gather nectar. Distances honey bees cover imply many trips for humans to obtain a single round of honey.
Strand Theatre schedules The Midnight Alarm with Alice Calhoun and Cullen Lan dis and Uncle Sam on Friday and Saturday. New Year's Eve midnight show promised with possible The Flirt if it arrives, plus What Wives Want and Back to the Woods, and Two Johns on January 1.
The Lyric program lists William Desmond in Shadows of the North and the comedy Dear Old Pal on Saturday December 29. Desmond headlines with two shows, reflecting a dual bill at the Lyric.
A Chicago Daily News reflection argues that losing temper yields no benefit. It notes temptations will come to normal people yet losing self control hinders action and prevents improving conditions until anger subsides. The piece emphasizes self governance for constructive efforts.
Dr Leonard Hill argued that deaths in infants stem from dead air as well as improper feeding. He told the Royal Society of Arts that babies must not be kept too warm or too quiet and should have periods of nakedness and play to obtain exercise. Herald Want Ads bring results.
Notice to heirs creditors and legatees of William H Hamelle deceased to appear in White Circuit Court on February 11 1923 to show cause why current settlement account of Caroline Scowden administratrix should be approved and to prove heirship or claim to estate Clarence R Cowger attorney appears for the estate
Thrift offers real pleasure through useful work and doing one’s share in destiny. Pleasure exists in daily duties and in small joys, but true happiness comes from activities free of harm and future regret. Frivolities may comfort some, yet many joys bring unseen costs.
Detroit News recounts Napoleon Bonaparte using solitaire to occupy his mind before critical moments. It cites anecdotes of long sessions matching cards, including a dawn vigil before Beresina, ending with him tearing up the cards and ordering the advance.
In 1867 Captain Long of the Nile named Wrangel Island after Baron Wrangel and one crewman Thomas who first sighted it. He also named promontory Hawaii after the island. In 1881 Captain Calvin Cooper of the Corwin landed on Wrangel Island to assert U S possession.
The New York Sun and Globe recounts Guy Waters after a motor boat cruise becoming absentminded and baling out a bath flood, turning a routine night into a humorous domestic mishap with a flooded floor.
A fragment notes the calamander tree from Cerlon valued for its rare mottled veining and polish. It recalls once wider distribution in Ceylon now limited and guarded by government. An amateur athlete quips about fishing efforts and costs with limited chance of success.
The sapphire varies less in value by color than the diamond as size grows. Diamond price grows with the square of weight, so a two carat stone costs about four times a one carat gem. The note also mentions 151%4 carats equal one ounce Troy weight.
In Dallas News a peculiar remark questions how hard it is for an intellectual to change a tire on a car. The quote highlights a humorous clash between intellect and everyday repair tasks.
White County Indiana seeks sealed bids by 10:00 A M January 18 1924 at the county treasurer office for the Ambrose T Brown et al ditch bonds totaling 22809 68 with 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds dated December 3 1923 mature with specific amounts and are not to be sold below par. Treasurer E B Steely reserves right to reject any bids.
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