Moravia subdues Corydon in conference basketball clash
Moravia High School edged Corydon 25 to 18 as the Moravia defense stymied Corydon after a 9-6 early lead. Rex Firkins sparked a Moravia rally with free throws and solid play, Burton added 14 points, and Easter and Reich yielded strong support. Cincinnati game prep and a Moravia minstrel show headline the report.
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Moravia
Corydon
Rex Firking
Wee
van Dorin
Firking
Burton
Easter
Morris
Reich
Boardman and Wilcox
Cincinnati
Eyes Light Light Guarding the Eyes by Reading Habits
The article warns long reading or visual tasks strain eyes and children often hold material too close. It notes normal reading distance around fourteen inches, but pages look clearer at closer distances under poor lighting, risking bad habits. Improving lighting helps visibility and reduces strain.
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Narrgeld
The Jack-O-Lantern By Jackie Winsler
Brrr Old Dad Winter comes with Sleet Snow Frost in Mr. North Wind's whirlwinds. The Minstrel Show directors thank Practice and appear in the Minstrel Show. A fine display at renee Ripert as the Minstrel ends with a bang and Herachal Soknson's shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack-O-Lantern
Jackie Winsler
Dad Winter Bay
Mr. North Wind
Jol
Renee Ripert
Herachal _soknson
Atlantic couple visits Horner grandparents for weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Boller of Atlantic Iowa spent a weekend with Mrs. Boller’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W F Horner, enjoying time together in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Allen Boller
Atalantic
Iowa
Mrs. W. F. Horner
Simon Stylites Pillar Legend Beyond Antioch Unfolds
Archaeologists in France report findings about the legendary monk Simon Stylites who reportedly spent 87 years atop a pillar near Antioch. The tale says he began on a three foot diameter column, gradually rising to about 60 feet, never descending during his long vigil.
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Simon Stylites
Venezuela's tide torture at Los Castillos prison
Collier's Weekly describes a brutal regime in underground cells at Los Castillos where inmates face twice daily rising tides to neck level, forcing hours of standing to avoid drowning. After two to three days, prisoners are said to relent and are released.
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Venezuela
Los Castillos
Herbert Mueller
Glend Ellyn
Til
Collier's Weekly
Eskimo Dog Sled Loads and Harness Setup
The text describes loads of eighty pounds per Eskimo dog as a suitable weight for a dog sled. Dogs are hitched in tandem with each attached by a distinct trace length. The lead dog receives the longest trace for maximum freedom during rugged terrain.
Carlsbad Caverns Named Largest Caves on Earth
Carlsbad caverns in New Mexico have been recognized for nearly two decades as the largest caves on earth while attracting about half of their visitors from neighboring Texas each year.
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Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Texas
The Big Gooseberry Season in English Editorials
The big gooseberry season is a phrase used in England to mark a quiet period with little political or social news. Editors fill space with sensational topics like giant gooseberries and sea serpents such as Gillera.
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England
Paris Clocks Fast Outside Rail Stations
Outside Paris railway stations clocks are set two to three minutes ahead of those inside to help punctual travelers. The practice aims to reduce delays and encourage timelier arrivals, reflecting a practical approach to managing public transit schedules.
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Paris
The Angelic Doctor Thomas Aquinas Legacy
The Angelic Doctor Thomas Aquinas (1224 1274) is noted as the Angelic Doctor. The entry cites his theological view of angels and their nature and being.
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Thomas Aquinas
Geldeared Habitat Quietly Thrives in Shaded Woods
A fragment notes a species named Geldeared living in a white gold shaded forest habitat. It appears to depend on low light and dense canopy, existing unseen by most observers. The text hints at a rare, possibly mythical plant or creature tied to that forest niche.
Mangrove Trees Build Coastal Islands in Tropics
Mangrove trees thrive in shallow tropical shores collecting mud with tangled roots to extend coastlines. These coastal forests stabilize shores and create new habitats in the American tropics and subtropics.
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American Tropics
Fragmentary note on early human life and writing
The readable text hints at a prehistoric timeline with references to ancient peoples and early institutions. It mentions a span of around six thousand to ten thousand years and suggests a shift in how recorded history began, though the fragment is incomplete.
Dried Angleworms and Revival Details
A brief note on angleworms describing drying and revival ability. It states drying can preserve them at four per cam water, and revival possible, but extreme drying may kill them, indicating a survival threshold with a claim of dying at severe dryness.
Shrinkage of Huge Freshwater Lake Sours in Pest Agency
A regional pest agency reports unexpected shrinkage of a vast freshwater lake, citing ecological factors and regulatory impacts. Officials note reduced water levels may affect local ecosystems and municipal supply, with investigations ongoing and no immediate remediation announced.
CIVILIZATION CONTACT AND 708 Excerpted Observations on Colds
A historical note discusses that colds are infectious and spread through direct contact. Experiments with volunteers showed transmission after exposure to a filtered nasal wash from an ill person. Isolation and rest lessen complications, with emphasis on sleep, nutrition, clothing, ventilation, and exposure reduction. Local social notes mention visitors to Centerville and relatives in Kirksville, Missouri.
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Arctic
Antarctic
Farm Credit Agent Sees Profitable Year Ahead for Farmers
Frank A. O'Connor, general agent of the Farm Credit Administration in Omaha, reports rising farm values and favorable prices for cattle hogs and sheep in the Midwest. He notes a strong credit system, reduced loan delinquencies despite drought, and confidence in spring farming as corn stocks and land values surge.
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Middle West
Frank A. O'Connor
Farm Credit Administration of
Omaha
Washington, D. C
Middlewest
Towa
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
O’connor
Omaha Farm Credit Administration
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
O'Connor
Farm Credit Administration
Johnsons entertain guests at rock party
Mr and Mrs G B Johnson hosted a social gathering with friends on Thursday night. At the end of the pleasant evening the hostess served refreshments. Annabeth Keemer visited Centerville on Saturday afternoon, and Mrs Edna Jeffers visited Des Mothea on Saturday.
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G. B. Johnson
Annabeth Keemer
Centerville
Edna Jeffers
Des Mothea
Doctors praise liquid laxatives for safe relief
A health note urges using a liquid laxative in the right dose to safely relieve constipation. It promotes gradual dosage reduction until bowels move regularly without aid and highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with senna and cascara as a natural, nonhabit forming option. The druggist can provide it.
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Dr. Caldwell
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Everett Morris
Wendell Cloyed
Dayton Dotson
Clifton Boardman
Cecil Creech
Carl Bivin
Billy Tracy
Melvin Betterly
Rex Firkins
Eugene Wilcox
Alvin Donahoo
Kenneth Stafford
Lyle Hough
Herachal Johnson
Burdel Roberts
Beulah Bishop
Jackie Winslet
Jean Shirley Albert
Eloise Easter
Allegra Smith
Cheree Dyphon
Jean Shirley
Helen Carter
Maxine DuVall
Donna Foster
Dorothy Wilson
Madge DuVall
John
Harold Boyer
Doris Pennington
Marie Callen
Ernestine Stauber
Aubrey Walter
Clark McKern
Otha Lea DuVall
Maxine Tisue
Rosalie Beaty
Violet Morris
Betty Bishop
Wilda Hiatt
Harriett Lee Main
Kanneh Barghabn
Marjorie Frey
Melvin L. Betterly
Cincinnati Boys
Southern Iowa
Cincinnati Girls
Moravia Girls
Mr. Young
Teddy
Turtle
Frank Swaim Moravia
R.R. Pennington
Iowa Utilities
Cari
Raegie
Iona
A. J. Cowell
Faye Hudson
Francis Ohler
Peoples Abstract & Title Co
For All
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