Biblical Beth-shan dig to reveal ancient cities strata
Excavation of Beth-shan in Palestine under Clarence Fisher of the University of Pennsylvania aims to uncover relics of seven or more cities and nine civilizations on a single site. Permits granted by the Palestine government, the dig begins in June near the Jezreel valley, west of the Jordan.
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Beth-shan
Palestine
Clarence 8. Fisher
Museum of the
University of Pennsylvania
Government of
Belsan
Valley
Jezreel
Jordan
Sea of
Gallilee
Bethshaw
Damascus
Bethshan
David
Saul
Endor
Samuel
Ready for the Unexpected in Paris emergency response
The text compares American and Parisian responses to disasters. It notes quick debris removal after accidents in the United States and shows Paris maintaining an organized emergency department that acts promptly, with trained squads repairing torn streets within hours.
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United States
Wall Street
Paris
Roberta Scratched by Kitten in St James Apartments Incident
Roberta, living with her parents at St James apartments, was visiting the Youngs when she chased a kitten through the house. The kitten crawled under a buffet where its tail surfaced, Roberta grabbed it and was scratched. The child ran to her mother in distress.
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Roberta
St. James
Youngs
Indianapolis News
British bill seeks to curb housing sales by compulsory letting
The government proposes a bill allowing local authorities to rent unoccupied houses after three months. Homes must be suitable for letting without reconstruction, and landlords receive no compensation beyond rent. Authorities may issue orders for compulsory hiring to prevent rent-driven sales.
It Is In Many Cases Warped Hearing Lesson
A teacher in physiology asks William about the external ear. William responds that its use is mainly to catch dirt, provoking classroom amusement and a practical jab at student reasoning.
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William
Polliwogs to Manhood Lessons in Small Town Opportunities
A veteran writes to graduates urging patience in choosing a path, using polliwogs as a metaphor. He argues small towns offer rich chances in merchandising, banking, farming, and local politics, citing success stories of young leaders returning home to build thriving communities.
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John F. Thornton, JR
Detroit
Horatio Alger, Jr
Clty
America
West
Chicago
Gypsies Suffer War Hardships in Romania
The piece describes Romanian gypsies facing severe hardships from war and famine. It notes poverty, starvation, and reliance on begging or petty trades while highlighting their beauty, superstition, and a self-inflicted beating practice after a child’s death as part of a traditional mourning response.
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Rumania
The Veil Between Souls in Honest Conversation
A reflection on how true talk strips away convention, revealing the self and life’s mysteries. The piece notes that few can truly open to others, and even then the deepest exchange remains guarded, with the last reserve between souls rarely surrendered.
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Arthur L. Salmon
Chicago
Daily News
Not a Jim Dandy to Alcohol Permit Process
A northern Indiana permit seeker vented at federal prohibition director Charles J. Orbison about the cumbersome blanks and endless questions to obtain a liquor permit. He joked that a Jim Dandy can handle red tape, and he clearly says he is not a Jim Dandy.
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Jim Dandy
Charles J. Orbison
Prohibition
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Ex Convicts Hold Reunion at New York Hotel
In a private New York banquet hall an annual dinner gathers about forty well dressed men who were formerly incarcerated. They are all ex convicts from Sing Sing who discuss the past after being seated, with two or three former wardens often as guests of honor, proving ex inmates can reform and succeed.
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Rome
Middle West
Jim Ingalls
Fey
Jim
Farmer Porter
Farmer Lawler
Upstate
County Experimental Farm
County Agricultural Societies
United States
Beaver Hollow
Four Corners
New York
Sing Sing
Saving the Elk From Extinction in Yellowstone
The elk population in Yellowstone is dwindling with about 10 000 head missing. Cattle grazing in traditional elk ranges forces denudation and higher die offs. Ranchers sometimes feed hay and the government stores hay to preserve the breed, prompting calls for large scale government action.
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Yellowstone
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