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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
26
A tourist in rural hills witnesses a black hoop roll uphill toward a river, vanishing at the bank. After trials, a 12 foot black snake is found near the hilltop lair, and the hoop is explained as a snake’s sinuous display, with nature credited for the mystery.
A historical analysis contrasts Bright's disease and organic heart trouble with wealth in New York and other cities, noting rising death rates among the rich from 1871 to 1907 and arguing prosperity tests character more than sustains it. It cites the Credit Mobilier scandal involving Ames and Brooks, highlighting congressional reaction.
Movements shaping American art include expansion fostering many centers of interest and concentration of official activity in a single focal spot. The article notes New York Boston Pittsburg and Philadelphia and argues for a new logical focal locality to emerge.
A volume of Pell reminiscences recalls a parliamentary figure known for conservatism and work on agriculture cattle disease and poor laws. He humorously deflects a question about a law forcing poor men to support their parents, saying the true law was written by God on stone and brought by Moses, and it is the heart that matters.
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