Arkansas Clubwomen Seek Investigation of Animal Cruelty
Arkansas federation clubs urged an investigation into reported abuses of animals near Eldorado and Smackover. A resolutions committee memo says the effort was endorsed by the council of presidents and circulated to club presidents statewide for action.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Beas
Eldorado
Arkansas
Little Rock
Arkans Federation of Women's Clubs
Council of Presidents
Clara —. Ena
Vanburen
Resamne
Smaesover
Camden District
Eno
Measurements Of Waves Exact Science
A historical note on wave observations, citing oceanic measurements by French navy, English officers, and reports of extreme heights. The article mentions 7000 waves tracked in Atlantic Indian and Pacific oceans, with the Indian Ocean average 29 feet and a largest 27 feet, and storms driving rise to 150 feet at Kerry and 350 feet at Let’s Whe.
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Atliatic
Indian
Pacific
Indian Ocean
Atlantic
St. Helena
Kerry
Mariana Islands
Ocean
Cleaning Water Bottles with Tea Salt Vinegar Mix
Instructions describe cleaning a water bottle by adding a handful of tea leaves, a tablespoon of salt, a tablespoon of vinegar, then filling with water and rinsing thoroughly. The bottle should be swirled, emptied, washed with a dry cloth, turned upside down to drain, and wiped dry.
Great Family of Smiths in England and Wales
The Smith surname counts over 400000 bearers in England and Wales, vastly outnumbering others. The text notes the Smiths are a large, influential family with many distinguished men who helped build the empire, while some say people have odd numbers.
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Smiths
England
Wales
Empire
Tusualy
Scotland
Little Jack Rabbit and the Meadow Mischief
In a playful scene Little Jack Rabbit visits barnyard friends including Mrs Cow Cocky Doodles and Duckey Waddles. He chats with Henny Jenny and Teddy Turtle learns of eggs. Professor Crow hints at a future tale from his Little Black book. Copyright 1928. David Cory.
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Little Jack Rabbit
Henny Jenny
Jack Rabbit
Lucky
Magpie
Visiit
Birdville
Teddy Turtle
Ducky Waddles
Altho
Professor Crow
Crow
David Cory
Lair of Sea Monsters Near West African Coasts
Arthur K. Simpson, a Canadian mining engineer, argues sea serpent lore centers on submerged seafloor belts along the West African coast from Gambia to Sierra Leone. He notes native fishermen avoid certain coastal sections, claim monsters surface at sundown and lash the sea. Simpson says he saw most of a carcass washed ashore, with two forearms, hind legs, tail, two large eyes, enormous mouth, and an estimated weight over three tons.
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Gambria
Sierra Leone
Arthur K. Sampson
Mr. Simpson
Promoter Ponders Criqui Weygant Fight Decision
It is not known if promoter Fred Dailey of Erie has secured Eugene Criqui's decision to fight Eddie Weygant in Erie. Dailey planned a $10,000 offer by yesterday. Downey defeated Robson in 12 rounds in Youngstown last night.
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Fred Dailey
Erie
Eugene Criqui
Eddie Weygant
Dailey
Downey
Robson Bryan Downey
Tommy Robson
Youngstown
Matrimonial Causes Bill Wins Third Reading in Commons
The British House of Commons passed the third reading of the Matrimonial Causes Bill in London on June 16, strengthening equal status for husbands and wives. Opponents failed to block it, 253 to 26, with support from leading figures and bishops, while a few diehards argued against gender equality. The article also notes a view by Sir Frederick Banbury contrasting equality with perceived divine differences.
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London
House of Commons
Wold
Frederick Banbury
Daily Thought: Cheerful Spirit Attains Perfection
A cheerful and glad spirit attains perfection much more readily than a melancholy spirit. S Philip Nert.
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S. Philip Nert
Truth Tests Among Hindus Describe Veracity Methods
The piece explains several Hindu truth tests used to compel honesty. Methods include blessing and eating unboiled rice, finger dipping in Ganges water, statements while touching a son’s head, and looking at the sun, all linked to punishment or guilt if a lie is spoken.
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Ganges
Hell
First Dental School and Early U S Dental Groups
In 1849 Baltimore founded the Baltimore College of Dental Surgeons, the first dental school in the nation, while three years earlier New York formed the American Society of Dental Surgeons to push laws barring unqualified practitioners. A Punkville candidate laments crooked politics, recalling a $2 vote offer vs. a rival $5 bribe.
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Baltimore College of Dental Surfers
New York
American Society of Dental Surgeons
Ccame
Old Superstitions On Knock Wood Origins
The saying knock on wood traces to ancient roots when tree deities of oak ash and rowan safeguarded worshippers. In folklore the belief persists that wood wards off luck and invites protective spirits after a promise or boast.
Nickel's Possibilities and a Judge's Negligence
A fragmented excerpt discusses a scientist claiming high explosive potential in nickel treated chemically and notes a judge's decision about a separate negligence case. The quotes include Hibbs and Dihhs remarks about lending books, with a Boston Evening Transcript attribution.
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r—Houston Post
Hibbs
Boston Evening Transcript
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