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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1923
Page
13
A London Answers writer argues perfection breeds no sympathy for blunders and cites a public fund treasurer and an exacting typist as examples. The piece then notes Chinese drum arrows used with a drum bow in military exams, where arrows with bone or wood heads and feathered fletching struck leather targets for scoring.
At the opening of Canadian Fur Auction Sales Limited in Montreal, Alaska traders bring Eskimo furs to trade for wolverine skins. F H Pingres explains that Eskimo buyers desire wolverine headdresses, so Alaska dealers barter choicest seal and fox skins for wolverine skins to adornEskimo attire and profit from the exchanges.
The white plague term dates to early Greek physicians who noted whiteness of the body and emaciation. The white plague, black plague and yellow plague are marked by whitening, pallor, and yellow tints, as described by ancient medical commentary.
An essay traces the origin of the term gypped from a horse swindle tied to gipsy tricks and sawbones stalls, noting how advertising lured buyers with polished horses that proved lemons. It contrasts old gyp schemes with modern urban scenes, praising majestic draft horses and carriage life, then shifts to Kansas counties lacking Christian churches and ministers.
A New York Sun piece notes popular rendezvous for couples in urban spots. Downtown clerks suggest outside Jerry's or Hackett's drug stores, while the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Rodin Gallery lure pairs on Saturday.
A London Answers writer argues merit alone often fails without influence to advance major women. Cultivate personality and friendships to attract influence, use it at the right moment, and merit plus influence brings quicker rewards. Also notes Monti’s studies on early life forms in alpine lakes and diatoms shaping ecosystems.
A Yorksire Post piece notes happiness in productive work as a common thread in biographies. It cites I. W. Leader who died at ninety three after lifelong landscape art, Edison at seventy six and joy in research, Wordsworth delight in verse, Tennyson at eighty three, Carlyle’s long years shaped by work, and light anecdotes of Joe and Jackson reflecting American pride.
A friend reports Ellen’s long stomach and liver ailments improved after taking Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy on her aunt’s advice. The testimonial claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the intestinal tract, appealing for quick relief and a money back guarantee.
Vision to realize the wonderful opportunities outlined by leaders aims to mobilize communities and attract investment. Local officials emphasize education, healthcare, and infrastructure as core pillars supporting growth and prosperity.
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