Fifth Gospel Claim Sparks Debate Over Ancient Papyrus
German scholars argue two fragmentary papyrus leaves found in Cairo prove a fifth gospel attributed to Peter. The pages, dated with Coptic numerals 167 and 158, reportedly contain speeches of Jesus about resurrection and dominion, prompting comparisons to Hippolytus Epiphanius and Jerome.
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Webster's Third Time Won't Do
A tale shows Daniel Webster’s lax money habits when a neighbor bills him again for an already settled debt. Webster feigns payment, reveals two receipted bills, and warns he will not settle a fourth time as he offers the man a drink and mocks the double entry.
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Remarkable Pennsylvania hunter 91-year-old Seth Nelson
Seth Nelson of Round Island Pennsylvania is 91 and in good health. He has kept a game record since 1827 listing elk 22 deer 428 bears 41 panthers 12 wolves 5. His wife is 86 and six daughters are named Jia Ann Sallie Ann Lizzie Ann Mary Ann Rose Ann and Lucy Ann.
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Bright Young Woman Sells Stories for Children's Parties
A novel plan for earning with impromptu storytelling at children's gatherings gains traction in a large city. A young woman offers to tell original, entertaining stories on request, tailored to ages of attendees. She argues storytelling’s simplicity and immediate engagement beat reading aloud. Philadelphia Record reports the idea’s merit and growing interest.
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Anchor for a Monument Marks Maine Graves in Arlington
A Maine memorial has been added to Washington’s Arlington Cemetery collection. The simple, old-fashioned anchor marks the final resting place of 163 men returned from Havana during the war years. The crude anchor stands out among established monuments, drawing attention for its somber symbolism.
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