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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1914

Page

3

Homemade stilts and doll furniture from cardboard boxes

Instructions describe a simple adjustable stilt construction using two uprights, step blocks, hinges, and bell wire, plus toe straps and a can-stilt variant. A separate guide shows doll furniture from cardboard boxes, including a bed, table, chair, and drawer unit built from candy or pillbox containers.

Journey to Emmaus Easter Lesson

Moody Bible Institute lesson for April 12 analyzes Luke 24 13 35 the road to Emmaus. It notes Cleopas and an unnamed companion meet a stranger who explains scripture prefiguring the risen Christ and reveals him at the breaking of bread. The teaching emphasizes faith in all scriptures and hospitality to strangers.

Christ Jesus Cleopas Mary John Luke Jesus Emmaus Jerusalem

Open-door Policy Endorsed by Chapel Hill Leader

Ed ward K. Graham addressed students advocating full publicity for college news and criticizing shielding offenses. He urged equal protection under the law for students and others, stating responsible publicity sustains community life and patriotism in college.

Chapel Hill Edward K. Graham State University Graham

Shad Abundance Reported on Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds

In Elizabeth City fishermen report unprecedented shad catches in the lower Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds. The Daniel's line sent a telegram requesting the steamer Guide with fish boxes and ice be sent to Hatteras to handle the overflow of shad.

Elizabeth City Lower Albemarle Pamlico Daniel’s Line Hatteras

Farmers Open Central Market To Improve Buncombe Output

Buncombe County farmers, via the Buncombe County Farmers' Union, open a central market to take orders and advise on demand. The cooperative marketing plan aims to save thousands of dollars annually by better distributing produce.

Asheville Buncombe County

Holland the Home of Peace and Liberty in History

The essay extols the Dutch tradition of personal freedom and tolerance, linking Holland’s past to America’s present. It cites religious liberty, notable figures, Nobel laureates, and Holland’s role in international peace through The Hague and Hugo Grotius.

Holland New York France England Spain Germany America Rembrandt Hals Potter Don Coster Spinoza de Vries Van’t Hoff Hugo de Groot The Hague

Engineer predicts submerged rail link to Ireland

Chicago engineer H. G. Tyrrell proposes a 20 mile submerged tube rail link between Black Head and Port Patrick as a remedy for unrest. He estimates costs at 25 to 30 million dollars for a double track tube.

London Scotland Ireland Chicago H. G. Tyrrell Black Head Port Patrick

Thieves Target UC Library Coin Heist

Thieves broke into UC Berkeley library coin cases and stole about 50 coins. Six rare Roman coins valued at 5000 dollars each were left behind. The Roman coins were found in Pompeii in 1891 by a joint French government and UC expedition.

Berkeley Cal University of California University Library Pompeii

Name Change Ordered for Morris Greenspune to Greene

Supreme Court Justice Giegerich sets March 17 as the date Morris Greenspune may change his name to Greene in the New York court proceeding. The order names the participant and specifies the legal action to alter surname.

Greene New York Supreme Court Giegerich Morris Greenspune

Caravaggio Masterpiece Reemerges From Stufa Collection

In France a long lost Caravaggio painting reappears in Marchese della Stufa’s art trove. Sigdi Pietro, Ufizzi gallery secretary, identified the work once seen in the Cerretani estate around 1700. The piece matches an Ufizzi print and shows six youths with instruments and singing figures.

Caravaggio Marchese Della Stufa France Galleria Degli Ufizzi Siggi Pietro Cerretani Sig di Pietro Ufizzi New York

Ancient Stage Revival in Syracuse Set for April 16

The New York Sun reports a rare revival of Aeschylus’ Agamemnon in Syracuse’s ancient Greek theater. The venue, tied to Hiero I and possibly Democopor Myrilla, carries 24 centuries of theatrical memory.

Agamemnon Aeschylus Syracuse Hiero I Democopor Myrilla Hiero Persae Etheae New York Sun

Natural hair curl debate echoes in teen talk

The dialogue notes a girl whose hair curls naturally versus using a curling iron. Nell confirms the curls are a natural result, highlighting perceptions of appearance and styling choices.

Nell

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