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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
6
Bee man on ship inspires new path to ants
A shipboard narrator recalls meeting an Alberta bee man with 500 hives en route to China. The colorful passenger data includes scientists, papers, and talks of Hoover, the Senate, and a shift to studying ants, ending with the narrator’s vow to pursue ant research.
Point of View Shapes Currency Talk and Tramp Snack Tales
A discussion on the gold standard features Mr. Fownes Rigden noting that perspective matters. The tale shifts to a tramp boiling coffee in a vacant lot and praising new crepe rubber soles for comfort, framed as a humorous vignette from the Springfield Onion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Fownes Rigden
Mr. Rigden
Springfield
No trouble to him Wrestler and Acrobat exchange
A brief dialogue shows a wrestler lamenting difficulty earning a living and an acrobat replying that Bil has no trouble making ends meet. The exchange hints at financial strain and contrasting fortunes in the performing arts.
Bundle Delivery Sparks Household Dispute
Young Mrs. Torkins questions Charley about items from the store. He insists he followed instructions, presenting a full bundle. She admits doubt, remarking on deciding not to want them and criticizing reliance on a man.
Dad Had a Real Job Harry’s Bold Claim
A four year old boy named Harry boasts he knows everything as he helps neighbors. When asked how he knows so much, he replies that his dad tells him. The humorous exchange is attributed to Cupper's Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Japan
Pasadena
Milliken
Einstein
Arizona
Harry
Cupper
Not Much Doing In Forest Fire Patrol Says Ranger
A ranger tells a city vacationer that their job is to patrol for forest fires. The ranger admits only one or two fires occur per season, and expresses that the low frequency would affect morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Debut praised as masterfully staged by director
The Louisville Courier Journal lauds a debut for superior management and its hire of a motion picture director to stage the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Radio shop offers ant control instead of B eliminators
A radio shop clerk notes a special reduction on B eliminators while a woman asks about products for ants. The exchange highlights a shift from pest controls for a specific bug to general insect problems.
It Pays to Be a Good Listener Quote
A Washington Star quip notes the irony of a salaried listener whoEndures his boss testing humorous tales as part of his job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
No Bait and Harsh Ads Spark Industry Debate
Pathfinder Magazine quotes traders discussing drastic ad cuts as firms tighten budgets during hard times. The piece compares shrinking ads to risky fishing tricks, highlighting a broader economic squeeze and cautious marketing strategies.
Buggins Remarks on His Youngest Boy’s Wake Up Questions
In a brief remark Buggins notes his youngest son asks many questions yet provides no answers. The exchange reveals the boy’s curiosity and lack of definitive conclusions, illustrating a quip about inquiry without resolution.
That Woman Mrs White Has a Fine Figure
A clipped exchange from the Passing Show parodies social remarks about Mrs. White, noting her “fine figure.” The Louisville Courier Journal adds a quip about a book author likely giving copies to the wary reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. White
California Fig Syrup praised for child stomach aid
A mother from Los Angeles recounts using California Fig Syrup to relieve her son Leroy Young’s constipation and biliousness. The ad claims the product is vegetable, aids digestion, and has earned mothers’ trust for over 50 years with millions of bottles used annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Young
Georgi
Tas Angeles
Leroy
California
Smallest Countries Before Vatican City’s Edge
The passage notes Vatican City at 108.7 acres and identifies Monaco as the next smallest country with an area of eight square miles, labeling Monaco as the world’s smallest country aside from the Vatican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Principality of
Monaco
British Silver Coinage Standard Defined
Sterling silver is defined as the alloy of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper, legally fixed as the standard of fineness for British coinage.
Sun Not in Any Constellation, Despite Starlit Maps
The sun sits at the center of the solar system and is not part of any official constellation. Stars are divided into groups only for convenience in study.
Jade Sandals From Chinese Rite Wear In Chicago Museum
A Fleld museum in Chicago houses a pair of jade sandals used by Chinese writers in long ago religious rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleld Museum
Chicago
Bottles Left in Woods Risk Forest Fires
The notice warns that glass bottles discarded by picnic parties can focus sunlight, concentrating heat and starting a forest fire in wooded areas. It urges caution and proper disposal to prevent ignition.
One Point of View on Busyness and Self Satisfaction
A reflective maxim argues that greater busyness reduces danger and increases personal and worldly satisfaction, suggesting a virtuous cycle of effort, usefulness, and harmony with self.
Motion of stars and the fixed star designation
The text explains that all stars are in motion while fixed stars appear to change position very slowly compared with planets. It contrasts stellar motion with planetary movement and notes the origin of the term fixed stars.
Sun Obscurations and Eclipses Across the Year
The excerpt notes that two or three solar eclipses occur annually, visible from various parts of the Earth, underscoring the recurring, predictable nature of celestial events. It juxtaposes a philosophical quote on age with a scientific observation.
Fear of New Things Common Among Primitive Peoples
The article notes that primitive peoples fear the new and unfamiliar, and contrasts fishing being commonly a woman's task among Indians.
Greenland Ruin Hints Viking Shelter in 998 A D
Archaeologists note a stone house ruin on Greenland's east coast uncovered by Knud Rasmussen. They believe it served as a Viking shelter around 998 A D, shedding light on Norse exploration of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Knud Rasmussen
Desert Walkers Use Wire Mesh Shoes in Marching
Soldiers in Syria wear sand shoes of wire mesh that function like snowshoes as they traverse desert terrain. Pathfinder Magazine notes the footwear enables stable footing on shifting sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Pathfinder Magazine
Co-Operative Purchasing Origins in Rochdale 1844
The modern cooperative buying movement began with the Rochdale society formed in England in 1844 establishing shared profits and fair trading practices for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochdale Society
England
Star names in the Big Dipper outline
The article lists the seven stars forming the Big Dipper starting at the handle: Alkaid Mizar Alioth Megrez Phegda Merak and Dubhe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stara
Alkaid
Mizar
Alioth
Megrez
Phegda
Merak
Dubhe
American Colloquialism Meaning in Store Context
A discussion of the term botghen presented as an American colloquial adjective meaning something purchased at a store. The note cites usage hints and contextual clues for readers seeking language history and regional speech patterns.
Science whiskers on bald heads a future breakthrough
A Toledo Blade quip notes science has not yet transplanted facial whiskers to a bald head but argues such a feat would deserve newspaper attention once achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Brahmin Code Condemns Four Great Sins
The text lists four grave offenses: oppressing a supplicant deserting a wife robbing a Brahmin and betraying a friend. It states there is no forgiveness for the last sin reflecting strong moral codes.
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