Discovery Confirms Lost Grave of Signer Francis Hopkinson
Elmo Scott Watson reports from Philadelphia that Francis Hopkinson, signer of the Declaration, has a discovered grave in Christ Church yard. Evidence from bones studied by Dr Oscar Batson and notes on Hopkinson’s life tie the find to the anniversary of his era defining contributions and his famed poem Battle of the Kers.
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Great Bellata
David Bushnell
New York Harbor
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Joseph Hopkinson
Francis Scott Key
New Republic
Columbia
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The Battle of the Kegs in Philadelphia Folly
A playful verse recounts an 18th century Philadelphia scare as a fleet of rebel keg barges descends the river. British heroes fight back with cannons and bravery while townsfolk shout alarms and mock panic.
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Film's value in record of life beyond price
An article from the Manchester Guardian notes the archaeologist’s new ally film. A London anthropologists congress forms a permanent committee to document vanishing races on film and to create a central library for material. It plans expeditions and guidance for travelers to record scientific material before cultures vanish.
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Orchard near Milan Cultivates 74 and 31 Miles of Trees
An extensive Italian orchard near Milan grows 74 miles of pear trees and 31 miles of peach trees under approved conditions. It is among Europe’s largest with 200 000 pear bearers and 6 000 peach bearers. Multiple varieties test soil and climate suitability. Promoters plan export when favorable.
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Milan
Italy
Europe
Chew for Beauty Forbidden by Ancient Empress Advice
The fragment notes models advised by red Emperor Wang to the celestial world. A crane scroll gift signifies a wish for permanent health.
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Red Emperor Wang
Beauty routine for models tones chin neck cheeks
A New York presentation to 2 000 Models Guild members unveils itythmic dewler combined with head and neck exercises as the newest beauty formula. A dozen routines encourage gum chewing and deliberate head tossing to tone the chin jaw line and sculpt the neck and cheeks.
Symbols of Animals in Chinese Art and Meaning
Chinese art uses animals as symbols from ancient times. Fish signify abundance and rank, eagles symbolize heroism, wild geese and ducks denote conjugal fidelity and mutual aid, and cranes with phoenixes convey happiness longevity and official preferment in emblematic scrolls and decorations.
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Han Luo Academy
Geologists fear Niagara Falls destruction without preservation
Geologists warn the falls could vanish if erosion continues at current rates. A 1931 rock fall of about 80 000 tons foreshadows long term loss unless measures are taken. Proposals include submerged deflecting wells to boost flow on the American side and deepen the fall, slowing exposure on the Canadian side.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
Lake Erie
College of Morals quote by Dr WW Remfry Huot
A early 20th century quotation defines the College of Morals as a church and university of right living, a culture room where life’s laws are worked out, attributed to Dr WW Remfry Huot.
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University of Right
WW. Remfry Huot
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