Three Wooden Horses Mark Old New York District
In a lower Manhattan area between Lexington and Third Avenues and Twenty third to Twenty fifth streets, three wooden horses remain as monuments to the former horse market era. The district once hosted a vast market with auctions, famed thoroughbreds, and a track side gallery where buyers watched horses perform.
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New York
Lexington
Third Avenues
Twentythird
Twenty-fifth Streets
Blue Bloods
Facs
Horse Radish and the Curious Meaning Behind Its Name
The reader asks if horse radish is named for horses. The answer notes language evolves through misapplication and shifting senses, with horse taking on meanings like large or coarse, explaining the term horse radish and its usage.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Cracking Time: Egg-Them Guy Faces Critics
A bold quip from a tough local figure challenges critics as the speaker declares intent to prove worth. The line hints at pride and defiance in a small community setting.
Pearl Teeth Found in Indian Skull in Pennsylvania
In Westmoreland County an Indian skull yielded teeth with pearl like formations between the prongs or on the roots. Scientists are puzzled by the origin of the pearls with sea food theory proposed but unproven. The teeth are displayed in the Pennsylvania State Museum's Indian room.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania State Museum
Mountain Found on Sea Bottom Off California
Washington. Director R. S. Patton of the coast and geodetic survey said that the survey ship Guide, now engaged in hydrographic surveys off the coast, found a mountain on the sea bottom off California.
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California
Washington
R. S. Patton
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Guide
Dieting Points Path to Health by Expert
Digestive specialist notes patients resist diet rules while accepting harsh medicines. A sanitarium example shows forbidden foods trigger cravings as flavors with cucumbers or mixed vegetables appear in meals. Provides fiber rich menus with fruit, bran, vegetables, and balanced meals for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Submerged mountain found 52 miles off California coast
Baileys at the Fair California coast report a submerged mountain about 52 miles southwest of Point Sur. It rises from 2000 fathoms depth and is ten miles long north to south. if drained, the peak would appear as a 7500 foot isolated summit. Radio acoustic ranging fixed the position from coastal stations.
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California Coast
Point Sur
Postmaster Perez Phinney Marks 55 Years in Monument Beach
Perez H. Phinney has served as postmaster at Monument Beach Massachusetts for 55 years. His long tenure reflects decades of local mail service and community involvement in the town.
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Monument Beach
Mass
Perez H. Phinney
Dessert with citrus and coconut from a vintage menu
A 1933 Associated Newspapers WNU Service piece describes hilled diced oranges with pineapple and coconut as a dessert. It also gives home care tips such as keeping two inches of water in wooden buckets to prevent drying and leaking. It notes ham can be broiled or baked and leftovers served with cream sauce on toast.
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Associated Newspapers
WNU
Specialist Quips On Asking Help With Garden Work
A sharp joke frames a worker’s reply about his trade. The specialist says he cannot spade the garden for a meal because his specialty is shoveling snow.
Three Brothers Named John Sargent Distinguish by Middle Names
Three brothers all named John Sargent share Christian names but come from Ludlow Danby and Chester. They are distinguished by their middle names Garibaldi Wesley and Rubari to differentiate them.
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Ludlow, VI
John Sargent
Ludlow
Danby
Chester
Garibaldi
Wesley
Rubari
Otter enjoys muddy slides and swift river feats
A playful otter swims, slides down a muddy slip and sloping root, then dives and splashes. It feeds on trout, bass, and perch while showcasing quick, slippery motions that rival an eel or seal. The verse wonders if readers wish to catch fish as easily as the otter.
Samuel They Called to Serve God Across Ages
For August 20, the lesson centers on Samuel's life from birth to his prophetic call. Readings cover Hannah’s prayer and dedication, Samuel’s service in Eli’s house, his faithful obedience, and the beginnings of his role as Israel’s prophet and judge, highlighting training for service and listening to God.
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Samuel
Hannah
Ee Samuel
Eli
Israel
Ebenezer
Bethel
Gilgal
Mizpeh
Ramah
Saul
A. Samuel
B. Samuel
God
Moses
He Turned to Prayer in Tough Moments
Quote by G. H. Knight notes a life in constant prayer meeting crises with steadfast faith. The passage portrays prayer as a guiding force in handling difficult experiences from start to finish.
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G. H. Knight
Thank God Daily Purposeful Morning Reminder
A reflective line urges starting each day with a task to complete, insisting duties give daily purpose whether one desires them or not, framing work as a spiritual discipline.
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