Why Arab Isle of Bahrein Is Place of Romance
The Bahrain region in the Persian Gulf is described as a famed source of pearls and ancient lore. The piece links pearl diving to wealth and myth, noting historic pearls tied to royalty and legends of Oannes, while highlighting modern Bahrain’s attraction amid the era’s Turkish empire decline.
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Bahrein
Gbrein
Persian Gulf
Middle East
Sheba
Haltoun
Walt Fish
Oannes
Batreri
Talitar
Tomian
Why Depth Fishes Are Black
The depth fishes are described as ferocious with huge teeth. Many are inky black reflecting their perpetual dark habitat. Some are blind while others possess glowing eyes aiding them in the darkness where phosphorescent lights appear to emanate among the deep dwelling creatures.
Inventions Accelerated by War Ramifications
The wartime push accelerated development in telephone and telegraphic rampments, likely shaving ten to fifteen years from normal peacetime progress. This rapid advancement reshaped communications and tech expectations beyond the conflict era.
How Seal Herds Increase
A tentative census indicates Amekan fie seals total 624269 across ages, vs WGASZ seals in 1018. Pups born reached 167172, up 10 percent from 1918 in each class. 1919 totals exclude skins. Telegrapher reports show 22027 seal skins on St Paul Island and 3859 on St George Island through August 10. Special effort reduced large angle seals with over 6400 culled.
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G. Daims Torna
St. Paul Island
St. George Island
How to Prevent Seasickness and Safer Sea Travel
Future travel may rely on airliners for transatlantic trips and tunnel passages between nations. For sailors, inventors seek to stop ship cabin roll by suspending cabins on a fore and aft axis with a vertical gyroscope, aiming to eliminate rolling motion and turn sea voyages into a pleasant experience.
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America
France
England
Methodist church announces postponed meetings and new series
The Methodist church plans to postpone special meetings briefly with Drs Ewing and Mecklenburg visitors to come later. Morning character study series continues with topics from The Man of Quicksand to The Man with the Master's Brand. Upcoming Sunday evening repeats several questions about faith, salvation, and living. Sunday School grows with the S. F. class and G and G class. Also for sale dairy cows heifers and work horses at Coughanour's feed yard by M M Chose, Feb 5 1%
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S. F
Coughanour
M. M
YMCA NOTES BUSINESS MEN GYM CLASS BEGINS ACTIVITIES
The Business Men's gym class opened last night with good turnout and plans to challenge Boise Association later. A 16 by 16 foot gym mat from Spalding of San Francisco arrives by the 26th. Classes are set for Tuesday and Friday at eight. Intermediate boys aged 15 to 21 start Thursday afternoon with organized gym and club plans. Juniors ages eight to fifteen meet Saturday at 9 30 to organize and exercise. officers will be elected and new joiners may face a light initiation. A club room for all professionals is prepared, confections will fund phonograph records and a moving picture machine for educational uplift.
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Pat Murphy
Firat National
George Lattig
A. G. Spalding and Bros
San Francisco
Spalding
Boise Association
Association
Church notices and classifieds page item mixed
Local church notices invite parishioners to Bible School and services at the Baptist and Christian churches with schedules. Classifieds list sales of work teams, a wagon, a Jersey cow, a bicycle, a used car part, a missing pig, and a found pair of nose glasses, plus a weather summary for the week ending February 3.
Calf Club sale and rail news mix in Payette item
Local notices announce the Payette Valley Shorthorn Breeder’s Association calf sale on February 19 with county agent contact for details. Also listed are a February Market Day car sale, a flour ad, burglar prevention tips from London authorities, and commentary on rail and military staffing in Europe and hats resembling buildings.
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Boys and
Payette
No Noctious Perfumes and The World They Shape
Quote from George Burba in Columbus Dispatch argues noxious smells matter as much as beloved ones. Outdoor odors attract or repel various creatures, influencing how the world stays balanced and arranged for inhabitants.
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George 5. Burba
Columbus Dispatch
Argand Lamp Invention Shaping Lighting History
The inventor often credited with the modern lamp design is Alme Argand of Swine born in 1765. His lamp featured a wick that fed into a cylinder with an upward air current supplying oxygen. Despite the invention, widespread lamp use took many years to become common.
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Alme Argand
Swine
Church of God Sunday School Seeks Top Noteh't Status
Bad weather and sickness did not dampen attendance at the Church of God Sunday School. Only a few points remain to reach top status by May 23. Service times are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. Study John I and ask questions. Teacher's Training class meets Monday evening at the pastor's residence with ARGYL HOUSER, Pastor.
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John I
Argyl Houser
FLOCK BOWERS MARRIAGE IN FRUITLAND CELEBRATED
Earl M. Flock and Waye Bowers were married on February 4 1920 in Fruitland at the bride’s parents home. Rev M D Reed officiated. A small reception followed at the Flock home with family and friends. The bride is a Fruitland teacher and will complete her contract while Mr Bowers moves west to Oregon.
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Flock—Bowers
Earl M. Flock
Waye Bowers
Fruitland
Bowers
Oregon
M. D. Reed
Flock
W. R. C. Regular Meetings Schedule Noted
The W R C holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Friday each month at 2 p.m. in Yeoman Hall. Elisabeth Clanton serves as president and Jenntte Kirkendall as secretary.
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Yeoman Hall
Elisabeth Clanton
Jenntte Kirkendall
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