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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
7
A Washington dinner retold a famed grizzly hunting story in which a guest seeks corroboration from the host. The host denies memory of the tale, prompting laughter and a lesson on credibility as the hunter reveals the group would have labeled him a liar if he had backed the tale.
A turf scene explains how Judge McMinamee coined the term dark horse after Sam Flynn rode Dusky Pete to steady upset bets. Flynn’s long odds wins and the judge’s warning coin a lasting saying, shaping betting lore at race meets.
The vicar's wife laments tobacco use and its effect on home life. A village lass notes the groom-to-be is not averse to smoking, fearing it may disrupt happiness after marriage. The exchange reflects concerns over habits and domestic harmony.
Thiers, famed French statesman, is portrayed in a fragmentary reflection on his humor, intellect, and influence. The dialogue hints at his sharp assessments of others fitness for roles and his self awareness, ending with a self correction about his own judgment.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses freedom, dignity of individuals, and belief in a true republic. It rejects insult to freedom’s advocate and critiques opinion and public will in shaping law, suggesting republic ideals and honest governance.
A Dublin man vacationing in London joined two bookies at a Bos tel resort and bet he could lift a man’s watch chain tie pin and pocketbook unseen. He won the wager, but the next day the bookies discovered the ploy and learned the target was a fellow conspirator, London Mail reports.
A student assistant at a public library is accosted by a middle aged woman who dismisses Laura Jean Libbey and rejects a suggested title. The exchange ends with the woman seeking a librarian better suited to judge literary tastes.
Egyptian stone implements and household tools dating to about 40,000 years ago were found in the historic Memancient palace site in Beypt. Dr Clarense St Fisher leads the Kerpt expedition detailing vibrant halls, intact gold ornaments, vessels, and vases from the stone age. Fire traces suggest the palace suffered a destructive event long ago.
The text discusses why ships and forts prefer odd numbers for sleeps and offerings. It cites Virgil and ancient divines, noting odd numbers as mystical and auspicious. A character named Tryson and a tale from Merry Wives appear as examples of superstition around odd counts.
Timetable details show arrival and departure times from Wash. Bt Depot to various connections including Rich and Nb, Rich & Nh, and Way & Rich with multiple morning and evening slots. Notices warn that times may vary and Sunday schedules differ. authors C D Smith, U T A L BE Cooper, T A sign off.
Schedule effective November 12 1916 lists northbound trains leaving Dunlop Street Station at 4 38 am through north 7 42 am through north 5 84 pm local to Richmond and 6 04 pm through north 7 52 pm local to Richmond and southbound trains to Atlanta Birmingham and Florida Points with 7 14 pm Florida Points and 11 48 pm through train south from Market Street Station 6 52 pm local south 3 15 pm local north 29 pm
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