Ancient and Modern Time Keeping in Egypt and Rome
The article contrasts ancient and modern time signaling, noting Egypt still uses shadow clocks and a guitar noun timetelling, while Rome relies on a central electric clock with 800 linked devices. It highlights a shift from traditional methods to ultramodern systems in the Eternal City and references centuries of timekeeping practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Rowe
Kent
Leena
City
Eternal
Tibet
Eye strain blamed for much bad temper study says
Eye strain and imperfect vision can cause fatigue and irritability, especially after long days. Doctors note that correcting vision and managing workload can reduce symptoms while keeping the same job.
Forged Antiquities Captivate Museums Then Revealed
The piece discusses convincing forged ancient art specimens that resemble real carvings so closely that experts struggle to detect them. It notes that many museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, have faced forged items, which are eventually exposed and removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Snake with ears tale prompts Roosberg viewing
Ann Vogel of Bushveld reports reading in Johannesburg Sunday Times about a "snake with ears" spotted at Roosberg. He says his mother told of a two-eared snake killed in a fig tree when she was a child, and says the tale is true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Vogel
Johannesburg
Sunday Times
Roosberg
Manitoba Boundary Survey Lines Were Stepped Along Division
The article explains the Manitoba Saskatchewan boundary follows the survey lines through a settled farming area. It notes that in north western Canada survey lines are stepped to adapt to converging meridians, which make longitudinal distances narrow as they go north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
Ant Queen Portrait as Symbol of Prosperous Ease
The Detroit News describes tropical ant society where a queen is imprisoned in a clay pocket, about two inches long, immobile yet pampered by workers. The illustration uses the phrase sit of an ant queen to express peak comfort in native culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horgés
Detroit News
Trade and Commerce Depend on Cheap Goods Value
The passage argues that violence is not required for trade and that true wealth comes from cheap commodities. It asserts that extending commerce relies on affordable goods rather than coercion, highlighting the superiority of peaceful exchange over bloodshed. Benjamin Franklin stance implied on commerce over force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleaty -Artaiét
Benjamin Weniciin
le Otek
Notice in District Court of Iowa Sioux County
Farmers Savings Bank of Larchwood Iowa files a suit against O P Bouma for $1000 plus 8 percent interest from 1927 on a 1925 note due six months after date. Bouma is a non resident. writ of attachment sought on lands goods and credits. Default possible if Bouma fails to appear by January 13, 1930. PT McGill, attorney for the plaintiff.
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District Court OF
Iowa
Sioux County
Terni
Farmers Savings Bank
Larchwood
Towa
O. P. Bouma
P. Bouma
District Court
Lavernwood
Town
Aaid
Orange City
McGill
Equity and Partition Notice in Sioux County Court
A district court notice informs the defendants that a petition for equity relief seeks partition or sale of undivided interests in Rock Valley real estate described as Lot Four and adjacent parcels in a replat. If defendants fail to appear by January 13 1930, default and judgment may be entered. Attorneys FD McGill represents the plaintiffs.
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George Davisson
Willy Davisson
Bertha Stewart
Walter Stewart
Lillian Kessler
Kessler
Ernest Davisson
District Court
Leslie Davisson
William Davisson
George Davissson
Sioux County
St. P. M
Rock Valley
Orange City
Town
McGill
Pioneer Ray Line Breeding Team Work Highlight
Breying and team effort showcased by Richard Sweller and Jake Vandeweerd with manager Phono at 2022 bus project. Local note records residents and ongoing cooperation in equipment development.
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Pioneer
Breying
Richard Sweller
Jake Vande Weerd
Phono
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Firestone
Central Tire and Battery Co
H. Helmers
H, Stehrenberg
Prop
Rock’ Valley
Brandon
B. Franklin Troyer
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Royer
Florence Davisson
Violet Davisson
Kosters’ Market
Santa
Farmers Lumber Company
Huntting Elevator Co
WM. Schouten
Farmers Elevator Company
Rock Valley Grain Co
John Coert
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