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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
22
A storyteller recalls a king snake immune to other bites and a milk snake myth. The tale claims a cow on a farm regularly bleeds milk after a milk snake supposedly milks her, ending in the cow’s decline. The narrator cites Samuel Scoville’s Wild Honey as context.
Excerpt from Europe in Zigzag by Sisley Huddieston notes Italians guard family life from outsiders. The author observes that even after years in Rome one may know nobles officials and commoners yet rarely be invited into an Italian household or share intimate family life. The piece contrasts Italy with broader European openness.
The article explains senatorial courtesy as a tradition in the United States Senate where deference to fellow senators guides confirmations. It notes customary practice of approving former senators’ nominations in a routine manner and the Senate’s hesitation to confirm appointees from states where a senator objects.
The article recalls rampant crime in eighteenth century England and London streets where even royalty were robbed. A highwayman reportedly dropped into Kensington Gardens, Seizing George T’s purse watch and shoe buckles as he walked alone. An armed guard for mail coaches was established in 1792.
A young medical graduate fixates on scientific interest over patient welfare. A nurse reveals a patient’s death and the doctor laments the tragedy while admitting two prescriptions were given, and he cannot determine which caused the fatal outcome.
Alarming showers of blood were observed in Missignadi in southern Italy. Samples sent to Rome were pronounced real blood by Ecole d Hygiene analysts. The suggestion is that a large flock of migrant birds was torn by a whirlwind and pulverized, then flung against objects and dropped into the sea.
In a jammed session a portly man fell asleep during a petty theft case. The assistant district attorney neared first witness when the defendant whispered a question to the sheriff, leading to the case being discharged.
In Pathfinder Magazine an observation by Dr Samuel Johnson cited by James Boswell explains a Spanish proverb about bringing home the wealth of the Indies. The exchange notes that travel and observation require a large stock of knowledge to trade with, linking wealth and understanding.
The article traces early tactile reading methods from Peru knots to wood engraving in 16th century Spain, with movable type in France failing due to funds. It mentions Pinsaeu’s frame, German cardboard letters, and Valentien Hang’s embossed paper. Louis Braille’s pupilhood at a school led to the Braille system, now global, including adaptations to Arabic and Chinese.
A father explains to his son that wars begin with hypothetical quarreling between nations like England and France, while a mother objects. The exchange ends with the boy noting that the word border hints at how wars begin.
It is said that at least 70 Rembrandts vanish from history, possibly held by very poor owners who lack awareness of their true value. An unnamed London dealer has studied ancient records and spent years seeking these missing works, some lost for centuries. The owners often fail to recognize what they possess.
In a country town near Springfield a roadside cemetery houses a mossy ancient monument. It proclaims Frere lies John Jones aged ninety two at rest, and nearby five identical stones mark his wives with the inscription Beloved wife of John Jones.
Stanford psychologist Professor Walter R. Miles reports eyes perform definite work during sleep. Pupils contract, eyes roll upward, surrounding muscles pucker while lids are closed. He argues the sensory system remains largely active through slumber.
English hop vines are trained on strings up to 18 feet high. Workers move on stilts fastened to their feet and belted at the waist to reach vine tops. The stilts free their hands, and workers become proficient in field movements.
An ad claims Alderika mixture of glycerin buckthorn bark saline and other ingredients acts on both upper and lower bowels to relieve constipation in about two hours. It promises a full cleaning of the stomach and bowels and urges readers to avoid pills that clean only part of the bowels.
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