Size of Delos Apollo Statue Calculated by Reinach
The Delos Apollo statue and three Graces, once gilded wood and sculpted by Tectapis and Angelion, are sized by Theodore Reinach with history and math. He estimates Apollo at eight meters tall and each Grace at one meter eighty, based on Delian inscriptions and ancient weights.
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Apollo
Delos
Academy of Inscriptions
Theodore Reinach
Tectapis
Angelion
Tolossus
M. Retnach
le Figaro Hebdemadaire
Paris
The
Kansas City Star
Idea of Inferiority Not an Abnormality in Hygeia Magazine
A Hygeia Magazine writer argues that the feeling of inferiority is common and not a disease. The piece notes common symptoms like stammering and tremor when facing new situations, and urges courage and self reliance to overcome fear and avoid a habitual sense of failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hygeia Magazine
Burmese Rabies Dominate Mogok Ruby Mines
Burmese rubies from Mogok in Upper Burma are described as the finest, valued at two to ten times more than Siamese stones. The Burma mines are controlled by Ruby Mines, Ltd. of London, with notable large stones including two of Bishenpur, and a Tibet ruby of 2000 carats, though not of true quality.
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Mogok
Upper
Burma
Siam
Ruby Mines, Ltd
London
Bishenpur
India
Tibet
The Secret Of Being Agreeable In Conversation
The piece notes that agreeable conversation requires honoring others ideas and listening. It contrasts with talkative, self interested listeners who seem ready to reply before a sentence ends, even if brilliant. Such people lack hospitality toward your thoughts, making conversation less pleasant.
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Mikes
Lesson on honesty ends with a counterintuitive choice
A teacher uses a backrow scenario about a friend’s forgotten quarter in a coat pocket. The boy replies he would spend the coin, prompting discussion about integrity and temptation in everyday acts.
Boneheads in Business in Cape Town Tale
An actor seeks a salt of evening clothes tea dallors to be let out for performances. He asks about his clothes while the tailor promises to adjust them for a month at a shilling a week. The odd exchange centers on fashion and timing in a small-town shop.
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Cape Town
Carol choir dispute over singing at Veargon's Weekly
Aindicitous the carol steers argue about performance as Binks resists. The leader urges louder singing and enthusiasm to salvage the carol's success in a brief Veargon's Weekly sketch.
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Aindicitous
Binks
Fenn
Veargon’s Weekly
Plover Area Notes Record Quiet Week With Visits and Ventures
Local items report visitors from Laurens Pocahontas Rolfe and Fort Dodge. Poultry fraud case in progress with suspect bound over to grand jury. bond set at 500 dollars. Community club meetings and church revivals accompany social rounds as residents adjust to repairs and new hog housing.
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Hattie Johnston
Luella Shaver
Laurens
Fred Perkins
Judd Mehaffey
Pocahontas
Mary Whitney
Calvin Smith
Rolfe
W. H. Henderson
Henry Fitzgerald
J. H. Pollock
Fort Dodge
Frank Studer
Nora Springs
John Seger
Minnesota
Frank
B. B. Frye
Emmetsburg
C. R. Henderson
Geo. Oakland
Thelma Heathman
Kermit Lighter
A. G. Heathman
Phyllis Heathman
Ft. ‘Dodge
C. M. Webb
Rolfe Brat
Doran
M. E. Church
H. O. Ward
Manson
John Clifton
West Bend
John Mangan
Blooming Prairie
Minn
A. A. Firkins
Art Firkins
Rodman
Dawson Farm
Morris Northep
Reese
Des Moines
W. S. Chinn
Sioux City
Bradgate
Fred Chinn
N. H. Shaver
Plover
Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary
L. D. Morgan
Pittsburg
Kan
Morgan
State Normal
Town University
Henderson
T. H. Flesher
Humboldt County
B. D. Baker
W. E. Pirie
The
Protective Association
Shamboldt
Rolfe Auto Co
Cay
John Kilbourne
Wm. Tiernan’s
Chicken Sales Union
Haris
Omondyon
Justice of the Police
G. OS. Shaw
Baker
Miller
County Federation Meet Salads Requested From Woman Club
Notice to woman club members invites players to bring salads for the County Federation meeting at Fonda on Saturday November 5.
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County Federation
Fonda
Proyer Methodist Episcopal Church Weekday and Evening Services
Proyer Methodist Episcopal Church lists prayer meetings Thursday at 7 30 pm and services with sermons on a deeper religious experience and becoming as little children The Epworth League hosts a sub district event with Rev Chipperfield Estherville and about 150 youths to dine at 7 pm Miss Hattie Johnston and Rev Metcalf are noted for special meetings Recent gatherings drew attendees from other towns Rev James Wray of Paton to preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11 am with a 10 am Sunday school service
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F. J. Broadwell
Mort Wooster
Algona
C. I. Kauffman
Lloyd Thompson
C. D. Northrop
Jackson
Emmetsburg
Mel. J. H. Horsman
Mesdames H. Fitzgerald
F. &. Grove
Presbyterian
Troy Grove
Ill
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Manchester
Penna
County Federation
Fonda
M. E. Hess
C. A. Smith
J. M. Bushy
Bert Peterson
Rolfe
Squire Heathman
Laurens
George Bush
Dale Buck
Epworth League
J. H. Gembler
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Snyder
Chipperfield
Estherville
Hattie Johnston
Metcalf
James Wray
Paton
Presbyterian Church
Wray
Local Social, Visits and Small Town News Highlights
A wide array of visits and social calls fill the week as families from Alvord to Spencer stop in for gatherings. Notable notes include Esther Meyers birthday surprise, church society events in Roife, and many residents traveling to Des Moines for meetings and hospital visits. Local council changes see the marshal and mayor replaced, with Pringle taking the mayoral role after Climpson resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Kerns
Morris Northrop
Des Moines
Clarence “Sandy” Johnson
Kerns
Chicago
W. A. Goodchild
R. A. Ginder
Havelock
W. C. Hansen
Lara Christensen
Des’ Moines
Hart
Mesdames
P. L. Strong
C. R. Henderson
Ward Sharp
Spencer
W. P. Bryant
Laura
Emmetsburg
Edna Henderson
Fid Whiting
Sam Pee
E. J. Struthers
Mr. Whiting
Lou A. White
Ruthven
Earl Firkins
Ed Lehnus
Frank Climpson
F. A. Pringle
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Proyer Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev
C. J. Mekkelson
Presbyterian Church Notes
Epworth League Sce Ee
EAD
G. L. Sanders
W. &. Pirie
Dorothy Shaw
Iowa City
Fred B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Lover
Mr. McFarland
Geo
Miss Hildreth
Stoirs
Curlew
Esther Jorgens
Fred Forsythe
M. I. Hess
A. W. Hess
Luella
Ira Hildreth
Dike
W. G. Roberts
Alice Hildreth
Jas
Dan Beard
Archie
Holky
Blacksheep
Meredith Nicholson
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