Immortal roles in Homeric verse across ancient ages
Detroit News outlines the Homeric epic tradition from Odyssey and Iliad origins through Lycurgus and Pisistratus shaping form. Mentions Aristotle and Aristophanes aiding textual preservation, with Homer cited as a model for Thucydides and a master teacher of human wisdom.
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Homer Iabont
Troy
Menelaus
Lacedomon
David
Homo
Lycurgus
Lacedemon
Greece
Pisistratus
Hipparcus
Mexander the Great
Aristotle
Aratas
Aristarchus
Samos
Aristophanes
Alerendria
Homer
Thucydides
Detroit News
Today is the day to seize the moment and act
George Matthew Adams writes that Today defines life and action, urging readers to use today for work and joy, to spread smiles, stay fearless, shed worries, and live fully since today may be the only chance that matters.
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George Matthew Adams
Good Housekeeping
Hog nosed snake arrives in London baffles onlookers
The American hog nosed snake in London provinces a dramatic display at Regent's Park Zoo. The reptile flattens its body and inflates a cobra like hood turning lifeless when approached, then crawls away when left alone. Despite the show, the species is harmless.
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London
Min
Death
Zoological Gardens
Regent's Park
Cleaning Watches With Bread
The article notes bread dough has long been used in watchmaking to absorb oil and remove chips from tiny parts. Bakers’ dough acts as a natural wiper, collecting particles without leaving residue on delicate components.
Enormous Sharks and Their Tremendous Sizes
The article notes sharks reach vast lengths with examples such as Rondelet's shark at about 40 feet and the basking shark large enough to rival whales in girth. It mentions a young basking shark 17 feet long and occasional sawfish reaching 30 feet. The text implies we have not yet found the largest specimens.
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Rondelet
England
County Board Proceedings in Pocahontas County Iowa 1920
The Pocahontas County Board met August 17 1920 with members Elsen Linnan Buflolfson and Dooley present. They elected Elsen chairman pro tem and approved minutes, appointed engineers for drainage petitions, reviewed bids and issued contracts, approved various county and road fund payments, and established Drainage District No 05 with bids to be advertised. The meeting adjourned to August 23 1920 for continued business.
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Pocahontas
Henry Schade
A. J. Sedlacek
A. J. Sedla
Rolfe-Havelock
F. A. Malcolm
Hauswirth
Linnan
Buflolfson
Colfax Township
Cedar Township
Addie Williams
Pocahontas Light & Power Company
M. W. Linnan
Rolfe Arrow
R. H. Winegarden
Iowa Telephone Company
C. A. Conn
C. W. Gilchrist
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Roeve
Board of Supervisors
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County Board Proceedings
R.H. Winegarden
Oscar Taylor
Fugget
F. J. Ryan
Pocahontas Democrat, Progress and Telegram
Fidlar & Chambers
Mrs. Hartung
T. Carroll
Elk Gk
Wm. Elsen
J. E. Pattee
Justice Fees
Sam Taylor
J. T. Grant
J. A. Dunkel
Geo. W. Engle
Ed Fox
Rose McCormick
A. C. Fugett
Garett Peters
Frank Cox
B. Zimmerman
Farmers’ Grain & Coal Company
Insane Fund
Standard Oil Company
W.A. Elliott
Shimon Drug Company
Bridge Fund
Pavey & Richmond
Black
Smith
John Peterson
Chris Kettleson
C. ‘& N. W. Railway Company
Alfred Edstrom
Wheeler
Lumber, Bridge & Supply Company
Hawley
Hart Schaffner & Mars
Etry deLas
Rolfe and Vicinity
Stetson
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Eagle
C. J. White Clothing Company
Humboldt, Iowa
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