Red Crested Sparrow Prank Foiled By Science
An editorial notes a Massachusetts man glued red flannel to sparrow heads as a joke. Police and animal welfare agents brought him to court after his confession. The piece contrasts the prank with the real power of intelligent breeding to produce fixed color changes in fowl and highlights broader themes of science versus trickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Rhode Island
Iron Hand Power in Italy Compared to Russia
The article contrasts Mussolini's control of Italy through the Fascisti with Lenin's dictatorship in Russia, noting suppression of free speech, suppression of opposition, and a shared pattern of authoritarian rule. It argues both regimes are dictatorial, with Italy showing continuity and no revolution, while the Czar's death leaves a wary world watching.
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Italy
Russia
Lenin
Mussolini
What Socialism Means to Us Now in Belgium Contrast
The piece argues socialism abroad differs from here, noting Belgium and other nations treat socialist groups as liberal or progressive rather than states owning production. It contrasts European practice with American views, criticizing the British Labour party’s foreign policy and housing record while Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Germany show non-jingoist, welfare-minded approaches.
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Belgium
Europe
Karl Mars
Russia
Labor Party
France
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Explosives in Europe Threaten Peace Across Continent
A stark forecast warns that old grudges in Europe could ignite anew as explosive potential gathers from the Ural Mountains to the Channel. The piece cites condemned stockpiles and lingering antagonisms, urging plain people to see they are pawns in war aims, with the fate of the German Republic deemed of first importance.
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German Republic
Wayside Wisdom by S E Kiser
The piece contrasts how a person guards and repairs his earthly home yet neglects his inner life. It warns that indulging unhealthy habits weakens the soul’s foundations while external safeguards fail to prevent spiritual damage, urging care for both houses.
Belden Quilt Club Fetes Mrs Scriver At Home
The Belden Quilt club was delightfully entertained at Mrs. F. E. Scriver's home on Thursday. The gathering featured quilting as the diversion of the day. A local report notes Peggy heard about a saxophone teacher, and Glory confirms she engaged him for lessons, with the teacher practicing during the hour.
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F. E. Scriver
Belden
Grafton
Ohio
Peggy
Betting Adage Sparks Discussion On Wagering Ethics
A terse saying urges risking what you have and doubling it, sparking debate about prudent betting. Commentators note risks and potential gains, while some warn against reckless gambling. The phrase circulates in locals’ conversations and online forums.
Man in uniform helps crying child in street
A passerby describes seeing a large policeman assist a sobbing young girl on a city street. He comforted her with a damp handkerchief, washed her face at a hydrant, and walked her toward a nearby school while onlookers watched.
Round cleaved sundew nourishes on insects in eastern forests
A peculiar plant called the round cleaved sundew thrives in eastern United States barren areas due to low nitrogen. Its pink blossoms attract insects which land on the plant, trapped by a pepsin like fluid. Insects eventually perish and are consumed by the sundew.
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United States
Kopyright
King
Giant of Space giant star S Doradus described by Harvard bulletin
The article recounts Harvard Observatory noting a star in the Magellanic Clouds called S Doradus. It is said to be six hundred thousand times brighter than the sun and possibly larger than Earth's orbit, with a distance around one hundred thousand light years. It highlights its irregular brightening, high surface luminosity, and questions about how such a tenuous giant sustains light.
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Harvard Observatory
Ali
Harlow Shapley
Tate
Louisiana
America
Mistaken Phrase On Printed Page Causes Confusion
Readers encounter garbled text claiming a 1925 copyright note. The fragment references a newspaper esticate and a misordered phrase about determin station and pass on. The readable bits suggest a concern with quality and forgotten order.
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Pass -On
Meciure
Esticate
Guard Against Mosquitoes by Royal Copeland
Health advice warns that mosquitoes spread malaria and yellow fever and urges homeowners to screen windows and doors. Drain swamps and stagnant water, remove decaying matter, and keep yards clean to reduce breeding sites and protect family health this season.
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Royal
Copeland, M
Newapape Feature Service, Inc
Hypnotism Myths and Realities Explored in 1925
A 1925 article refutes myths about hypnotism, explains how concentration affects trance depth, and clarifies that willingness is required to be hypnotized. It distinguishes hypnotism from suggestion and psychoanalysis, notes dangers and limits, and mentions its use in emergencies like acute insomnia.
Figures of Speech and Norse Myth in Mortal Strife
A fragmented text discusses Loki as a embodiment of strife in Norse myth. It recounts Balder’s immunity to harm and Loki’s deceitful arrow from mistyped material, leading to Balder’s death. Loki is bound on a rock awaiting Ragnarok when fire and chaos engulf the world.
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Loki
Toki
Balder
Odin
Miatietos
Gove
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