Why Sound Travels Farther Across a Lake
The article explains that sound travels farther over a lake because the water surface is unbroken, so waves reach the listener with fewer obstacles like trees and hills, making the voice sound clearer and louder. It also includes various anecdotes and brief notes from editors about contemporary topics.
Leading Lady Questions Water in Dilapidated Country Inn
A haughty stage star lodges in a run down inn and asks for water after the roof was fixed. The proprietress explains the change, and the scene ends with a terse exchange about amenities. Includes a dated cemetery dedication note and a string of light banter jokes.
Lessons in court and quips from old tales
A story shows Jim facing sentencing after an ax incident with Buck, with a wary joke about the hanging being a lesson. Another vignette has a river water hauler answering a puzzle about total water hauled. A bride’s confession leads to a grim punchline about selling the intended fiancé.
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Sun Safety and Injury Tips for Fishing Outings
Bad sunburns plague even devoted fishermen as severe tans and burns are common. Wear hats and protective clothing to shield face and neck, and avoid wetting the face with salt water to prevent painful sunburns. If a fishhook punctures skin, push the barb through and cut it off, then withdraw the shank, with medical care advised for wounds that inflame. Rest, air, and diet aid consumption recovery.
Won't Let Girl Marry a Burglar in Kansas City
In Kansas City a 19 year old Miss Violet Boehm of St Louis seeks to marry Thomas Knight 22 held in the county jail for attempted burglary. She asks a lawyer and Judge Latshaw to permit the union. The judge refuses and she vows to wait for his release.
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The Greatest Fault in Education and Thrift
The text argues that modern schooling fails to teach thrift and saving. It notes savings funds established in nearly 1,000 cities across the United States, and urges from the outset to understand the value of saving.
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