Corn as King of the United States in Illinois tribute
A bygone governor of Illinois Richard J. Oglesby extols corn as the nation's wealth and symbol, tracing maize from Native American roots to European adoption. The piece notes corn’s vast crop value two billion dollars, leading producers Iowa and Nebraska, and celebrates corn’s cultural reverence in poetry from Kansas and state songs in Iowa.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Ilinois
Richard J. Oglesby
Nilus
Tnd
United States
Union
North American
West Indies
New World
Europe
America
Massasoit
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Ray W. Lockard
George Hamilton
Edward Riley
Ellen Palmer Allerton
Wisconsin
Hamlin
Kan
Thrilling duties at London Zoo keepers tackle king cobra care
Keepers at the London Zoo perform medical exams on a king cobra patient. The snake’s head is secured with a snake stick and jaws swabbed with antiseptic. Venom from the king cobra can kill an elephant in five hours while a hamadryad’s cage has a grille over the inspection window to prevent leaping bites.
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Hamadryad
London Zoo
Friendship's Elements in Emerson's View
The quote notes two sovereign elements of friendship: truth and tenderness, each equal in importance with no reason to prefer one over the other. Emerson emphasizes balanced moral bond qualities rather than hierarchy.
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Emerson
Not Family English The English walnut origin note
The English walnut is not native to England. It originates from the mountains of Greece as well as from Persia and Afghanistan.
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England
Greece
Persia
Afghanistan
Stars of Gold Shine in Doooog Cower Memento
A compact note by D. J. Walsh recalls two figures known as Stars of Gold who appeared in the Doooog Cower scene. The piece hints at their prominence and stylized presence within a local cultural moment.
Mrs Mortimer and Margate Murphy both honor fallen sons
In a small town a wealthy widow, Mrs Mortimer, forms a quiet bond with Margaret Murphy, a hardworking Irish immigrant. Over three years Murphy helps at the Mortimer house, then honors another war victim at Arlington, revealing Mortimer’s transformation from distant social figure to shared grief and compassion.
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Renton
Mrs. Mortimer
South Main Street
Episcopal Church
Trenton
Andrew Jr
Mrs
Goodby
Andy
Andrew Mortimer
Argonne
New York
Mortimer
Europe
Florida
Doctor Dykeman
Margaret Murphy
Andrew Mortimer, Jr
Mer
America
Mrs. Murphy
Timmie
Arlington
Psychology methods aid Detroit Boys Club leadership question
A Detroit Boys Club story explains how applying boy psychology and simple rules reduced theft and swearing. A former gang leader named Jim chaired an anti theft and an anti swearing committee, improving conduct among younger boys and the leader himself.
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Detroit Boys’ Club
Jim
A. P. Pilides
American Review of Reviews
Four Things a Son Fears in Korean Etiquette
Detroit News notes strict Korean norms where a son must not show casual reverence to his father. A son’s free posture is seen as ill mannered and a room is reserved for his recreation. Proverbially, a son fears earthquakes winds fires and father. If a father goes to prison, the son moves nearby to supply him with basics.
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Korea
Detroit News
Understanding D D and LL D Degrees in Theological and Legal Contexts
The article explains D D as Doctor of Divinity given to ministers, and LL D as Doctor of Laws conferred on both clergy and lay scholars. It clarifies the pluralization of the initials and contrasts the fields and recipients of the two degrees.
Geographical Term Oceania Defined
Oceania or Oceanica was a designation for the land surface remaining after apportioning Eurasia Africa and the Americas. It included Australia the Indian archipelago and the Pacific islands. After Australia was set apart as a continent Oceanica referred to the Malay archipelago and Pacific islands.
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Oceania
Eurasia
Africa
Americas
Australia
Indian Archipelago
Pacific Islands
Malay Archipelago
Islands
Pacific
Nerve Revealed in Dentist's Chair Experience
A meditation on the fear and resolve people feel when facing a dental visit. The writer notes the tension, then frames the moment as a test of nerve and composure under clinical scrutiny.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast relief for gas and sour stomach, claiming it settles acidity and tranquilizes digestive organs. It urges adults to use the genuine product, warns imitations do not work, and notes it is not suitable for children.
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