Bosphorus Strait Names and Geography
The strait linking the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea is the Bosphorus. Also spelled Bosporus, its name means ox ferry. The Golden Horn, a gulf on the north side, forms Constantinople's harbor.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
3
The strait linking the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea is the Bosphorus. Also spelled Bosporus, its name means ox ferry. The Golden Horn, a gulf on the north side, forms Constantinople's harbor.
The line asserts that every worthy action creates space for further chances. It frames opportunity as a natural consequence of virtuous deeds, implying persistent effort yields growth and openings across endeavors.
In a rustic remark, Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recalls a man aloft on a rope painting a church steeple. Crowds gawp as a dog swap offer is teased, but the painter’s safety is noted from years past.
The newest use of electric lamps is secret signaling for military purposes. By screening lamps with certain materials only infrared rays are released. These rays are invisible to the eye and are received at distances by sensitive apparatus which sound buzzers and respond to the rays without anyone nearby aware of the transmission.
An ordinance in Latham St Anne’s town limits riding rules for donkeys. It bans riders over sixteen or over 98 pounds and sets work hours from 9 to 1 with a luncheon and a post lunch shift until 6 pm. Harness must be removed during rest.
On a northern Minnesota lake, a small Indian village hosted a bonfire dance all night. Forty danced at a time while others rested. Two young braves competed for the same woman. she agreed to marry the victor after hours of dancing.
Detroit News commentary argues women are agreeable parentheses of life and influence fashion and households. It claims women shift male rituals and likens Charleston style to social punctuation, noting some households view the lady as the entire sentence.
The article extols lace dominated bridal fashion for the season, highlighting two-piece tailleur suits, lace edged gowns in satin georgette crepe and velvet, and chic accessories. It notes navy twill coatees with satin waistcoats, fox fur accents, and matching lace details guiding bridal ensembles for summer ceremonies.
The dress and veil styles for June brides are described with choices for young slender figures and stately brides. Options include bauffant tulle frock, gleaming white satin silhouettes, and decorative coat accents with bows. The piece notes elegant yet tasteful chenille woven coats as an additional stylish option.
In a woodland tale Mr Fuzzy Brown Cottontail extols his family as the wisest and bravest animals urging young rabbits to value wakefulness over winter laziness. He contrasts the lazy rivals like raccoons foxes and muskrats with the diligence of the brown cottontail siblings as spring nears. The young rabbits echo his praise and applaud his speech.
A Dublin Sunday item recalls a child who sang a optimistic hymn during a school treat then learned the chosen song was a penitent hymn about human frailty. The anecdote reflects a simple domestic moment tied to church music and parental awareness.
A boy aged twelve asks his father about Shylock during a Sunday school moment. The father blasts the question, orders the boy to fetch a Bible, and demands he learn who Shylock is immediately.
A humorous dialogue framed as a mother scolding her son across his knee. She insists she will teach him to tie saucepans to dogs tails, while the son points out it is not their dog. The mother replies that the saucepan is hers, not the dog, creating a comic misdirection.
A brief note from Paris cites Pele Mele describing a girl who spent a day in the country for the first time and asks a child about the country’s shutters as the piece opens with a playful exchange in a Paris context.
Countless girls and women reject harsh purges and physic remedies and turn to Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for natural, gentle bowel regularity. It eases constipation without gripes or sickness and is marked harmless and pleasant for delicate users. A 60 cent bottle is available locally with a free sample by mail from Monticello, Illinois.
An advertisement promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a quick relief for indigestion gas and fullness. A tablespoonful is claimed to dissolve gas, ease heart palpitations, and restore easy breathing. The ad urges readers to buy, noting a druggist guarantee or money back if not satisfied.
An advertisement urges relief from dizziness headaches biliousness constipation fevers and jaundice by keeping the liver active and bowels regulated with Bond's Liver Pills. It claims they aid Nature in removing waste and notes druggists recommend them at 25 cents. Scott signs off with a reflective aside.
An advertisement touts Dr Peery's Dead Shot as powerful and safe, claiming one dose will expel worms or tapeworms without castor oil. It warns sins will find you out, and that neighbors may know if not.
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