Agra Stone Utensils Have Call in India
Agra currystones and grindstones are prized in Indian households for their durability and resistance to detergents. Stone pestles and mortars, used by apothecaries and housewives alike, are produced for diverse uses including medicine and cooking. Pilgrims and fairs showcase stacks of erndstones currystones and mortars from Agra Aligarh and Jeypore.
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Ilindu
Agra
India
Aligarh
Jey Pote
Why Some Wives Have Thoughts of Murder
A Kansas industrialist vents at a social gathering about domestic frictions and envy as he laments marriage tensions. The text satirizes marital strains through sharp, ironic lines attributed to a boastful industrialist.
Timidity as a Public Image Anatole France
Younger Anatole France sought a timid persona to boost his lecture tours. He told his press agent to spread the idea that he was timid, arguing that silence could charm and speech might invite accusations of nervousness. A timid man, he claimed, could dare much with impunity.
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Anatole France
Banquet in Paris Serves Horse Meat Highlights Dishes
Gourmets at a Paris banquet were served only horse meat including cheval a la delacroix and pate to the trouffle of donkey. The toasts praised the meats with M. Buffon noting the horse as a Hindu favorite 4,000 years ago while Brillat Savarin voiced a fondness for roast dog.
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Paris
Epicures
M. Buffon
Brillat Savarin
France
Noisy Atoms Demo Magnifies Tiny Iron Particles
Researchers observed billions of iron atoms performing somersaults with noises rivaling Niagara. A new amplifier increased the sound to ten billion times, enabling scientists to hear the minute activity of particles far smaller than a line in the inch.
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Niagara
Modest Doctor Dr Joseph Collins Responds In Court
The Kansas City Star recounts neurologist Dr Joseph Collins being cross examined in an accident case while giving medical evidence. Asked if he is a neurologist he replies I am a neurologist sir. The counsel asks if he is purely a neurologist he replies I am moderately pure and altogether simple.
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Joseph Collins
Kansas City Star
Co-Operation First Team Work Motto Quoted
A short reminiscence on cooperation as the small yet crucial cog that unites separate parts into a smooth-working machine. The saying echoes that without cooperative effort, progress slows and few tasks succeed.
Gurley News Briefs Reflect Illnesses Travel and Holidays
Local notes report several illnesses including pneumonia and flu, with Frank Knox traveling to Scottsbluff for a cousin’s illness. The Gurley schools close for a two week vacation starting December 21. Community visitors, church events, and holiday gatherings populate the town news, along with family travels to Lincoln and Michigan and sales at the Stowe and Philson auction.
West Sidney Draw Farewell Party For Harry and Wife
The M. I. C. hosted a surprise farewell party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harry with friends and neighbors in attendance. The event marked a joyful send off from the community hosting the couple in West Sidney.
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The
Mrs
Harry
Community Socials and Local Visit Notes
East Huntsman residents report a Thursday telephone meeting at the W. E. Spearow home followed by an oyster supper. Engellands shop in Sidney. Niemanns and Andersons host or visit friends. Farm ers Union events, turkey dinners, and a Friday picture show are noted. Several sick lists and family gatherings appear. Lockwood's Jewelry promotes novelty gifts.
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O. L. Miller
Claus Engelland
George Niemann
George Puckett
A. K Anderson
Frank Kinton
Clark
Orville Mills
W. E. Spearow
Sidney
A R. Anderson
Frank Goodwin
Walter Flicker
George Nieman
Farmers Union
Elfreda Bucholz
F. N. Kinton
Louis Miller
Bill Taylor
Simmons Cook
Walter
A. K. Anderson
SEXTORP Flu Quietly Spreads Through Community
Nearly everyone is recovering from the flu that has hit nearly every home in SEXTORP. Mrs Fred Prince handled a business call in Kimball Wednesday. Billie Smith visited John Peterson’s home Monday morning. Miss Leola Rogers spent the night with the Fred Prince household. Mrs Peter Nelson, helping at the Herboldsheimer home on Antelope Divide, returned home Saturday and left again Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Wm G Smith visited Ed Morrow’s home. Paul, previously ill, shows some improvement. Ladies club meeting postponed due to flu. Arlo Fisher and sons were Sidney callers. Roy Nelson did Neil Dunlavy’s chores for several days as Dunlavy was unable to work.
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Fred Prince
Kimball
Billie Smith
John Peterson
Leola Rogers
Peter Nelson
C. P Herboldsheimer
Antelope Divide
Herboldsheimer
Wm. G. Smith
Ed Morrow
Paul
Arlo Fisher and Sons
Sidney
Roy Nelson
Neil Dunlavy
Mr. Dunlavy
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Kansar
Gurley
Charles Gathman
Helen
Scottsbluff
Frank Knox
Victor Knox
Frances Knox
Harry Thompson, Sr
Charles Schuler
Wm. Wolcott
B. K. Bushee
Lincoln
L. F. Cunningham
Henry Horst, Jr
Horst
Frank Linn
Dorman Crees
Carl Christensen
George Bauer
Arthur Swanson
Wm. Collins, Jr
John Hinrichs
John Poppen
Etta Christensen
Gurley Pharmacy
Dick Miller
Gurley Lumber Company
H. G. Sanders
George Schultz
Ladies Aid
Hewitt
C. H. Rowan
Lynn Cunningham
Farris
J. R. Farris
Philson
Michigan
Arvin Livingston
Henry Yowell
Wilbur Glassburn
Keith Sprenger
Martha Hammond
H. J. Hammond
C A. Glassburn
Wilbur
Dewitt
Louie Scheer
Ted Huff
Will Allman
Madela Scheer
Frank Klentz
Wisconsin
H J Hammond
Edna
Clifford Hammond
Charles Sprenger
H P Thomas
J J Driever
Hershel Driever
Arno Thomas
A. L. Scheer
Potter
West Sidney
East Huntsman
Lockwood
Sextorp
Ideal Beaute
Merry Christmas
Young’s Cafe
Carr
Grabill Hat Shoppe
Western Nebraska Oil Co
the Home Concern
M. H. Robineau
Dusy, Oe
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