Mexican Coat of Arms Traced to Aztec Fable
Enrique Juan Palacios of the Mexican direction for archeology asserts the name Mexico derives from mexical the Aztec word for maguey or pulque and notes the coat of arms dates to six centuries ago. The emblem shows an eagle fighting a snake perched on a spiny nopal cactus amid a lake rock, symbolizing the founding of Tenochtitlan.
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Mexico
Enrique Juan Palacios
Tenochtitlan
Mexica
Mexican Republic
Possibility That Great Auk May Still Exist
A 19th century mystery unfolds as Bird Notes and News questions if a bird seen near the Loften Islands off northern Norway is a Great Auk. A Finnish hunter misidentified a Great Northern Diver and a Razorbill before recognizing the Great Auk from a casual book page, with a second witness confirming. The bird was not seen again, but lingering doubt suggests some may survive on a remote coast.
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Loften Islands
Norway
Breaks in Sermon Highlight Faith Gaffe at Tioga Church
A Tioga pastor joked that Moses discovered America by faith during a sermon on faith. The joke drew smiles from the congregation as his wife showed amusement at home, prompting the preacher to marvel at their restraint.
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Tioga
Moses
America
Atlantic
Turn State's Evidence Defined in Criminal Prosecution
The term turn state's evidence refers to a defendant who cooperates with the government by testifying against accomplices. It often includes promises of leniency or non prosecution, made explicit or implied, when prosecutors lack enough evidence to convict without the witness.
Birth and life of Francis Asbury the first Methodist bishop
Francis Asbury born 1745 at Hamstead Bridge near Birmingham England. He died 1816 in Spotsylvania Virginia after 1771 arrival in America as a Methodist missionary. He traveled 27000 miles preached 16000 sermons and ordained over 4000 ministers. He never married due to constant travel and limited resources.
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Francis Asbury
Hamstead Bridge
Birmingham
England
Spotsylvania
America
Unprofitable Smartness Ends With Fair Share At Supper
A university student son visits his farmer parents and claims to prove there are three fowls. He points to one and to two, then adds two and one to make three. The father grants a simple division, giving the mother the first, the father the second, and the son the third.
Paper Money Origins and Early U.S. Issuance
The practice began about 600 years ago in Italy with receipts for deposited bullion. Colonial states issued paper money in early days. The first federal paper money was issued in 1775 under Continental Congress authority.
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Italy
Continental Congress
Cancer of the Skin Beyond Early Stage Warned
The American Public Health Association warns that skin cancer grows slowly and is not highly malignant, and that nearly all cases can be cured if patients seek help early. Early treatment is emphasized to improve outcomes.
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American Public Health Association
Brick tablets link ancient Israelites to Ur of the Chaldees
Excavations at Ur of the Chaldees yield brick tablets claiming a 6,000 year history of brick making. The piece cites Biblical references to brick making and straw, noting the Israelites were said to be commanded to gather straw themselves, per ancient texts.
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Chaldees
Abraham
Tower of Babel
Israel
Pharaoh
Boston Transcript
Florid Epitaph Common in Revolutionary Days
A dated 1781 epitaph in Elizabeth New Jersey honors a woman killed during a British attack. The piece portrays her as a virtuous daughter of Heaven and frames her death as a martyrdom, then notes that early epitaphs often listed virtues to warn future travelers.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Cowes Past and Present Naval Yards Astonishing History
Looker On notes Cowes famed for shipyards long before the regatta. Tall ships for war and merchant service built there, including Nelsons Vanguard. During WWI yards again served Britain with new builds and repairs. The name Cowes derives from two Henry VIII forts guarding Portsmouth harbor. one fort now hosts the Royal Yacht Squadron.
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Cowes
London Daily Chronicle
Nelson
Vanguard
Henry VIII
Portsmouth Harbor
Royal Yacht Squadron
Ashamed of Mental Illness in Society
A passage from Foursquare by John Rathbone Oliver discusses how fear and stigma drive shame toward mental illness. It argues that families across social classes feel discomfort, fearing the mysterious nature of mental disease and its disruption of usual relations with the sick.
Browning Elopement Fable Involves Barretts Lap Dog
Dr. Andreas Bard told the Kansas City Browning society at a luncheon that Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning did not elope alone. Barrett's lap dog accompanied them to avoid spoiling the plan, since a bark could have wrecked the marriage and perhaps their poetry.
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Robert Browning
Elizabeth Barrett
Miss Barrett
Andreas Bard
Kansas City
Browning Society
Browning
Man Seeks The Nightly Theater Return For a Fateful Escape
Joseph Van Raalte recounts a New Yorker who attends the same theater play each night for two weeks. A ticket seller comments on the man’s fixation, noting his hope that the husband will forget something and reappear to catch the lover in the fire escape scene.
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Joseph van Raalte
Sweeping the Beard Phrase Origin and Meaning
An explanation of the expression sweeping the beard from card table jargon. It notes that to sweep the board means to win all stakes, and applies the metaphor to denote overwhelming victory over obstacles. The passage links the figurative sense to card players’ language and common usage.
Nebraska creameries churn 95 million pounds butter yearly
Nebraska creameries report an annual production of 95 million pounds of butter. The figure highlights the region's dairy industry strength and market supply.
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Nebraska
Old Glass Craft and the Spread of Glaze Across Regions
In examining glaze ornamentation, the piece notes that Chinese innovation mixed with ancient import paths from Egypt into Western Asia. It traces glaze from Egypt’s early discoveries through Babylon, Assyria, Persia, the Seleucids, and beyond into Islamic times, suggesting diffusion rather than sole invention.
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Sbrond
Akhnadon
Egypt
Western
Asia
Babylon
A. E. Grantham
Holstein Cattle Winter in Luxurious Quarters
Friesland dairymen care for Holstein cattle in lofty combined house barns. The National Geographic notes a high roof for hay storage and a single said structure with living quarters above and a large barn area for cows. Each stall is sanded with a private window and a daily bath for cows, many with ribbon tied tails.
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Friesland
Holland
National Geographic Society
A Fair Cop For a Pond Lesson in Anger and Law
A weary angler sits by a still pond when a village constable bursts in with a blunt rule. The exchange turns comic as the fisherman claims he is teaching the fish to swim, while the officer insists swimming requires a costume, and thus detains him.
Wisdom of Antoninus on past and future cycles
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus notes that a man cannot lose past or future for neither belong to him. He urges two points: all things recur in cycles and time does not determine the same things reappearing, and that at death the longest and shortest lives lose the same one thing.
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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
French court hairdressing craze reaches peak in eighteenth century
Detroit News notes that in Paris around 1730 hairdressers numbered about 1,200 as court ladies wore towering styles. Hairstyles often required a full day to dress and were done roughly monthly by the most elaborate wearers.
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France
Paris
Detroit News
The Hard Path to Victory and Courage
The piece contrasts eagle like zeal with steady daily effort. It argues that the hardest win is keeping courage and moving forward when others surge ahead, sustaining purpose and resolve through slow progress toward the goal.
Catholic Church Masses and Services Schedule
The Catholic Church offers Sunday masses at 7:00 and 9:30 AM with Sunday evening devotions, rosary, instruction, and benediction at 7:30 PM. Weekday masses are at 8:00 PM. Lenten services are held Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 PM. Anton Link is the pastor.
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Anton Link
Campfire Girls to Speak at 11 A.M. Birthday Service
The Campfire girls of Sidney will be guests at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 for the 18th birthday anniversary service. Pastor H. Clare Welker will preach on A Little Girl Captive Who Performed a Great Service for Her Master. Bible school and youth meeting follow at usual hours.
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Sidney
Bible School
H. Clare Welker
St Pauls Lutheran Church March Sunday services schedule
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a m German services at 10 45 and an illustrated lecture on missions in Africa at 7 30 p m March 19 Lenten services at 7 30 in German conducted by Pastor W F Peters.
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Africa
W. F. Peters
Revival reaches peak at Christian Church Bible school
The Christian Church reports record Bible school attendance and peak revival services. Evangelists left for Seattle but nightly evangelistic meetings continue except Saturdays. Pastor J. H. Bicknell invites Sidney and nearby residents to attend, promising Holy Spirit conversion illustrated with a large chart, with possible continuation if interest endures.
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Seattle
Wash
Sidney
J. H. Bicknell
Evangelist to Hold Dual Services at Local Churches
Public invited to attend afternoon services at 2 30 and evening services at 7 45 with the evangelist sharing spiritual teachings at local churches. The schedule emphasizes available times for attendees to participate in the revival meetings.
Governor's bank bill favored by strong Senate majority
The senate on Tuesday recommended the governor's bank bill to pass as amended with a strong majority. Debates over repealing the guaranty fund and the two tenths of 1 percent assessment continued as lawmakers weighed constitutional issues and fiscal duties. House actions showed a split, with direct repeal failing while concerns over deficits and future referendums grew.
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Senate
House
House Banking Committee
van Kirk
Sidney and Lincoln Tangle Last Night in State Tournament
Sidney and Lincoln met in a big Coliseum clash as the state basketball tournament opener. Lincoln, a top state team, faced Sidney which led the Western Nebraska conference, drawing more than 5,000 spectators and heavy local interest.
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Sidney
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Capitol City
Nebraska
Mitchell clash boosts Links and Sidney in tough meet
After four hard games at the Mitchell meet, Coach Browne kept the Links sharp and did not overwork them. Lincoln was favored to win last night, but Sidney remained dangerous, aiming to upset the capital city favorite and deliver a competitive, money worth contest.
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Mitchell
Browne
Bunny Black
Sidney
Bank
Marocnis
Lincoln
Cty
Reverend Minton to Hold Lent Services Here
Rev. Chester B. Minton of Bridgeport will conduct services each Friday during Lent at the Episcopal church here. Services are scheduled at 4 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. including services today.
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Minton
Chester B. Minton
Bridgeport
Episcopal Church
The Elite Hat Shoppe Announces New Hat Line
Cecella Sanquist announces a complete line of ladies and children's hats at The Elite Hat Shoppe. The shop previews best styles and materials at reasonable prices. Located at 1010 Illinois St. 52-tf
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Cecella Sanquist
Ilin
Ois St
Do Bees Know Beekeeper Neb Farmers Milk Focus
Do bees know their master is challenged by the idea. A bee's working season lasts about seven weeks with two spent in the hive. It is unlikely a beekeeper would be seen as a distinct person by such short lived insects. Nebraska farmers receive over 31 million dollars yearly for butterfat.
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Nebraska
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