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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
6
The article contrasts ancient Europe with the early modern era, describing medieval life as filthy and disease ridden. It cites depopulation during plagues and famines, harsh noble and peasant conditions, and the church’s role in medicine and superstition. It notes Halley’s comet’s 1456 apparition and its misinterpreted link to divine vengeance.
A Collier's inspired meditation critiques modern excuses for sin, urging forgiveness and a fresh start. It contrasts secular clever comfort with biblical solace, celebrating love and humane understanding. Naomi's voice and the call to turn again echo amid questions about humanity, sorrow, and resilience.
From the New York Times circular issued by the board of education, guidance to parents and schools shows stuttering can be cured through classroom speech training, home practice, patient encouragement, controlled breathing, correct articulation, and a healthy lifestyle.
The text explains using a watch as a compass by aligning the hour hand with the sun to find south, noting morning and afternoon half-way calculations. It suggests a 24 hour dial would align better with nature and describes a sheltering method to locate the sun by shadow if the sun is not visible.
A German salvage post specializes in recovering sunken submarines. It operates with equipment and personnel trained for undersea salvage, lifting operations, and debris retrieval, reflecting Germany’s focus on fleet repair and military salvage capabilities.
A sermon reflects on the biblical tale of Achan to warn that one man’s theft and disobedience can poison a nation. It links personal corruption to collective disaster, urging moral reform, strict discipline, and devotion to God to safeguard communities and future generations.
A dated Bible lesson from January 4 1914 explores Jesus teaching humility and service, the disciples disputes about greatness, and the place of children in the kingdom. It prompts discussion on Jesus foreknowledge, the timing of his death, church authority, and how ministers and laypeople serve.
Medical authorities increasingly debate tonsil removal with two camps. Dr J A Hagenman cites Darwin to argue tonsils are vestigial respiratory organs from amphibious ancestors, noting partial removals in youth can trigger regeneration akin to a salamander.
A writer in the London Sun asserts heads have altered markedly in the last quarter century due to education. He notes future leaders will be long headed, surpassing broad headed peers, with head shape affecting success in business, manufacturing, and the sciences, citing figures like Sir Thomas Lipton, H B Gordon Selfridge, and Sir Toresh Lyons as examples.
Gov. John Tener of Pennsylvania, chosen for National League president, will not leave office until January 1, 1915, but can attend to league duties from the governor’s chair. He faces a Dec 9 election meeting and will shape umpiring and protests with final say after Secretary Heydler expands authority.
New York reports shifts in NL fielding averages led by Kenetchy of St Louis moving to first at .995 and Daubert of Brooklyn dropping to second. Miller Huggins of St Louis wins at .377 among infielders. Lobert leads third basemen with .974. Tinker of Cincinnati takes shortstop at .968 over Wagner. Leach tops outfielders at .990 in 129 games, Booe to 1.000 in 22 games. Pitching defense sees Grover Alexander first with perfect percentage in 47 games. several others reach 1.000 class. Philadelphia tops club fielding at .368. St Louis second, Pittsburgh third, with New York, Cincinnati and Brooklyn tied for fourth.
Australia plans to send heavyweight Colin Bell to challenge for the world title, aiming to revive its boxing lineage since Bob Fitzsimmons era. Bell, a seasoned Australian fighter, is expected to arrive soon and issue a challenge to all crown aspirants, seeking rapid ascent toward the championship.
A veteran fighter with a storied career and numerous bouts is noted for a draw against Sam Langford last June. Langford’s records do not list the bout, suggesting possible discrepancies. The result hints at strength and class for a potential new Australian star challenging the Boston boxer.
Lincoln. The eligibility of quarterback Max Towle to captain the Nebraska football team next fall has been questioned. Dr. R. G. Clapp, physical director, says Towle played baseball in 1911-12, making him a three-year participant, though he has been on the football team two years. A thorough investigation will follow, but the university presses feel Towle may have played his last game with the Corp Huskers.
The Chicago and New York baseball teams arrived four days late in Yokohama after a stormy Pacific crossing that left coal scarce and the steamer briefly damaged. Consul General Sammons greeted the team on board and an ovation followed at Keio University as President Kamada pitched the first ball. The score tally begins with New York in the first game.
A child asks what a monopoly is and is told it is a good business that provokes resentment because someone else said it was unfair. The dialogue reflects a simplified, humorous view of monopoly and critique within a small town frame.
A German professor predicts that in about 3,000 years all men will be completely bald while women keep their hair. The remark is presented as a speculative, tongue in cheek forecast with no scientific backing.
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