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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1888
Page
4
A long extract describes Persian astrologers and their authority, tools, and practices. It notes hourly predictions, talismans, and court bribery, with examples of astrological influence on governance and social behavior. It also covers public fear, superstition, and everyday beliefs shaping advice and warnings in society.
Descriptions detail attempts at cremation in Mere Lachalne near Paris. Tests on two bodies used a oven and chimney to burn remains, recording ash weights and fuel. smoke was largely unnoticeable. A court near Paris may hear further proceedings, with arrests tied to a high profile case. A subplot covers a wedding scene, court proceedings, and a student dialogue on rhetoric amid the jumble of contemporary events.
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