Man's Place in the Cosmos Versus Cosmic Scale
The article argues humanity is a tiny, unimpressive part of the universe. It cites the Mt Wilson telescope reaching 240 quintillion miles, notes 2 quadrillion observable stars, and contrasts human insignificance with vast cosmic structures. It discusses Shapley, Jeans, and the idea that life is rare, possibly unique to Earth, and that the meaning of existence remains an open question.
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Mt. Wilson
Hach
Aiza
Venus
Earth
Hezlow Shapley
Harvard Observatory
Shapley
Pe. Shanley
Anon
Umiverse
Shabley
New Star Nova Aquila No 2 Blazes Then Fades
A September star map notes a bright new star, Nova Aquila No 2, that appeared June 8, 1918. It briefly outshone Vega before fading to a faint telescopic star, as the Great Square of Pegasus and other constellations, including the Northern Cross, Andromeda, Hercules, Aquila, and the Big Dipper, are visible in the sky.
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Erra
Vega
Pegasus
Hercules
Baotas
Aquila
Jah
Pioneer Virginia reader claims Cuticula products cured pimples
Kermit Saville of Eagle Rock Virginia writes that Cuticula Soap and Ointment cleared his pimples within a month and left him fully healed after continued use. He urges daily Cuticula Soap for clear skin, and Cuticura products for irritation, noting prices for Soap and Ointment.
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Kermit Saville
Eagle Rock
Talotra
Autumn Begins and September Sky Guide for Planets
The article notes Autumn starts September 23 at 817 PM and outlines planetary positions: Mercury near invisibility in late September, close Mars conjunction, Venus as a morning star, Jupiter brightest visible nearly all night, Saturn visible after sunset with a near moon conjunction on September 20, Uranus and Neptune visible in night hours near Regulus. It also mentions a tragic note about snakes killed millions in the last 60 years, with India bearing most deaths.
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Mars
Mercury
Uranus
Neptune
Leo
Regulus
Roache Elected Supreme Chief Ranger Of Foresters
New York August 31 Pi Mayne Rothe of New York today arose to be elected Supreme Chief Ranger of the Foresters of America at the tran s details annual session. Bilbert Crowe of Detroit was elected sub chief ranger.
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New York
Pi—Maiyne FP. Rothe
Aris
The
Foresters of America
Bilbert Crowe
Detroit
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Leslie C. Beard
HH. Jeans
London
Ife
Barer
Wandy
Chanics Loan
K Slavings
Hank
Allen
Sii
Tassinn
Ais Fleishers
Reed
Uae
Toro
Sais
Cathy
Bentz & Own
India
Hagerstown
O.5.c. Pocttor
By H.R. Rudy
Rudy’s Rexall Pharmacy
Hamilton Corner
Roche
Studebakers
Leigh Motor & Tire CO
Oak Hill Avenue
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