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Newspaper

The Democratic Press

Location

Eaton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1891

Page

4

Missing Links and Oddments From a Turbulent Era

A collage of curiosities and anecdotes from distant lands and local quirks. Notes on Burdette aging, Egyptian discoveries, Bolivian mining yields, women’s rights conventions in Stockholm, large ad orders, Texas county counts, and a parade of eccentric tales from graft to garden.

Robert J. Burdette M. Grobaut Thebes Egypt Bolivian Stockholm Fairbanks Scale Company New York Tribune S. Antonio Tex City P Car- Totta Mexico Lacken Texas

James Garfield early life as a bright restless learner

A historical sketch recounts James A. Garfield at six showing keen memory and observation by listening to older students. He questions adults, dreams of being a General, and defies a sitting still rule with clever, later accepted wandering in class.

James A. Gatticel James James Evon James Garfield I Hue Liv Jansta Garticil Garfield Janes George J. Manson Harper's Young People Hermuipver Jones Baveing Charlestown United States HL. W. Thompson Akron Byorle Sumter Conoy Oise Ic Joy Truvoy Port Slop Napoleon Caen Sarthle Wm. Pornto Tonus Gatoies Brisa Jean le Haine Woyford Niors Miche Orne Gallapola Gharles Cellays Jane Wis Nichobat M. Perset Blaine Lunt Hester Auerioab Bering Uua Katie Jy Syed Eowiter Eppustile Richald Gamnes Patrick McNamars Athick Amaia Murch Iva Ergin Jonealee Manus Xeinak Snl Testa Ann McMo Agatnet Blin Sam Passick McNamara Patrick LeNatira Ald Paisick McNamara

Deep sea eyes vary from sight to blindness in fish

The article surveys deep sea fish vision from tiny or absent eyes to large or internal organs and phosphorescent scales. It notes two sighting strategies, depth related eye growth, mud secretions, and paired luminous structures. A later item discusses Reggie dressing at table, Bird's Eye Pine mantels, and a Maryland bachelor tax bill.

Uipahyli Magazine Reggie New York North Carolina Maryland

Accidental discovery of mahogany spurred famed wood trade

A fragmented history recounts how mahogany entered furniture making, starting with Sir Walter Raleigh in 1597 and a London physician’s cache, then Cabinetmaker Wollaston popularized it for luxury pieces. A Sicilian tragedy, a reporter’s lecture kit, a Sicilian murder tale, leap year origins, Gregorian reform, and massive plate shears close the column.

Walter Raleizh Trinidad Easland West India Gibbons London Wollaston Tan Duchess of Buckingham

Window Garden Notes And A Mother's Spirit Tale

The Prairie Partner column discusses home plant trends with window gardens and tasteful greenery using ivy palms and begonias to brighten urban interiors. A Quincy, Illinois man recalls his mother’s deathbed warning to avoid profanity, hearing her say remember as a spiritual rebuke.

Edgar Sanders Quincy Til St. Louis Globe-Democrat

The Human Figure Proportions From Ancient Greeks Teachings

The article outlines classical human body measures for ideal form. It states crown to neck equals one twelfth height, hand length is one tenth, extended arm span equals height, face length is one tenth, facial thirds mark eyebrow and nostril positions, and total figure is six times right foot length. It notes Greeks allegedly used this scale for statues.

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