Vivian name myth and history across cultures
Mildred Marshall traces the name Vivian from Latin vita meaning life, noting early uses by Roman Christians and saints like Viviana and Vivia Perpetua. Variants Vivien Vivienne Viviana spread in France England Spain Italy and America. associations include a talisman ruby and a Friday lucky day, with symbolisms of courage health and protection.
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Vivian
Rita
Vivia
Vivia Perpetua
Carthage
Viviana
Arthur
Vivianna
France
Vivien
Straightway
Vivienne
England
America
Spain
Italy
Iits
Honeymoon origins and steam shovels disturb Pueblo Bonito sleep
A note on the term honeymoon tracing to Central European rites then reports steam shovel excavation at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon. Dr Nell M Judd of the Smithsonian, with National Geographic Society support, departs Washington to study the site and link Pueblo Indians period to the Mayan race in British Honduras circa 95 B. C.
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Chaco Canyon
Nell M.judd
American Archeology
Smithsonian Institution
Judd
Washington
National Geographic Society
British Honduras
Mosquito Preparations Used By Canal Workers
Mosquitoes dislike oils and vaseline blends. A mix of one ounce citronella oil with four ounces melted vaseline was rubbed on face and hands to ease bites. An alternative uses one ounce castor oil one ounce alcohol and one ounce oil of lavender. Both were employed in the Panama Canal Zone and provided relief until mosquito extermination began. Neither preparation should enter the eyes.
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Panama Canal Zone
Transformer milestone at Trafford City plant in Pa
A million-volt transformer of 1000 AVA capacity is under construction by a local electric company for its experimental laboratory at Trafford City, Pennsylvania. The winding contains nearly ten miles of wire. the terminal bushing will be the largest in Westinghouse shops, with a 20 foot length and 20 inch width. The static sticks will be 20 feet in diameter and weigh about 8,000 pounds when completed.
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Tmz Electric Company
Trafford City
Westinghouse
Force of Habit and the Boselath Massenger Sur
A garbled item mentions a wind up and a pitcher, with references to a bus theft and a vent, plus a note about a maker of eight/dying. Names and places are unclear, leaving an incomplete sports or crime fragment with distorted quotes.
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Boselath Massenger
Foster
Joss
Wryside Tales
Golf and life the value of fun over winning
The essay argues golf mirrors life with emphasis on enjoyment over victory. It warns against obsession with winning, cheating, or losing one’s temper. True success includes health happiness and contribution, citing John Burroughs as a model of balanced achievement and knowledge.
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John Burroughs
Raisins Rich in Essential Minerals for Health
Raisins supply calcium magnesium potassium sodium phosphorus sulfur and chlorine in forms ready for absorption. They are valued in top health institutions and sanitariums for specific dietary uses and are among the richest dried fruits in iron and phosphorus, with notable amounts of organic iron compared with other produce.
Wedding Announcement Etiquette For Formal Notices
A reader asks how to word marriage notices and suggests timing and form. The guidance covers announcing via parents or guardians, engraving invites, exact send times, and sample wording for standard and limited family situations, plus tips for engraving, a society editor notice, and cases of elopement or high social position.
No Heat in This World and How She Did It
A fragmented column notes contrasts between social scenes. Mr Grumpson questions truth about a man at a drippy store and his family troubles while a Birmingham Age-Herald quote critiques talkative informants. Another vignette shows two housewives discussing helpers and an electric player piano trick to get tasks done.
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Mr. Grumpson
Birmingham Age-Herald
Ruth
The Conservation: Soil, crops, and livestock for South farming
Farmers in the cotton belt should adopt soil conservation and diversified farming to raise abundant food and forage, with two tons per acre of pulverized limestone boosting yields. Dr. A A Morgan notes the South’s potential for multi crop years, higher rainfall, and strong livestock production, urging modernization and self sustaining farms for profitability.
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Aotton Belt
South
A. A. Morgan
University of Tennessee
The Way to Success Is Farming With the Right System
W. M. Goodman argues that successful farming hinges on a diversified system including livestock, double cropping, and soil improvement. He urges southern farmers to adopt lime, phosphate, and potash to balance nutrients, practice multiple crops yearly, and rotate to protect land, improve pastures, and store nutrients in soil. The piece promotes starting small, building a solid foundation, and adopting a comprehensive agricultural plan.
Hikers From City Trails Push Back to Farm Life
The piece surveys Sunday walkers from New York transit terminals forming a diverse hiking surge. Veterans and Boy Scouts lead urbanites toward self reliance, packing camps with blankets, cookware, and supplies for multi day treks. The movement, tied to “back to the farm,” blends urban and rural life as travelers learn to cook, carry heavy packs, and enjoy countryside sights away from city limits. The article highlights ex servicemen guiding groups and the aim of expanding access to affordable outdoor recreation among crowded city dwellers.
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New York
France
Hoe
Boy Scout
Jimmie
Bill
Sis
Verena
Wesson Cham
Tle Cauurey
Amon
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