Quotes and reflections on politics religion and tax plans
A collection of aphorisms on leadership ethics and human conduct contrasts with a North Dakota legislative proposal to tax state grain. It notes Spain's pursuit of Cervera and Maria Theresa's era generosity, Daun's queen's support, and the moral cost of domestic tyranny before turning to grain tax details and projected revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cervera
Cristobal Colon
Santiago
Maria Theresa
Marshal Daun
North Dakota
Legislative Assembly
Mummy Necklace Becomes Portent of Ill Luck
In a Lady's Realm piece Arabella Romilly recounts a mummy necklace said to have cursed its wearers. After suffering illness and frightening visions, she parts with the talisman following a clairvoyant warning that the ancient Egyptian king desires the necklace's return.
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Arabella Romilly
Legal Fight Over Yacht Paul Jones Estate Inquisitive Shipwreck Rule
The widow of Henry Yocum who owned the yacht Paul Jones perished in the Gulf of Mexico and left her estate to their daughter. If the daughter dies first the estate would pass to the father’s heirs. The daughter 20 years old shares heirs, triggering a complex legal tangle rooted in ancient law on shipwreck deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yocum
Paul Jones
Gulf of Mexico
Language Diversity Surpasses Six Thousand Known Variants
A survey highlights more than 6000 recognized languages and dialects worldwide revealing vast linguistic variety. Experts note dense regional clusters and rising documentation efforts. Researchers stress preservation of endangered tongues alongside global communication needs.
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Jefferson County Record
Frank T. Fearce
Diller
Nebraska
Ajax
London
Rudyard Kipling
Hood
Earth
Mary A. Burke
East Clair Street
Indianapolis
Ind
W. V. Herrner
Aivira
Brawd
Mee
C. O
Uer
Coods
Spalding
A. G. Spalding & Bros
New York
Chicago
Denver
Candy Cath Artic
Farnham Home Sanitarium
Gro. O. W. Farnham
10Th St
Lincoln
Green
Aviania
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