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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
6
A bold survey lists ancient prowess in embalming, steel, swords, fake diamonds, cement, pigments, inks and glass. It argues modern chemistry and construction cannot match ancient methods, preserving the mystery of enduring works and color preservation across centuries.
A London Mail report surveys isolation and hardship for lighthouse keepers on Bishop Longships and Eddystone lighthouses. It notes high seas, dangerous isolation, minimal pay, and routines shaped by danger.
The Tartars owe their alphabet to Christian Nestorian missionaries who introduced a writing system. This historical note highlights the influence of missionary work on linguistic development among the Tartars.
A vivid anecdote recounts Czar Paul I’s snuffbox and the guard Kapioff who, to stay awake on duty, boldly shared a pinch. The czar jokes that the box is not large enough for both, and allows Kapioff to keep his portion.
The Washington capitol dome is the world’s largest iron dome a hollow sphere weighing 8 000 300 pounds and surpassing 4 000 tons The allegorical figure America on top weighs 13 085 pounds The dome pressure on piers reaches 14 477 pounds per square foot with a crush pressure of 755 286 pounds per square foot The total cost nears 1 000 000 dollars
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt, Miss Benchus teases Mr Gallent about studying human nature. He interrupts with a bold gaze and proclaims I am a divinity student, revealing a playful, flirtatious exchange. Rich in social wit and period flavor.
Tucson Bicycle Store at 408 Btone Ave advertises repair services and delivery for wheel-related needs next to Citizen Office.
A Boston Herald note reports an optician’s confession about people who wear spectacles to bed to sleep. He describes two customers with the habit and a case where a woman slept with glasses on, twisting the frames and blaming sleepless nights on the practice.
Tales describe a ritual in which a Tchulian Tartar suitor hides after leaving a fragrance filled pipe in a woman's home. He later checks if the pipe has been smoked to determine whether his proposal is accepted or rejected.
In an English garden Mrs. Rothschild inspired a playful landscape feature with yews trimmed in old world restraint. Two trees are fashioned as a table and chair while two resemble peacocks, a sundial stands by a fountain, a tree shade highlights a large clock face, and a heart shaped bed frames a motto in golden yew: Light and shade by turns but love always.
An industrious and careful servant is described as not wasting butter eggs and flour. The text emphasizes thrift and diligent service in handling household staples.
A wary essay links avarice to poor nutrition, arguing that stomach strength drives overall health. It cites Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy, praising its digestion and nourishment benefits and recounting patient testimonials from Frank Smith and J F Ki, urging readers to obtain the Common Sense Medical Adviser.
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