Trials of Israel legend linked to German ballad roots
The Detroit News reports on a Jewish legend known as The Only Kid. A father sings a Hebrew tale after services, translated for family. The tale follows a child’s deadly trials with animals and implements, ending with God’s vengeance, and is compared to The House That Jack Built and suspected to derive from a German ballad via a French form.
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Jack
Chad Gadyoh
Detroit News
Israel
Tan
Meng
Dignity Rules in Early Congress Reflected in Mob Tales
A Cleveland man’s ancient record recalls 1776 events where Arthur Thomas was mobbed for cursing Congress and seven Philadelphia tradesmen faced trade bans for rejecting continental currency. Patriots punished dissent, teaching loyalty as colonists pressed toward independence.
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Cleveland
Arthur Thomas
Philadelphia
Congress
America
édhr4These
Early Indian Agriculture and European Contact
The excerpt describes pre contact Native American farming as mainly sedentary and cooperative. It notes corn as the principal crop and references forced displacement and disruption by Europeans, including destruction of maize crops by the British in 1685. It mentions cooperative field systems with roles for squaws and men in planting and harvesting.
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Europe
Indiana
Practice of Laying Cornerstones at Great Pyramid
The northeast corner of the Great Pyramid hosts a remarkably large and well-cut stone. It is described as a memorial relic, possibly placed to instruct future generations. The text notes the pyramid as a tomb intended to endure forever and questions where any memory would be stored within.
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Great Pyramid of
Cheops
Seeornertone
Dentists in Ancient Civilizations Unearthed by Indiana Research
Marshall H. Saville of Columbus digs into ruins to reveal ancient dentistry practices long before Columbus. The Aztec and other pre-Columbian peoples filled cavities and fitted crowns using natural materials, showing early dental artistry and use of local anesthetics like coca.
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Kaiser
Indiana
Sono Marshall H. Saville
Columbidentity
Columbus
Republicans Face 1921 Budget Battle In Congress
Washington dispatch notes seven uncompleted Democratic appropriation bills from 1920 were enacted. New 1921 estimates ask for 4.365 billion dollars in total appropriations, with about 1.425 billion permanent and 3.44 billion regular. Increases seek over 1920 levels, despite postwar economy. A detail table compares 1921 estimates, 1920 appropriations, and 1921 expected revenues. The GOP vows to cut national expenses and seeks public support.
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Washington
Republican Congress
Executive Departments
Congress
Local Social Notes and Visits Near Mystic and Mendota
King Hill W P Scott and daughter Lois called at Mike Scott’s home near Mystic Thursday. Will Darrah and W FP Scott attended a sale near Cincinnati Thursday. Paul Sanders called at the Bull Neighbors home Wednesday. Noath Probasco and family visited the Earl Spence home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jesse Mikels were in Lutonville Tuesday, Mrs Mikels having dental work done in Alta. Daily baby and oyster Gladys Jump called on Mrs S M Miesee Friday. Charles Magee and wife business trip to fast buts Wednesday. Joe Bramhall loading a car of corn at Mendota. Mr and Mrs J J Hudson visited Ford Wells home Sunday. Miss Inez Ross called on Miss Sandes Sunday. Paul and Albert Sanders spent Sunday. De Leon and Packer Wyldes. MageemA family moving into their new house. Mrs A A Bloomingdale and Elyne Beams on a business trip Sunday. Miss Lola one Dolpha King visited their brother over Saturday and Sunday. Elmer Profit helping Art Stroud run the saw mill this week. Everett King and wife visited Eli King Sunday. W P Scott and Benny Dole helped Will Darrah Friday. Field Cook outsabre corn for crate Martin. John Willams returned home Tuesday after visiting relatives the past few days. John Daily went to Unionville Friday to have dental work done at McClure and Jamil visited his avenue Jesse, or near Howland on Wednesday. Johnnie visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Eli King Saturday and Sunday. John Darrah, George Palmer and Clyde King rabbit hunting on Sunday. A Merry Christmas to all.
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Paul Sanders
Bull Neighbors
Noath Probasco
Earl Spence
Jesse Mikels
Lutonville
Mikela
Alta
Baby
Oister
Gladys Jump
S M. Miesee
Charles Magee
Joe Bramhall
Mendota
J. J Hudson
Ford Wells
Inez Ross
Sinades
Aul
Albert Sanders
Sun de Leon
Packer Wyldes
Mageema
Eli King
P Scott
Benny Dole
Will Darrah
Frida
Crate Martin
John Willams
John
Unionville
McClure
Jamil
Jesse
Howland
John Darrah
George Palmer
Glyde King
Rabbitt Hunting
Sony
Christmas Cheer Warmth From D. Crumpacker Visit
Merry Christmas greetings follow by a string of local names and short notes about visits and gatherings. Friends and neighbors including Homer Allison, John Good, Miss Mabel Powersville, Mrs. Smith, and others share holiday scenes. High school students return home for two weeks. Community figures helped with chores and meals as Santa preparations begin.
Christmas Homecoming Follows Widow Burdened by Loss
Cora Cook Waters returns with her infant to Will Cook’s home after traveling from western Sas to Seymour. She recently buried her husband and plans to reside there, marking a sad Christmas as she reunites with family.
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Cora
Waters
Babe
Seymour
Western Sas
Review of year's road work under the new state law
Jefferson City Missouri December 18 The year ends with 17 648 500 in road bonds voted in the state and 15 000 000 more sought by other counties Applications under the Hawes McCullough Morges amendments have approved 535 71 miles of state road for 6 322 885 in total cost The State Highway Department has approved 59 applications for state and federal aid totaling 4 505 319 17 with federal share 1 811 672 Several counties have begun bond programs aiming to finance two state roads early in 1920 and the movement is just beginning toward durable roads across Missouri.
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Jefferson City
Eigetonx
Missouri
McCullough-Morges
Hawes
Gardner
State Highway Department
Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Bureau
Flavius Josephus Astoried Jewish Historian
Josephus born in Jerusalem in 87. He took the family name Flavius from emperor Vespasian as thanks for favors. His death date is unknown. His major works include History of the Jewish War and The Antiquities of the Jews and several treatises.
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Josephus
Flavius Josephus
Jerusalem
Flavius
Vespasian
Apion
Alexandria
Birds as natural enemies of insect pests
The text asserts birds defend crops by preying on insects, noting insects cause millions of dollars in crop losses annually. It presents birds as the natural ally of humans against pest damage to food supplies.
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Rivery Field
Cleaning a Blackened Ceiling with Starch Solution
Instructions describe applying a starch and water coating to a discolored ceiling area, using clean flannel and light brushing, to remove stains from soot or smoke. The method cautions to avoid parks remaining and uses bread as a softening aid.
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Noily
Kiardi" Bony
Ol Chronicle
First Congress
KING
PP Scott
Lois
Mike Scott
Mystic
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Cincinnati
Douglas
Homer Allison
Ee Good
D. D. Crumpacker
Mraxy
Opal
Myrtle Partin
Spence
Leta Norns
Flossie
Deve Davolt
Edgar Smith
John L. Smith
Mary Margaret
Little Junior Mowrer
John Wrer
Niquiillé
Ene
Santa Comen
John Good
Noel
Mowrer
Isaigh
Robbins
J John Smith
Christ
Lone Star School House
Serry
T. J. Blankenship
EB. McCitchen
Unionville, Mo
West Liberty Ladies’ Aid
Elen Bradshaw
Sol
Emery A. P. McElhinney
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