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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
7
An essay in Popular Science Monthly asks how much a man is worth, presenting a view that a 150 pound man contains about 8,500 cubic feet of gases and various elements. It computes monetary equivalents per volume and notes minerals and compounds in the body, concluding with a cynical line about eggs as ingredients.
A Nat Geographic Magazine summary details fur seals forming harems on breeding beaches with old bulls guarding areas and sometimes more than 100 females. Young seals are playful swimmers and divers, while mothers migrate with their pups and killer whales pose the chief threat along their migratory routes.
Mr. Cushing, an expert on American Indian materials, recalls learning how Indians shaped arrow heads as a boy. He found a bone harpoon, carved and ground using flint, and by rubbing bone transversely on flint, discovered a method to create clean barbs. He never finished the harpoon but used it as an arrow cutter strapped to a rod.
A fragmented note credits Dutch innovators with early plow improvements including the furrow turning ret plow and the first mold-board plow design. It mentions Joseph Folpamb's 1730 patent, Joseph Newbold's later patent, and credits Jethro Wood with the modern three-piece mold-board share and land side that could be replaced or sharpened.
The burro proves a capable pack animal able to haul a cookstove, mattress, trunk, washtub, pans, Bible, rope, and more. It moves entire households up hills with no visible support, a striking sight for newcomers.
Harold Grifiths, a Wall Street broker, navigates a bored life at Simms Simms Simms while romance unsettles him. A Cuban trip with Charlotte Taylor, a Plaza encounter with Lois Brown Ing, and a sudden engagement notice reshape his plans as New York society watches. The tale traces money, leisure, and loyalties amid elite circles and shifting affections.
A look at Alexander Graham Bell as a pioneering inventor who rose from relative privilege yet faced early poverty and hardship. The article recalls his family background, education, and the famous 1876 telephone debut including the Watson message. It notes the distance of time to modern memory and marks Bell's enduring legacy.
Peking reports a two century old ceremony known as the devil dance. Eighty priests in silk robes perform in groups amid animal masks. A nude paper effigy is burned at the east gate after a procession. The tale recalls a demon woman pursued by a charmed horse to punishment by fire.
Dr A A Allen, birds professor at Cornell, argues skepticism about cat hunting is unfounded. He urges an early fall snow walk to track woodland animals, noting red squirrels and cottontails leave clear prints near cities and that domestic cats are more common than wild species in eastern US.
Scientists reveal how fish navigate toward freshwater by sensing minute temperature changes and chemical traces. Herrings detect heat differences as small as a quarter degree and respond to trace acids or alkalis, suggesting fish could replace litmus paper and be used to reveal chemical leaks or toxins in mines.
Don observes a family scene at a seaside summer colony where Polly challenges the doc tor's social role and suggests action beyond lawn socials. The doctor, newly to be chaplain aboard the Alert, reveals his marriage proposal as he prepares to sail on the 17th, prompting Polly to affirm her decision.
A 1776 themed reflection urges reverent Independence Day observance. It notes the birth of a nation through courage and devotion to principle, critiques past frivolity, and argues for public games, music, and athletic displays to honor the nation's ideals. It calls for a patriotic, orderly celebration.
The piece recalls 1776 in spirit, urging a steady resolve and mercy. It stresses the nation’s sword has not been raised in conquest and lauds the flag as emblem of freedom of conscience, religion, and civil liberty while acknowledging imperfect deeds.
A patriotic line extols the Flag of the Union. It celebrates the unity of lakes lands states and hearts, portraying the flag as a symbol guiding national solidarity and shared identity.
A fragmented dialogue recalls loyalty and conflict among friends. Jinks notes loyalty to Blinks as he recalls Jackson’s harsh critique of Maxson, leading to a heated moment where someone was knocked down. The exchange emphasizes tensions and personal loyalties.
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