Latin Values for Chinese Names in Pronunciation Guide
A guide notes that Latin spellings reflect vowel values rather than English sounds and explains aspirated versus unaspirated consonants. It provides examples for names such as Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling, with pronunciation hints and simplifications for American readers.
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New York Times
T. V. Soong
T. V. ‘Soong
H. H
H. H. Kine
Koong
Chang Heuel-liang
Jarng Shiauleearng
Soong Meiling
Mme
Chiang
Soong Mayling
Feng Yu-helang
Fung
Fu Tso-yi
Foo Tse-i
Sung Tseh-yuan
Soong
Tser-yoo-an
Li Tsung-jen
Lee Dzoong-ren
Pai Tsung-hsi
Bai Tsoong-shee
Muskrat Builds Eating Home in Marsh Habitat
In Detroit News described muskrats constructing edible homes from flag cat-tail parts. Houses are 4 to 8 feet wide at the base, 2 to 5 feet tall, with underwater entrances and livable spaces above water. During cold snaps the rats dine on their own housing as a food source.
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Clarence Taube
Detroit News
Paul Bunyan and Wisconsin Lakes Tale
A Wisconsin legend credits Paul Bunyan with creating the state's 7000 lakes after diving from Rib Mountain into the Wisconsin River. Babe the blue ox is linked to the lakes by rain-filled footprints, while geologists point to glaciers as a factor.
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Paul Bunyan
Wisconsin
Old Bunyan
Rib Mountain
Bunyan
Paul
Babe
Twain Made Honorary Life Member of Savage Club in London
Mark Twain visited London and was invited to become an honorary life member of the Savage Club, joining three other distinguished figures including Stanley the explorer Nansen and the future King Edward VII. The remark about the prince’s feelings sparked Twain’s witty reply. Australia Supplies Madh Woe and Wool Production. Australia, famed for its sheep, provides about one quarter of the world’s wool, with New South Wales a key center and breeding improvements doubling yield per sheep. The piece mentions memory and Chinatown’s Hi Ho sage as cultural nods and cautions against forgetting.
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London
Mark Twain
Savage Club
Stanley
Explorer
Nansen
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Mark
Australia
New South Wales
Unon
Committees Report at W R C Meeting
Riverside readers learn that the Robert Allen Women s Relief Corps held a Saturday meeting at the Masonic hall. The relief committee reported twenty visits to the sick along with greeting cards and multiple gifts including to the oldest member on her 90th birthday, a golden wedding anniversary gift, and a birthday gift to the last surviving Civil War widow. Social hour followed under Mrs Clara Fitzsimmons, Mrs Hazel Blythe and Estelle Critz.
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Riverside
Robert Allen Women's Relief Corps
Masonic Hall
Relief Committee
Clara, Fitzsimmons
Hazel Blythe
Estelle Critz
Franklin Found Junta Society to Forge Useful Knowledge
Benjamin Franklin founded a 1727 Philadelphia group named the Junta for the perpetuation of useful knowledge. The club endured after his death and evolved into the American Philosophical Society.
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Franklin
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Junta
American Philosophical Society
Elect Officers of U P Millson Circle
The Millson Circle of the U P Church in Crawfordsville elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Henrietta Nowell, vice president Mrs. Ruth Webster, secretary Violet Pletcher, treasurer Jane Maxwell. The gathering included devotions, a program from Behind the Garden of Allah, and refreshments.
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Crawfordsville
Millson
U.P
Jane Maxwell
Mabel Monson
Margaret Davidso W
Henrietta Nowell
Ruth Webster
Violet Pletcher
M.E. Church
Mabel T Beauchamp
Helen White
Mildred Anderson
Olive Mitchell
Helen Me
Nancy Gookin and Boyd Stahle Wed in Cedar Rapids
Nancy Gookin Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Gookin Williamsburg former residents and Boyd Stahle son of Mr and Mrs William Stahle Iowa City were married at o clock Saturday evening in the Westminster Presbyterian church Cedar Rapids Rev Janes H Black stone Jr read the single ring service in the presence of 75 guests The couple will live near Iowa City.
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Columbus Junction
Mar
Nancy Gookin
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Gookin
Williamsburg
Boyd Stahle
William Stahle
Iowa City
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Janes H. Blackstone, Jr
Gasoline energy surpasses Niagara Falls output claim
A brief note asserts the yearly energy from gasoline consumed in the United States exceeds what 15 Niagara Falls could yield. It also mentions Neill in charge of entertainment and that Chinese checkers were played with light refreshments served by the hostess.
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United States
Niagara Falls
Neill
Fifteen Tables Play Cards At Odd Fellows Benefit
Last evening the Odd Fellows hall hosted fifteen tables of card play. Bridge and pinochle winners were Hugh Boyd and George Yeaman with high scores, Walter Messer and Harold Walker posted lows, while Bar Nicola won the door prize. Refreshments were served in the dining room.
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Odd Fellows Benefit
Hugh Boyd
Walter Messer Low
George Yeaman
Harold Walker Low
Barl Nicola
First Bankruptcy Act in Hammurabi Code Cited
The first recorded debtor relief appears in Hammurabi's code circa 2300 BCE. It states if a debtor’s crops fail due to storms or drought, he need not pay or owe grain that year and may erase the debt.
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Hammurabi
Babylon
PEO Chapter Names New Officers at Brighton Meeting
Brighton March meeting of Chapter A Q P E O approved annual officer elections. Newly elected officers include President Mrs Jeanette Horton and Vice President Mrs Dorothy McCreedy with recording secretary Mrs Elizabeth Lamansaky and other posts filled by Nell Engel Ocean Irwin Myrtle Helmick and Mabel Robison.
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Brighton
Mar
A.Q
J. N. Irwin
Jeanette Horton
Dorothy McCreedy
Elizabeth Lamansaky
Nell Engel
Ocean Irwin
Myrtle Helmick
Mabel Robison
Cemetery Pigeons Honor the Wings of War Veterans
Tourists visiting the cemetery at Asnieres near Paris recall Cher Ami the carrier pigeon that helped save the American Lost Battalion. The site commemorates many feathered veterans with small graves marking their service.
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Washington
Asnieres
Paris
Timber Roof Above Mission Dolores Stays Sound
The 1776 Mission Dolores roof in San Francisco remains solid after more than 150 years, with redwood rafters tied by rawhide thongs still in place and functional.
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Mission Dolores
San Francisco
Landmark Trees Guided Ancient Travel by Bent Guides
Primitive people in forested regions used bent young trees as markers to indicate route directions. The bend of each tree served as a directional signpost, helping travelers follow established paths across terrain.
Goat Hair Dye Process Now Obsolete Red Dish Orange Pigment
The article explains a historic pigment made from goats hair dyed in madder for three days then dissolved in potash to yield a red dish orange color. It notes the dye was permanent, but of poor quality and no longer used.
Commercial Paper Overview and Uses
Commercial paper refers to short term negotiable instruments including checks drafts notes bills of exchange bills of lading warehouse receipts and treasury warrants. It also covers orders for delivery of goods and certificates of stock and bonds sometimes applied to related contracts and agreements.
Suwannee River name origin as told by Spaeth
Sigmund Spaeth in Etude notes the river name came from a Florida map search. The Pedee and Yazoo terms drew ridicule before a roving finger settled on Suwannee, which Steve Foster declared “that’s it exactly” and the name became immortal.
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Sigmund Spaeth
Dixie
New Hampshire
California
Michigan
Stephen Foster
Pedee River
Yazoo
Florida
Suwannee
Steve
Suwannee River
Nocturnal Birds and Animals Eye Adaptations
The text explains that nocturnal birds and animals such as owls nightjars nighthawks bats and some cats and snakes do not see perfectly in darkness but have eyes built to use available light. Pupils expand and contract to gather light efficiently.
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