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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1912
Page
12
The article surveys historic and global schooling practices from Hawaii, Japan, China, Korea, and the Americas. It contrasts old style floor seating with modern English influenced methods, noting local customs, language choices, dress, and the role of teachers, with emphasis on how education evolves while preserving cultural identity.
A playful interview with Buster, a Galapagos giant tortoise, recounts centuries of life and encounters with humans. He describes longevity, racing with pirates memories, Darwin’s visit, and a vegetarian diet while humorously recalling the Bang Bang fruit and his long surviving shell.
An American in Havana publicized a daring swim to prove sharks near Morro Castle were small and non dangerous. He and a companion boarded a bumboat and swam for about 15 minutes outside Niavana Harbor while crowds watched in fear and fascination.
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