Manna in Moss An Edible Lichen from Deserts
Sunday Magazine explains manna as a lichen, Lecanora esculenta, a symbiotic fungus and alga found across Asia, the Crimea, Arabia, and deserts. From lustrous crusts on rocks, it reproduces both sexually and asexually, then disperses through wind, rain, and water spouts to nouriy the people who in ancient times called it showers from heaven.
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Israel
Symbie Noel
Asia
Constantinople
Crimea
Arabia
Sahara
Algeria
Impertinent maudlin retort from Marlborough tale
The tale recalls Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, urging her grandson Jack Spencer to marry and proposing a mat for the ladice he might wed. After their wedding trip, the elder woman jokes that she is the root while he and his wife are branches, prompting Jack to quip the branches would flourish if the root were underground.
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Sarah
Jack Impertinentl
Primary Planets as Centers of Secondary Systems
The primary planets are centers of secondary systems, with small globes revolving around them like satellites or moons. These primaries carry the satellites in their orbits around the sun.
Hottest Place on Earth Besieged by Extreme Heat in Persia Coast
The southwestern Persian Gulf coast, notably Babrely in the Dahrein area, endures 40 days of temperatures above 100 degrees in July and August. Water wells fail as saltwater intrusion worsens. locals rely on divers called Machadores to collect fresh water from deep Gulf springs, a supply tying to underwater sources near Osmond Hills hundreds of miles away.
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Persia
Persian Gulf
Babrely
Dahrein
Gulf
Osmond
Animal Life Tales From a Curious Menagerie
The article surveys creatures from pest insects to birds and fish. It notes army worms as plant eaters favoring oats, a fish named malaptocurus capable of generating 200 volt shocks, Paris pigeons rearing young on hairpins, and the mound bird building enormous nests. It also details the great bustard as the heaviest flying bird once common in western Europe, with old males about 85 pounds and younger males lighter.
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Paris
Luxembourg
Europe
Saint Christopher and the legend of the world’s weight
The article recounts the belief that viewing a representation of Saint Christopher protects from death for the day. It notes his colossal depictions at cathedral entrances, compares Notre Dame’s removed statue, and explains the legend of carrying Jesus across a stream with the world on his back. It also cites the figure’s role in typography as an early wood engraving around 1428.
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St. Christopher
Notre Dame
Paris
Jesus
Sayviour
Unknown Canada Holds One Third Unexplored Lands
The Dominion spans about 3 450 257 square miles and one third remains untraveled by explorers. Excluding arctic regions, 954 000 square miles are practically unknown, mainly in the western half in vast blocks 25 000 to 100 000 square miles in size.
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Canada
Dominion
Arctic
Ohio
Kansas
New England
National Geographic Magazine
A Double Runaway at Rippenbanger Farm
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a double runaway incident at the Rippenbanger property. A new coachman is hired after the old one lets the horses run away. the pair fled with Mamie Rippenbanger, and neither has returned.
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Rippenbangers
Mamie Rippenbanger
Ake
Cleveland Plain
Doorhold at the Benham residence sparks tense exchange
In a reported domestic incident Mrs Benham allegedly refused entry, prompting a half hour stand at the door. The case centers on a dispute described in local notices as a tense domestic moment.
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Benham
French antique rule favors style over authentic work
A Paris court ruled that items described as Louis Seize style are not required to be authentic works. A woman paid 400 for candlesticks labeled Louis Seize, but experts deemed them 18th century style, not genuine. The decision allows dealers to label antiques by style, potentially harming collectors.
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Louis Bole
Louis XVI
Plants for Winter Indoor Growth Highlights
Eben E. Rexford notes September as prime for indoor decorative plants. He highlights the sansevieria like plant that resists neglect, asparagus fern for amateurs, begonias var B argentea guttata, and care tips including water, soil, and drainage to keep them ornamental through winter.
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Eben E. Rexford
Ladies’ Home Journal
Turkish Sultan Bans Educated Women in Wives Policy
A Constantinople report describes Abdul Hamid’s strict rules to curb women’s emancipation. No Turkish children may attend foreign schools, no foreign governesses, and Turkish women cannot appear in public with Christian companions. Women are barred from boating after dark and from wearing certain headdress. inspectors seek foreign tutors in harems. A Turkish woman earns a doctor degree abroad, Mary Williams Montgomery, 27, born in Turkey of American parents, sparking debate.
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Sultan Bare
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Constantinople
Ber Ln University
Mary Wilama Montgomery
Runaway Horse Injures Postmaster’s Wife in City
Mrs M P Flattery was injured when a horse ran away after Toney stopped to water it at Never Street. The buggy overturned on Buckeye Street and she was thrown out suffering cuts and bruises though skull fracture was not confirmed.
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Postmaster Flattery
M. P. Flattery
Toney
Never Street
Buckeye Street
Tax Payers Urged to Pay Early at Treasurer Office
Nottoete Tax Payers reminder from County Treasurer Daniel Heiler urges all residents to pay taxes promptly to avoid crowds at year end. Message dated October 25, 1901, cites Ottis Seethiars Ottis as signer.
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Daniel Heiler
Seethiars Ottis
Ooster, O
Community Visitors and Visits Over Weekend
Harvey Hemperly and wife from Mansfeld visited Saturday night and Sunday with S F Speck family. Mrs Levi Martin from Cleveland was visiting relatives here the past week. Mr and Mrs Ebert from Congress were guests of Chas Fabr family. M Vicker and family visited Mr Ocker’s parents at West Salem. M L Zimmerman and wife of East Haven were entertained by W Jackson’s family. Geo Heffelfinger and wife spent Sunday and Monday at Creston. Mr and Mrs J B Wile of Redland were in town Sabbath. Miss Huston of Altoona Pa visiting O E Berkheimer’s family.
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Levi Martin
Cleveland
Mre Ebert
Congress
Chas
Baltimore Ohio Railroad Announces Reduced Settlers' Tickets
On first and third Tuesdays of November and December 1901 the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will offer one way tickets at greatly reduced rates to points in the South and Southeast.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Eye Specialist and Travel Woes Cited in Parable Reprint
In a New York Weekly excerpt, Dr Frederick Pratt, an eye specialist, is mentioned in a playful barter with a deacon about a long trip. The deacon cites a cough and dust from family Bibles as a reason clergy travel strains affect health and voices concern over vacations and visiting schedules.
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Deacon Scrimp
Scrimp
New York Weekly
Ingenious landlady baffles guests with breakfast trick
A householder impresses with a quirky routine at breakfast. She burns a small amount of something fragrant to fill the dining room with a scent, then serves chicory to drink, leaving visitors amused and puzzled.
Four Year Old Regele Contemplates Beauty Above
A child gazes at the night sky and asks what heaven might be like, marveling at the stars and beauty of the evening. The scene captures a tender moment of wonder from a young observer and a parent's gentle engagement with imagination.
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Regele
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Manna
Anin
Africa
Animal Life
New Fpittsburg
Harvey Hemperly
Mansfeld
S. F Speck
Baltimore O Ohio Railroad
Frederick Pratt
West Liberty aTeney
Wiiler
Voster
Pohl
Filbert Street
Philadelphia
J. B. McG
Ormick’s
The
Peat
Ence
J.-B.mccormick
Prhdhricoesburg, Ohto
O. F. Wells
Villa Ridge
Saya
Mr Wells
Mall
Taft Bros
Harding & Co
Herald Office
Wooster
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