Termites Chronicle Long History From Cave Dwellers To Modern Homes
Smithsonian data show 1932 termite species catalogued by a Department of Agriculture biologist who studied their 30 million year social life. Termites evolved with humans after moving from caves to houses, while researchers note diverse ancient sports in Civil War-era America.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Department of Agriculture
Thomas E. Snyder
Dr. Snyder
Snyder
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Doughs
In Copenhagen the Thorvaldsen statue of Christ invites closer view and kneeling to see his face. The article argues Jesus is a living universal presence, not just a historical figure, requiring personal devotion to gain peace and fellowship.
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Copenhagen
Christ
Thorvaldsen
Jesus
Who first used the phrase Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty
The line traces to John Philpot Curran in his July 10 1790 Speech upon the Right of Election. Curran an Irish orator and judge defended the accused in the 1798 Irish insurrection and became noted for his legal defense.
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Winchester
Common Council
Common Council of
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
John Philpot Curran
Curran
Red Cars Stir Impatient Drivers Says Ketcham
The report notes drivers tend to be more impatient when following red cars, as red is a stimulating color that spurs a stronger urge to pass. Cream and yellow also刺激, while black blue and green tones without yellow are less inciting.
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Ists
First Rural Free Delivery Proposed by John Wanamaker
The Post Office Department states that John Wanamaker, then Postmaster General, first officially proposed rural free delivery to Congress in 1891. The plan faced five years of legislative battle before a trial in 1896 on three West Virginia routes. Carroll County, Maryland, became the first county with full rural mail service on December 20, 1899.
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United States
Post Office Department
John Wanamaker
Congress
Legislative Branch
West Virginia
Carroll County
Cash and Carry Service for Robbers
Mrs. Bertie Kaplan hid $120 and three rings in her purse then walked a block before two robbers snatched the purse, demonstrating a quick theft in Chicago.
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Chicago
Bertie Kaplan
Reynolds store notes and visiting relatives
Reynolds store notices a visit from Mrs. Dewey Hutchler and her daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore on Sunday. The Ferrells and Miss Shelburn of York, Pa visited Clarence Shelburn over the weekend. John Bennett is home from Winchester hospital. Mrs. Spriggs and Mrs. Junior Dick of Berkeley Springs also mentioned.
1770 Discovery Named Rubber For Latex Erasing Pencil
In 1770 observers noted that latex could erase pencil marks and coined the term rubber to describe this material. The naming reflected its erasing property linking rubber to removal of graphite on paper.
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Ester
John W. Jones
City of
Winester
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
Council Chamber
City Hall
America
Earl L. Doughs
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
Reynolds Store
Mrs. Mervil Dick
Safeway
Funsten Large
S. Loudoun ST
Shearling
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