Tropics Expedition Aims for Panamanian and Andean Research
United States scientists led by Dr H Rushby depart from La Paz around July 1 for an exploration into the Amazon river basin and eastern Andean slopes. Eight men study plants insects fishes and reptiles to combat tropical diseases and improve life for travelers and workers. The mission seeks 5000 plant species, drug samples, and disease control methods with an aim to extend commerce in tropical regions reaching Mancas and Rio Negro Yaupes.
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James T. Kolbert
United Press
Washington
United States
Panama Canals
Tropics
Amagon River
la Paz
Andes
H. Rushby
College of Pharmacy
Columbia_ university
William M. Mann
Bureau of Entomology
U. S. Department of Agriculture
E. M. Pearson
O. E. White
Frederick, L. Hoffman
Insurance Company
Rushby
New York Botanical Gardens
Harvard University
National Museum
Mann
Manaes
Brazil
Mancas
Rio Negro
Yaupes
Medical supplies carried against diseases on long voyage
The cargo lists vast medicines and serums for use on a distant journey. Anti snake venom quinine to ward malaria and a dysentery serum are included among the large medical stock along with vaccines and other remedies.
McNci Dinner at Hocking Grove The Plains Ohio
A delightful picnic dinner was hosted by Dr and Mrs L D Nelson at Hocking Grove The Plains on Sunday June 15. Attendees included Mr Lew Jones Orbiston Mr and Mrs Ben Harrison and children Mr and Mrs Leslie Coon The Plains Mr and Mrs William Koon and children Miss Opal Williams Murray City and Mr Earl Shrieves Hocking.
Shade Neighborhood Gardens Suffer In Dry Season
The heat and lack of rain are harming gardens and farming in the Shade area. The piece notes several local movements including Turner being ill, Hawk visiting Kansas, and Sylvia Ziggafoos returning from Snowville. It mentions a new high school under contractor Edgar and an ice cream social planned for Jerseyville next Saturday night.
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Eee Turner
Joe Hawk
Kansas
Sylvia Ziggafoos
Snowville
R. H. Burson
Glen
Urbana
Earl
Burson
Will Seamon
Charley Flanders
Mr. Seamon
Shade
Edgar
Jerseyville
Jeffersonian Banquet Honors Karl Bickel and Robert Ward
Cambridge Ohio June 15 two hundred seventy five local business men attended a Jeffersonian Company banquet at the Masonic Temple. Karl A Bickel of New York manager of United Press and Robert B Ward of Chicago national advertiser were honored. A cablegram from W W Hawkins United Press president and a personal message from President Warren G Harding were read praising Americans to unite for the country.
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Cambridge
Jeffersonian Company
Masonic Temple
Karl A. Bickel
New York
United Press
Robert B. Ward
Chicago
National
W.W. Hawkins
Warren G. Harding
Elizabeth Ellen Lash 1844 1921 longtime Bassett resident
Elizabeth Ellen Lash daughter of Abraham and Ellen Lash was born November 6 1844 and died June 10 1921 near Mechanicsburg after 56 years with husband William Hooper. She lived in Alexander township on a Bassett area farm over 40 years and was a devoted wife mother and neighbor. She joined Bassett Baptist church in youth and leaves a husband three children two grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
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Elizabeth Ellen Lash
Abraham
Ellen Lash
John Lash
William
Geo. B
L. J
Jerry C. Lash
William Hooper
Bertie
Emma J
Frank J
Alexander Township
Bassett
Mr. Hooper
Mechanicsburg
Hooper
Bassett Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
Card of Thanks for support during illness and death
The Hooper family expresses sincere thanks to those who helped during illness and death of wife and mother. Gratitude to all who offered service with machines, those who sent flowers, the undertaker, and Rev. Smith for consoling words from William Hooper and family.
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Smith
William. Hooper
Spain to build premier dry dock for 30000 ton ships
Spain plans a major dry dock project aiming to host ships up to 30,000 tons. The facility targets becoming one of Europe's finest, boosting maritime capacity and regional port competitiveness. The plan signals growth in ship repair and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Europe
Physician praises Lydia E Pinkham remedy for female health
A renowned doctor suggests women may avoid surgery by using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at first signs of weakness such as backache dullness and nervous exhaustion. He cites Nature's Allies roots and herbs as proven by Indians and early settlers and claims thousands saved from operations by timely use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Patent Granted On Feathers For Pipe Stem Cleaning
A patent has been issued for using feather segments suitably pared to clean the stems of tobacco pipes. The device leverages soft feather fibers to remove residue and maintain pipe usability, reflecting an era of small practical innovations.
Decline in exports hits American manufacturers in 1921
A National City Bank of New York report shows April exports at 171 million dollars, down from 352 million a year earlier, with March and January also displaying sharp declines. Prices fell for cottons, leathers, boots, and autos, while iron, steel, and mineral oils fared relatively better. The drop spans all regions and suggests a broad slump in manufactured exports.
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New York
Alfiuary
Useless Cotton May Consumption Report Reveals Decline
Cotton consumed in May totaled 439,884 bales, down from 641,377 bales in May last year, per the Census Bureau announcement.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Mere Man Spends Lot for Clothes
New York June 15 United Press reports the world's best dressed man buys a wardrobe costing about $10,000 yearly. Fashion insiders list items including a 250 dollar dress suit 125 dollar top coat mine silk hat 20 dollar shoes 15 dollar shirt and 540 dollars in accessories. The man reportedly maintains twenty outfits for all occasions to cover dress street business dinner and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue Clothiers
United Press Today
McKee Drug Pitches Eitro-Phosphate for Weight and Nerve
An advertisement urges readers who feel weak thin and nervous to use Eitro-Phosphate from McKee Drug Company. It claims guaranteed gains in weight strength energy vigor and nerve force.
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McKee Drug Company
Visiting relatives and friends in Ohio and West Virginia
New Marshfield residents Rev and Mrs F C Ransdell and two children of Hinston W Va visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ottie Young. Mr and Mrs John Cavendish of Columbus spend over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willianna. Richard T Henry visits his grandfather W H Townsend near Albany. R H Walker called from Barberton due to illness and death of grandfather Thomas Walker. Mrs H H Hulbert and children visit her parents Dr and
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F. C. Ransdell
Hinston
W. Va
Ottie Young
John Cavendish
Columbus
Willianna
Richard T. Henry
W. H. Townsend
Albany
R. H. Walker
Barberton
Thomas Walker
H. H. Hulbert
And
Local Social Notes From Indiana to Columbus Visit
Mrs. Harper of Indiana and Mr. Ancil Davis return from New Straitsville after illness and death in the family. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Dixon attend children’s exercises at Albany M E church. Mrs. Lucy Lewellyn of Columbus visits with son Oscar Lewellyn’s family. Mrs. Joan Smith improves after illness. John Brewer buys the Mrs C Swaim property and plans to move this fall. Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Flank return from Columbus after three weeks with daughter Mrs A L Allison. Mr. and Mrs. J H Fauss and Mrs. C F Swaim return to Columbus after a week here. Mrs. Emmerson Coffins and son Leslie were in Athens. Mrs. Charley Sherman and her are visiting her parents near Athens.
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Harper
Indiana
Ancil Davis
New Straitsville
W. M. Dixon
Albany M. E
Lucy Lewellyn
Columbus
Oscar Lewellyn
Joan Smith
John Brewer
C. ¥. Swaim
Lafe Flank
A. L. Allison
J. H. Fauss
C. F. Swaim
Charley Sherman
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