Scientists Plan Many Expeditions From Chicago Area
A report lists twenty six expeditions from nine universities this summer. The University of Chicago leads with nine teams, Iowa nine universities contribute seven, and Ohio State Purdue and Oklahoma send two each. Indiana FarIham Notre Dame and Indiana State Normal send single groups. Ohio State will send W C Mills to study prehistoric Ohio life a thousand years ago and Robert F Webb leads a team exploring rock construction and stratigraphy across Arizona Colorado and New Mexico. The University of Oklahoma will field one expedition under its leader.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
University of Iowa
Ohio State University
University of Oklahoma
Purdue University
Indiana University
Farlham College
Notre Dame
Indiana State Normal School
W. C. Mills
Ohio
Robt. F. Webb
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Holon
Indiana and Midwest Universities Plan Field Expeditions
Ship of Dr Samuel Weidman will study ore deposits in the Miami region and another vessel under Dn V Monnett will study structural geology in the Arbuckle mountains Indiana University students under Prof Gogshall travel to lower California for solar eclipse photographs on September 10 Earlham College students go to Ellenstone Park for a mer field course Purdue University plans two state expeditions to northern Indiana sand dunes and southeastern Indiana Dr Jane Burns of Notre Dame aided by Rev M McGarry arranges excavations across Michigan Burns also studies sand dimes near Michigan City Indiana State Normal School students journey to Cory to be explored has not been announced
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Samuel Weidman
Miami
Monnett
Arbuckle Mountains
Indiana University
W. A. Gogshall
Lower California
Earlham College
Ellenstone Park
Lurdue University
Indiana
What the Enact Is in History of Epact and Time
The fragment discusses the term epact derived from Greek roots and its relation to lunar and solar cycles. It mentions an excess tally over a lunar month and a day described as 41 hours with unusual units, reflecting a historical or scholarly note on timekeeping concepts.
Birds and Trolley Wires Paragraph Note
The biological survey concludes small birds rarely die from touching trolley wires due to incomplete circuits. A larger bird could die if a wing touched another, creating a path for current. Eagles have been killed in this manner.
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The
Biological Survey
Fragmentary reminiscence of a child’s note and gifts
An incomplete memoir fragment recalls a childhood romance at age ten with a twelve-year-old beau. The speaker describes writing letters, receiving a shed tongue lash and a surprise from a brother, and a later encounter tied to a Fourth of July event.
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Yondik
Amundsen Plans Polar Flight From Alaska to Spitzbergen
Norwegian explorer Ronald Amundsen will attempt a hazardous air journey from Point Barrow Alaska to Spitzbergen at the end of June. He must navigate the Arctic blind region, maintain correct latitude and longitude, and endure open seas and dense fogs. Success hinges on favorable atmospheric conditions and engine reliability.
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Bergen
Norway
Ronald Amundsen
Point Barron
Alaska
Spitzbergen
Arctic
Point Barrow
North- Jate
Amundsen
Pont Barrow
Jin
Greenland
Stableland
Siberia
Onsen Sea
Furniture Designers Exhibit Prompts Windsor Chair Drawer Idea
A fragmented text notes a Windsor rocking chair with a drawer beneath the seat from a furniture design exhibition. It reflects on sharing an era’s living habits in New York and questions why such practical ideas are not adopted in today’s chair designs.
Chain Store Sells for Less With 49c Wide Choices
Buyers are invited to prove savings at the chain store offering budget prices and a varied range of new shoes and patterns. The ad touts low costs and cash-friendly terms, emphasizing value and comfort for shoppers.
Mercerized three quarter ribbed hose sale ad headline
An old newspaper ad offers mercerized three quarter fancy ribbed hose in black white or brown priced at 59 cents. The concise shopper note highlights color choices and the bargain price, reflecting period retail language.
Spring home textile patterns advertised in 49c to 59c range
Advertisement notes popular spring patterns for nets and cretonnes. Mentions 36 inch wide Fancy Madras in brown blue and rose and uses for side drapes or furniture slips. Describes various net patterns and colors as attractive and good quality.
Dresses for Children and Misses in White Organdic
White organdic dresses for children and misses sized 8 through 14 years priced at 2.49 each with love and ribbon trimming.
Turkish Towels Boosted by Hot Weather Demand
Local store promotes Turkish towels as a remedy for hot weather. A product labeled “One number” features blue stripes with a blue border and is priced at 25 euros.
Woman's Health Restored Without Operation Says Mrs Avis
Mrs W H Avis describes years of pain and weakness from a female ailment. She avoided surgery by using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, which she credits with restoring appetite and strength after twelve bottles. Local ads promote Dr Pierce's family medicines.
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Liuile
Tlowa
Mathehood T
Pierce
Sind
Fragmentary Latin-tinged note on devotion and temples
Fragmented text references devotion, temples, Hindtani, and a ciphered phrase. Mentions purest and Wiel trices with unknown context. Overall, unclear event or clear facts to identify.
Buried Treasure Tales and Contract Language
Fragmentary text discusses buried treasure at Cocos Island valued at 12 million dollars. It also references a broad contract granting the possessor rights to demand a defined amount of stock at a specified price within the contract time, tied to barter or sale of such treasure claims.
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Cocos Island
Amorica
Discovery of the Scientists
Fragile OCR fragment notes a science-related discovery claim mentioning a quiet red rebaree and an amount of 2,000,000 and a person or place named Washinghe Sun Pinger. The text is unclear and contains nonsensical terms. No verifiable facts or coherent context emerge.
Lightning Victim Miss Fouth Smith of Roxbury Visiting Stamford
A lightning strike at Stamford Connecticut while visiting relatives ripped the clothing from Miss Fouth Smith of Roxbury Massachusetts who was seated in a chair. The bolt caused shearing damage extending to her shoes but her identity and location are confirmed.
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Fouth Smith
Roxbury
Mas
Wis
Stamford
Conn
Beaton Vents Frustration Over Prauscript Jibe
Beaton voices simmering discontent after a Prauscript jab, noting the strain in communication and predictability in response. The exchange highlights tension between the two parties and hints at a broader strain in their working relationship.
Three Things to Remember From Franklin's Maxim
A reflective aphorism recalling three guiding questions. The quote emphasizes origins, current path, and duties to others, urging mindful accountability and moral direction in life.
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Franklin
Astronomical Facts From A Cryptic Ancient Text
The fragment discusses the sun being about one and a quarter times as large as Earth and far more massive, then notes the varying sizes of stars and planets. It claims Earth completes a rotation every 24 hours and orbits annually, though the text mixes errors and unclear figures.
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