Indian greeting to Columbus linked to Bahama artifacts
Smithsonian curator Herbert W. Krieger studies Bahama artifacts from caves on New Providence Long Island and Ardros linking them to Haitian origin celts. He notes thunderbolts legends and westward connections to Florida and the Caribbean, suggesting main ties to early Arronals in eastern Cuba and Hispaniola.
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Washington, D. C
New World
Herbert W. Kriezer
Smithsonian Institution
Bahamas
America
San Salvador
Watling Island
Mr. Krieger
New Providence
Long Island
Ardros
Kriecer
Florida
Columbus
Gulf Stream
Witc
Cuba
Hispaniola
Arizona dean preserves rare mineral gem collection
Dr. G M Butler of the University of Arizona outlines his thirty year effort to assemble a vast gem collection numbering about 2 600 stones. It includes diamonds rubies sapphires opals and a three carat pollucite the largest in the world. A twenty carat star sapphire is highlighted as the finest piece. Many pieces are secured in vaults with some on exhibit in the college of mines and engineering.
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Dean Boas
G. M. Butler
University of Arizona Caliere of Pines
Ensimeeering
Dr. Butler
Nevada
College of Mines and Engineering
Vas
Halved Stamps Found From Early English Use in Hull
Three of the rarest British stamps are found in a Hull solicitor’s office. A clerk cut half of a two penny stamp to make one penny stamps about 96 years ago, and the letters were accepted. Robson Lowe identified the discovery as highly significant for postal history. The letters carry postmarks March 27, 1841 and January 11, 1842.
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England
London
Hull
Olive
Robson Lowe
London Authority
Engagement Dilemma Sparks Moonlit Meet Cute
Richard meets Sylvia Callardston by a lilac hedge during a Ballardstown mansion party. Sylvia laments an arranged engagement to a man she does not love. They bond over mutual avoidance of formal matches, agree to call it quits, and agree Richard will escort her to the reception.
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Richard
Ballardstow
Sylvia Callardston
Sylvia
Pat
Braille System Widely Used Yet Reading Lags Among Blind
Collier's Weekly notes the Braille system has been in almost worldwide use for two generations but only about 25 out of 100 blind people, even in the United States, can read it.
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Collier's Weekly
United States
Plywood described as strong warp resistant wood panel
The article explains plywood as a material built from multiple wood layers glued with opposing grain to prevent warping and provide strength. It notes plywood as a durable wall covering option.
Aurelia Council Proceedings April May 1937 Highlights
Aurelia Iowa council meetings span April to May 1937 with adjournments and special sessions. Officials Port Deyloff. items include salaries, labor, printing, supplies, street paving bonds and a town improvement tax levy set at one and one quarter mills to raise 875 dollars annually.
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Aurelia
Iowa
Port
Grashoff
Mummert
Daniels
Kaskey
Grienke
Reed
W. G. Port
W. H. Bischel
H. H. Deylott
John Munmert
John Grasholt
L. H. Daniels
C. H. Kaskey
Herbert Grieneke
Walter Whitney
Robert Groff
Frank Oakes
Andrew Buma
T. P. Griffith
L. Stutz
ER. C. Lighter
H. H. Deyloff
Waterworks Fund
G. F. Scott
Iowa Public Service Co
Leighten Supply Co
H. E. Rice
P. V. Clover
Mummert Hardware Co
H. H. Lockin
Fred Fassler
Town Public Service Co
Ecur- Tome
Ccc
Ceeeseeesee Serences
Walter G. Port
H. HH. Deyloff
Board of Equalization
John Mummert
Main Street
Walter G.port
John Grashoff
L. H.daniels Jr
Herbert Grienke
Lowa
A. A. Rapp
A. Y. McDonald Co
Mummert Home. Co
Guarantee Oil Co
Curtis 1000 Inc
Park Fund
Frank Hale
Melvin Williams
H. EE. Rice
Watts
Perry Aylesworth
Grashol
HM. H. Deyloff
Red Coral Across Cultures and History
The article notes red corals priced beyond jewelry use as charity goods to aid safety health and hidden knowledge. It cites ancient Gadts and tribal beliefs in coral’s protective power for shields helmets and against the evil eye. It mentions Mediterranean coast reefs off Africa as the coral source per the Washington Post and Halans as a chief supplier.
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Beaven
Mediterranean
Africa
The
Washington Post
Mara Cyclones Aphermese 934 Tide Eyelone
A description of a fierce cyclone with air spiraling inward counterclockwise into the southern hemisphere and strong outer rains. Thunder and lightning accompany the storm with wind speeds over 100 miles per hour, while the center remains a deadly calm prompting many deaths as people mistake the lull for relief and reemerge.
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Mara
Mexico City Vistas Amid Iconic Volcanoes
Mexico City is celebrated as a beautiful capital set high above sea level. The text highlights Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl guarding the city, describing dramatic scenery and elite status in global rankings.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Ate
Popouttepetl
Town Disbursements and Funds Report for April 1937
Disbursements warrants issued and balances shown for sewer disposal linking bond cemetery paying funds and other accounts. Totals include balances April 1 1936 1987 and receipts from county treasurer with a final grand total of 21998 94 dollars as reported by Town Clerk H H Deyloff.
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General Fund
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