Sakurajima Volcanic Outbreak Tracked By Science
An article on National Geographic Society efforts to study volcanic processes in Alaska and the Aleutians and the Sakurajima eruption of 1914 near Kagoshima Japan. It describes premonitory earthquakes warnings and the decisive 10:05 eruption, sparing lives through early alerts. The Kagoshima quake killed 35 and injured 112, amid lava flows and gas explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Alaskan
Aleutian Islands
Thomas A. Jaggar
Kilauea
Sakurajima
Japan
Kagoshima
Kyushu
Satsuma
Kirishima
Army
Navy
Tarumi
Europe
Taiwan
Formosa
Eddie Has A Previous Engagement Hero Returns For Summer Visit
Ephraim Strong, a small town figure, celebrates when his son Eddie appears unexpectedly for the summer, proving a prior engagement and a planned Washington trip cannot keep him away. The tale follows family dynamics, letters, and the clash of farm life with political success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Strong
Joe Freeman
Murphy
Ephraim
Centers
Joe
Peterson
Pete
Washington
United States
Uphraim
Eleanor Strong
Edward Strong
Eddie
Edward Strong, Jr
Harvard
Pal
Eliza
P. S
Timo
Rascal
Eleanor
Clearlake
Eadie
English Plant Spartan Townsendii Shields Shores From Erosion
Experimental planting along English coasts has proven successful in stabilizing beach sand to prevent wave damage. The humble Spartan townsendii vegetation steadies shorelines, and Holland has adopted the same coast defense strategy after observing its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Salmon Runs Fill Alaskan Streams With Masses Of Fish
In certain Alaskan streams salmon appear in dense numbers during peak annual migrations. The phenomenon lasts only briefly as adult fish move from sea to streams to spawn.
Cute in a Baby Awful at Three and it's Dangerous
Ruth Brittain discusses thumb sucking in babies and its dangers as children grow. The piece notes remedies like sleeve pins cuffs and more. it also promotes Fletcher's Castoria for regular bowels colic and sleep. It ends by praising the product as vegetable and harmless with physician approval and a motherhood guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brittain
Fletcher
Chas. H. Metcher
Woman at Providence Wins Clam-Feast Distinction
A Providence resident earned the distinction by eating two pecks of clams in a single sitting. The event highlighted extreme dishes and drew local attention to her unusual appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Fishermen Use Electric Water to Haul Stunned Fish
In Rine land fishermen electrify a water stretch to stun fish and drive them to the surface, enabling large hauls and quick collection of catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rineland
Joint-Ease Relief for Rheumatic Pains Sold Nationwide
Portable ad copy touts Joint-Ease for quick relief of rheumatic pains in joints and muscles. Claims fast absorption and frequent use with speedy results, offering a 12 day trial tube to Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pope Laboratories
Desk
Hallowell
Maine
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. J. Walsh
Minerva
Preageu
Iaxetee
Pearl St
E City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!