Immense Gulf Stream Powers World’s Climate and Discovery
Admiral Pillsbury notes the Gulf Stream carries ninety billion tons of water hourly through the Straits of Florida. He argues the immense current shaped the New World’s fortunes, aiding Columbus and Ponce de Leon, influencing early exploration and the discovery of America.
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Straits of Florida
New World
John K Pillsbury
Tional Geographic Society
Washington, D.C
Admiral Pillsbury
Gulf Stream
America
Europe
Gulf
Ponce de Leon
Fountain of Youth
Florida
Caribbean
Honduras
Yucatan
Gulf of Mexico
Mountain sled vehicles used in Europe for summer tobogganing
Vehicles similar to light autos without engines operate in European mountain resorts for a sport resembling tobogganing in snowless seasons, offering a summer alternative for thrill seekers.
Giles and regional figures note in Pearisburg column
Richmond visitor John W. Williams spends a week with Giles friends. Roanoke and Richmond guests return home. Locals attend Wytheville inter county high school contests June 18 19 20. Smallpox quarantine lifted and health improves. Andrew Hardiman acquitted after killing Gavett at V P I entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Williams
Richmond
Giles
Wytheville
Giles County
Clarence Strader
Roy Snead
Fred Tabor
Craig
Earl Carr
Matewan
W. Va
Arthur Sibold
Janie Couch
Natural Bridge
Hugh M. Hill
Bristol
Hill
Daniel W. Mason
Susie Pasley
Frances Mason
Eggleston Springs
Chas. Painter
Lee
Almedia
Calif
Painter
G. W. Rogers
Blacksburg
College
Hardiman
Man in East Manchester Keeps Remarkably Clever Horse
A East Manchester man owns an unusually intelligent horse that can tell its age by striking its hoof twenty five times and nod to indicate hunger. The animal follows its owner without a halter and can be driven without reins, showing remarkable behavior.
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Manchester
N. H
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Removal
A vintage advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide for removing dandruff and preventing hair loss. It claims broad use among friends and guarantees satisfaction with money back, noting sizes of 50 cents and 1 dollar and listing The White Pharmacy as special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
White
Pistol Watch-Like Weapon Patented for Demands
A devise resembling a pocket watch with the barrel in the stem has been patented for use against a highwayman who demands valuables. The device targets the robber during a confrontation, offering a concealed firearm option in theft situations.
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Hitlow Hardware Coo
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, A. Va
Mississippi
Pearisburg
Harris Hoge, Jr
Roanoke
Thurzetta Thomas
Rooke
O'Keeffe
Robert Gillespie
Tazewell
J. H. Woodrum
Irwin
Pocahontas No
Norfolk and Western Railway
McDowe County
West Virginia
Pocahontas No. 3
J. Elliott Hall
Appalachian Coal Land Company Law & Commerce Building
Bluefield
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