Pranks of 1700 Fossil Drawings Echo 18th Century Hoax
A 1723 volume by John Jacob Scheuchzero recounts student pranks that misled a scholar into using fossil drawings carved on rocks. The hoaxes involved Noah’s flood era scenes and a later edition titled Homo Testis Deluvii, which showcased skeletal remains later identified as salamander fossils by contemporary scientists.
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John Jacob Scheuchzero
Eughlish
Scheuchzero
Wilson
Zero
Switzerland
Scheuch
The Tree Structure and Functions in Plain Talk
This piece explains tree parts from roots to leaves, noting root hairs store food in sugar maples for syrup, trunk and collar support, and leaves as the sugar factory with chlorophyll driving photosynthesis. It contrasts deciduous and evergreen trees and outlines water transport through sapwood.
Pressure of War Pressures American Medicine Supply
Loyal Meek reports wartime strain on the American medical supply chain touching hospitals, surgical instruments, and imported botanical drugs from Europe and other regions. Vitamins and tablets remain available but pricier while hospitals face food-cost pressures, with overall costs not spiking dramatically yet.
Y Drum And Bugle Corps To Make Three Stops On Way Home
The Cedar Rapids Y M C A drum and bugle corps, fresh from receiving the Lions International convention championship plaque in New Orleans, begins a three stop march home Saturday with Biloxi along the Gulf Coast noted. The squad will perform in cities en route to Cedar Rapids, continuing a regular appearance schedule.
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Y Drum and Bugle Corps
Cedar Rapids
Report Business Upturn For Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago dispatch says the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific reports improving business amid rail traffic gains. The article notes higher revenue and activity levels across freight and passenger services with plans to expand routes and services.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific
YMCA Offers Women and Girls Swim Classes
Women and girls attend instructional swim sessions at the YMCA led by Leo Baughman on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The program emphasizes basic techniques and safety in a community class setting.
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Y.M.C.A
Leo Baughman
Defense concerns over unauthorized groups and arms use
The article notes worry about illegal training by groups in U S army uniforms and rifles without permission, stressing that no quarrel with defensive organizations exists but cautioning about potential menace from unauthorized operatives.
Cedar Rapids Businesses Boost Aluminum Drive
Ten Cedar Rapids business houses donated over 4000 pounds of aluminum, boosting the total to 20000 pounds raised. Edward Lowe, chairman of the city civil defense council, announced the drive and thanked local firms, stations, unions, and volunteers for trucks, storage, and pickups while urging one final push.
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Cedar Rapids
Edward Lowe
City Civil Defense Council
Warn Private Army Using Regular U S Equipment Is Illegal
Harrisburg authorities warned that private armed groups in Pennsylvania using rifles and United States Army uniforms are unlawful. State defense units operating without authorization were noted as existing in several areas, with officials promising no tolerance.
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U. S
Harrisburg
INS
United States Army
Pennsylvania
Boys Receive Awards At Y Swimming Classes
New Flying Fish members Bill Stanley Don Tim McCarth Mann Tom Mann receive awards at Y swimming classes as part of a youth program highlighting progress and participation.
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New
Flying Fish
Bill Stanley
Don Tim McCarth Mann
Tom Mann
Burlingham Promoted to Technical Sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood
Charles E. Burlingham, formerly of 309 I Avenue NW, has reached the rank of technical sergeant his third promotion in eight months. He enlisted in the cavalry in January 1934 and is now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood as charge leader of the headquarters and supply platoon. Burlingham and his family reside in Waynesville Missouri while at Fort Wood.
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Charles E. Burlingham
I Avenue NW
Who Cavalry
Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Wood
Burlingham
Waynesville
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Amana
U.S.O
Ramon Goerler
Billy J. Noe
Donald Ochs
Henry Meyer
Billy Ackerman
City Defense Council
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Bobh Panies
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Pa Bs Veterans of Foreign Wars
Vernon L. Spohn
Robert Lubbock
P.T.A
Kitterman
DRY Cleaners
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Pigalle
Merle E. Garmoe
Eyesman, Sma Ned
Cedar Rapids Gazette
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Reur Gazette Cartier
Marien
Cockbookiet Dept
Gazette Cock
John B. Turner & Son Funeral Directors
John B. Turner & Son
Yiies
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