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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
5
A scene shows unemployed Coloradans learning gold panning under Professor E. I. Watson, state industrial education head, as nearly 2000 workers pan streams across the state for small but profitable deposits. Also features Cayton Phillips of Parsons West Virginia who found ore worth $156.80 a ton near his home.
Two major developments in the gold industry unfold in America. West Virginia reports a new rich strike near Parsons in Tucker County with ore at 156.80 dollars per ton. Colorado launches unemployed relief by teaching gold pan techniques via the Fort Collins program led by E J Watson guiding 1800 to 400 men per class. Commercial operation begins. the scene notes the wider spread of amateur panhandlers across rivers. Arch Wise hits homer from knot hole to lift Muskogee against Fort Smith 3 2. A fisherman nets a 50 pound catfish with two hooks.
In a playful tale the old man and children prepare a truckful of toys for a journey to cities. Scouty and friends rest after a workout and enjoy porridge before the big loading event and the promise of a fun day ahead.
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