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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1944

Page

5

Odd Facts From A Curious Ledger Of Trivia

A collection of misc facts covers postal versus post cards with stampless examples, the Greek painter Zeuxis and a plausible tale of painted grapes, Rhode Island’s 1686 settlement by Roger Williams, the Appian Way built by Appius Claudius, Italy’s 300 mile route from Rome to Brindisi, and a note on how snakes often use natural crevices rather than digging own burrows.

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Last Survivor of Revolutionary War Dies at 109

Daniel Frederick Bakenjan, who died in Freedom, NY in 1869, was the last surviving veteran of the Revolutionary War. He was 109 years, 6 months, and 8 days old at the time of the war's end.

Across and Down Word Puzzle From Early 20th Century Page

A scrambled crossword style puzzle lists across and down clues with numerous misspellings and editorial marks. The page includes entries such as famous composers, geographic terms, various materials, and fragmented phrases. The editor notes a cryptic quote about seeking the Lord rightly and credits King Features Syndicate for distribution.

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