Columbus and the Three Ships in the New World
An Uncle Ray Corner explores the voyage of Christopher Columbus and the three ships used to reach the New World. The piece notes gaps in knowledge about ship costs and sizes and references an Italian artist’s 1493 image depicting Columbus’s arrival at San Salvador.
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New World
Atlantic
San Salvador
Columbus
Santa Maria
St. Mary
Juan de la Coss
Palos
Salors
Santangel
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Pinzon Brothers
Martin and
Vicente
Ferdinand
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Italian Explorer Puzzle Answers
The puzzle lists clues covering history and language terms. It includes references to Christopher Columbus as an explorer and a series of crosswise word clues ranging from verbs to nouns, with various number and placement hints.
Erasmus stamp marks 400th death anniversary
A 400th death anniversary stamp honors Desiderius Erasmus, the Dutch humanist born in Rotterdam in 1467 who criticized the church and was placed on the Index. The note recalls his life, Basel retirement, and Holland's new stamp bearing Holbein’s portrait.
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League of Nations
World Court
Desiderius Erasmus
Catholic Church
Erasmus
Rotterdam
Holland
England
Europe
Basel
Switzerland
Holbein
NEA Service, Inc
Radios Reach About Twenty-One Million Homes
Statisticians report roughly 21.5 million American homes have radios in use, reflecting broad access to wireless receivers and evolving domestic technology during the period.
Government Sells Record Duck Stamps Total Above Six Hundred Million
The United States government moved more than 635 million duck stamps in a single year, a historic peak for the program supported by the post office and conservation efforts.
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United States
Black Draught Laxative Promises Prompt Constipation Relief
A household ad touts Black Draught as a pure vegetable laxative that provides quick relief from the first signs of constipation. It emphasizes a healthy clean system and urges families to keep a pack on hand to prevent sickness.
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