Niagara Falls Recede One Foot a Year Says Geologists
National Geographic reports Niagara Falls has been retreating upstream for millennia at about one foot per year. Major rock collapses occurred in 1931 1934 and 1934 with tens of thousands of tons eroded. The falls now stand 167 feet on the American side and 162 feet on the Canadian side with eventual loss of Goat Island possible.
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National Geographic Society
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Canadian Falls
Lake Ontario
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Madam Elizabeth Palm Reader Special Reading Ad
An old advertisement announces a palmistry reading by Madam Elizabeth in Thom asville at 9:00 am with a special one dollar price. The notice claims no charge if the reader does not faithfully reveal every line or sign in the palm.
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Elizabeth New Palmist
Thomasville Owen Ours
Britain fatigued by rationing and restrictions say doctors
London based medical authorities blame dull varied food long queues and red tape for Britain's widespread fatigue. They cite lack of fats and bad weather as key causes with workers and housewives most affected. They urge higher fat rations and fewer restrictions as simple remedies to lift morale and productivity.
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London
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Britain
Unique Money Gift Idea Goes From Bill to Coins
Salt Lake City reports Mrs. Mary Brewerton devised a novel birthday gift by converting a five dollar bill into individual coins from pennies to quarters. Each coin was wrapped separately in tissue and presented with a decorative ribbon.
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Salt Lake City
Mary Brewerton
Maryland Banquet Turns Into Search For Parker
In Hagerstown Maryland a large group of Democrats gathered at Ralph Funkhouser’s home for a roast pork banquet. The man thought to host them could not locate Parker a Republican acquaintance to attend. The gathering shifted to locating Parker to join the meal.
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Hagerstown
Ralph Funkhouser
Mysterious Banquet Invite Sparks Local Speculation
A terse town bulletin notes an unknown figure swearing an oath to extend invitations while denying knowledge of any ban quet. The claim suggests a hidden plan but offers no concrete details or participants.
Ecuador’s 13 Constitutions Since 1830
The article notes that Ecuador has adopted thirteen constitutions since 1830, reflecting a history of frequent political changes and constitutional evolution shaping the nation’s governance.
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Ecuador
Underground bulletin boards show cricket weather and game updates
London railway stations display blackboard notices from cricket grounds advising passengers of latest weather and match information to prevent unnecessary travel.
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London
Great Cricket Grounds
Subways Sam Road Plan Eyes Costa Rica Funding
Special representative Earl Roche of the Export-Import Bank arrived in San Jose to study financing possibilities for American contractor Rosoff's Subway Sam project. The plan includes highway construction, finishing government buildings, a new international airport, port improvements at Puntarenas, and upgrades to the Pacific railroad.
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Costa Rica
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Subway Sam
Export-Import Bank
Earl Roche
Rosoff
Wigarves
Pacific Coast
Puntarenas
Pacific Railroad
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