Stories in Stamps by I S Klein
Opening of the Northwest a century ago saw Rev Henry Spalding Eliza Whitman Narcissa Whitman lead pioneers across 3000 miles into the northwest. The Whitmans set a Walla Walla mission, Cayuse attacked, and Mrs Spalding died of exposure. A new U S stamp marks pioneer milestones in the region.
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Henry Spalding
Eliza
Marcus Whitman
Narcissa
New York
Indian Territory
Northwest
Rockies
Walla Walla
Wash
Spaldings
Lewiston
Idaho
Spalding
Hammerhead encounter ends with beach landing of giant shark
Uncle Ray recounts a hammerhead chase off the California coast. A 10 pound baited hook is taken as the shark drags a skiff 200 feet deep and a mile out before other boats join to haul the fish ashore. The tale notes the hammerhead’s broad head and its rare visits near New England.
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North Atlantic
North Pacific
New England
Charles Holder
California
Holder
Nature
Europe
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