First Electric Power Replaces Kerosene Lamp on Kopplin Farm
In Artesian South Dakota Paul and Margaret Kopplin celebrate wired electricity after 86 years without, insisting the dream comes true though farm prices and drought kept the home unfinished. Old ways linger as kerosene lamps are replaced by a single refrigerator and indoor plumbing awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Margaret Kopplin
Artesian
South Dakota
S.D
UPI
Kopplin
Mother
Dad
Delta Queen Still Charms Fans Amid Rising River Boat Rivalry
In New Orleans, the venerable Delta Queen remains favored for its homey style over newer rivals. Capt. Gabe Chengery notes the two boats serve different crowds as the Mississippi Queen and Natchez enter the scene, with the Natchez beating the Delta Queen in two recent races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
UPI
Mississippi River
Delta Queen
Howard Tate
Mississippi
Ohio
California
San Francisco
Sacramento
San Francisco Bay
Gabe Chengery
Ernest Wagner
Chengery
Natchez
Ford
Delta Queen Fans Embrace Classic Style on 11 Day Mississippi Cruise
The Delta Queen remains beloved among passengers on an 11 day New Orleans to Cincinnati cruise. Travelers from 21 states enjoy calliope contests, social gatherings, and river views while marveling at the ship's enduring charm despite newer rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Eleanor Tures
Chicago
Charles Cowell
Johnson City
Tenn
Cowells
Ted Doubler
Little Rock
Ark
Doubler
Congress
Copra Trade Not Romantic But Expands Globally
New York dispatch reports the romantic image of copra trade fading as Philippines growers shift to processing coconuts locally. They extract oil, sell desiccated meat, and use shells husks and leaves for varied products while hexane solvents boost global oil extraction. By 1978 the Philippines plans 48 mills to handle its copra output amid rising coconut farming and regional competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
South Pacific
Philippines
United States
Europe
Chemsphere
Exxon Chemical Corp
Exxon Chemical
Baytown
Tex
Antwerp
Belgium
Sarnia
Ont
Singapore
Mindanao
Malaysia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uphoto
Sri Lanka
Ceylon
Jimmy Carter
Jerry Brown
Ksho - TV
Paul Scarne
Union Plaza
Norm Montgomery
Caines
WEXS
Dro
Ques
Inenin
Ne Ryu Relaadie
Ieee
Cen
Cntr
Tyt
Carla
Senate
Jean Ford
Bill Conaty
Sherry Colquitt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!