Rainbow Bridge Natural Monument Described by Bulletin
The Interior Department released a bulletin on Rainbow Natural Bridge National Monument, detailing its discovery in 1908 by William B. Douglass guided by a Piute named Mike's Boy, the first white viewing in 1909, the bridge’s unique double arch, its Navajo and Piute naming lore, location near the Arizona line in Utah, its 309 foot span, and the arduous 12 to 16 day trek to reach it via Kayenta. It notes nearby Betatakin ruins, access by saddle and pack outfit, and nearest outfitting post at Kayenta.
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Department of the Interior
Rainbow Natural Bridge National Monument
William B. Douglass
General Land Office
Mike's Boy
White Canyon
Utah
Mike’s Boy
Mike’s
Mr. Douglass
Bryan Cummings
John Wetherill
Bridge Canyon
Navajo Mountain
Colorado River
Rainbow Bridge
Arizona Line
Plute Reservation
Kayenta
Flagstaff
Ariz
Santa Fe
Navajo National Monument
Disastrous Retreat From Persia In 1759 Tragedy
An 18 01 strong force of Almed ewir of Afghanistan perished during a bitter retreat from Persia in one night due to extreme cold. The disaster struck Tierat in ita rasn as troops faced devastating exposure and freezing conditions.
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Persia
Almed
Ewir
Afghanistan
Tierat
ita @rasn
Ring on Third Finger Saves Girl From Train Car Crush
Miss Mary Jasper an 18 year old passenger from Manheim Pike escaped serious injury when her right hand was caught between two Pennsylvania Railroad cars at the local station. A small ring on her third finger likely prevented greater harm while she reached for the guard rail. Also noted, 91 year old Mrs Bertha Bolster of Washington avenue Ephrata appears youthful in demeanor and continues to live with her son George W Bolster.
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Mary Jasper
Manheim
Bertha Bolster
Washington Avenue
Ephrata
George W. Bolster
Lancaster Armory Bill Seeks 150000 Funding
A House bill introduced by Rep. Aaron B. Hess of Lancaster proposes a $150,000 appropriation for an armory in Lancaster. The state owns a site already secured for the building.
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Lancaster
Aaron B. Hess
Lancaster Youngster Shows Skillful Drumming Talent
Five year old Philip Ott of Lancaster is praised as a wonder on the trap and drums. He has played engagements at lodges and church entertainments.
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Philip Ott
Lancaster
Three Hummelstown youths fined for illegal fishing
Three Hummelstown youths paid fines of 45 dollars each after hearings before Squire Steel in Steelton on charges of illegal fishing. They were arrested by Fish Warden Heffrg for catching a carp barehanded and without a license. The Susquehanna flood left fish in shallow holes along Swatara Creek, enabling easy capture after the water receded. One carp weighed about 10 pounds. They were fined for fishing with special devices and without a license.
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Hummelstown
Squire Steel
Steelton
Heffrg
Swatara Creek
Pumpers Await Word as River Reaches Eight Feet
The men operating pumps above the dam plan to start when the river hits eight feet. The river currently stands at 8.7 feet and is falling, with coal movement tied to the water level. Also notes bills to curb games of chance at county fairs, the disposal of five barrels of apple brandy, a loyal servant rewarded in a will, deer-hunting dogs killed by a state warden, and York’s tax slackers among women voters.
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Europe
Australia
Harrisburg
Martha G. Thomas
Chester County
General Assembly
Department of Agricultural
Fair Association
Oley Valley
White Haven
Harry Heiss
York Tax Arrears Hit Four Year Mark for Men and Women
The piece notes 16 000 trousered citizens of York are in the same boat as women in failing to pay the occupation tax that funds education. Men owe four years of back payments in this nonpayment situation.
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York
City School Board of York
Finance Committee
Multilingual Berwick Woman Is Civic Interpreter
Mrs. Anna Trump of Berwick, born in this state, served as interpreter for five nationalities during February term of Bloomsburg Criminal Court. Court and attorneys praised her work. she has spent most life among foreign populations and learned many languages.
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Anna Trump
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Trump
Partitions Must Come Down in Norristown Pool Rooms
Police Chief Eller orders removing partitions in pool rooms and cigar stores to allow outside observation after a criminal court decision linked a $1800 gambling loss to a pool room. The ruling was made before Judge Williams in Norristown.
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Norristown
Eller
Williams
Lightning Strikes Ferndale Lutheran Church During Service
A bolt of lightning struck Ferndale Lutheran Church south of Easton as 150 worshippers were inside. The strike dazed attendees, tore off four shutters in the bell tower, and caused slight interior damage to the church.
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Ferndale Lutheran Church
Easton
Hog records fall as local farmer slaughters giant hog
J F Narehood, a farmer living six miles below McVeyton, killed a two year old hog believed to set records. The dressed weight reached 94414 pounds, with the animal standing 43% inches tall, 7 feet 7 inches long, and a girth of 6 feet 9 inches, while each ham weighed 94 pounds.
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J. F. Narehood
McVeyton
How The Cow Chews Her Cud
Professor Edward Lodholz of the University of Pennsylvania spoke to veterinarians on cattle digestion physiology. He traced the cow’s evolution with four stomachs, its habit of hiding from predators, and the cud chewing ability that allows remastication of swallowed food for continued nourishment.
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Edward Lodholz
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Lodholz
Tern Band Travel Links Maine Bird to Africa
A common tern banded in Maine was found at the Niger River mouth in Africa, suggesting long distance migration. Caspian tern may also migrate eastward, but no such returns have been reported from the Lake Michigan colony.
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Maine
Niger River
Africa
Lake Michigan
Forward wheat introduced for Lancaster County farmers
The Lancaster County Farm Bureau promotes Forward wheat a new variety touted for high yield and suitability across the county. One hundred twenty seven growers tested it last year and endorse its seed quality with County Agent Bucher approving most fields for seed. Seed is sold at 2.10 dollars per bushel as is and 2.60 per bushel cleaned with a Farm Bureau clearing house coordinating sales and listings.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster County Farm Bureau
Bucher
Farm Bureau
H. N. Hostetter
Cooperative Commodity Division
Hostetter
Farm Calendar: avoid scrub stock and plan spring plantings
Extension Leaflet No. 19 from Pennsylvania State College explains asparagus planting. Tips cover grit and oyster shell feeding for poultry, tool upkeep for better gardening, hand wheel hoe use on larger plots, alfalfa feed prospects with Extension Circular No. 104, and pruning windows for shrubs like roses and hydrangeas.
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Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania
State College
Live Stock Squibs For Hog Pastures And Paste
Live stock notes advise locating a purebred ram for fall, guarding sheep from stomach worms and dogs. A farmer questions hog profitability, warns against selling brood sows while vigorous, and stresses keeping hogs thriving with ample grain. Pasture quality hinges on limestone and acid phosphate to boost growth.
New York Man Builds 14 Inch Vest Pocket Railroad
A New York man, seeking hobby and to solve hauling problems on his country estate, spent five years constructing a 14 inch vest pocket railroad system, now two miles long.
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New York
Major British Port Features 65 docks and 600 acre water area
The report notes Liverpool port contains 65 docks occupying about 600 acres of water and highlights 22 gray rocks in the harbor area.
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Liverpool
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W. H. Buch
Lititz, PA
Ata
Ring
Keystone Exchanges
Sarah J. Hellen
Margaret Hellen
Uniontown
William H. Hellen
Grace E. Hellen
Amanda Heisey
Isaac W. Zug
Lebanon
Mr. Zuz
Phares
Jack Tools
Willys Knight
C. M. Snavely Garage
Nia
R. M. Spacht
Lititz
Sat
Lititz Homes
E. Main St
Liberty ST
Farm and Home Agency
Howard J. Karer
Cedar St
W. King St
TSR
Sale Bill House
Lititz Record Printing
Broad Street
Buch’s Clothing
Hay Qwiner
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