Oldest Chinese sky map. platinum metal and fragile fruit wrap
A survey of curious facts: platinum resists acids except aqua regia, the oldest heavens map by Chinese around 600 1.6, pigs thrive on shade but not sun, a sunray through a hut roof can kill or delirium, a tiny Geneva franc coin weighs 0.00225805 g, rubber-coated ripe fruit may reach distant markets, pilots survive one thousand foot jumps, and bears and woodpeckers threaten telephone lines in the wild.
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Niger River
Africa
Ee’ of Nations
Geneva
Paris Fashion and 1920s Culture Mix
The excerpt surveys fashion eccentricities in Paris with tuxedos for women and notes on 1920s jewelry theft rising, summer Yosemite traffic, and an Australian irrigation well. It also quotes Lincoln’s creed and beliefs as presented in a biographical work, inserted with permission.
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Yosemite Valley
The Cheeses Meet Wednesday Night Dreadful Plight
A limerick recalls the Cheeses gathering on a Wednesday night and discovering only four members instead of the full group. They refuse to be glackers and instead eat cheese crackers and drink lemonade made in the shade by FJ.
The Cowboy’s Hard Ride Through a Dying West
A reflective piece laments the fading era of the wandering cowboy. It contrasts past wild rounds of shooting and gambling with a quiet, modern life. The speaker mourns younger generations missing the hard, free life and the old bravado of cowboys.
Mining dividends show Arizona firms leading regional gains
A survey of forty five years of dividends from Arizona mining firms ranks Phelps Dodge Corp first with 100,175,000 from Bisbee and Douglas operations. United Verde and several other mines follow, totaling 437,985,053 in gross dividends across many operators including Miami Inspira tion, Consolidated Kay and Haydee, Arizona Copper Co Ita Clifton Morenci, Old Dominion Globe, and Shattuck Arizona Bisbee.
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Albert Bader
New Mexico
Southwest
Bader
Arizona
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Bisbee
Douglas
Moctezuma
Nacozari
Sonora
United Grove
Clifton and Morene
United Verde
Jerome and
Clarkdale
Inspiration
Consolidated
Miami
Hay Consolidated
Kay and
Haydee
Ching
Arizona Copper Company
Ita
Clifton and
Morenci
Phelps. Lidge
United Globe
Globe
Old Dominion
Phelps Dodge
Tom Heed
Oatman
Magma
Superior
Alison Commercial Globe
Shannon Copper
Clifton
Tron Cap
Most Unusual Rain Disrupts Shrine Convention
June rain in Los Angeles forced the outdoor Shrine convention to abandon part of its program. Nobles and visitors adapted with humor, wearing swimsuits, pulling toy boats, and fishing from curbs. Next year’s event moves to Philadelphia June 1 to 3 with James C. Burger succeeding James F. E. Chandler as imperial potentate.
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Philadelphia
James C. Burger
Denver
James FE. Chandler
Kansas City
I Am Your Family Doctor Poem Card from a Busy Doctor
A reflective, period voice caption extols the family doctor as the signer of birth and death certificates and the constant caretaker. It vows lifelong service through sickness and health, humility before poverty, and dedication to comforting others regardless of pay.
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Tam
Oil in His Well at Sierra Honia Ranch
Hooker reports oil entering his 150 foot deep well at the Sierra Honia Ranch. Drilling two years earlier yielded oil indications. Prolonged dry season reduced surface water pressure, allowing oil to come up. The theory mirrors common oil formation beliefs in the region.
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KE. EN. Hooker
Sierra Honia Ranch
Arizona Range News
Willcox
Willcox Prepares for Big Oil Rig Drilling Start
Report says a large standard oil drilling rig was shipped from Los Angeles to Willcox to drill 2 1/2 miles southeast on the Dos Cabezas road. Drilling should begin before July. locals plan a barbecue to celebrate when spudding occurs and aim to outdo Bowie and San Simon.
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Los Angeles
Willcox
Dos Cabezas
Bowie
San Simon
Bowie News
Bowie Oil Well Progress Report Sealed by Superintendent
The Bowie oil well superintendent reports satisfactory progress over the past week and a large oil sand has been found at the indicated depth. The management is certain a large oil well will be encountered at that depth, with Mr. Glenn Johnson's instrument confirming the find. Listen for the roar as developments continue.
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Glenn Johnson
Bowie News
Hoffman Construction disclaims employee merchandise debts
Notice from Hoffman Construction Co. Inc. of Separ New Mexico dated May 21 1925 states the firm will not be responsible for accounts for merchandise owed by employees on Federal Aid Project No 134 in Grant County unless the order is signed by the company.
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Separ
New Mexico
Hoffman Construction Co. Inc
Grant County
The Allure of Beauty And Its Hidden Dangers
A moral meditation warns that beauty entices, leading to vanity and a chain of crimes. It cautions against indulgence and the seductive powers that lure people toward harmful pleasures and social decay.
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Australia
Troy
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Firestone
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Milton
Duray
de Palm
Kreis
Shattuc
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Scott Auto Company
Lordsburg, New Mexico
Professional Directory
A. W. Morningstar
First National Bank
Lordsburg, N. M
M. M. Crhockle
Austin
M. HL Cain
Deming
Lodge Directory
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Lottie G. Smith
Lola Jones
Pyramid Lodge
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W. M. ER. M. Fisher
Hidalgo County
Shakespeare Ave
Hardin
Yee Hing
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EL Paso
Trol
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Buncday
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Ralph Smith
Prop
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Silver City
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Albuquerque, N. M
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