Byzantine and other questions from a 1920s reader
A reader asks about earth movement, Byzantine architecture, sugar value, relativity, phrenology, naturalization laws, and a grab bag of trivia. The lengthy column provides concise explanations, notes on geography, science, and social customs, with historical and factual details.
Small group remains in Europe after voyage
Different times on different boats. One small group stayed in Europe for several months, while others moved on or returned.
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Lincoln to host annualMil nois farmers picnic selection
Lincoln, Logan county seat, will host the Mil nois Agricultural Association and county farm bureau picnic this year after a Clark County Farm Bureau delegation presented its claim. Logan county farm adviser J H Checkley said Lincoln offers central location and chautauqua grounds to seat about 20 000 and noted horseshoe pitching and a possible state baseball championship game at the event. No date has been set.
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County Farm Bureau
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J. H. Checkley
Chautauqua
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Imnois Farm ‘Bureau Baseball League
SORPHANT ANNIE DIES AT AGE OF SEVENTY THREE
Mrs. Mary Alice Gray aged 73 died at her Indianapolis home. The Indianapolis resident was long associated with James Whitcomb Riley’s poem Little Orphant Annie and is widely recognized as the inspiration for the verse. Her connection to Riley began years ago while living near Breensburg Indiana.
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Mary Alice Gray
James Whitcomb Riley
Annie
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