Legends Telling of the Lost City of Bacis in Mexico
A National Geographic account recalls legends of the Lost City of Bacis hidden in rugged Mexican mountains. Prospector attempts fail as impassable terrain and boxed canyons shield an ancient village said to house gold and orchards guarded by Indians. The tale endures as a pleasant myth.
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Mexico
Ain
Culiacan
National Geographic Magazine
Montcama
Iese
Bacis
Mulor
Montezuma
Pete
Jim
Alaska Mineral Output Rises Sharply in 1922 Says USGS
United States Geological Survey estimates show Alaska mining recovered in 1922 with wealth exceeding 18 million dollars. Gold 7.72 million, copper 8 million, silver 730 thousand, coal 450 thousand, plus lead platinum petroleum and marble. The 1921 output was 17 million. The survey notes vast remaining placer gold worth 350 million and expects expansion as coal opens cheaper production.
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Alaska
United States Geological Survey
Greenland Oil Quest Aims to Open Frozen Riches
The passage argues Greenland may hide coal and petroleum beneath its ice and rock. It predicts oil interests will probe the interior despite harsh polar conditions, using deep drilling to access new supplies and possibly lift gasoline prices.
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Greenland
India
Fooling the Ticket Clerk on a New York Trip
A young woman warned about dangers on her first solo trip asks where to go. She queries several men before the ticket agent, then shrewdly declares Chicago as her destination. As the train departs she reveals she is actually bound for New York.
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Chicago
New York
Wind-Driven Propellers From French Inventions Department
The French inventions department develops windmills to power ships without coal or oil. Windmill power is transmitted below decks to drive propellers. Divers will use underwater matches to light torches, another government achievement.
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French
Disjointed Chats Mix Satirical Banter With Local Notes
A column blends sharp witticisms on marriage gender roles and society with a stream of local social visits in Leatherwood and nearby towns. Items mention Mrs. Southard Mecca, Knight Easter visit, Wimmer family Hillsdale, and a March 31 birth to Chester and wife.
Perry McNamee and family with relatives near Scottland Illinois
Perry McNamee his wife and daughter were with relatives near Scottland Illinois on Sunday.
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Perry McNamee
Scottland
Iil
Family Moves From Scotland to Montezuma
Ralph Osborn and a family moved from near Scotland to Montezuma the first of the week. The Presbyterian church Industrial Society will meet at the home of Mrs. D. I. Dunlap Saturday afternoon. Burial attendees for Velma Gill included Edna Cooke Decatur Ill Combs Sprangle Shreader Arnold Gillary Mills.
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Ralph Osborn
Scottland
Montezuma
The
Industrial Society of the Presbyterian Church
D. I. Dunlap
Velma Gill
Edna Cooke
Decatur
Ill
Combs
Sprangle
Indianapolis
Mary Shreader
Arnold
Terre Haute
Gillary Mills
Kankakee
Local Guests And Socials In Hillsdale Area
Will Alkire and family and Mr and Mrs Bert Crane visited Mr and Mrs John Tailor in the country Sunday. Edward Ambrose of Dana conducted business here Monday. L O Ingram and wife were Newport callers Monday. The U B Aid Society held a market Saturday with proceeds exceeding expectations. Eva Hammersly celebrated her 18th birthday with a surprise gathering at her home Wednesday.
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Will Alkire
Bert Crane
John Tailor
Edward Ambrose
Dana
L.O. Ingram
Newport
Fred Simmerman
Clinton
Evelyn Shew
Indianapolis
U. B. Aid Society
Eva Hammersly
Easter Gatherings and Farm Purchases Reported
South Liberty hosts Easter dinner with Mr. and Mrs. H. Z. Manwar ing and daughter Carrie among friends and relatives. Oscar Norman and children visit John Grimes and baby. Harry Thompson buys a farm north of Howard. Jane Harvey visits with her daughter and family. Helen Garigus of Terre Haute and Fannie Ephlin of Indianapolis visit Tangier school. Charles Hicks buys the Robert Millikan farm and Milikan moves to Olivet Illinois.
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H. Z. Manwaring
Carrie
Oscar Norman
John Grimes
Harry Thompson
Howard
Jane Harvey
Helen Garigus
Terre Haute
Fannie Ephlin
Indianapolis
Tangier
Charles Hicks
Robert Millikan
Mr. Milikan
Olivet
Illinois
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Lost City
Alaska’s Minerals
Medicine Hat
William Norris
Repub
James Southard
Mecca
John Myers
Mrs
Harry Lepper
Fred Lepper
Vera Knight
Geo. Kemp
Opal Wimmer
Hillsdale
Mig.Grant. Knight
Nolin Myers
Charley Lamb
Bloomingdale
Oakely Lambert
James Forrest
Guy Forrest
Chester Mathas
Tutt
S. J. Pressor
Montezuma, Ind
O. D
U.S. Army Goods Store
Main Street
Kelly
Red Jacket
Army O. D
U. S. Army
Army
Munson
Kinee
Interstate Salvage CO
Ohio River
Sam Schulman
Mer
Will Haggerman
Montezuma Enterprise
Ohio Farmer
Terre Haute Daily Star
E. Runnion
Busy Bee
James Gilmore
Ind
F.B. Maghlett
Res
Pitman & Son’s Garage
South Liberty
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