Floods and fossils mix in early American deluge view
In a column arguing for a flood origin of landforms, the author cites geologic turnover of oceans and continents, vast ancient melt events, Mississippi delta growth, and soil deposits along the Missouri to support a Great Flood in America. The piece blends science with personal reminiscence and moral reflections on prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Great Plains
Missouri River
Iowa
St Louis
Mississippi
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Missouri
Plains
Gulf
America
Mediterranean
Shinplaster notes and old coins stir memories from the farm
Reading old family papers, the author recalls an 1878 U S 25 cent shinplaster, small in size, and traces coins from childhood including the rare six sided gold eagle, the spread-eagle cent, the silver five cent piece, and the trade dollar made for China trade, noting silver weight and historical money shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
California
China
Orient
New. R. Roglant
Health safeguards urge sixteen mesh screens for homes
The article argues parents should secure homes against flies by installing screens with at least sixteen meshes per inch. It compares uncovered homes to inviting a parasite into the kitchen and links flies to diarrheal diseases in children. It urges screens for all food handling areas and public entrances to reduce summer illnesses.
Papas Entered at the Post-Offices in Moulton Iowa 1884
Official county city and school records show Papas being entered at the post offices in Moulton Iowa as second class matter in February 1884. The notice records the classification and date for mailing and archival purposes.
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Papas
Moulton
Towa
Economic independence as 1933 goal in foreign policy
The reader argues the Administration plans to shift U S reliance from foreign debt to self sufficiency by boosting domestic production and limiting dependence on Europe Asia and Africa. It claims debtors should pay in goods like coffee rubber and silk and asserts the United States could dictate terms abroad if economic independence is achieved, echoing 1776 independence.
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United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
We Have Turned the Corner to Prosperity
The editorial declares the economy has passed the tight corner phase and now the open road to Prosperity lies ahead. It notes rising farm prices, renewed production, and widespread belief in better times as business picks up across major industries. The tone urges confidence and faith in a durable recovery.
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United States
For Sale Beans and Weed Items
For sale a rough assortment of beans and weed items advertised in brief notes. Listings are informal and fragmentary, with unclear quantities or prices. Potential buyers should inquire for full details and availability.
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AlbeRt T. Reid
Mr. Taxpayer Speaking
J. R. Barkley
Pete Hopkins
New England
W. I
West India
Porto Rico
Cuba
Jamaica
Medford
Massachusetts
New Orleans
South
Matthew
John B. Gough
ON and
Jomoreqy
THE
Baty
America Beast
Lame Bode
Gertrude Dollar
Marrie
Frank Nickle
Atlanta
Cuvoe W. Bye Married
Myrtle
Goin
Los Angeles
Hoathfield
Minn
MeClyre Neawpaper Symticary
WNU
CONT
Aeteg i
CIA
Samia
Hsiang
Siler’s Bread
Siler Bakery
Goons
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