Mars Mystery Solved by Infrared Plate From Lick Observatory
Dr. W. H. Wright of Lick Observatory reports a new infrared photographic plate revealing Mars atmosphere and possible life. He also photographed San Jose and Yosemite from Mount Hamilton, suggesting atmospheric visibility beyond violet light. He notes Mars may host life forms with radio-equipped bodies and estimates Mars' atmospheric oxygen around 15 percent of Earth's.
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International News Service
San Francisco
Mars
W. H. Wright
Lick Observatory
Mount Hamilton
Wright
San Jose
Coast Range
Yosemite Valley
Observatory
Earth
Coast Range Mountains
Mount Wilson
Mount Everest
Jenks Changes Cars and Attitude on the Road
A lighthearted item notes Jenks has shifted from quick to argue to driving his own car, reflecting a notable change in behavior and independence.
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Jenks
London Hairdressers Embrace Complete Barber Standard
London reports the shift from simple scissor skills to a full science based barbering. Barbers and assistants attend courses in physiology physics chemistry anatomy pharmacology bacteriology hygiene and pass examinations to become the complete barber. Organizers seek mandatory training with at least one qualified man in every shop and liken the new standard to professionalization.
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International News Service
London
Rich Gold Deposit Found at Idaho Junction
At a desolate point where Clark Butte and Jefferson counties meet in northeastern Idaho, a rich placer gold deposit has been found near the Snake River sands. Dubois confirms discovery as claim staking begins, with reports of gold platinum and corundum gems including emeralds and rubies.
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Pocatella
Idaho
Clark, Butte
Jefferson
Snake River
Boise Basin
Dubois
Big Lost River
Little Lost River
Birch Creek
D. T. Murphy
Duboig
Girl Scales Peak at Yosemite in Record Climb
Miss Tecia Van Austin of San Francisco climbed Grizzly Peak at Yosemite becoming the second woman to reach the summit. She reportedly wore out her clothing and used a guide who quit, then slid down the slope and set speed records on the descent. The article also notes unrelated historic trivia about Franklin and the Atlantic wireless signal.
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Yosemite National Park
Cal
Tecia van Austin
San Francisco
Grizzly Peak
Miss Austin
Seven Ton Meteorite Arrives From Greenland in Scotland
Aberdeen as in Greenland aboard the Sokongen. Capt. Pederson notes the meteorite weighs seven tons and that Eskimos say it fell in 1918 and has been dragged toward the coast since 1923. The stone reportedly altered the ship’s compass during transit. The two larger meteorites reside in the United States and Great Britain.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Greenland
Pederson
Sokongen
Eskimos
United States
Great Britain
500 Mile Alaska Trail Marked By Willow Posts
Anchorage report describes a 500 mile long trail through the Iliamna Lake district marked entirely by willow posts sunk in the ground and growing into trees. The route traverses a desolate northern region with posts sprouting into fuller trees along the way.
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Togiak
Nushagak
Alaska
Anchorage
Iliamna Lake District
Indians at Haskell Institute draw 80 tribes for enrollment
Lawrence Kansas reports the Haskell Institute opened its fall term with 1040 American Indian students from nearly 80 tribes. Oklahoma contributed 883 students, Kansas 104, South Dakota 103, Texas 1, Alaska 1. Sioux accounted for 119 members, Cherokees and Potawatomies were large groups, with Chippewas spreading across the continent.
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Lawrence
Kan
Haskell Institute
Key West
Ketchikan
Yakima
Yonkers
Haskell
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
South Dakota
Alaska
Middle Western
Bannock
Nez Perce
Middle West
Witchcraft Echoes Through Time in Modern Regions
English author Ian Ferguson discusses enduring belief in witchcraft in his book The Psychology of Witchcraft. He cites late nineteenth century Irish burnings and a Welsh witch practicing a lucrative trade, alongside a Camden New Jersey discovery of a witch doctor with occult rites and infant bones in an earthen cellar.
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Ian Ferguson
Ireland
Wales
la Messe Notre
Voodoo
Camden
N. J
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