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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
7
In Hanover New Hampshire fossils embedded in rock slabs in Dartmouth College biology lab and museum are described as the real missing link by Dr William Patten professor of biology and evolution instructor. He argues these fossils trace an unbroken history from protozoa to modern man and reflect evolution as a social process.
Doctor Patten reports fossils from Redbay, Norway, as the finest specimens of ostracodermi. The preserved brain, nerves, and muscles reveal the middle eye evolving into the pineal gland in humans, linking vertebrates and invertebrates and highlighting horseshoe crabs as a modern offshoot.
Tirana notes Albania lacks railroads yet runs strong airplane service and telegraph access. The article highlights a rigid personal honor code, limited roads, fertile soil, and heavy food imports, now improving through Doctor Weisbecker’s agricultural aid and farmer education programs aimed at self sufficiency.
Washington reports two thousand native veterans of Uncle Sam’s dependencies or their beneficiaries are receiving compensation from the veterans bureau for World War I service. Among 2,080 recipients with death or disability payments and 651 with death or disability insurance, the Philippines lead in disability and death cases, while Puerto Rico and Hawaii show large insurance totals.
The National Bureau of Economic Research reports a 1 629 000 rise in US population in 1925, limited immigration, and births outweighing deaths by 1 367 000. Continental population stands at 115 940 000 on January 1 1926, with immigration contributing 262 000 new inhabitants. Dr Will ford I King led the study.
Arthur Barr of Harrodsburg Kentucky, on parole after escaping jail, told authorities he planned to marry and decided to wed immediately. He said he preferred marriage over his uncertain future and proceeded to wed rather than wait.
Madrid announces the Plus Ultra medal will be awarded in the future to individuals worldwide who distinguish themselves by great feats following the recent flight to Argentina.
Agriculture Department data indicate the nation plans to plant essentially the same corn acreage in 1926 as in 1925 despite a surplus last year. Reports warn against livestock and sweet potato overproduction and stress balancing corn with hog and feed crop production to avoid market glut.
Archaeologist Prof Sune Lindquist reports finds from Upsala near the university city showing Viking kings were cremated inside solid wooden kilns rather than on open pyres. Excavation reveals air flow under a stone pile, a dome structure, clay sealing, and gradual mound growth to 30 feet, with Beowulf and Icelandic sagas cited for corroboration.
Native diggers in Capetown are subjected to X-ray screening to prevent concealment of diamonds by swallowing. Officials say the procedure aims to curb theft and leakage from mining operations.
Reno last year issued decrees to 491 wives and 315 husbands, reflecting divorce statistics recorded in the local court.
Thirty female students at New York University form a boxing club to learn fighting skills. The program aims to provide self defense and athletic training and reflects growing interest in women taking up contact sports.
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