Geological Sketch of the United States of America
The United States covers about 3 026 791 square miles with a north to south length of 1780 miles and east to west width of 8100 miles. It has rich mineral resources including coal iron oil and silver with vast gold quicksilver lead and copper deposits. Forests grow across regions from pine and birch in the west to oaks and maples in the east central, and California homes giant sequoias. The nation's great agricultural heartlands produce three quarters of the world’s corn and wheat and half the tobacco. Rail mileage totals 270 000 and U S shipping tonnage exceeds 7 000 000. Navigable streams number over 290 with about 26 400 miles navigable. Washington D C is the capital with major cities listed.
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United States
California
Washington, D. C
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Buffalo
San Francisco
Milaukee
Submarine Mountains Form Chain Off New England
The United States coast and geodetic survey report submarine mountains off New England forming a chain resembling the Rockies. A canyon in Cor gair gorge stands about 1800 feet high with a 45 degree slope, two miles wide, amid theories of river erosion and a glacial landslide carving the gorge.
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United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
New England
Rockies
Grand Canyon
Corgair Gorge
Creation of Perfumes and the memories Behind Scents
A perfume designer outlines how fragrances capture memories moments and places. One scent recalls a royal court occasion while another evokes English springs and abundant flowers. A orient inspired creation hints at color pageantry and mystery, with others signaling vitality and fern twilight scents.
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Orient
Kangaroo bones found in Africa reignite Lemuria theory
In Namaqualand, Dr. W Beetz of the Anglo American Corporation unearthed marsupial bones in a marine terrace. The find, unusual since kangaroos are unknown in Africa, fuels debate about a possible lost land between Africa and Australia or Africa and South America.
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Lemuria
Africa
Namaqualand
W. Beetz
Anglo- American Corporation of
South Africa
Australia
South America
Pathfinder
Landmark Killarney Estate Salvaged by San Mateo Investor
William Bowers Bourn of San Mateo California presented to the Irish Free State the Lakes of Killarney land tract once owned by Lord Kenmare. The ancestral Killarney castle burned in 1913 and the estate sold for taxes in 1930. Bourn bought it at auction and returned it to the Irish government.
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William Bowers Bourn
San Mateo
Calif
Largest Ten Cities of World and United States
The article lists the ten largest world cities by population led by London and New York with the next spots filled by Berlin Chicago Paris Buenos Aires Tokyo Moscow Philadelphia and Vienna. It also lists the ten largest US cities headed by New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles Cleveland St Louis Baltimore Boston and Pittsburgh.
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London
New York
Berlin
Chicago
Paris
Buenos Aires
Tokyo
Moscow
Philadelphia
Vienna
United States
Detroit
Los Angeles
Cleveland
St. Louis
Baltimore
Boston
Pittsburgh
Fireplace Noises and Household Quarrels in Medieval Lore
The described noises from gas explosions among burning coal and wood signaled to medieval households that pixies and packs were quarreling. This believed omen warned that family members would soon begin to quarrel.
Brick Schoolers Share World’s Fair Experiences in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Elza Adams and Miss Mildred Adams recount a pleasant World’s Fair visit in Chicago with Mildred especially impressed by farming implements and a mowing machine. Numerous neighbors and relatives travel, shop, and visit in Patoka Odin Glenridge and nearby areas.
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Elza Adams
Mildred Adams
Chicago
Mildred
Ray Krweizer
Fern
Fred Kirgan
Beryle Dubin
Donald
Patoka
J. Chambus
Springfield
Indiana
Bud Adams
Donald Peddicord
Donald Jr
Opie Kretzer
Allen Groff
Carl Groff
Durbin
H. B. Adams
George Evans
Glenridge
Chambers
Pawnee
Hillsboro
Bert Cruse
Sandoval
Beck Zollar
Charles
Near Tonti
Robert Vaughn
Odin
Robert Elwell
E. Zollar
R. Adams
B. Adams
S. H. Hurd
W. Tate
Iuka
St. Louis
George Nicholson
Stanley
G. F. Jett
Jewel Jett
Charley Bopp
Dan Livesay
John Haug
Joshy Hicks
Bertha Kelly
C. C. Howell
Near Walnut Hill
Gapree Jett
Charley Sparling
Fredonia Prairie
A. S. Jett
Local Residents Share Social Calls and Visits
A sequence of small social calls fills last week with neighbors and relatives visiting in the area. Families including Perrine Collins Gerrish Bricker Hines Wilkins Gaston Nolta Kissner Thalman and Wortman are noted sharing time at homes around Centralia Patoka and Salem along with attendance at church events and a rally day.
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Arlene Perrine
Mary Ella Collins
David Gerrish
Bluford
Claude Walker
Vernie Bricker
Clara Gerrish
Henry Nolta
Centralia
Britt Hines
Rush Wilkins
Salem
Bert Chance
Hammond Gaston
Sullivan
Rose Britt
Lewis Kissner
Ethel Long
Christian Church
Patoka
Orville Britt
He Ballance
Velma
Thalman
Ben Thalman
Fred Meyer
Mrs. Meyer
Robert Arnold
Pauline Kleysteuber
Arlene
Perrine
Chas. Thalman
Lawrence
Eldoris Belcher
R. D. Kissner
Martin Wortman
The Boss Idea
Two garage mechanics discuss working late. one jokes about never working until six o clock, reflecting on long hours and workplace culture.
East Zion Community Notes and Visits Spillover
East Zion reports Mrs Howard Nelson and Dean Anderson are ill. A fine rain aided crops. Dwight Williams delivered lumber to Lizzie Gray. Frank Thomason's family attended Aunt Sallie Apple’s funeral near Pittsburg. Donald Adams has German measles. Emery Wright and Peck Caldwell visited Sunday. Gus Protz and families visited Jamie Caldwell. Zion folks attended the Sandy Branch homecoming and basket dinner. Sam Cozad visited Oscar Caldwell. Frank Frizzell visited Chris Neilson. Russell Caldwell and family visited Herbert Campbell near Tonti. Cleve McWhirter and family visited Charley McWhirter. Fent Caldwell and wife visited Odin. Walker Caldwell and wife visited Lizzie Caldwell. Gene Black and Bill Dewese visited Joe Frizzell at Alma.
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Howard Nelson
Dean Anderson
Dwight Williams
Lizzie Gray
Frank Thomason
Sallie Apple
Pittsburg
Donald Adams
Emery Wright
Peck Caldwell
Gus Protz
Dessie Lucas
Raymond Maulding
Jamie Caldwell
Zion
Sandy Branch
Sam Cozad
Oscar Caldwell
Frank Frizzell
Chris Neilson
Russel Caldwell
Herbert Campbell
Tonti
Cleve McWhirter
Charley McWhirter
Fent Caldwell
Odin
Walker Caldwell
Lizzie Caldwell
Gene Black
Bill Dewese
Alma
Joe Frizzell
Fredonia Social News Highlights Local Visits and Event
Mrs. John Nichols is recovering well after an operation. Families including the Evans, Jett, Simpson, and March clans share visits in Salem and Ramsey. A Fredonia Friday chicken supper draws praise, and a birthday gathering honors Russell and Hazel Attabury.
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John Nichols
Millard Evans
Alva Jett
Alice Simpson
Salem
Leona Webking
Eugene
Edith March
George Jett
Thelma
James and
Dean
Ramsey
Ill
Rachel McHaney
William Matlock
Edgewood
Fred Wehking
Fredonia
Leona Wehking
Chas, Goodwin
Russell Palmer
Russel
Russel and Mrs. Palmer’s Sister, Mrs. Hazel Attabury
Simpson
Revival at Island Chapel Opens Sunday Oct 1
M E Church South Patoka Charge announces a revival at Island Chapel Church starting Sunday at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm with daily services at 7:45 pm through the week. Sunday School Epworth League events planned with worship, scripture, and a program under Pastor W. D. Humphrey.
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Patoka
Island Chapel Chureh
Epworth League
W. D. Humphrey
Reality in Christian Science Lesson Sermon Cites Scripture
Sunday sermons across Christ Scientist churches focus on reality and new creation. Biblical citations include Isaiah 65 17 Ecclesiastes 3 14 15 and Mary Baker Eddy text Science and Health, highlighting God as divine Principle. It's the news that isn't fit to print that make a lively evening.
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Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Confusion in County Budget Law and Political Rumors Dredge Springfield
The piece details a failed to pass companion budget bills, county boards facing 15 month levies at new max rate 25 cents, and a Kerner opinion allowing 31½ cents for 15 months. It also reports on Springfield politics, patronage clashes, and upcoming court dates and local elections.
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General Assembly
Kerner
Democratic Assembly
Seeh
Leave It to the Doctor Operation Tomorrow
A dialogue shows one person revealing plans for an operation at a hospital tomorrow. The other offers encouragement wishing for a good outcome and that everything goes well.
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the Doctor
Patoka Young Peoples Rally Highlights from Pinckneyville
Patoka attendees Claire Smith James Williams and Edith Gray joined a Young Peoples Rally in Pinckneyville. The event at Edith Gray's home featured speeches from southern Illinois preachers and a growing Bible contest with participants from area churches, including the Christian church. Gayle Belcher was three points away from winning last Thursday.
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Patoka
Young Peoples Rally
Pinckneyville
Claire Smith
James Wiliams
Edith Gray
Illinois
Christian Church
Gayle Belcher
Local Socials and Obituary Notices From Vernon Area
Visiting mentions include Mr and Mrs Russell Wooley of Chicago and families from Vandalia and Pana. Mrs Herman Meiers dies at 88, Grandma Meiers to many, with two sons Frank and Ed surviving. Birthday honors for T M Stombaugh noted with fried chicken dinner. Camping trip by J R Stombaugh reported west of Vernon. Further calls and visits recorded among local families and neighbors.
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Russell Wooley
Chicago
DeEtta Stombaugh
Pana
Mary Stombaugh
Helen Daniels
Margaret Ober
Evelyn Thomas
Bessie Stark
Vandalia
John Thomas
Near Vernon
John Merryman
Decatur
T. M. Stoimbaugh
Rolie Stombaugh
Herman Meiers
Grandma Meiers
Meiers
Frank
Green House
J. R. Stombaugh
Vernon
Ames Oberg
Marshall
Rosa Laswell
Bonnie Richards
Vernon News Highlights Social Visits and Local Death
Vernon News lists visits from Doolens of St Louis and Vandalia residents, Chicago trips for the World’s Fair, a Plymouth sedan purchase by Gus Protz, and local social events including Entre Nous bridge night. The community mourns Myra Danbury with funeral services led by Rev P R Glotfelty in Vernon cemetery.
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Jesse Doolen
St. Louis
I. W. Doolen
Claud Betts
Ray
Wayne Walton
Chicago
Marian Hollenbeck
Wanda Doolen
Vandalia High School
Gus Protz
C. C. Murfin
Flora Dickey
Henrietta Cox
James Wally
Robert Dunbar
Centralia
Mary Revis
Opal Jones
Hae
Edward Carpenter
Lillian Norris
Eberlee Norris
Wm. P. Wade
Weke
W. H. Wade
J. W. Epps
F. J Hatch
Patoka
F. M. Smith
Marie Green
W. L. Hathaway
Jesse Binnion
Maxine Walton
Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Hazel Cox
Clee Epps
Lillie Walton
Myra Danbury
Wim
P. R. Glotfelty
Vernon Cemetery
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