Smithsonian Expeditions Survey Mexican and Global Mines
Smithsonian led Dr. Foshag studies of Mexican silver and lead mines in Durango and Sierra Mojada plus global expeditions to Algeria Baluchistan Southwest Africa and Sumatra. Reports range from gypsum crystals in Maraville to Ojuela tunnel networks and a Tanganyika five game collecting run yielding 1700 live animals.
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Washington
F. W. Foshag
Smithsonian Institution
Harvard Mineralogical Museum
Mexico
Doctor Foshag
Maraville
Sierra Mojada
Durango
Foshag
Ojuela
Institution
Sumatra
China
Algeria
Baluchistan
South Africa
America
West Indian
Smithsonian
Africa
C. G. Abbott
National Geographic Society
Mount Brukkaros
William M. Mann
National Zoological Park
Game Department
Tanganyika
Doctor Mann
Wambugo
Mann
Charles Gilmore
Grand Canyon
Kellers
Smithsonian Institute
Naval Observatory
Korindii
Swallows Works Philadelphia Boy Hurts Watch
Four year old John Hanna damaged a watch by removing the case and stem. After a day or so in a hospital he will return home with bronchial tubes normal.
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Philadelphia
John Hanna
Electricians in New York Earn High Weekly Wages
Electricians wiring new structures have been reported earning as much as 250 to 300 dollars weekly with overtime, according to testimony before the state industrial commission.
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New York
State Industrial Commission
Rich Budapest heiress leaves fortune to aid aging dogs
Mme Jeanne Popelka, a reclusive Budapest benefactor with a villa full of 12 dogs 20 cats birds and monkeys, dies and bequeaths her entire substantial fortune to turn the villa into a home for old dogs. Her heirs challenge the will despite a mental health certificate included to deter allegations of madness.
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Budapest
Mme
Jeanne Popelka
Mme. Popelka
The Sure Cure for Fidgetitis
Mrs. Frisby a cold rich widow learns she suffers from fidgetitis. Doctor Dent delivers a Boston bull puppy that wins her heart, softening her temper. The dog bonds with her and Julia Markham becomes part of a new plan for shared life.
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RS. Frisby
Vete
Mrs. Frisby
Hannah
Caroline
Doctor Dent
Mrs. Ifrisby
Caroline Frisby
Mrs. Fr
Old Hannah
Julia Markham
Ars. Frisby
Aesthetics in a Drug Store Lunch Remark
Two aesthetes in a Louisville drug store discuss a pinkish glow like evening sun against pale clouds. They admire the delicate shading set off by white bread as a subtle background and note just enough color to blend. One quips about having another ham sandwich.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Worship of Baal Tun Among Nubas and Bull Cavalry Evidence
In southern Sudan the Nubas on the granite Qar Nuba mountains still worship Baal Tun, linked to child sacrifice in ancient times. In Kordofan north of Dar Nuba, Mr. Fife observed men with 12 foot spears on bulls and noted Messeria Arabs using bull cavalry against the Dinka tribes.
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Qar Nuba
Sudan
Kordofan
Dar Nuba
Fife
Dar Homr
College Bred Winners in Who's Who Data
The article notes 77 of 100 people listed in the 1992 23 edition who provided education data attended college and 64 of 100 were college graduates. The figures vary little across editions indicating a strong college background among listed individuals.
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America
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A. Brazier Howell
Waldo Schmitt
South America
Little Colorado
California
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Gila Basin
San Juan
Alaska
Ales Hrdlicka
Asia
Doctor Hrdlicka
Labrador
Greenland
Swallows Works
Thiaucourt
France
Thomas GH. Hiliott
D. J Walsh
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