Charles Walcott and the Smithsonian Legacy in Science
Charles Doolittle Walcott, noted American geologist and leader of the Smithsonian Institution since 1907, shaped national science policy and museum expansion. The piece honors his career, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the role of the Smithsonian in advancing knowledge through diverse research and public education.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Charles Doolittle Walcott
America
Sinith- Sonian Institution
Waiiington
Walenti
Smithsonian Institution
Reany
United States Onal Museum
National Academy of Sciences
United States Geological Survey
United States Reclamation Servic
Careegle Institute
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics and Chute
National Research Counc
Heta
Mill
Suithsonian Institution
American Association For the
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United States
Canada
Everal
Day's Wettest Hours
Weather bureau observers report the wettest period in the afternoon and early evening across the country with rainfall peaking between 6 and 8 pm and much less between 1 am and noon. Warmer days intensify this pattern as rising heat allows more vapor to be held in the atmosphere, while late day cooling and frequent summer storms modify the effect.
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Weather Bureau
Plumes From Ostrich Feathers Worth More In Breeding
Nature Magazine notes ostrich plumes are highly valuable when plucked from the wings at intervals. The average ostrich yields feathers worth fifty to sixty dollars every seven months, though some breeders clip only selectively.
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Nature Magazine
The Last Frontier in San Juno Utah
The Last Frontier in San Juno county Utah lies in the southeast corner of the state and is larger than New Jersey. Population is 8 379 per the last census. Much of the land is desert red rock with canyons buttes and promontories carved into rugged terrain. Some remote valleys hold grain and water while most remains uncurveyed and unexplored by whites. The first natural bridges were visited by white men around 1903. The district was the scene of a recent Ute uprising and marks the last frontier.
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San Juno County
Utah
Tate
New Jersey
Iast
Kite Fight in India Ends With Injuries
Two boys battle with sharpened kite strings on waste ground in India. The blue kite wins after a sharp pull cuts the green kite’s line, sending the rival kite to the ground and injuring one boy. The scene ends with the blue kite triumphing as curious onlookers react.
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Tix Hire
Indi
Unclear fragment hints at coercive favor debt
A fragment suggests a wary man resents taking value from one he believes gave a favor and implies a demand for compensation in place of goodwill.
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Hovewright
Flood of Immigration Restrictions In Congress Seen
Edward B. Clark reports that Congress is poised to strengthen immigration limits this session. He notes support in both parties for tighter laws, possible creation of overseas inspection agencies, and concerns over feasibility and costs. Leaders fear continued influx after July and expect hearings, with southern delegates leaning toward Coolidge.
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Edward B. Clark
Congress
Sesson
New York
Senate
Americas
Tmlarmis
United States
Poli
Ielans
Wallan
America
Tony
Evens
Washington
Republican National Committee
Johnson King
Calvin Coolidge
Martinique and Saint Pierre Aiant Island Remains Alive
The article surveys Martinique from its dramatic 1902 eruption past to modern Fort de France, noting population growth from about 100000 to over 214000, economic diversity including cane sugar and coffee, and a blended racial heritage. It highlights Josephine’s connections, Fort de France’s beauty and fort, Trois Inlets, and La Pagerie birthplace as enduring symbols of the island’s history and culture.
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Martinique
Leeward
Windward
Lesser Antilles
Suribbees
Verdare
Fort de France
St. Pierre
St Pierre
Pelee
Old City
Wa Mber
Cathet
Hella
Lnte
Carib
Hebe
Juno
Fort Ue Rrance
Island
St. Merre
France
Great Britain
West Indies
Antilles
Casin
Troislett
Tangerle
Empress Josephine
Josephine
Troix Inlet
la Pagerle
Seven's Lucky Tie to Her Life Card
Wigton swears seven governs her fate born on the seventh day and with seven sisters. She notes a June 22 marriage and a string of sevens, including a remarkable day yesterday seen as lucky. Her friend points out thirteen, spurring talk of seven and thirteen.
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Ars. Wigton
Parson Blank’s Motor Goes Dead in Quiet Moment
The tale notes Parson Blank’s car failure and his silent reaction, contrasting with his usual expressions when calling for action. The exchange hints at restraint rather than dramatic commentary, as observers reference his calm demeanor in the moment.
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Parson Blank
Bostos Transerin
The Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal 1808 1814
The Peninsular War grew from Napoleon’s attempt to partition Portugal and place Joseph on the Spanish throne. The Spaniards rose, England aided, and after key battles at Douro Talavera Salamanca and Vittoria, the French were expelled from the peninsula and Ferdinand VII restored.
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Peninsular
Spain
Portugal
Nexpoteon I
Sir Ar.” Bre
Ceteerteard Ges
Igton
Napoleon
Joseph
England
Douro
Talavera
Salamance
Vittoria
Ferdinand VII
Laundries in China and America Spark Curiosity
An odd remark questions Chinese involvement in laundries both in China and the United States. The note suggests that a large share of Chinese in America are linked to laundry work, a claim described as strange given the implied prevalence.
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Ching
Chine
America
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Hayden
Mary Clarke Thompson
Nu- Men Museum
Smithsonian
American Journal of Selene
Slut Flat
Jd Broad
Ture American Park
Waterpower Commission
Uleme Juurke
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Dominion of Canada
Tewat
National Parks Army of Defense
Vhe “Army
National Barks Association
National Parky Association of Canada
Dominion
Alontreat
Vancony
National Parks of
Comins
J. B. Harkin
ST. Mather
Nation Park Service
Walcott
New York Mills
N.Y
Cten Academy
Trenton
Louis Aguasiz
James Hall
Hla
Hamilton
University of Cheago
Johns Hopkins
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
St. Andrews
Pittsburgh
University of Cambridire
Eureened
Royal Fredericks University
Chetstiinlle
Geological Society of Lune Lon
Bigsby
Wollaston
Societe Geologique de Fropee
Gundey
Aevd
Academty
Watcott
James Smilthson
United States of America
James Smithson
Hugh Smithson
Percy
Northuumberland
James
Pembroke College
Oxford
Shilthyan
Smithon
Smithson
Genoa
San Benigno
Alexander Graham Gell
Nortury
Whiceh
Thomas G. Hodgkins
Wortratta
A.A.A.S
Pata
PSOE
Te BP Favwcatt
India
Linex
Engels
LaPollette
Johnson
California
LaQollette
Tman
Wiscossin Wen
Hitchcock
Franken Hitchcock
Hiram W. Johnson
Sitehcock
Mitchcock
Tarving
Republican Menal Committee
Notson
Ely
Manny
South
North
Frank
Coolidge
Republica
National Committee
Hofty
Window Lyceum
Arctic Circle
Cuthbert
Arete Circle
Crass
Close
Los Angeles
China
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Fronehatin
Resal
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Holland
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Rt. Pierre
Ammen
St. Imerre
Columbus
Corbet
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