Light on Pleistocene Man Debate From Florida Find
Smithsonianscientific expedition led by Dr J W Gidley concentrates near Vero and Melbourne on Florida east coast where Pleistocene human remains and artifacts have been found in stratified beds Nos 1 2 and 3 Layer 3 shows numerous human bones and artifacts while layer 2 yields fossil animal bones and some modern mixes sparking debate among paleontologists about North American human presence in the era.
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Howlight
Smithsonizian Institution
Florida
J. W. Gidley
National Museum
Vero
Melbourne
Smiths Organ
Doctor Gidley
North America
Notice of Appraisement for Inheritance Tax in Iowa Sioux County
Probate notice from District Court of Iowa Sioux County announces time and place for appraisement of estate of Joe Wattawa deceased. Appraisers W. W. Schutlz J. F. De Young F. J. Lohr set for 1 30 PM November 12 1928 at Orange City to value rent and personal property subject to inheritance tax with rights to appear and be heard.
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Iowa
Sioux County
Joe. Wattawa
R. E. Johnson
Chas
Wn. la
John Wattawa
Emma Barman
Theresa, Taddiken
Prochase
Orange City
Sioux
Town
W. W. Schutlz J. F. DE Young F. J. Lohr
Local Time Table for Rock Valley Routes
Rail timetable fragment lists Eastward and Westward passenger services from Rock Valley area. Includes Sioux Flyer departures to Sheldon Spencer Des Moines Mason City Milwaukee and Chicago with daily and specific days. local and way freight services to Sanborn Canton and Sioux Falls. note on Trail No 4 east and baggage checks. mentions sleeping car reservations and coupon ticket sales.
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OCAL
C. M
ST .P. RY
Rock Valley
Spencer
Des Moines
Mase
City
Marquette
Savanna
Clinton
Sheldon Spencer
Mason Cty
Milwaukee
Chicago
Sanborn
St Madison
Canton
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Black Hills
Afiidays
Oil on Water Calms Waves, Saves Vessels, Study Suggests
A long-known method of calming seas involves pouring oil on the water surface. Oil’s high viscosity acts like a skin, reducing wave breakage and stabilizing ships. A scientist’s mathematical analysis shows olive oil is over 220 times more viscid than water, making wave disturbance unlikely unless waves are very short.
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Walter
Why Children Laugh A Study By Dr G W Kimmins
Educator Dr G W Kimmins chief inspector of London County Council education asks British and American children to recount funny stories and moments. He concludes that others mis fortune amuses many children and that humor grows by age with moral tones. Adults who miss success may lack essential freedom of development according to his observations.
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G W. Kimmins
Educational Department
London County Council
London
Baltimore Sun
Kimmins
Why Bear Is Called Bruin in History and Lore
The term Bruin for a bear originates from Reynard the Fox, a famed 14th century beast epic. In the tale the bear is named Bruin, a Dutch word meaning brown, reflecting his color. Since then bears are often called Bruin or Bruig, especially in animal stories.
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Reynard the Fos
Germany
Why It Is a Penknife Explanation from Pathfinder Magazine
The penknife, a pocket knife once used to cut and mend quill pens, is a holdover from days of steel pens. It was common for individuals to cut their own pens. Now various small pocketknives are called penknives in common usage.
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Pathfinder
How Long Monkeys Live
From twelve to fifteen years is old age for four monkeys. Longevity depends on species. Occasionally a monkey will live beyond twenty years. A Moor monkey recently died at the National Zoological Park at age twenty one.
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National Zoological Park
How to Fight Moths with Home Remedies
Tips from Nature Magazine suggest sprinking liquid camphor under carpets and turpentine in closet corners to deter moths. Tobacco dust used by florists and cedar cigar boxes with clothes are also recommended for moth prevention.
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Nature Magazine
Why He Is a Middy Middy term traced to midshipmen training class
The word middy comes from midshipmen, cadets in naval training. Origins lie in British practice, with trainees assigned amidships on the lower deck, forming the basis of the nickname.
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Jay Bee
Huntting Elevator Company
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