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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
8
A clipped editorial voice questions political figures Cox and Harding, declares the nation rich with women unmatched, and mocks the link between money and evil. It notes money brings comfort when kept from the hands of others and jokes that horse sense matters beyond horses.
Dr. Edward Hagaman Hall recounts in a cathedral tale how a white dove appeared during a critical wartime moment at St Boniface chapel in the Cathedral of St John the Divine. The bird’s sightings coincided with a turning point for peace efforts as Allied actions intensified near the Marne.
On May 29 1919 a total solar eclipse was seen in Metet Kamerun West Africa. Residents fled indoors locking doors and going to bed amid fears of death. An observer from the Carnegie Institute recorded the sun's position while locals questioned the meaning of what they saw and who God might look like in the sun.
The Tarpon Springs sponge trade surpasses a million dollars yearly. A Philadelphia banker backed real estate ventures here, turning Tarpon Springs into a thriving Gulf Coast hub with railroad access and 4,000 residents. In 1905 he modernized the business by importing Greek divers to operate at depths of 80 to 180 feet, replacing shallow hook methods.
A postman asks if a Miss Toodles lives at the residence and confirms the letter is hers as he notes Mr. F lives there. The maid confirms the missive belongs to Miss Toodles and mentions Mr. I is away in Florida with the dog left behind.
A long, reflective tribute recalls Old Man Jones, a printer who spent decades reading, guiding others with cheap volumes and second hand finds. He died last week, leaving behind a lifetime of books, wisdom, and a gentle, generous nature.
The New Smyrna area hosts a moss draped sugar cane relic from the 1769 Minorcan Greek Italian settlement. Coquina walls, old iron gear, and tropical damp have preserved a century of ironwork despite rust. A short aside recalls a boy hero story of skating summer patience. China plans a Shanghai mint under the currency commission to oversee ground purchase and setup.
Swedish geology students complete a nine day expedition in Iceland and report finding what is believed to be the world’s largest crater. The feature measures about eight kilometers long and five kilometers wide.
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