Hidden Geologic Engineers Worms and Rivers Shape Land
Describes angleworms aiding soil breakdown and sediment transport. Explains how erosion by streams, heat, cold, and ice forms limestone and sandstone, moves coastlines inland, and builds river deltas and vast sedimentary basins. Cites examples from Adria to Shanghai and Mississippi, noting long timescales and global impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lef ‘Adria
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Adige
Pacto
Pei-Ho
China
Yellow Sea
Tientsin
Shanghai
Euphrates
Tigris
Persian Gulf
Abraham
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Erie
Geologic View of Mississippi Valley’s Ancient Work
In early geological time the Mississippi valley stretched from the Rocky Mountains to the Adirondacks and included Archaean rocks. The passage highlights the vast extent of similar ancient work and its significance for understanding geological history.
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Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Adirondacks
Eyeglasses Demand and VisionHealth Reflections
Dr Eugene Winter of Boston notes more people wear eyeglasses as American glass makers struggle to meet demand. He links urban growth and tall buildings to reduced daylight vision and rising myopia. He also cites real estate and personal property tax shifts and reports on Kansas public schools’ religious affiliations and notable state appointments.
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Eugene G. Winter
Boston
Germany
England
Mammoth Cave
State tax increases in 1909 exceed 1907 figures
The State Tax Commission records show 1909 total state taxes rose by $393,096.28 over 1907 with higher odd year levies. Legislative sessions and odd year appropriations drive costs. education funding, especially to the State University and State Agricultural College, swelled the bills. County figures vary, with Allen up sharply while Bourbon and Cherokee show declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Cmeelack Bagi
State University
State Agricultural College
Allen County
Bourbon County
Cherokee County
Kansas Board Targets Ice Cream Makers Over Real Cream Content
The Kansas state board of health vows prosecution for ice cream makers who skimp on real cream. It cost Kansas 317691.73 to deploy the National Guard to Fort Riley last August and keep them there for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Kansas
State of Kansas
Kansas National Guard
Fort Riley
Kansas Officials Report Texas Fever Cattle Spread
Topeka officials report 1000 cattle across Kansas Missouri and Illinois infected with Texas fever traced to Strong City yards after disinfection. J H Mercer leads efforts to halt spread as Strong City yards discharge stock for Kansas City market. Memorial Hall plans near Tenth and Jackson advance under Gov Stubbs and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Strong City
J. H. Mercer
State Livestock Sanitary Commissioner
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Ponce De Leon and a Rival Drink Sodas
A humorous fragment recalls Ponce De Leon seeking youth as his rival muses about passing a drug store with his love. He digs into his jeans and pays for four sodas, turning a legendary quest into a comic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Fountain of Youth
Sure Sign of Love in Auto Goggles
A light dialogue notes a man’s affection, joking that he is smitten by a woman seen wearing auto goggles. The exchange hints at public interest in charming, playful romance.
Ball Blue and Other Gentle Ads Hit Local Markets
A compact ad record notes Ball Blue laundry product in a two ounce package priced at five cents, with a Red Cross Ball Blue branding. An oddball aside comments on eccentricity for those who mind their own business. Also promoted is Lewis' Single Binder cigars as a mellow smoke.
Loss of municipal bonds ends in official setback
Bank Commissioner Dolley has abandoned hope of recovering 1500 dollars in municipal bonds lost from his office. He believes they were taken with waste paper and are gone for good. The state and sending banks incur no loss. Commissioner Fen Warden J. K. Codding appoints George F. Reade of Alton as chief clerk at the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolley
Colleg
J. K. Codding
State Penitentiary
George F. Reade
Alton
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George Frederick Wright, A. M
LL. D
Darwin
Acre
North Carolina
Mississippi Basin
Misissippi
America
Alfred Russell Wallace
Joseph B. Bowles
E. T. Fairchild
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Fairchild
J. C. Caldwell
Guard of Honor
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Springfield
Gen. Caldwell
United States
Santa Jose
Costa Rica
T. Howe
Tom Blodgett
Wichita
The
Kansas Magazine
Stubbs
Edward Mulaney
Hill City
Tate Capital
Memorial Hall
Tenth and
Jackson Streets
Memorial Hall Building Association
Gov. Stubbs
J. H. Rickell
George W
Jackson Street
State Board of Control
Topeka State Hospital
Osawatomie State Hospital
School For the Feeble Minded
School For the Deaf
State Orphan’s Home
School For the Blind
Parsons State Hospital
Parsons
BALWU
Red Cross
Dallas News
Lewis
Guarat
Carters
Cascarets
Two Buttes
Colorado
New Pavilion
Ade
Parker
Velie
DE John Deere
Cres
Thompson
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