Mammoth Cave Jubilee: Oldest Tourist Wonder Opens More Areas
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, first found in 1799, remains a major tourist site with 67,000 explored last year and even larger crowds predicted. Under planning experts, cave features have been enhanced while preserving natural integrity. The entrance, War of 1812 gunpowder mining site, and the onyx arm chair linked to Jenny Lind are highlighted amid ongoing boating at Crystal Lake.
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Is Cave City
Mammoth Cave
Jenny Lind
Crystal Lake
Nasturtium History Ties Food Use to Scurvy Remedy
Nasturtiums were valued as food long before their flowers were appreciated. Records trace their scurvy reducing leaves to Sixteenth Century exploration by Drake and Raleigh, with European cultivation spreading from Peru via Spain and France. The plant’s taxonomy and varieties evolved from Tropaeolum minus to Tropaeolum majus and Tropaeolum lobbianum, shaping all modern nasturtiums.
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Drake
Walter Raleigh
Seven Seas
New York World-Telegram
Peru
Spain
France
Colombia
Church Organs Through Ninth and Tenth Centuries
The organ appears in biblical mentions and gained prominence in Europe by the 10th century. It entered religious services in the seventh century via Pope Vitalian, faced Puritan opposition, and spread to America with the Protestant Episcopal church in 1700. The first American organ was built in 1737 at Trinity Church, New York.
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Pope Vitalian
Europe
America
Protestant Episcopal Church
Port Royal
Trinity Church
New York
Indianapolis News
David
Why the Red Cross Symbol Began in War Care
The Red Cross marks volunteers who aid wounded soldiers. The symbol comes from the Swiss flag reversed a white cross on red. Henri Dunant sparked calls for humane treatment, leading nations to form medical services and adopt the Swiss flag based emblem.
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Henri Dunant
Pearson
London Weekly
Switzerland
Dunant
ONeill Monument Equestrian Statue Unveiled in Prescott
The Bucky O'Neill statue by Solon H. Borghlum was unveiled in 1907 on Prescott plaza Arizona. It honors Captain William ONeill and Roosevelt's Rough Riders who died in the Spanish American War. The equestrian statue is praised as among the finest in the world.
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Bucky O'Neill
Solon H. Borghlum
Prescott Plaza
Prescott
Ariz
Arizona
United States
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
William O'Neill
Spain
O'Neill
Borghlum
England's Most English Place Named Selborne
In Hampshire the village of Selborne is dubbed the most English place in England. Near the Alton to Meon valley road it features winding lanes and quintessential English scenery. Gilbert White lived there and readers visit yearly to hear woodwrens in beech woods.
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England
Selbourne
Hampshire
Alton
Meon Valley
Gilbert White
Hero Honored For Killing Two Of Outlaw Gang
Chicago recounts the story of Lige Debowski, the chef who defended a liquor store against George Carson and Edmund Blut, killing both attackers after a stickup. He was wounded thrice, saved by county hospital transfusion, and later awarded the Purple Heart chapter medal for civic gallantry. His family faced eviction but police and citizens raised funds to help.
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Chicago
North Side
Lige Debowski
George Carson
Sharkey
Debowski
Carson
Bo Go Gang
Edmund Blut
Fred Hardy
Blut
Bo Go
Hero Debowski
Lakeview Hospital
Saint Debowski
Lige Debowsky
Wanda Debowski
Lige, Jr
Robert
Ray Workman
Military Order of the Purple Heart
George Washington
Miracle surgery saves man with heart punctures
In Wadsworth Ohio 37 year old Joseph Somak suffered two heart punctures from a fish fork during a fish fry. Dr J G Blower opened the chest removed blood from the pericardium and sewed the heart punctures. He closed the chest and expected recovery barring infection.
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Wadsworth
Ohio
Joseph Somak
Somak
Wadsworth Memorial Hospital
J G. Blower
Akron
Blower
Goose with four wings draws crowd near Poteau
Dell Robinson a local farmer living about a mile west of Poteau shows a live goose with four wings attracting attention in the community.
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Poteau
Okla
Dell Robinson
Chimneys Smoke and How to Remedy the Trouble
A Montreal Herald writer explains chimney drafts. Obstructions near the top hinder air flow requiring higher chimneys above roof ridges. Poor draft may stem from small or rough inner flues or leaky walls due to bad joints or tarry deposits. Rebuilds or concrete plaster coats are advised for old chimneys and lime mortars should be avoided in favor of concrete mix.
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Montreal Herald
Karakul Fur Bearer A Long-Standing Sheep Breed
The karakul fur bearer is an ancient sheep family member dating back thousands of years. Archaeologists report 3000 year old mummies wearing karakul lamb fur in perfect condition near Bokhara and Karakul in Turkestan.
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Karakul
Aral Sea
Turkestan
Asia
Bokhara
Smooth sumac shrub offers versatile farm uses
A shrub growing 6 to 12 feet with many medical and practical roles. Leaves and bark yield tannin for leather tanning. Berries were used by historic herb doctors for various diseases. Pioneers made heavy oil from berries for candles and fermented wine to create a tonic drink.
How Lumberjacks Fell Trees With Box Cuts
The article explains the box cut method used to direct a standing tree's fall when the natural lean is insufficient. It describes making a first cut on the falling side, followed by a second cut higher on the opposite side as the tree totters. It warns workers to stand clear since trees can kick back or ride the stump.
China Builds Public Roads Since 1927 Under Nationalist Rule
The article notes that China’s first public road appeared only a few years ago and nationwide highway construction began with the Nationalist government in 1927. Early efforts created extensive but poor roads intended to fight bandit activity across the nation.
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China
Ocean Carved Rocks and Shells on Oregon Shoreline
Ocean carved rocks and shells appear across Oregon shorelines. The text describes rock oysters drilling into solid rock. The sea action deposits sandstone portions, shaping the coastal geology and formations.
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Oregon
Cuban Town on Stilts and Isle of Pines Route
Batabano, Cuba, nicknamed the Little Venice, lies on stilts with canal streets. The sponge town sits on the south coast, 36 miles from Havana as travelers head toward the Isle of Pines in the West Indies.
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Isle of Pines
West Indies
Batabano
Venice
Cuba
Havana
Free Medical Service For Migrant Workers In California
Migratory agricultural workers in California gain access to free medical and hospital care through the Agricultural Workers Health and Medical association. Organized under state laws with Farm Security Administration support, the group operates from Fresno with district offices planned in high-need areas.
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California
Agricultural Workers Health and Medical Association
Farm Security Administration
State Department of Public Health
California Medical Association
State Relief Administration
Fresno
Karl L. Schaupp
Association
A. E. Larsen
William P. Clark
State Board of Health
Jonathan Garst
Omer Mills
Ralph W. Hollenberg
Robert J. Graves
R. W. Lyon
H. E. Stevenson
Stanford Farnsworth
Planets Appear to Make Leap In Orbit Observation
An astronomy note describes planets aligning as Earth travels its orbit. The report highlights bright planetary positions and a predicted temporary increase in sky visibility. Astronomers urge observers to note the event from clear, dark skies for best viewing.
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Earth
Shoe manufacture details 150 operations
The article notes that the production of shoes passes through 150 distinct operations. It highlights the complexity of the process and the sequence required to complete each pair.
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