Earthquakes and the gentle heart of deeds in history
A reflective column surveys earth science and disasters, tracing how a gentle deed grows into history while detailing modern views on the earth as a high pressure system. It discusses earthquake belts from the Pacific rim to New York, volcanic forces, and the science of crustal sinking versus human endurance in sport and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
World
Pacific Ocean
Philippine Islands
Panama
Atlantic Ocean
British West Indies
Spain
Europe
Asia
Japan
Philippines
California
Mexico
South America
New York City
Island of
Manhattan
New Jersey
Hudson River
Edward Suess
Vienna
Lipari Islands
Straits of Messina
Suess
Deepeas
Krakatoa
Mont Pelee
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Kingston
England
Great Britain
Androclus
Africa
Rome
Androcus
Amos Dore
Macoaber
Amos
Aunt Em
Lise
New York
Maine
City of Storms and Strife on a Frayed Tennessee Street
A disjointed account describes harsh weather and street hardships in Tennessee. Dinah, with bound feet, voices pain and questions while a watchmaker notes an erratic timepiece. A stray line on childhood cries echoes Fletcher’s Castoria as town scenes unravel in a frazzled vignette.
Tariff Rage and Public Outcry Echo in Old Poem
A long verse laments broad tariffs on wool brass steel and everyday goods. It condemns the tariff trust ring that harms consumers and targets the poor from cradle to grave. The piece cites figures like Payne Aldrich and Cannon and lampoons fashion as distraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Aldrich
Cannon
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Morgan
Queen St
Martinsburg, W. Va
Geo. M.beltzhoover
Gen. M. Beltzhoover
Shepherdstown
W.va
Charles Town
W. Va
Beltzhoover
Hopkins Gibson
Crowe and Bridge
Register Building
Harrison Schley & Bro
General Insurance
Jefferson Security Bank
Shepherdstown, W. Va
WM. A. Daniel
General Insurance Agency
Shenandoah Junction
West Virginia
Cumberland
Lehigh Portland Cement
W. H. Knode
MO. H. Schoppert
Fancy Grocer
McMurran
Entler
West Va
Polack
Jewelry Establishment
W. Washington Street
Hagerstown
Whiting’s
C. N. Whiting
Billmyer Mill
J. H. Quigley
Har
N. Lemen
C.J. Miller
Entler Hotel
Princess Streets
W.N. Lemen
W. P. Licklider
H.C. Marten
S. J. Hody
D.F. Billmyer
M. B. Baker
Geo. S. Knott
J. P. Keartott
Gov. D. Folk
Ison Schley
B. Vanmiette
N. T. Snyder
M. H. Crawford
H. L. Marshall
E. E. Billmyer
Jno
Bank OF
Isaac H. Strider
G. A. Porterfield
Konuente
No. A. Washington
John D. McGarry
J. $.S. Dalgarn
D.S. Hughes
William Wilt
Milton Burr
H. H. Cooke
R. L. Withers
W. F. Alexander
S. Lee Philips
John W. Leck
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Deposit Co
First National Bank of Jefferson
Robert L. With
W. A. Higgs
R. W. Mexander
W. O. Norris
Ed. Burns
FW. Alexander
John L. Burns
William Kahn
C.F. Wall
Vers
James W. Benner
R. R. Smith
The_National Citizens Bank
Mei
Neha
Ant Soeenenee
Oatia Toe P
Foley
L. E. Morris
Dexter
Hill
Adair
Martin Listiver Hicks
Martin Luther
Martin
Boa
Chen
Ion
Mim
Dinah
Faye
Miss Linight
Fletcher
Castoria
Standard Oil Company
Jess
John
Lucinda
Jook
Chi Ha
Mr. Spicer
Hier
Jobn A. Brashear
Alke Gany
Curtis
Esch
Nuddies
MO. W. Dean Co
Dean Whitmort-Drewny Co
Martinsburg
Queen Street
Lortheran Chuehee
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