Name of America born from publicity and error in maps
The article recounts how Amerigo Vespucci, a Florentine connected with Seville traders, influenced the naming of America. It notes Vespucci claimed to reach the mainland in 1497 and how 1507 officials misattributed discovery to him. The world’s name was popularized by Waldseemüller’s CosmographiaeIntroductio, despite earlier claims by Columbus and Cabot.
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New World
America
Amerigo Vespucci
Seville
Spain
The
Medicis
Columbus
Vespucci
University of St. Dic
Lorraine
West Indies
Martin Waldseemuller
John Cabot
St Die
North
South America
Poi Hawaii National Dish Reaches U.S. Markets
Hawaii converts taro bulbs into poi under hygienic processes in five Hilo factories producing several tons daily. The modern product ships to New York and beyond, expanding from Hawaiian migrants to broader American tastes. Hospitals use poi for patients with weak stomachs, and wartime interest in substitute foods may broaden its adoption.
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Hawaii
Hilo
United States
New York City
John Harvard Emerges From Obscurity in New England History
The Lon Graphic recounts John Harvard as the Melchizedek of New England, noting the long ignorance about America's first university founder. An offer of five dollars for information went unclaimed, but investigators now establish Harvard’s real place in history with legible footprints on English soil.
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John Harvard
New England
America
Daily Thought on Virtue and Measures
A short reflective note cites Vice and virtue guiding pleasure and path. It lists weights for various items per cubic foot including water milk cider alcohol ice gold oak poplar limestone wheat and totals. The tone mirrors a periodical meditation or aphorism in a historical newspaper.
Communing With the Great Minds Across Ages
A reflective note invites readers to approach history by visiting their own libraries and connecting with the inner thoughts of eminent figures. The piece frames intellectual pursuit as a personal feast and a path to insight through study and contemplation.
Idaho State News highlights from Caldwell and beyond
Idaho State News reports missing inaction in France for Robert Rankin of Boixe, a Kuna rancher shot in the leg by rabbit hunters, and plans for road contracts totaling 419,100 dollars in Custer and Lemhi counties. It notes a 1000-person hay convention in Caldwell, suggests 17 dollars per ton for hay, a Caldwell Adventist academy project, and wartime highway support.
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Robert 3. Rankin
Boixe
France
H.W. Stoecker
Lves
Kuna
Custer
Lembi
State Highway Commission
Idaho
Caldwell
Z BP
P. Peterson
Department of Soils
Agricultural College of
The
University of Idaho
Bannock
Fremont
State Council of Defense
National Council of Defense
Ashton
Advent Academy of the
Southern Idaho Conference of the Seven- Day Adventists
Twin Falls
Harry Lewis
Payette
Lewis
Bear Lake
Oneida
State Land Board
Land Board
James F. Allshe
Grangeville
Brady
Red Cross
Byron Hunter
Oregon
Washington
California
Federal Food Administration Grain Corporation
Lincoln County
Societies of Equity
Grange
Farmers’ Unions
Nora Muckendorf
J. G. Butcher
Carl Berg
Pocatello
Harry F. Holtz
Tralian Front
L. F. Holtz
Burley
Jesse E. Richards
Bannock County Farm Bureau
Utah
Lift Off Corns With Freezone Miracle Cure
Advert says Freezone instantly relieves corn pain and removes hard soft or between toe corns with a tiny bottle costing a few cents at drug stores. Claims a Cincinnati genius created Preezone, described as sensational and wonderful. Also notes an automobile alarm whistle tied to car cylinders for full explosion force use.
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Ady
Omen of Hawthorns On War Tints Irish Ride
A Dublin jaunting car driver notes hawthornes blooming red as an omen during a river crossing. He muses on warTime changes and the Lif fey’s fragrance and color, while the party enjoys the blooms and the guide’s lilting brogue.
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Ireland
Dublin
Irshman
Liffey
Too Much Thought of Self Quips from Uncle Eben
The piece centers on Uncle Eben's quip about overthinking personal comfort and self misery while contrasting men and women, highlighting a concise reflective moment from a bygone voice.
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Uncle Eben
EATONIC Tablets Promoted For Hot Weather Stomach Relief
An old style advertisement extols EATONIC tablets to prevent stomach upsets in hot weather. It claims the product absorbs harmful juices and gases, leaving the stomach cool and comfortable. Guarantees money back and offers mail order from Estonic Remedy Chicago.
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Out of
Nee
Eatonic
Estonic Remedy
Chicago
Five Packers issue joint public statement
A group of five Packers players agree they are justified in cooperating to present a unified public statement. They emphasize collective stance and shared goals in addressing team matters.
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Ita
Facta
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