Dry Sahara expansion traced from Rome to Lake Chad
Harper's Weekly reports a French savant’s observations on Sahara aridity growing since Roman times. The Niger once carried floods reaching Medjerda and Numidia, but later invaders and climate shifts left vast regions barren with no permanent water. The Sahara’s southward march, though slow, is rapid compared with other geologic changes, with lakes drying and rivers ceasing to flow.
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Baharo Desert
Rome
Niger River
Lake Tchad
Niger
Numidia
Beda
Tropics
Sahara
Barth
Perot
North
Adair
Harper’s Weekly
Bird census in the United States sparks cautious estimates
The department of agriculture is conducting a nationwide bird census to assess how birds affect crops. Estimates reach 1.4 billion birds plus millions of humanlike geese and parrots, aiming to identify species that injure or help crops by pest control.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Welcome to a Meal Tramp Eats Grass at Yard
A crafty tramp knocks for food, eats grass in a yard, and is told to go across to the field for better grazing with the kitchen summons to follow. The scene unfolds as he awaits a meal, hungry and hopeful for nourishment.
Social Affairs Notes and Local Visits in Spencer
Wickpatrick entertained guests at a 73 party. Mrs Wobeie to attend meeting with Mrs. Wobeie Thursday evening. Montgomerys greet new daughter at home. MechLarynthopedic Sanitarium rep Linus in city to view crippled children for treatment. Christian Church basket social June 7 at R W Knight home. supper for two. N N C’s met Mrs Chas Daughtery. luncheon served. A J Hobbie and wife from Atlantic Iowa plan music class in Spencer. Hobbie to instruct on instruments at West Sixth St. Mrs A W Johnson hosted small party for Mrs Witter’s ninety third birthday with cards, flowers and good wishes.
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Kyl. Linus
St. Louis
The
Christian Church
R. WH. Knight
A. J. Hobbie
Atlantic
Iowa
Spencer
Mobbie
West Sixth Street
A. W. Johnson
Miller Bros show to parade Spencer crowds this week
Local notes preview a big week with Miller Bros parade and June 8th show led by Oklahoma Jack. Townsfolk attend visits, shopping, and summer plans as residents greet traveling acts and upcoming events. Several names and places including Spencer, Milford, Des Moines, Chicago, and Ottumwa appear with social calls and travel.
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Miller Bros
Oklahoma Jack
West
Main Street
The Jewelry Game in a Detroit Jewelry Shop Scene
A fragment from a Detroit jewelry store scene shows a customer seeking a gift for a lady and the proprietor offering a diamond. The dialogue highlights a husband asking for a wife appropriate choice while the arranger aids in selecting fine jewelry within the shop setting.
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Proprie
From Labor to Rest
Obituary notice for Mrs. Wiebea Hagemeyer born in Emden died May 25 191. Widow of Koert Hagemeyer mother of thirteen children eleven living. Funeral Thursday at German Reformed Church Waterford. Describes her Christian life and family mourning.
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Wiebea Thgeimeyer
Owas
Adie
Wowird
Kouis Emden
Frlestanid
Fever
Koert Hagemeyer
Bse
Wehow
Sis Dunughit
Phra
Court House Clock Needs Clock Doctor Visit
The Court House clock hammer seems sprung and interferes with ringing. With ongoing vibration and resonance, a clock doctor is needed to inspect the mechanism.
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Court House
Notice to Owners of Dogs Delinquent on Tax Tag
Notice to owners that dog tax is due and delinquent on the specified date. Unpaid dogs will be impounded by the City Marshal and killed after twenty four hours. City Clerk Ty Turner signs the notice.
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Turner
City
Brown of Starvard Class Play Delights with Four Act Comedy
The Starvard class presentation Brown of Starvard was a four act show with strong student performances. Arthur Peters on as Ton Brown led an ensemble praised for fitting characters, with many others delivering creditable work. The overall effort by Ge Chimes and participants drew hearty audience cheers and widespread commendation for the evening's success.
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Brown
Starvard
Arthur Peterson
Ton Brown
Ge Chimes
Wiltmess
CU Paulo
Thi Howse
Thu
Erytent
Avery Accon
Nanely
Notable Des Moines Vocalists Shine At Drake Auditorium
Mrs Lanna Gri of Spencer and Mrs Jackson of Des Moines headlined a Drake University concert before a large audience. Miss Marriet Spanier accompanied, with Mrs Jackson delivering an acclaimed Mozart aria and a strong encore. Critics praised the artists as premier local talents with refined technique.
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Lanna Gri
Spencer Ane Mas
Daekson
Des Moines
Fat
Gyted Wonesshaekson
Ohio
Ruertal
Dake Duditeriaim
Marriet Spanier Acelin
Ekson
Orrace Jackson
Soprind
Dally Mines
Clive Jona Jackson
Drake University Auditorium
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Bird Census
Wickpatrick
Uo Eivele
Wobeie
Maugene Montgomery
Daugh
N.N. C's
Chas. Daughtery
KE. C. Mallory
Milford
Ira Bisbee
J. Li Msbee
Frank W Kaight
Edward Johnson
Tuwool
Archie Freeman
S. H. Jones
Val. Fickle
Lakes
W. I. Bender
the Lakes
Fred Jones
Royal, Leach and
Thompson
G. A. Weald
Estherville
Geo. Montford
Tartley
Millerros
Anady
Clay County
Mirian Calkins
Eugene Strebbings
C. E. Millard
E. CG. Bottoroll
Hedrick
W. Smith
A.W. Hunter
Sheldon
W. Ff Preeman
Hale Masterman
Central Hotel
Francis Mills
Spirit Lake
Spencer Last
Herbert Mintonye
Ottumwa
B.F. Pettijohe
Meadow Lands
Minn
Irving Trastings
Altona
Hazel Campbell
Marathon
Carl Freeburg
Ralph Poole
Cole
T. L. Olson
Mr. Olson
Anderson
Linn Grove
J. Ashburn
Wickens
Ile
A. P. Stephenson
I. W. Maci
Mack
Carl Chalstrom
Greenville
A. G Larson
Carl
A Hilsontott
Jeff Spencer
Ilsonboif
Wilsonboft
Ituos Bolt
Hilsonhay
Hilsonboif
Franklin Symonds
Kemper Military School
Booneville
Kemper
Symonds
Launie
George
Detroit
Wiebea Hagemeyer
Gangves
Morr
Glia Burnett Miller
Ok Iudoons
Jack
Bronehamsters
Pilcher
Pitreenn
Spencer Marble and Granite Works
W. T. Shafer
Leach & Thompson
Pao
Perine
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