Which Way Is Up The Mississippi River Uphill Theory Debunked
In clear terms Dr George Otis Smith of the Geological Survey explains that gravity governs water flow and the Mississippi rises about 1500 feet above the Gulf water level yet the river does not flow uphill. The article ends with a humorous Indian remark about understanding the gas engine principle.
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Mississippi River
Mississippi
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Gulf of Mexico
Carlisle
The Lindbergh Gold Mines
Lindbergh fame spurs commercial ventures as the postal service, telegraph firms, railroads, and advertisers push air mail greetings, special services, and fashion items. Lindbergh pins and full length pictures appear in ads, with textiles printed to evoke the aviator.
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Lindbergh
Postal Department
Washington
Colonel Lindbergh
Chintz
Colonel Landbergh
New York Central Valuation Highlights Interstate Commission Figures
The Interstate Commerce Commission sets New York Central valuation at 1 058 265 910 with leased but not owned Imes composing about a third. Thneage totals 10 119 and 254 miles of trackage are leased. The line links New York and Chicago, passing through the Great Lakes region and amid strong regional progress.
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New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Chicago
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Privilege and Youth Refractions in a Paris Lesson
A thirteen year old boy, traveling on five cents, is told he has learned a lesson about special privilege that will fade with age. The piece notes Gertrude Ederle, questioned by a motorcycle officer at age three, claiming she knew who came, implying belief in privilege to speed.
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Paris
ST Rudy
Ederle
Cam
Gertrude Ederie
Lontress
Toledo
Health Diet Advice and Phlebitis Guidance Column
Informational health column discusses phlebitis causes risks and treatment notes a citrus juice fast and hot compresses. It includes reader questions on rashes mushrooms false teeth and dental fit with practical guidance from a physician voice.
Yesterday and Today: Anniversaries and Birthdays Highlighted
A collapsed list of notable dates notes Machiavelli born in Florence 1459 and Henry Oxnard a pioneer in beet sugar born New York June 1923. It mentions events like the opening of a Quebec Halifax railway and naval actions near San Juan Puerto Rico. Also recalls 1905 figures in Texas politics and a Prince of Wales welcome in Johannesburg. Birthday notices include Beatrice of Spain and Sir Martian Harv among others.
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Machiavelli
Florence
Henry T. Oxnard
United & 1
Alacsvilles
New York
Quebec
St. Felton
Halifax
T.s&s
St. Paul
San Juan
Porto Rico
Nankin
Francis R. Lubbock
Austin
Kernar
Beaufort
Prince of Wales
JohannesbriTg Br
Memorial Stadium
Chiraz Torbays Bairthdats
Princes Beatrice of Spain
Madrid
Martian Harv
Essex
Wiliam &. Vaile
Congessor
Berm
Keko
Ind
Aerank H. Damrosen
New York Symph Orchestra
Breslau
Gerfor
Early trouble as Tilford Moots declines after bootlegger Ike Lark called in
Observers note Jack Nempsey’s attempt at a comeback remains strong though recent talk suggested Tilford Moots would recover. At about nine, complications arose and Ike Lark, the bootlegger, was brought in for consultation.
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Jack Nempsey
Tilford
Ike Lark
Fauvie Ward Celebrates 68th Birthday
Fauvie Ward, a notable figure in American stag circles, marks turning 68 today. Born in St Tau, Ward remains a prominent presence in the community.
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Fauvie Ward
St. Tau
First Day of Summer Marks Historic Anniversaries
Old notes mark coronation milestones and birthdays as the world lists festivals and associations opening events across the country. Notables include Sir Martin Harvey the English admiral born sixty today and the death anniversary of Mach, while a national Saengerfest gathers 4900 choristers in Cleveland.
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George
Queen Mary
Martin Harvey
Adarnager
St. Albany
Mach
Benjamin A. Poors
Cleveland
Door Rule Confessions From a Selfish Pedestrian
A 1927 diary-like confession describes a girl who routinely uses the wrong door, pressing through double entries regardless of rules and colliding with others. She admits blaming others and refuses responsibility, claiming any door is acceptable and urging others to step aside.
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Republic
Pac
Wind Spreads Seeds Through Spreading Cotton Plant Growth
The wind aids seed dispersal from cotton plants when not properly cultivated. Roots penetrate deep and growth responds to climate and soil differences. The tallest plant recorded is Toploachs Florancer at 112 inches.
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Toploachs Florancer
Oil Markets and Production Prospects Discussed in 1656 Essay
An essay by E. L. Cohen argues demoralization of oil markets is unlikely as strong production and new methods offset excess supply. It notes potential 10 percent production increases if demand rises, and calls for antitrust law reform to encourage industry cooperation for public benefit.
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EE. J
Ethel G
Leological
Companies
Pacific Coast
Texas
Mexico
Venezuela
Clayton
Refining and Marketing Petroleum Drive Cost Reductions
The passage notes efforts to eliminate duplicative expenditures in development refining and marketing of petroleum to lower overall costs and improve efficiency. It emphasizes streamlining operations to reduce waste and duplication.
Poems and Pest Fields Mix in Turbulent 1927 News
A long, fragmented piece blends literary critique of Louise Moulton and an extensive report on the corn borer campaign in Ohio Indiana and Illinois. It details eradication progress with a 93.4 percent average reduction across 14836 acres, notes weather and wind effects on spread, and cites legal battles over plowing infested stubble as well as potential funding for a 1928 campaign.
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Ohio
Wight
The Farmer by O M Kile ends dairy consolidation push
The ten million dollar experiment in corporatorialization near the Great Lakes ends as fields are covered in five states and laborers released.
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Washington, D.C
Great Lakes
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Second Street
Elyria
Lorizin Cousty Printing & Publishing Company
Publishers Nut
Merager
JF. Burke
Eme
Erin City
Robert & Ward
CAGO
Wabash Ave
Frank Mc
Cal
I.ysicians
Madison
Wisconsin State Bankers Association
Indianapolis
National Asiation For the Advancement of Red People
Virginia Beach
Macentical Association of Huron
South Dakota Elks
Lenington
Kentucky State Hawkers Association
Savannah
Department of Georgia
Medical Society of New Hampshire
Wililliamspoly
Parenussiania Outdoor Advertising Association
Durham
N. C
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
JM Theomeg
E. L. Cohen
Bern
Winenes
EL. Dohen
Louise
Moulton
Boston
Eulrucce
Avany Rai
Monton
Ir Wi
Sonihw
Tee
Wabasa
Stella
Fezal
Indiana
Aichigan
Tatedo
State Supreme Court
Corp
the Farmer By
O.M. Kile
Aners
Fauver & Robson
Wong
Lta
Suse
Tekhes
Shell
the Peerless Oil Co
Lorain
Amherst
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