Webster and Worcester Defeat in Dictionary War Sparked By Competition
The article recounts Noah Webster’s struggle to publish a dictionary as rival Worcester Dictionary backed by Yale and Harvard leaders sparked a national “war of the dictionaries.” Public enthusiasm grew, boosting Webster’s sales and pushing Worcester to exit publishing as Webster’s work surged ahead.
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Noah Webster
England
Joseph E. Worcester
Worcester's University
Colege
New England
Harvard
Webster
Worcester
Massachusetts
Romans Chose Iron Purée as War God Cure
Historical account notes Romans believing Mara the war god granted Tron strength and used roasted iron powder dissolved in wine as a remedy for anemia. The method reflects ancient medicine blending metallurgy and ritual belief in a healing beverage.
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Mara
Expert Urges Conservation to Avert Winter Oil Shortage
Dr Robert E Wilson head of Standard Oil Indiana warns 1948 may see higher domestic oil supplies but cautions shortages could persist in winter. He proposes three steps: slower new oil burner installs return to prewar rates conserve gasoline and fuel oil and avoid strikes in key industries. Conservation urges prudent use of ample but uneven fuel supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Wilson
Standard Oil Company of Indiang
Holiday Safety Campaign Urges Caution for Fourth
The National Safety Council warns holiday motorists will flood highways during the Fourth of July weekend with nearly 30,000,000 vehicles on the move. The group, backed by 100 national organizations, urges drivers to take it easy and be alive on the Fifth to curb a potential spike in fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Council
Ancient Egyptians and copper hardening myth debunked
The article notes a myth that ancient Egyptians could harden copper, saying metallurgists today surpass them with modern brass industry alloys. It highlights advances in copper alloy strength and rust resistance, rivaling steels and long lasting materials used in commerce.
Firewarden Warns Utah on Fireworks For Fourth
Prof. I Whitney Floyd Logan chief forester firewarden warns of many injuries and property damage from fireworks across Utah. He urges cooperation for a safe Fourth of July and reminds that sale and use of fireworks violate state law and city ordinances.
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Utah
I. Whitney Floyd
Logan
Bible School Ends With Special Program at Community Church
The Christian church held a two week vacation Bible school ending Sunday evening with an exhibit of handiwork and a sample day for parents. Activities focused on Old Testament heroes with flannelboard stories and color displays. Students learned new hymns as Miss Louige Morris and Miss Joyce Hollenbeck guided the sessions at the Community Church educational building.
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The
Christian Church
Community Church
Boya
Ris
Louige Morris
Joyce Hollenbeak
Intermountain Bible Collége
Grand Junction
Calo
Fred McWhirt
Jewelry Sire Changes Hands In Vernal Store
A. Rex Gardner Vernal jeweler and Kiwanian announced the purchase of Barker's Jewelry from Don R. Barker Heber. Gardner will continue management and rename the store Gardner Jewelry located in the Vernal Theatre building The firm handles national merchandise and Gardner is a World War II veteran with his wife and two children living in the Karrét addition.
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Barker
Don R. Barker
Heber
A. Rex Gardner
Vernal Jeweler
Kiwanian. PO
Gardner
Toba
Gardner Jewelry
Theatore
Vernal ‘Theatre
Leg Gtte
Mr. Gardner
Orld
Karrét
Fragmentary Property Transfer Notices From Vernal Area
Partial OCR shows multiple land parcels and transfers listed with names such as Vernal City limits, LeGrande Hadrock, Grace Riders, Lawrence Gurr, and Security Trust Company of Rochester. Mentions sections, townships, ranges, and acreages. appears to be public land or estate notices re deeds and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Richens
Esta Albert
Pe Bichoni
Grace
John
Sl. M
Lawrence Gurr
Gurr
Earl_Gurr Gurr
Alice G
Teda
Ab’ Lanalp
Vera Gurr
Shera Gurr
Trust Company of
Rochester
New York
Aliee Gurr
Earl Gurr
U. M
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Vernal
Diana
Jin
Safety Council
Ned H. Deadborn
Arieala, Cole
Areegal
Rocky Mountains
Salt Lake City
Sa Laby
Chetriet
Seth
Bible School
O Jewelry
Weorne Mreekson
Velma, George
Wwe
Orien KR. Jones
Vernal City
LeGrande Hadrock
Bille
Jean Hadlock
Clark
Oral
Ef Gusher
Desia
A.M. Gray
Caldwell Meat Co
Hy’s Corner
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