Goat Islands Mentioned in Narragansett and Juan Fernandez
A third Goat Island lies in Narragansett Bay near Newport where the U S Naval Torpedo Station is located Mas a Tierra near Chile whose former name was Goat Island inspired the Selkirk experiences that gave rise to Robinson Crusoe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goat Island
United States
Narragansett Bay
U. L
Newport
United States Naval Torpedo Station
Mas a-Tierra
Juan Fernandez Islands
Chile
Alexander Selkirk
Record Wave Heights Mentioned by Navy and Merchant Vessels
The article notes that waves reaching 75 to 80 feet are rare, with the Majestic crossing the North Atlantic encountering such heights. It also explains the measurement challenges during violent storms and that Navy measurements rarely exceed 50 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydrographic Office
United States Navy Department
North Atlantic
Majestic
Navy Department
Used Car Market crew recalls customer’s returning car
Glen Mace of the Used Car Market recalls a buyer who traded for a better car, later swapping back to his original vehicle after it was reconditioned and improved. Addison Murphy and John Tucker run the shop with 20 to 25 cars in stock year round and stress mechanical perfection over aesthetics.
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Glen Mace
Mr. Mace
John Tucker
Addison Murphy
Diary notes from 1905 Transcontinental Auto Race in Omaha
Excerpts from the 1905 Transcontinental Auto Race diary describe mud battered cars en route from New York to Portland, crowds in Omaha, and reports of river floods and mountain snow. The riders Stanchfield and Huss emphasize steady progress and resourceful driving amid Western road machines and farming implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile” Motor Magazine
Omaha
Portland
Huss
New York City
Oldsmobile
Ore
Illinois
North Platte
Little Big Horn
New York
Stanchfield
Iowa
Twelve Vehicles Licensed In County This Week
Twelve new cars and trucks were licensed in Washington County last week, with total counts at 4 925 cars and 652 trucks. Registrations list owners includes H G Swartzendruter, R E Arthur, Irvin F Coffey, Wilbur Richardson, W C Rauscher, Mrs I L Colthurst, and Dr T M Mast among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ounty
Besse Jones
Automobile Department
H. G. Swartzendruter
Wellman
Chevrolet
R. E Arthur Washington
Pontiac
Local Car Deal Snapshots From Washington Area
A listing of cars includes Chevrolet town sedan and sports sedan models, Ford two-door and touring sedans, Dodge two-door touring, Buick four-door touring, and a Ford two-door from Washington area dealers. Notable owners include M Cc Smylie Dr J N Lease Fred Juzeler Dr W D Dwyer and Martha Kos.
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Chevrolet
M. Cc
Smylie
Washington
J. N. Lease
Crawfordsvile
Fred Juzeler
Buick
W. D. Dwyer
Dodge
Martha Kos
Ainsworth
Ford
Dog Worshiped by Egyptians in Ancient Times
The Maltese breed is linked to early Malta during Phoenician settlement around 1500 B C when reputedly the dog was revered in ancient Egyptian culture as well.
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Malta
Lucille Coon Spends Easter Vacation at Home
Lucille Coon of Coe College spends her Easter break with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira A Coon. The note lists return dates from hospital visits and multiple social visits among local families including the Krotz, Murphy, Foster, Whetstine, and Lewis households around Highland Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Coon
Coe College
Eula Mae Coon
Highland Center
Ira A Coon
Burke McCreedy
James
Lillian Endicott
William Krotz
Wilbur Chalupa
Joe Krotz
Ralph Boyd
Gladys
Donna
Elaine Whetstine
James Foster
W. R. Murphy
Lucille
Delbert Broomfields
Haskins
Joe
William Murphy
Lucille Murphy
Wm. Murphy
John Krotz
Ws Murphy
Lewis Coon
Samuel Murphy
Gary
Olive Lewis
William
James T. Foster
Ralph Nicholson
Hayes and McKinley Served Together in Civil War Staff
Rutherford B. Hayes served with William McKinley on the same Civil War staff. McKinley acted as a junior officer under Hayes, sharing duty assignments during the conflict.
Water content and density compare body and Dead Sea
The article notes the human body is mostly water with a specific gravity near 1.00 when lungs are full. It also states the Dead Sea contains about 23 percent solids and has specific gravity from 1.172 to 1.227, making it heavier than the body by bulk.
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Dead Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
C-O-X Broadcasting
Out Chaney
Northland
COX Motor CO
Barclay's Grocery
Eppo
Ine
Phillips
Sueppel
Phillips 66
Iowa Avenue
Detroit
Mace
North Iowa Ave
Nebraska
Farm Bureau Service CO
North
Marion
South
C. V. Grall
Patmar’s
Dywwin
Business
Sinclair Penn
Crandall
Sinclair Station
North Marion
W. F. Messer
Donaldson
Sinclair
Knauss
Shell Station
Stewart
Crone
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