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Tuesday, July 8, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN, STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PAGE THREE [photograph of street scene caption] A street scene in Antigua the second island visited by the University expedition. PROFESSOR THOMAS SKETCHES LIFE IN LESSER ANTILES A. O. Thomas, Iowa Geologist, Lectures on Famous Expedition Undertaken Last Summer SHOWS PICTURESQUE SCENE Slides Depicting Beauties and Life of Islands and Specimens Collected Illustrates Talk The University's expedition to the West Indies was the theme of an illustrated lecture given last night at the old science hall by Prof. A. O. Thomas of the geology department and geologist on the expedition. Nineteen persons, chiefly University folf, composed the party which made a four months' stay at the islands of the Lesser Antilles. A stop of six weeks was made at Barbados and five weeks were spent in Antigua. Material by Ton From a zoological standpoint much valuable material was collected by means of dredging with special equipment from a launch Attention was also paid to land plants and animals, and the customs and educational conditions of the islands. Seventy-five boxes and crates of material weighing several tons were obtained by means of the expedition. Professor Thomas found conclusive evidence that at least three elevations of the islands have taken place in recent geologic history. Coral reefs, formed beneath the seas, are now high above the land. In Antigua, the land has been raised so recently that wells sunk contain salt water. Nothing except rain water is used for drinking purposes. Enormous cisterns, or catch basins, hold millions of gallons of water. Physical Features of Islands Slides were shown by Professor Thomas showing the influence of the trade-winds upon the growth of vegetation. Mahogany trees and other trees of the tropical islands all grow with their heads pointing toward advertisement at bottom WANTED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JUNE 11 and 12 Eight men for ushers and ticket sellers; four men to work on stage. DEVEREUX PLAYERS Apply to E. H. Lauer, Room 102 Liberal Arts, 3-4 p.m. or phone 1930. next column, article continued the southwest on account of the constant pressure of the northwest trades. The tides on the island are hardly perceptible. The gulf stream, which takes its origin near the islands, has cut deep into the rocks and hollowed out the shore line. The soil on Barbados has been cultivated intensively for 400 or 500 years and is still extremely fertile. It supports the densest populations in the western hemisphere; 190,000 persons live in the 166 square miles of the island. All farming is done by hand with spades, human labor being cheapest. Specimens Are Unique The roads of the islands are excellent, road beds of white limestone. Under the tropical sun the surfaces are of such dazzling whiteness that colored glasses must be worn while traveling over them. Sea and land life of these islands differ greatly from those of North America but show an intimate relation with South America, proving the former connection of the islands photo of uniformed man at bottom of column A Native of Barbados next column, article continued with the mainland to the south. The oil found on the islands contain the same constituents as that of South American fields. Music shells, little shells marked by staffs and tiny notes, are among the interesting objects in Professor Thomas' collection. In one hour on Antigua, Professor Thomas collected the largest number of fossil sea-urchins ever discovered in one locality While on the islands the party feasted on wheat bread, fine meat, and all the sugar they desired. There were no food restrictions, Pork chops were twenty cents a pound, eggs were cheap, and there was a general absence of war prices. Native divers were employed by the party who could work at 10 fathoms. Dredging was usually done at 100 fathoms. A launch, belonging to the Hon. John B. Henderson of Washington, a member of the party, was taken on the steamer from New York for dredging purposes. Voyage was made on the Parima, a Quebec steamer, and many concessions were made by the company to the expedition members. Not a mishap occurred to any of the party during the entire period of the expedition. large illustrated advertisement at bottom CLIFFORD DEVEREUX AND HIS COMPANY WILL PLAY Shakespeare's-- "Taming of the Shrew" "Romeo and Juliet" Sheridan-- "The School fo Scandal" NATURAL SCIENCE AUDITORIUM Friday Evening July 11 Saturday, July 12 Afternoon and Evening COURSE TICKETS $1.50 PLUS WAR TAX On sale Tuesday, July 8 at the University Book Store and the General Library. Single admission 75c. next column, illustrated advertisement WRIGLEY'S You will find all three flavors in the sealed packages - but look for the name WRIGLEY'S because it is your protection against inferior imitations, just as the sealed package is protection against impurity. SEALED TIGHT KEPT RIGHT The Flavor Lasts! emblem - UNITED PROFIT SHARING COUPONS illustrated packages WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT THE PERFECT GUN Lasts MINT LEAF FLAVOR WRIGLEY'S DOUBLEMINT CHEWING GUM PEPPERMINT FLAVOR WRIGLEY'S JUICY FRUIT CHEWING GUM THE FLAVOR LASTS
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Tuesday, July 8, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN, STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PAGE THREE [photograph of street scene caption] A street scene in Antigua the second island visited by the University expedition. PROFESSOR THOMAS SKETCHES LIFE IN LESSER ANTILES A. O. Thomas, Iowa Geologist, Lectures on Famous Expedition Undertaken Last Summer SHOWS PICTURESQUE SCENE Slides Depicting Beauties and Life of Islands and Specimens Collected Illustrates Talk The University's expedition to the West Indies was the theme of an illustrated lecture given last night at the old science hall by Prof. A. O. Thomas of the geology department and geologist on the expedition. Nineteen persons, chiefly University folf, composed the party which made a four months' stay at the islands of the Lesser Antilles. A stop of six weeks was made at Barbados and five weeks were spent in Antigua. Material by Ton From a zoological standpoint much valuable material was collected by means of dredging with special equipment from a launch Attention was also paid to land plants and animals, and the customs and educational conditions of the islands. Seventy-five boxes and crates of material weighing several tons were obtained by means of the expedition. Professor Thomas found conclusive evidence that at least three elevations of the islands have taken place in recent geologic history. Coral reefs, formed beneath the seas, are now high above the land. In Antigua, the land has been raised so recently that wells sunk contain salt water. Nothing except rain water is used for drinking purposes. Enormous cisterns, or catch basins, hold millions of gallons of water. Physical Features of Islands Slides were shown by Professor Thomas showing the influence of the trade-winds upon the growth of vegetation. Mahogany trees and other trees of the tropical islands all grow with their heads pointing toward advertisement at bottom WANTED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JUNE 11 and 12 Eight men for ushers and ticket sellers; four men to work on stage. DEVEREUX PLAYERS Apply to E. H. Lauer, Room 102 Liberal Arts, 3-4 p.m. or phone 1930. next column, article continued the southwest on account of the constant pressure of the northwest trades. The tides on the island are hardly perceptible. The gulf stream, which takes its origin near the islands, has cut deep into the rocks and hollowed out the shore line. The soil on Barbados has been cultivated intensively for 400 or 500 years and is still extremely fertile. It supports the densest populations in the western hemisphere; 190,000 persons live in the 166 square miles of the island. All farming is done by hand with spades, human labor being cheapest. Specimens Are Unique The roads of the islands are excellent, road beds of white limestone. Under the tropical sun the surfaces are of such dazzling whiteness that colored glasses must be worn while traveling over them. Sea and land life of these islands differ greatly from those of North America but show an intimate relation with South America, proving the former connection of the islands photo of uniformed man at bottom of column A Native of Barbados next column, article continued with the mainland to the south. The oil found on the islands contain the same constituents as that of South American fields. Music shells, little shells marked by staffs and tiny notes, are among the interesting objects in Professor Thomas' collection. In one hour on Antigua, Professor Thomas collected the largest number of fossil sea-urchins ever discovered in one locality While on the islands the party feasted on wheat bread, fine meat, and all the sugar they desired. There were no food restrictions, Pork chops were twenty cents a pound, eggs were cheap, and there was a general absence of war prices. Native divers were employed by the party who could work at 10 fathoms. Dredging was usually done at 100 fathoms. A launch, belonging to the Hon. John B. Henderson of Washington, a member of the party, was taken on the steamer from New York for dredging purposes. Voyage was made on the Parima, a Quebec steamer, and many concessions were made by the company to the expedition members. Not a mishap occurred to any of the party during the entire period of the expedition. large illustrated advertisement at bottom CLIFFORD DEVEREUX AND HIS COMPANY WILL PLAY Shakespeare's-- "Taming of the Shrew" "Romeo and Juliet" Sheridan-- "The School fo Scandal" NATURAL SCIENCE AUDITORIUM Friday Evening July 11 Saturday, July 12 Afternoon and Evening COURSE TICKETS $1.50 PLUS WAR TAX On sale Tuesday, July 8 at the University Book Store and the General Library. Single admission 75c. next column, illustrated advertisement WRIGLEY'S You will find all three flavors in the sealed packages - but look for the name WRIGLEY'S because it is your protection against inferior imitations, just as the sealed package is protection against impurity. SEALED TIGHT KEPT RIGHT The Flavor Lasts! emblem - UNITED PROFIT SHARING COUPONS illustrated packages WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT THE PERFECT GUN Lasts MINT LEAF FLAVOR WRIGLEY'S DOUBLEMINT CHEWING GUM PEPPERMINT FLAVOR WRIGLEY'S JUICY FRUIT CHEWING GUM THE FLAVOR LASTS
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