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Amateur Correspondent, v. 2, issue 2, September-October 1937
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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER. 1937 9 sailing to Iceland---an expedition in search of the early Norse settlements on this continent. He gripped my hand harder than usual in farewell, and turning abruptly, almost ran up the gangplank. A month later the correspondents with the expedition wrote of Myerbach, a man lying weak and exhausted. Wasting, flesh and health disappearing. Myerbach, the strongest of us three, lying there wasting away! "Care and medical aid were having no effect. In the newspaper offices, brilliant feature writers went to the files for his past exploits. After his death the Sunday editions carried stories of the Pharoahs' curses; they retold the story of the expedition to Egypt. From the files came the story of Carson's death in the jungle, with his part in the Egyptian excavations accented. "Of course, I was not neglected; my doom was predicted on my next expedition. The editorial columns were filled with talk of silly superstitions, myths, coincidence. Editors cited the numerous fallacies that had been disproved by the cold light of science. How often I read and reread these editorials, striving to believe them! After all, I was a scientist; why should I put any stock in the beliefs of an old and extinct religion? To be doubly sure I retired from active field work, satisfied to rest on my laurels." Nevins' voice dropped to a sibilant whisper. "It has been no use. You have tried to cheer me and talked as if I would soon be about again. I know; I have been wasting away. Just skin and bones...like Carson and poor Myerbach. We were wrong....Three scoffing scientists....We know now. A people may be ancient and extinct, but none can tamper with their faith and escape. I'm ready to go now....We three will be together again....Just we-----" CENTENARIAN SCIENTIST DIES Aged Archaeologist Passes On Bayside, L. I., July 14 (AP)-Clayton Nevis, noted explorer and archaeologist, died quietly at his home here this afternoon. Mr. Nevins, who recently passed his 102nd birthday, retained all his faculties to a remarkable degree. He was stricken about a fortnight ago and had since been confined to his bed. He will long be remembered for his exploration and excavations among the Egyptian tombs in the valley of the Nile. The family physician stated tonight that his illness and death were due to advanced age. Please Patronize Those Who Advertise in the Correspondent
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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER. 1937 9 sailing to Iceland---an expedition in search of the early Norse settlements on this continent. He gripped my hand harder than usual in farewell, and turning abruptly, almost ran up the gangplank. A month later the correspondents with the expedition wrote of Myerbach, a man lying weak and exhausted. Wasting, flesh and health disappearing. Myerbach, the strongest of us three, lying there wasting away! "Care and medical aid were having no effect. In the newspaper offices, brilliant feature writers went to the files for his past exploits. After his death the Sunday editions carried stories of the Pharoahs' curses; they retold the story of the expedition to Egypt. From the files came the story of Carson's death in the jungle, with his part in the Egyptian excavations accented. "Of course, I was not neglected; my doom was predicted on my next expedition. The editorial columns were filled with talk of silly superstitions, myths, coincidence. Editors cited the numerous fallacies that had been disproved by the cold light of science. How often I read and reread these editorials, striving to believe them! After all, I was a scientist; why should I put any stock in the beliefs of an old and extinct religion? To be doubly sure I retired from active field work, satisfied to rest on my laurels." Nevins' voice dropped to a sibilant whisper. "It has been no use. You have tried to cheer me and talked as if I would soon be about again. I know; I have been wasting away. Just skin and bones...like Carson and poor Myerbach. We were wrong....Three scoffing scientists....We know now. A people may be ancient and extinct, but none can tamper with their faith and escape. I'm ready to go now....We three will be together again....Just we-----" CENTENARIAN SCIENTIST DIES Aged Archaeologist Passes On Bayside, L. I., July 14 (AP)-Clayton Nevis, noted explorer and archaeologist, died quietly at his home here this afternoon. Mr. Nevins, who recently passed his 102nd birthday, retained all his faculties to a remarkable degree. He was stricken about a fortnight ago and had since been confined to his bed. He will long be remembered for his exploration and excavations among the Egyptian tombs in the valley of the Nile. The family physician stated tonight that his illness and death were due to advanced age. Please Patronize Those Who Advertise in the Correspondent
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