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Crossing the Des Moines River in Eddyville, circa 1890; Mahaska County, Iowa

Crossing the Des Moines River in Eddyville, circa 1890; Mahaska County, Iowa

This scene depicts travelers going through the busy river town of Eddyville, Iowa, in the late 1800's. During this time period, travelers wanting access over the river had to pay a toll, much like travelers have to do today when they travel long…
S.U. Iowa Buildings

S.U. Iowa Buildings

view of the University of Iowa campus including the Old Capital from across the Iowa River, Iowa City
S.U. Iowa from over the Iowa River

S.U. Iowa from over the Iowa River

view of the University of Iowa campus including the Old Capital from across the Iowa River, Iowa City
S.U. Iowa Buildings

S.U. Iowa Buildings

view of the University of Iowa campus including the Old Capital from across the Iowa River, Iowa City
S.U. Iowa from over the Iowa River

S.U. Iowa from over the Iowa River

view of the University of Iowa campus including the Old Capital from across the Iowa River, Iowa City
The new road to Berlin.

The new road to Berlin.

The difference.

The difference.

In looks now as if the great war would be between the bridge fans and the mahjong players.

In looks now as if the great war would be between the bridge fans and the mahjong players.

The fourth dimension is social mathematics. (Subtitles): We've always wondered what we'd do if lost from the caravan on the great Sahara desert; and to be blown out to sea in an open boat without food or water; and what to do if marooned on a cannibal-infested island; but what do you do when your hostess as a special courtesy pairs you off with the champion bridge hound of the evening and you'd don't play well at all.

The fourth dimension is social mathematics. (Subtitles): We've always wondered what we'd do if lost from the caravan on the great Sahara desert; and to be blown out to sea in an open boat without food or water; and what to do if marooned on a cannibal-infested island; but what do you do when your hostess as a special courtesy pairs you off with the champion bridge hound of the evening and you'd don't play well at all.

Get right busy and strengthen it.

Get right busy and strengthen it.