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Medal worn by Esther Ross as she christened the USS Arizona. This is made of metal recycled from a gun from the USS Maine, ominously tying together two naval tragedies and causes of wars over 40 years apart.

Bad road with wagon on bridge in back. Just went out of holes in fore. [Shantz travel journal, May 6, 1920]

A sample of road - we have had no rain - but this is simply neglected. [Shantz travel journal, May 6, 1920]