Lex Anteinternet: January 31, 1921. The Carroll A. Deering and six toed cats.

Sunday, January 31, 2021

January 31, 1921. The Carroll A. Deering and six toed cats.

St. Vrain Glacier, Colorado, copyright deposit, January 31, 1921.

Isabella Glacier, Colorado, copyright deposit, January 31, 1921..

Fair Glacier from the rim of Hell Canyon, copyright deposit, January 31, 1921.

It was on this day in 1921 that the Carroll A. Deering was found, wrecked. We noted this story on the day it was last in communication with anyone.

As an interesting aside, apparently the ship's cat was rescued and then released. It was a six toed cat, and soon thereafter, six toed cats started to make their appearance in the area.

Regular air mail service commenced in New Zealand.

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