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2 unusual facts about Erasmus Haworth


Erasmus Haworth

Born on a farm near Indianola, Iowa, he graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in 1883 (1881?) and received a master's degree there the following year.

Smoky Hill City, Kansas

Vigorously warning against the gold delusion was Kansas state geologist Erasmus Haworth, even though the influential promoters threatened to have him fired for his opposition.



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