Word: furlong
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Lieutenant Colonel Charles Wellington Eurlong will give an illustrated lecture in the Living Room of the Union tonight at 7.30 o'clock on "The Wild River Lands of the Guianas". Colonel Furlong has spoken at the Union several times. His subject last year was "The Passing of the Old West...
...Furlong Has Done Almost Everything...
...been sunk a century before by Lieutenant Stephen Decatur of the American Navy. In South America, in 1907 he made extensive explorations, and collected valuable material which was afterward presented to the American Museum of Natural History, and the Peabody Museum of the University. In 1912, Colonel Furlong turned his attention to the Western part of this country and won the world's rough-riding championship by riding the bucking bull, "Sharkey". Several foreign governments decorated him for distinguished service during the World...
During the war Mr. Furlong served at first in the cavalry but later was assigned to the military intelligence section. In addition to being an extensive contributor to magazines, Colonel Furlong has won recognition as the author of several books on travel and adventure. He holds medals from several foreign governments in recognition of his services during...
...Colonel Furlong has spoken at the Union before on the subject of "The Passing of the Old West" and he will probably speak about the West and western life this year...