Counterfeit rings flood U S with bogus ten and twenty
Secret Service and Federal Reserve warn of two separate counterfeit rings, one in New York and one in Chicago, flooding the nation with near perfect $10 and $20 bills. New York notes circulated mainly in the region, while Chicago rings spread nationwide. Banks suffer daily losses as notes pass through channels unaware of fakes. Officials estimate millions in counterfeit currency in public hands.
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Washington
New York
Chicago
Secret Service
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
United States
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Seaboard
South
Chicago Federal Reserve
New York Federal Reserve
Victor Lustig
sMidwest
Kathleen Norris on France and marriage values
In a reflective essay Kathleen Norris contrasts American marriages with French norms. A French professor praises stable marriage as purposeful, with clear roles and mutual responsibility, while American wives seek luxury and novelty, leading to friction and unbalanced partnerships.
Work Can Cure Insomnia and Superstition Versus Self-Reliance
Lawrence Gould surveys sleep aids linking work completion to rest, noting routine labor can induce sleep while escapism may help when work nets anxiety. He cites John C. Snedicor on American Indian speech patterns and stuttering myths, arguing superstition arises from dependence on guarantees and may persist long term.
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John C. Snedicor
University of California
Quarterly Journal of Speech
Staining Linoleum for Colorful Marbleized Floor
Reader asks if linoleum can be dyed without painting to blue tone while preserving the marble pattern. Answer suggests no dye exists for that purpose but offers two techniques: stippling with two colors using a sponge and applying a spatter dash finish. Instructions cover preparing, painting background, transferring sponge pattern, and using a brush to flick paint for a splattered look, with tips to test on scrap first and ensure the floor is clean and dry.
Keeping Healthy Snorers Can Improve Sleep for All
An article cites Dr. Ian G. Robinson on treating snoring to spare others sleepless nights. Remedies include nasal obstruction relief, sleeping on the side, taping the mouth closed, and removing tonsils or part of the uvula to reduce snoring.
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Ian G. Robinson
Royal Society of Medicine
England
Milk Prank Lands Jenny Clark In London Court
Jenny Frances Clark an 18 year old typist once famed for a Hyde Park swim faced a charge for placing three milk bottles outside on her way from a dance. She told the court it was a prank and apologized. the judge placed her in custody for a week to learn more about her tendency to get into minor difficulties.
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London
Marlborough
Jenny Frances Clark
Serpentine
Hyde Park
Poe
Reducing Lamb Losses on Farms with Salt and Supplements
Reducing lamb losses through fortified rations with cobalt and iodized salt shows promise for some farms. The approach targets improved lamb survival by addressing mineral deficiencies in grazing flocks. Researchers note variability in effectiveness due to management and diet factors.
Health Notes on Heart Disease and Work
A report notes that among 2 081 heart patients in 10 New York City clinics 65 percent were employed, and of 543 patients under 35 years old 80 percent held productive jobs. Montefiore Hospital runs a home care program for 50 patients, showing home care costs about one quarter of hospital care.
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New ‘York City
Montefiore, Hospital
New York City
Live Ammunition Found In Army Post Scrap Pile
Houston field reports 5 percent of steel scrap shipments at San Jacinto depot contained live ammunition. Col James W Frazer notes rounds ranged from 37 to 8 inch shells. Rounds likely traced to a nearby army camp near Waco.
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Army Post
Houston
Tex
San Jacinto
James W. Frazer
Waco
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