Polio in Retreat After Four Hard Years
A Public Health Service official reports a downturn in polio cases in 1947 with 1 955 cases through August 2, and urges continued precautions during the infantile paralysis season June through September. Comparisons show 1946 was the peak year with 25 247 cases. the official notes potential localized outbreaks but expects the national high incidence to break. States with the most cases include California New York Texas Illinois Ohio and Michigan with varying year-to-year totals.
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Washington
US Public Health Service
California
New York
Texas
Ilinois
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Florida
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dry Sand Roar in Kala Hari Desert South Africa
In the Kala Hari desert of South Africa the unusually dry white sand roars when blown and rubbed by wind, while red sand remains silent. The phenomenon arises from friction between grains producing a loud noise.
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Kalahari Desert
South Africa
Puzzle raises mystery of starfish anatomy
The clue ponders where the arms end and the body begins as internal organs appear in the limbs, a riddle noting that some organs seem carried within the arms of a starfish.
Fewer Fancy Town Names, Survey Shows
Washington report: the US Board of Geographic Names aims to simplify city names to reduce confusion. Many towns keep historic forms. few towns shed "burgh" or "borough" endings. The board favors retaining Indian Spanish and French origins and resists naming towns after individuals unless widely eminent.
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Washington
Meredith F. Burrill
US Board of Geographic Names
Philadelphias
United States
Burrill
Virginia City
Nevada
Montana
Virginia
Burgh
Ugh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgs
Pittsburg Landing
Tenn
Rabbit Mountain
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
No Patents for Franklin Inventions Decoration Use
Benjamin Franklin did not seek or obtain patents for his inventions. From 1874 to 1881 New Orleans did not use him for food preservation. Wealthy people used blocks of ice for table decorations freezing flowers French dolls and other decorative objects.
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Benjamin Franklin
New Orleans
Grand Old Lady of Dissent Lizzie Gilman Defies Odds
Elizabeth Gilman known as Miss Lizzie, Maryland’s prominent Socialist reformer, faced six defeat runs for public office yet earned affection in Baltimore for charity and integrity. Though partly deaf and a semi invalid, she pursued social justice, funded charities, and inspired through campaigns on slum clearance and public utilities.
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Hal Boyle
Baltimore
Miss Lizzie
America
Social Register
Elizabeth Gilman
Maryland
Snes
Lizzie
Daniel Coit Gil
Franklin Roosevelt
United States
Johns Hopkins
Bell-Ans Acid Indigestion Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Bell-Ans tablets as fast acting relief for excess stomach acid and heartburn. It promises immediate comfort with a money back offer, priced at 25 cents for a bottle.
JYG Club of the YWCA Holds Sponsor Picnic Meeting
The JYG Club of the YWCA held a picnic meeting Tuesday evening at Ellwood Park. Attendees included Earlene Collinsworth Frances Meyers Lorene Collinsworth Beatrice Sloan Joyce Wilson Barbara Baker and Betty Brown. Guest Joyce Timmermann of Seguin Tex attended. The next meeting is August 19.
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JYG Club
The
YWCA
Ellwood Park
Earlene Collinsworth
Frances Meyers
Lorene Collinsworth
Beatrice Sloan
Joyce Wilson
Barbara Baker
Betty Brown
Joyce Timmermann
Seguin, Tex
Swifts Tagged in U S Only Banding Record
Researchers report over 30000 chimney swifts banded and never captured outside the United States. They suggest wintering in the Amazon rain forest, but the exact wintering ground remains unknown.
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United States
Amazon River
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