Adenoids and modern myths about talent and health
A 1927 syndicated feature challenges medical myths from adenoids signaling intelligence to blue glass cures and dental fables. It argues shifting beliefs show how public opinion labels ailments as signs of worth or defect, urging cautious evaluation of supposed health facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Whipple
National Intelligence Tests
Whipple
Benedict Arnold
Judas Iscariot
Board of Health
Absorbing Poisons Through Intestines Explained
Dr Roy S Copeland explains autointoxication as a internal poisoning from body or intestinal sources. Symptoms include headache dizziness stomach distress and fatigue. Treatment centers on removing the core trouble such as draining abscesses and relieving constipation.
Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie
A reader asks about a girl choosing work to help her money-strapped parents and a selfish partner who objects. Annie Laurie urges duty to family, says the partner may be unworthy, and wishes success for the family.
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Annie Laurie
Opal
Pal
Love's Embers: A Broadway Mystery Unfolds
In a tense chat with Lillian Underwood, Madge learns that a manuscript sent to Phil Veritzen may be Harry Underwood’s completed play. Phil champions Harry’s dramatic skill, suggesting a Veritzen production could catapult him to stardom.
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Harry Underwood
Illian
On & L
Harry
Phil
Underwood
Veritzen
M Harry
Phil Veritzen
Madge
Printed silk tunics top fashion with pleated navy skirts
Readers see tunic styles returning as the favored summer look. Printed silk tunics pair with plain navy or black skirts, with trims like belting ribbon. Examples include crepe de chine tunics with red and black floral motifs and lace tunics with beige accessories.
Egotism Versus Healthy Pride in Self and Society
Elsie Marlowe warns that pride can become cancerous when it dominates justice, humor, humility, and common sense. She compares egotism to cancer cells that overstep their space and harm healthy life, urging balanced self-regard and restraint.
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Elsie Marlowe
Shouldering Through a Rigorous Daily Exercise Routine
A vintage fitness section describes shoulder focused routines to develop the upper body. It details arm exercises that also shape shoulders, including raising and bending movements, repetition guidance, and notes that results appear after several weeks with consistent daily practice.
Tomorrow's Horoscope for July 30
Genevieve Kemble presents a Saturday forecast noting possible complications and obstructions yet suggesting secret agreements and postponements to smooth affairs. Warns against fraud and extravagance and mentions a birth on this day with mixed traits and Harrison Gray Fiske as a notable natal figure.
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Genevieve Kemble
Harrison Gray Fiske
Home Making Helps By Wanda Barton
Wanda Barton discusses practical garden features to enhance outdoor living. She suggests sun dials as focal points, summer houses wired for cooking, screened spaces, and greenery. Emphasizes fountains, vines, ferns, and discreet water taps to create comfortable, stylish garden areas.
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Wanda Barton
Brake
Odd Global Trade and Weather Notes
The piece notes that for every British film sold to the U S Britain buys 800 American films annually. It also reports a Turkish ban on blue or orange ribbons with white dresses to avoid flags of Armenia and Greece. Weather discussions warn east winds in spring and high heat worsen nerves. The Royal Botanic Gardens display a ten foot high Kafir bread plant over 1,000 years old that feeds from an internal source.
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United States
Britain
Armenia
Greece
Royal Botanic Gardens
London
Famous Composers and the Life of Chopin
The article traces Frederic Chopin born February 22, 1810 in Zelazowa Wola near Warsaw. It covers his early talent, tutor Joseph Eisner, Vienna influence, George Sand friendship, pedal color effects, and his death October 17, 1849 in Paris with heart buried in Warsaw. goblet of Polish earth accompanying his remains.
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Frederic Francois Chopin
Zelazowa-Wola
Warsaw
Poland
Chopin
Joseph Eisner
Eisner
Vienna
George Sand
Saint-Saens
Pere la Chaise
Paris
Church of the Sacred Cross
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Johnny
Mary
Federated Club
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Royal S. Copeland
New York
New York City
Copeland
Love
Adelenn
Risen
Annette Bradshaw
Ette
Brads Hava
Premier Syndicate
Josephine Huddleston
Cozette Douglass
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