Meaning of Eugenics Traced Back to Greek Poet Theogonis
The article questions readers on the meaning of Eugenics and claims the word, though new to dictionaries, reflects an ancient idea from Theogonis of Megara. It cites a passage about select stock and wealth influencing offspring and previews a definition from Edward Shuster's Eugenics.
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Theognis
Megara
B.C
Cyrnus
Edward Shuster
Collins’ Press
Nation’s Library
Eugenics and its aims and methods outlined
The text outlines eugenics as a science aimed at improving the human breed by influencing inherited traits rather than external conditions. It lists six headings for questions to be answered, including hereditary transmission, nature versus nurture, parental environment, population trends, the rise or decline of traits, and the application of serial control to enhance future generations.
Teaching the Young Idea and Eugenics in Schools
The article argues for introducing eugenics into school lessons by first guiding educators. It notes a current push for sexual hygiene education as a precursor, suggesting these lessons could provide a bridge to eugenics, offering spiritual and altruistic appeal to youths.
Thoughts for the Day and Quotes by Various Authors
A compact fragment presents quotes on fame sacrifice and cleverness. Poem lines reference Alred Noyes and Louis Horowitz wit. The piece notes danger in well meaning actions versus mischievous cleverness and includes a line about a right honourable gentleman by W I Norris.
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Right Honourable
W. I. Norris
Dialogue in a Market Scene About Taste and Freedom
A young husband and wife argue over a pudding's taste while a merchant questions a traveler about his jail sentence. The traveler explains he was jailed for resisting an army that would not grant him an order. The merchant notices an engagement.
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Mabel
Sir Joseph Ward still undecided on opposition leadership
Wellington August 24 The Opposition leadership question remains in suspense with Sir Joseph Ward likely to accept eventually but delaying for two to three weeks. An effort to reorganize the party and set a definite programme is planned with Independents remaining silent. The Liberal caucus numbered nineteen attendees, with around 25 accounted for.
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Wellington
Joseph
Thea
Joseph Ward
Tragic Sequel at Auckland Mental Hospital Ends in Hanging
In Auckland the death of Isabel May Hall follows her mother Mary Winchester Hall’s suicide at the Mental Hospital after a Supreme Court trial found her not guilty by reason of mental illness. An inquest cited overcrowding and a policy allowing sheets as contributing factors.
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Auckland
Warkworth
Mary Winchester Hall
Supreme Court
Isabel May Hall
Hall
Dr Beattie
E. C. Cutten
R. M.beattie
Mental Hospital
Sophia Campbell
Tall
Hean's Essence Promoted For Coughs And Chest Ailments
A wartime style advertisement promotes mixing sugar treacle vinegar and water to create a remedy labeled Hean's Essence. It claims quick relief for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and throat and lung troubles with a bottle priced at 1/6. Chemists and grocers sell it or it can be mailed from Hean's Pharmacy Wanganui to buyers.
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Hean
Wanganui
Victorian Board of Health Eyes Health Certificates for Marriage
The Victorian Board of Health debated requiring certificates of good health for marriage. Members faced criticism calling the move humorous and overbearing, while supporters argued it could save many lives and reduce costs. The board sought American examples but had not received relevant acts yet.
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Victorian Board of Health
Australia
Wood
Medical Congress
Byt
New York
America
Smith
Anther
Americas
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Lowell
Warana, Ga
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Dunedin
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F. G Barker
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Ed Defiance
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YATES
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Albert H. Sparrow
Empire
Medico
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T. H. Andrill. & Co, Household Furnishers
Tangred Street
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T. H. Andarill
Frank Curtis
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