Ape-Man Seen in Sumatra Island Reported by Van Herwaaden
Dutch explorer J Van Herwaaden recounts a sighting of a dark hair covered ape-like creature on Poeloe Rimau Island Sumatra in October 1923 The description matches expectations for an ancient human ancestor and spurs talk of expeditions by scientific bodies and colonial government. The tale links to the famous pithecanthropus erectus skull found in Java and notes renewed search for such beings.
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Charles A. Smith
I. N. & Star
London
Dutch East Indies
J. van Herwaaden
van Herwaaeden
Poeloe Rimau Island
Sumatra
van Herwaaden
van Herwanden
Java
San Francisco
Federal Treasury
Forest Service
Britain Helps Population Rise in Canada Immigration
Ottawa reports Britain accounts for about a tenth of Canada's five month immigration. Among entrants to India in the five months ending December 1 the total reached 76,719 with Britain supplying 5,706. August's immigration totaled 24,000 with Britain and the United States contributing notable shares.
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Great Britain
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Britain
Dominion
British Isles
India
Walter Koppisch Captains Columbia in World Record Pursuit
Walter Koppisch, captain and star of Columbia, is in the midst of a world record. He has captained Columbia for three straight years and is in his fourth college football season. A versatile player, he can hit the line or run the end, receives forward passes brilliantly, throws them, and handles most of the team's punting duties.
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Walter Koppisch
Columbia
Koppisch
Kippisch
Speakers announced for Brotherhood course at Athens Presbyterian
The Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood reveals a fall and winter speaker lineup. Adelbert P. Higiey discusses The Man for the Twentieth Century. Charles L. Zorbaugh on National Missions and our American Democracy. George White shares Some Experiences in American Practical Politics. Andrew W. Blackwood on The Goodness of Abraham Lincoln. Frank W. Bible covers Changing Asia and the Gospel of Christ. EK Sayre and J P Wood direct the April meeting. Tickets on sale after tomorrow noon.
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Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood
Adelbert P. Higiey
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
Charles L. Zorbaugh
D. D
Ohio
National Missions
George White
Marietta
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Andrew W. Blackwood
Indianola Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Abraham Lincoln
Frank W. Bible
Chicago
Asia
EK. D. Sayre
J. P. Wood
Gibbons Signs for Christmas Fund Bout with Kid Norfolk
New York November 6 Tom Gibbons of St Paul heavyweight wings in first time crossing color line as manager Eddie Kane signs him for a fifteen round bout with Kid Norfolk set for December 8 Christmas fund bouts.
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New York
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Eddie Kane
Kid Norfolk
Americans Shrink London Cab Drivers' Winter Survival
London cab drivers, who depend on American tourists for summer profits, face a lean winter as the close of the tourist season reduces demand and earnings for the fleet.
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London
Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
A McKee Drug Co advertisement extols Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as a quick fix for gas bloating and indigestion. It claims ten minutes to relief, reduced heart pressure, improved breathing, and disappearance of dizziness and nervous symptoms, promising a full cure with one bottle.
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Dave
McKee Drug Co
Things to Know Before Baby Comes
An offer of a free booklet for expectant mothers explains probable birth timing and essential preparations. It promotes using Mother’s Friend the rubbing preparation to ease expectant periods and natural delivery, with testimonials from mothers. The Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta invites requests, noting the product is sold nationwide.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept
F-8
Atlanta
All Storen
Farm Census Confidentiality Promised by Officials
Chicago nov 6 farmers question whether reporting full values on the January 1 1925 agricultural census will hurt them. Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation says all data are confidential and not for taxation or assessor use. Officials urge complete, accurate returns as this new census updates the 1920 figures after rapid farm changes.
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Chicago
Sears, Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Institute
Barber Shops as Culture Hubs in Milwaukee Proposal
The Barbers' Protective Association, with 250 members led by EL Holzhauser of Milwaukee, envisions barber shops becoming centers of culture and education. They urge college training for barbers, a two year college requirement for licenses, and a higher price for literature discussions alongside haircuts.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Barbers’ Protective Association
Chicago
Illinois
EL. A. Holzhauser
Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
The advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for backaches and lumbago. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers penetrates in minutes, easing pain and soreness, with the genuine product branded Rhowles on each package, available at druggists.
War Surplus Sales Revealed by War Department Amounting to
Figures released show surplus army goods sold totaling 974 million dollars with transfers of 359 million, reaching a grand total of 1.334 billion. Wool and woolen goods lead sales at 252.95 million, and first quarter sales total 2.58 million. Other categories include textiles, rolling stock, clothing, subsistence, metals, chemicals, and equipment.
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Washington
War Department
Apply Sulphur for Eczema Relief Says Skin Specialist
A noted skin specialist declares Mentho-Sulphur can quickly ease fiery itching eczema by its germ destroying properties. The preparation soothes, heals, and leaves skin clear. a small jar from any druggist is recommended for use like cold cream.
Boost Taber to the President
Cleveland real estate boards urge President Coolidge to appoint Louis J. Taber of Barnesville to fill the cabinet vacancy created by Secretary Wallace s death. Taber, a former Ohio Director of Agriculture, is praised for strengthening farm city cooperation if named to the post.
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Columbus
Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards
Cleveland Real Estate Board
Coolidge
Louis J. Taber
Barnesville
Wallace
Taber
Ohio
Italian students build sails like aviation planes in Italy
On the Asiago plateau in northern Italy nineteen University of Padua students designed two motorless planes combining German French ideas. They launched with elastic cords from a book held at the prow and a running group at the back, releasing to rise briefly and then land, judged promising for future aviation.
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Rome
Asiago
Italy
University of Padua
Germany
France
England
Saturation point reached by American colleges
Detroit reports unprecedented college enrollment as universities face saturation limits. A. W. Frye notes Harvard capped freshmen at 1000 this fall, Yale at 850, and Amherst Williams and Dartmouth admitting large cohorts for over a century. Vassar and Wellesley struggle to keep enrollment within targets.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
A. W. Frye
Supreme Commander of the Maccabees
Harvard
Mr. Rye
Yale
Amherst
Williams
Dartmouth
Vassar
Wellesley
Pie Social and Entertainment at Rock Riffle School
A pie social and entertainment event is set for Friday evening November 7 at Rock Riffle School. Pupils will present a short musical health drill followed by readings and impersonations by Prof. Ralph Dinsmoor of Plains High School. Everyone is welcome.
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Ralph Dinsmoor
the Plains High School
Leverybody
China aims for new era in relations under Feng Tu Hsiang
General Feng Tu Hsiang's government asserts plans to reorder affairs after a coup d etat and cites a coming era in Chinese foreign policy led by C T Wang. Wang says China will honor treaty provisions and defend its right to exist as a free, independent state.
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Peking
Feng Tu Hsiang
C. T. Wang
China
lI’eng
California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
Advertises genuine California Fig Syrup as a safe bowel cleanser for children with constipation biliousness colic or feverish breath. Claims no narcotics and easy dosing for babies to children mentions asking a druggist and warns mothers about imitation syrup spelling error included.
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California
Perkins Testifies Dreco Relieves Digestive Ailments
Pontiac photographer Frank Perkins testifies for Dreco saying 35 years of nightly cathartics ended after using Dreco. He notes relief from indigestion cramps gas and better sleep with improved nerves and energy. His wife also reports improvement in indigestion and liver trouble. Dreco claims root-cause relief for digestive and related ailments.
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Mr. Perkins
Mrs. Perkins
Frank Perkins
Pontiac, Mich
Dreco
Mutual Effort Aims at Pacific Peace Under Washington Accord
The nation seeks rapid rectification through mutual arrangements and collaborates with neighboring powers to implement the Washington Conference provisions, aiming for durable peace in the Pacific region.
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Pacific
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