Genius is made not born says Dr Watson in Cosmopolitan
In Cosmopolitan Doctor John B Watson argues that environment shapes genius and normal infants can become greats like Lindbergh Edison or Morgan with proper training. He contrasts this with the elusive, indefinable spark in figures such as Lincoln Washington and Frederick the Great, insisting true greatness transcends simple equations.
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John B. Watson
New York
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Doctor Watson
Lindbergh
Edison
J. P. Morgan
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois Prairies
Lincoln
Sangamon
America
St. Augustine
Rome
Henry Ford
Sahara Desert
Frederick the Great
Danton
Washington
Valley Forge
Texas Democrats Endorsement Fight Turns Into Free For All
The Texas Democratic convention erupted in a violent clash as supporters and delegates fought over candidates and issues. The piece argues political passion signals engaged citizenship, claiming a campaign with no bloodshed is worrisome and elections must provoke strong voter interest for a healthy republic.
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Texas
Republic
More Stops Sought to Slow Athens Traffic
Safety Director Franz Woodworth of Athens and police call for additional traffic stops at busy intersections to slow speeders and save lives. Mill Street and College Street residents pressured for a single stop, receiving two markers, prompting fears other districts will push for more. Officers say up to twenty five stops could be beneficial as drivers ignore signals and pedestrians cross unsafely.
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Franz Woodworth
Athens
Mill Street
College Street
Woodworth
Pate
City youths blamed for dangerous street pranks
Police warn that young residents repeatedly rush into busy streets, challenging drivers and risking tragedy as officials condemn the dangerous behavior observed during peak traffic hours.
Prosperity as the real issue in the national race
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic pitches on prosperity and the national pocketbook. It notes speeches by Mr. Hoover and Governor Smith, mentions prohibition and religion, and parries sensational crime with a Florida tornado rumor debunking by Peter O. Knight. It ends with a jab at Virginia Islands ignorance and distance.
Sugar crop in Porto Rico safe amid market hopes
The report notes Porto Rico’s sugar crop is safe, a factor that could push sugar prices higher. It also mentions heavy losses for coffee growers, a development that might improve the outlook for coffee quality.
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Porto Rico
Judge Jarecki vows poll guards in November in Chicago
Judge Jarecki of Chicago says the city will enlist men to guard the polls this November to curb what he calls pineapple politics. He notes the presence of armed threats and urges swift government action to protect voters. Nearby, he criticizes delays in relief for Puerto Rico while calling for real aid from Uncle Sam.
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Jarecki
Chicago
Porto Rico
Sam
Red Cross
Constitution Celebrations Mark 141 Years on Wall Street
Citizens gathered yesterday on the steps of the United States sub treasury in Wall Street to honor the 141st anniversary of the Constitution. The event underscored the document’s enduring role in guiding national prosperity and the financial district’s prominence as its symbolic heart.
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United States Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
Wall Street Cheer as GM Hits New High
Market lift on upbeat tone with General Motors reaching its highest price ever and steel above 160. Call money at 6.5 percent, narrowly within the usury line. Investors note cautious optimism and small blessings in trading session.
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Wall Street
General
Motors
Man Killed in Horse Fall Warns Riders After Fifty
C. W. Hoyt dies from a fall after his horse shied breaking his neck. The piece urges riders to wear protective riding hats and neck cushions, noting the accident as a cautionary tale for older riders and warning friends to mourn Hoyt’s loss.
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C. W. Hoyt
Mr. Hoyts
Mr. Hoyt
Health and Diet Advice From Dr. Frank McCoy
Dr. Frank McCoy offers guidance on cooking, waterless methods, and mushroom safety. He promotes scientific cookery, critiques open boiling, and praises heavy aluminum vessels but warns about the aluminum trust. He notes mushrooms as flavorful but not highly nutritious and suggests home testing is impractical. He invites readers to request his infant feeding article by mail.
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Frank McCoy
Aluminum Trust
Andrew Mellon
Mellon
Nosebleeds and mushroom use discussed in Q&A format
R G attributes frequent nose bleeds to high blood pressure or chronic nasal membrane irritation. The answer notes that high blood pressure can cause nosebleeds and explains that inflamed mucous membranes expose vessels making bleeding more likely.
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R. G
Skyscraper Rises Where Mamá Rabinowitz Lived Corner
In New York at Varick and Dominick streets a condemned building is torn down to make way for a steel giant. Mamá Rabinowitz, longtime resident seen from the triangled window, has vanished to the East Side as the second floor front room disappears. The piece notes a pioneering life and the city’s relentless change.
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Gilbert Swan
New York
Varick and
Dominic Streets
Greenwich Village
Mama” Rabinowitz
Russia
Free Country
Varick
Dominic
Ben Pete
Great East Side
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin
Questions and answers cover topics from circus seating capacity to Arctic sovereignty and historical figures. Notable items include Ringling Barnum Bailey seating 10 000 to 12 000, nations owning lands near the North Pole, thunder reach likely 10 to 20 miles, S 4 and 8 51 lifting times, Comanche the horse survivor of Custer's command, crossing Rubicon meaning, Holy Orders prep of eleven years, and Jackson era Secretaries of the Treasury with Roger Taney details.
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North Pole
United States
Alaska
Canada
Bering Straits
Norway
Spitzbergen
Denmark
Iceland
Little Big Horn
Custer
A. Comanche, the Horse of Capt. Myles Keogh
Seventh Cavalry
Rubicon
Cisalpine
Gaul
Italy
B. c
Republic
the Treasury
Andrew Jackson
Senate
Smith Hoover dynamic shapes New York presidential outlook
In Central New York voters split along state and national lines amid party loyalty shifts. Some Republicans back Hoover on national issues, while others increase Democratic support for Smith at the presidential level. Religious and prohibition factors loom large, with opinion divided on their impact. New York City remains pivotal in determining the Empire State’s electoral votes.
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Utica
N. Y
Smith
New York
Hoover
Empire State
Herbert Hoover
al Smith
Congress
Coolidge
Itre
New York City
History educator joins Normal College in Athens
Dr. Willis L. Gard arrives as the new professor of the history of education at Normal College in Athens from Worcester Massachusetts. Captain Evan Jones sustains a severe head injury during football practice at Athletic Field. Captain J B Allen returns from Petoskey Michigan after five weeks away to escape hay fever. Morse telegraph on the Hocking Valley line will be replaced by telephone for train dispatching.
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Willis L. Gard
the Normal College
Athens
Worcester
Mass
Evan Jones
Division of Bible into verses and ambassadors' imports
The source notes that the Old Testament verse division origin is unknown while Robert Stephens first divided the New Testament into verses in 1551 at Geneva. It adds that foreign ambassadors may bring wines and liquors to the United States as a courtesy at international meetings.
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Brooklyn
Robert Stephens
Estienne
Geneva
United States
This Date in American History September 19 events
Confederates evacuated Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Lincoln buried Springfield Illinois. Garfield died. Rockefeller gave one million dollars to the University of Chicago. Last services held at Canton Ohio for McKinley remains.
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Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
Lincoln
Springfield
Garfield
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago University
Canton
McKinley
Cross-Word Puzzle Clues Open a Leasing Variety
Readers tackle a tricky cross word with hints on leasing terms and assorted definitions. Entries include lace types and roof edge terms, while notes reference animals, travel directions, and items like metal straps and hair cloth.
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Robert & Wie Inc
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Margaret Fuller Ossoli
Arthur Brisbane
California
Governor Smith
Florida
Peter O. Knight
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By the Way
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Petoskey, Mich
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Legal Board
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