Minerals Form Alluring Study in Geology Talk
A. B. Wilkerson of Alaska College of Mines extols minerals as fascinating, essential, and universal in daily life. The mineralogist studies internal atomic arrangements, identifies minerals, and supports metallurgy, glazes, and alloys. He notes practical roles from ore separation to gemstone appraisal and industrial materials. The Western Union line extends from San Bernardino to Barstow.
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Nature
Wilkerson
Alaska College of Mines
Prof
Admixture of Compliments Sparks Spouse Banter
In a light exchange, Mrs A praises her husband for his good taste while Mrs B notes admiration for her own likenesses. The chat highlights affectionate banter about appeal, hair and eyes, as the couple discusses what drew them together.
Quite a Lover in a Teasing Quip from The Humorist
A quip from The Humorist mocks a charming suitor. A witty line suggests he can identify lipstick brands by taste, playful in tone and detailing flirtatious behavior within a social club. The exchange highlights light social satire and club dynamics.
Life of Leisure Book Salesman Advert
A brief humorous exchange shows a Life of Leisure book salesman claiming the book will halve work and a Business Man replying he will take two, in a snippet from Successful Farming reflecting light workplace wisdom.
Strategy Mamma Why do you insist on your husband washing dishes
Bride I want him to buy mae en.
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Mae En
Minute Minstrelsy Larkes Candy Store Question
A playful line from a candy shop scene asks what the young lady weighs. Sparke Candy responds with a witty aside, reflecting lighthearted banter in a local entertainment vignette.
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Sparke
Sharp Words End Hiccoughs Debate In Seattle
A Seattle hiccough controversy pits medical opinion against lay wisdom. A hospital report cites lemon juice adhesive binding as the cure, while unofficial tales credit a sharp nurse’s rebuke and other folk remedies such as vanilla ice cream and a cold silver tablespoon. The piece notes public fascination with cures and asserts the nurse’s verdict may gain more support than doctors.
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Seattle
Azop
Spokane
Aztecs Studied Astronomy Say Mexican Report
The Mexican ministry of foreign affairs reports through Pan American that Mexico’s Aztecs showed notable progress in astronomy. It notes dual calendars, civil and religious, each with 18 twenty day periods, plus 5 festival days, and a civil century of fifty two years with 13 added days for leap year alignment.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mexico
Pan-American Information Service
Snake as Insignia in Medical Emblems Through Ages
The piece notes that medical fraternities sororities and the U S public health service use snakes in crests and insignia. It explains the caduceus or wand of Hermes as the healer symbol with two entwined serpents and wings and cites LaWall's Four Thousand Years of Pharmacy on ancient Egyptian and Babylonian healing rites dating to 4000 B C. It adds that Esculapius is linked to the emblem now seen with medical insignia.
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United States Public Health Service
United States Army Hospital Corps
LaWall
Esculapius
Hermes
Egypt
Babylonia
New Vegetables Analyzed By Home Economics Bureau
The bureau of home economics analyzes the chemical content and nutritive value of new vegetables arriving from around the world to enrich the American diet. Chinese cabbage is cited with about 75 calories per pound and is 85 percent water. outer leaves are waste. the rest includes nitrogen, fat, ash and starch.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Popular Mechanics
Famous Men of Long Ago Razi and Hucbard Profile
Notable figures from history include Razi or Rhazes the 9th century Arabian physician who first described smallpox and measles with clarity. Benedictine monk Hugbard or Hucbard, born in Tournai around 840, founded a Nevers school of music and arts and is linked to the gamut. his sole firmly attributed work is the Harmonica Institution.
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Razi Or
Rhazes
Smallpot
Hugbard of
Hucbard
Tournai
France
Nevers
Washington Ster
Mr and Mrs Ralph Haan Leave For Los Angeles Vacation
Mr and Mrs Ralph Haan departed on Monday for a two week vacation in Los Angeles. They will tour local sights and return before the end of the month.
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Ralph Haan
Los Angeles
Official World War History Now Published
The War Department announces publication of the Order of Battle of the United States Land Forces in the World War covering 43 divisions with day by day front line records and divisional details. Learn where divisions served, commanded, and demobilized, with future volumes planned for GHQ Army groups and more.
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War Department
United States
Army War College
Noth Corps
Presidio of
San Francisco
France
Leutenant
Henry Hossfeld
Robert T Phinney
John C. P. Bartholf
Charles H. Collins
Siberian
Service of Supply
Zone of the Interior
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Sap Bernardino
Barstow
Official World War History Now
Washington, D. C
Julian Smith
Louie Jacobson
Forst Dillingham
Bishop Country
Smith
Delaware
Secretary of State
Delaware Safety Council
America
Los Angeles County Fair
Southern California
Pomona
Fanchon
Marco
Coast Artillery
Chevrolet
Babbitt
Tion
F.o.b. Flint
Mich
C.M. A.c.termen
Bauer & Slaton
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