Medical Examination Day Aims to Uncover Tuberculosis
New York reports National Medical Examination Day on December 6 to urge yearly checkups for all. In Framingham Massachusetts 82 percent of 1700 examined—men women and children—were found with health defects that early detection could prevent serious illness. Tuberculosis groups and health boards push annual exams, with doctors offering free or reduced clinics to reach those who cannot attend.
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New York
United States Army
National Association For the Study of Prevention of
Framingham
Maass
RAE Facta
Atonal Association
Women's Clhics
Foe
Three year TB control demo by national association
The three year demonstration in community tuberculosis control by the National Association examined 1700 people last spring and found 71 previously unsuspected TB cases. Of 1377 sickness cases, 84 percent were entirely preventable with timely treatment. most people believed they were perfectly well.
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National Association
War Savings Certificates regulate 1918 stamps and maturity
A 1918 War Savings Certificate becomes an obligation of the United States when one or more 1918 War Savings Stamps are attached. Each certificate holds space for 20 stamps with $5 stamps maturing at $100 on January 1, 1928. Owners may redeem at maturity or early with the stamp face value plus 1 percent per month, subject to written demand and post office rules.
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United States
Treasury Department
Washington
Norton
Appeal for Magazines for Boys at Front
Hartford December 4 a cable from American soldiers in France urged magazines and reading matter for troops. A one cent stamp mailed to the trenches under federal law will ship many magazines. state and war workers urged collecting stamps and ready-to-mail issues at post offices. Old magazines predated the law cannot be used.
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Hartford
France
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Uncle Sam
State Council
Disappearance of Mrs Elizabeth Zang Sparks Search
Mrs Elizabeth Zang of 305 State Street has been missing since early November. Her mother Mrs M B Speer directs the search, believing she may have met with an accident or foul play. The couple’s home life was described as pleasant. the husband serves in the United States Navy.
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Elizabeth Zang
State Street
M. B. Speer
U-Boat Introduces Net Cutting Device
Captain William Yetman of the British schooner Hilda R. reports a German submarine south of Portugal with a new net cutting device that spans from stem to stern and appears able to pierce any mesh. He describes the sinking of his vessel on November 5, the crew loss, and interactions with the submarine crew including insults.
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Boston
William Yetman
Gibraltar
Temperance and Prohibition in Wartime America
This piece argues for temperance as a national duty during wartime. It criticizes coercive Prohibition, cites Jefferson on wine, and asserts that true temperance, not fiat bans, best preserves American manhood and upholds federal law. It frames temperance as balanced moderation over extremes.
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Thomas Jefferson
Air traffic rules define right forward quadrant clearance
The article outlines aviation safety rules requiring pilots to maintain a 90 degree lookout on the right, yield to other aircraft, avoid long glides or rapid climbs, observe all airborne traffic before ascent, display a red flag as a signal, and avoid flying over cities unless necessary.
New Columbia Records Show Stars in Christmas Program
Elena Gerhardt signs exclusive Columbia deal with December list featuring Schubert Silent Night and Bach era pieces. Lazaro’s Vesti La Giubba showcases tenor prowess, while George M. Cohan selections, Prince's Band medleys, and Handel Bethléhem pieces fill a festive lineup. Kathleen Parlo contributes Chopin Nocturne and Carmen Fantasy. December overture from Von Suppe highlights Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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Elena Gerhardt
Columbia
Schubert
Miss Gerhardt
George M. Cohan
Boy
Terpsichore
France
San Domingo
Prince
Handel
Redner
Herald Angels
Howard Kopp
von Suppe
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony
New York
Kathleen Parlow
Chopin
Overeating Costs Years and Life, Scientist’s Lesson Cited
A discussion on the high cost of overeating notes it steals energy and years of life. It cites Luigi Cornaro as a model who extended life by scientific eating, while warning of the dangers of dissipation and unscientific diet.
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Luigi Cornaro
Italy
Regulating Air Traffic Rules Outlined by European Studies
A Boy Scouts magazine notes European air traffic rules due to crowded air lanes. It details collision avoidance where end on passes require 100 yards clearance, overtaking demands 100 yards or 3650 yards depending on turn, and vertical separation of 800 feet.
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Europe
F. A. Collins
Boys’ Life
Boy Scouts
America
Columbia
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Talking Machines
Lazaro
Columbia Stellar Quartette
London Bridge
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Johan
Bachman
N. J
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