Deafness Causes in 1920 Census Special Study
The 1920 census special study on deafness reports how deafness was defined and counted, noting that deaf mutes included those with speech acquired later by lip reading. It provides figures: 4,885 listed as deaf mute, 35,026 tied to laundry, 22,592 reporting deafness by birth, and percentages tied to ear disease, middle ear ulcers, and nerve or labyrinth involvement. Specific diseases include scarlet fever, meningitis, fever, typhoid, measles, whooping cough, infantile paralysis, and epidemics affecting outcomes.
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Pune
Ware
Labyrinth
Ajacanes
de Foss
Mystery Surrounds Sale Of Deauville Game Rights
Four men figure in reports of the gambling concession sale at Deauville. Eugene Cornuchet, Henri Letellier, Andre, and Solly Joel are named with varied claims of ownership and influence. The buyer remains unconfirmed while discussions swirl over who holds substantial stakes and future rights at the famed Normandy resort.
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Deauville
Paris
Alig
Eugene Cornuchet
Maxim's
Cannes and
Monte Carlo
Henri Letellier
Europe
le Journal
Cannes
Pessy Joyce
Perey
France
V Andre
Boulevard Haussmann Club
Baccarat
Solly
Joel
Crown Jewels
Cornuchet
Hite
Universal Service
Getelher
Cornuchel
Andre
Pang Resturant
Rothschild
Normandy
Selly Joel
Tve
Fire injures eight at camp near Grant
A blaze at a camp near Grant early today injures eight people, including four soldiers. Flaming arbors were used in the fire, which caused about $90,000 in damage and threatened large destruction. Authorities suspect incendiary origin.
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Rockford
Aug T. Freh Ren
Ona
Pittsfield's First Mayor Recalled in Early Memory
An obituary fragment recalls Pittsfield's first mayor and Berkshire Loan and Trust company president, a former district attorney, with references to his role in Massachusetts Par association and a report from Deauville about casino money. The text also mentions Andrew Fuller, an Englishman, and a mystery surrounding events in Parliament.
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Pittsfie
Qttorney
Pittsfield
Berkshire Loan and Trust Company
Massachusetts Par Association
Deauville
Thera
House of Commons
Andrew Fuller
Gambling totals soar in Deauville nights
Europe based Cambling reports that Deauville turnover last year surpassed 1 million francs per night with gambling totals much higher. The source notes intense activity in the region as a notable market for gaming.
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Cambling
Europe
Deauville l
Westport Debates Enlarging Its Education Board
Town meeting plans to consider increasing the School Board size, with petitions from M Faymond of Laugi and aims to fix sidewalks and dredge the Saugatuck river. War Department engineers assess the channel, with a public hearing to follow and voter action at the Town Meeting.
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Westport
Aug
M. Faymond
Laugifuck
Saugatuck
Me Bridge
State
Wright
King Streets
Wostage
French Paper Awards Prize For Most Beautiful Legs
A French daily announced a prize for the owner of the most beautiful legs in the world drawing ridicule from prominent French beauties and actresses. Critics argue the contest is tasteless and would likely favor American contestants.
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Thas
Migtin
Guett
Actres
Bridgeport Harbor Improvement Funds Released
The government announces allocations for harbor work with Bridgeport listed for 70000 dollars. Army engineers are cited for the project, with additional river and shoal barrier work mentioned in surrounding regions. The notice references multiple regional sums and dates, indicating a broad set of infrastructure enhancements.
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Washington
Army Enginers
Taoy
England
Mip Shoals
Parishioners Present Gift to Father Kennedy on Anniversary
Parishioners of St. Peter's Church in New Haven plan to present their pastor, the Rev. William R.B. Kennedy, with a gift upon his return from Europe in August marking his 25th year in the priesthood. The gesture honors his long service to the parish.
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Aus
St. Peter's Church
Willam
Kennedy
Europe
Father Kennedy
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