Big Decrease in Deaths in 1921 Compared With Year Before
New York Vicc. There were 195,000 fewer deaths in the United States and Canada in 1921 than in 1920, says Robert Lyon Cox, vice-president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The report highlights the absence of influenza as a major killer, rising deaths from motor vehicle accidents, and the economic impact of pre mature deaths on life insurance.
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New York
Vicc
United States
Candas
Robert Lyon Cox
Mi Date Insurance
Propolitan Compans
R. Com
Wah
Sarance
Baud
Cox
Isuranes Companies
Te Capeetaner
Fr. Cox
Brewed Life From 3700-Year-Old Egyptian Brewery Model
A 3700 year old Egyptian brewery model, dated to about 1359 B C, was among artifacts in the tombs at Lahun and later received by the University of Pennsylvania Museum from Dr. Flinders-Petrie. The piece shows about two dozen workers brewing beer from barley, with some malt preserved. Additional items include small boats with rowers, wooden carvings of servants carrying grain and vessels, and a painted wooden statue of a dead man holding a rod and staff indicating authority.
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University of Pennsylvania
Flinders-Petrie
Philadelphia
Lahun
Nile
Wilson Foundation To Meet In New Haven
The Connecticut branch of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation will hold its first meeting tomorrow afternoon in New Haven to finalize plans for collecting Connecticut contributions to the foundation. The state executive committee says all state members are expected to be represented at the meeting.
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New Haven
New Hawes
Connecticut i
Woodvicw Wilson Foundation
Connecticut
Doctor quits good practice to help sick in Russia
A young physician from Texas, Dr. George McCormick of San Angelo, leaves his Southwestern post to join the American Relief Administration mission in Russia. He will aid suffering children in Sumine districts, hoping to save lives despite hardships. His tuberculosis work and hospital experience mark him as a dedicated medical volunteer.
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Russia
America
Fingland
Southwest
Jimd Beer
George 7cCormick
San Angelo
Texas
Tloyd Corntel
Tuberculosis Specialisis
Ormnivic
Lavanty
Ole
Sumine
iRelief Administration
Nural
Cornish
Ithe
Texas State University
Haven General Hospital
Maven
Conn
Willard Uh
New York
Shildren
Fussis
Jin
Cernies
Cross
Yessey Xaistration
Feix
Lief
Russi
Fractured OCR Silent Page Reveals Incomplete Text
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and missing context from a historical page. readable names, dates, or locations are not discernible, leaving only scattered words and with no clear event or attribution to summarize.
Noted Surgeon Will Speak On Wednesday
A renowned surgeon is set to speak on Wednesday about his experiences and a new book titled Why. The talk will cover international case studies, surgical methods, and recent advances, drawing on his career and collaboration with a longtime colleague.
Local Mowing Demonstration At Poistier’s Hall
The event features a speaker who has earned national renown for his work in mowing. The demonstration will occur in Poistier’s Hall at 108 Brod Street, with the audience observing a practical example of the technique and tools discussed by the noted expert.
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Ferle
Poutpsier's
Three Local Men Plan Long Walk to California
A group of three local men vow to walk from the coast to California. They intend to cover the journey in several weeks, relying on support from friends and familiar routes. The expedition aims to showcase endurance and community backing during the lengthy trek.
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California
Married at 12 to keep from school headline
Glassy M Rhodes seeks divorce from Rohde alleging marriage at age twelve to avoid school attendance. She claims cruelty and lack of support, recounting years of hardship and fleeing to Philadelphia then to South Carolina. Court reserved decision.
Local man dies after long hospital battle in Conn
FLOOP of PhAR Torrinceton Connecticut died today from injuries suffered days earlier in an accident. He was a longtime figure in the community and hospital care providers say he showed courage during his final hours.
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Torrinceton
Can
Uitiste Cantadare
Fraternal Meeting Notices From Local Lodges
Community groups announce meeting changes and dates for Fraternal organizations in Bridgeport area. References include Pride at Bridgeport Council and Joseph Dowdell lodge with other orders listed at Main and Broad streets. Agnes Stevenson presides over the Women’s Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Bridgeport ‘Council
Ikeutnes America
Joseph Dowdell
Agnes Stevenson
Grand Army of the Republic
Local G A R Post Chooses Officers Yesterday
Fragmentary report shows officers elected for a G A R post yesterday with Sunter as president junior vice president A By, Al erson as chaplain and Mrs Ca durtor listed among the officers.
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Meelitr
G. A. R. Ain
Sioanther
Sunterm
Alerson
Cadurtor
Pioneer Camp W O W officers elected at meeting
At the Pioneer camp W O W meeting held on Broad street the following officers were elected for the coming year Counsul commander John Iy x lieutenant James Durgan banker W J Carron es wort John Wolfe weterman A 3 Anderson gentry Hans Anderson auditor for one year James Casey auditor for three years Augu Doer pianist W J Holmes Two applications were received and one candidate received the protection degree from state manager R A Clarke of New Haven.
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Broad Street
Counsul
John Iy
Jam É Durgan
W. J. Carron
Eswort
John Wolfe
Weterman
A. 3. Anderson
Gentry
Hans Anderson
James Casey
Augu Doer
W. J. Holmes
Loyalty Lodge to Confer First Degrees With Musical Program
The Loyalty lodge degree team and the Oronoque lodge team will confer the first degree on a large class of candidates in their lodge rooms. The ceremonies will feature a musical program as a main attraction for both occasions.
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Loyalty Lodge
Oronoque Lodge
Strate Etee
Federal judge rules on mislabeling vinegar case
Milwaukee Wis Dec 3 labeling vinegar made from dried apples as apple cider vinegar violates the pure food act. Federal Judge F A Geiger ruled in the government versus Douglas Packing Co Fairport N Y The trial was a test case and may go to the Supreme Court.
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Milwaukee
Wic
F. A. Geiger
Government Verony
Douglas Packing Company
Fairsport
Supreme Court
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