420 Scientists Die in 3 Years Report
A 1920 era report describes 420 Russian scientists dying of starvation in three years under Bolshevik rule. It cites letters from scientists in Russia and Prague alleging persecution, famine conditions, and propaganda deceit. Names of several scientists are listed, warning that continued losses could deprive the country of its brain power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York
A. J. Sack
Russian Information Bureau
United States
Sacktrough
Boris Sokoloff
Party of Socialist-Revolutionists
Alitu Constitutional Assembly
Sokoloff
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Tig
Hussia
Phidsophy U
Soviet Russia
Professor W
Evgraph Stephanovitch
Federal
Science
A. Bernatsky
V. L. Bernatsky
S. A. Vengeray
N. A. Gezechus
N. L. Hecker
D. L Duhlago
A. Molzalevsky
Y. Polovizov
E. Lk. Federal
Sternberg
A. Shakhmatov
Five year old girl hailed as perfect prodigy and diver
In San Francisco the girl Joan Ehnér is praised as America’s 100 percent perfect five year old, excelling as a diver swimmer dancer pianist and gymnast. Meanwhile a scientist laments the moral torture of physics environment and reports China under an American expert guidance is building a giant mint capable of coining 14 tons of silver daily.
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Joan Ehnér
San Francisco
America
Gir
Sivhomer
Dancur
China
Duck Refuges in Marsh Areas Bear River Region Study
United States Department of Agriculture biologists report waterfowl numbers decline as marshes and breeding grounds in Utah’s Bear River region are drained for farming. Legislative protections insufficient, prompting new measures to encourage nesting and refuge areas for ducks and Canada geese observed over three summers.
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Bear River
Utah
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bears River Marshes Duck Study Marks Large Breeding Population
The U S Department of Agriculture reports in Bulletin 936 that 12 duck species and the Canada goose breed in the Bear River marshes Utah near Great Salt Lake. May–June 1918 counts found 3 560 breeding pairs, with an estimated 25 000 to 36 000 ducks present by season end. Releasing birds from Bear River to other regions showed migration as far as Oklahoma Texas and California. The department urges more preserves to protect nesting birds and food sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agricuiture
Bear River
Utah
Department
Bear River Marshes
Canada
Great Sault Lake
Jime
The
Bulletin
Oklahoma
Texas
California
New York Zoo Displays Albino Rattlesnake Discovery
A Bronx Zoological Park exhibit features a white albino rattlesnake about twelve inches long with pink eyes. Discovered by Raymond G L Ditmars, curator of reptiles, the snake drew interest as no white rattlers had been reported in twenty one years. Moses Smith of Sheffield Massachusetts aided in the capture after an initial chase into rocks.
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New York
Zoological Park
Bronx
Berkshire Hills
Rraymond GL. Ditmars
Moses Smith
Sheffield
Mass
Paris Temperance Queen Wears Regal Robes in Extravagant Gown
The English temperance queen Mrs Wilkinson astonishes Parisians with a crown of diamonds and a gown studded with gems, claiming a different outfit for every day of the year. Her $800,000 crown and $1.5 million costume reflect a carnival of luxury amid wartime Paris.
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Paris
Paris Ft
Nero
Smith Wilkinson
Nenin
Russia
Auto Hint Stirs Attention in Office Setup
Quoted dialogue shows an office plan to place an automobile promotion where Mr Siolth will notice it. An office boy confirms she placed the item by his chair, implying a strategic move to capture attention at the workplace.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Druggists report many undetected kidney issues and promote Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. An insurance physician notes many applications are declined due to silent kidney trouble. Sample bottles offered by sending ten cents to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Ostrich Roar Noted by Lecturer at the Zoo
A lecturer at the Leniism Zoo claimed ostriches can roar, noting roars of an ostrich and a lion are similar. He cited that Dr. Livingstone could not distinguish them except by day versus night roars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leniism “Zoo
Dr. Livingstone
Scientific American
Aspirin Safety Warning From Bayer Trademark
A public notice warns consumers to look for Bayer on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin approved by physicians for twenty one years. It outlines approved uses for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain. Tiny twelve tab tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
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Bayer
They Need the Money and the Shortest Way Home
Dialogue hints at a character named Bill and a taxi driver debating travel routes and costs. The exchange suggests a minor street scene about money, travel choices, and finding the quickest path, reflecting everyday hustle.
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Bill
Growth of Cotton Industry in Virgin Islands Highlighted
The Virgin Islands, newly under U S control, emerge as a major cotton region per Bulletin No 1 Sea Island Cotton In St Croix from the U S Department of Agriculture. Sendsland cotton, nearly vanished in the continental U S due to boll weevil, anchors the industry with yields shown at 13 000 pounds per acre in 1910 2920 and a government station plot reaching 4 450 pounds.
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Virgin Islands
Uncle Sam
St. Croix
Stomach on Strike 20 Years Entontone Settled It
A 20 year stomach trouble sufferer reports relief after taking Entontone and Eatonic tablets. The ad claims acidity and gas removal as the cause of indigestion and sour belching, urging readers to try a big box with a druggist guarantee. Entontone is praised by W. Parton in the testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entonte
W. Parton
Tamwell
Entontec
War era beggar and crusty alderman clash in Birmingham
A wartime tale unfolds with a beggar appealing for aid and an aloof alderman doubting a claimed hero status. The exchange turns on usurpation during the war and the beggar’s insistence, set against a Birmingham, Alabama milieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Age-Herald
Proverb Style Talk On Ambiguous Sayings
A dialogue fragments various proverbs through a comic exchange. The smart boarder cites misheard lines and clarifies intended meanings while debating which proverb fits a given situation. Several quoted lines humorously drift from classic sayings into garbled forms.
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Skin Comforts for Babies
Pung puns aside, the ad touts Cuticura Comforts for red rough itchy skin with hot baths using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. It recommends Cuticura Talcum dusting powder and notes benefits for both pessimists and optimists, implying universal use. The trio is presented as indispensable for baby skin care.
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Sam
Navy
Department of Agriculture
Navy Coast Patrol
New York Zoo
Mrs. Wilkinson
England
WRG Bonana Ous A
Minerat
Phere Allies Paster
Seok
Salo
New
Mathers
New York City
Bellans
Beleans
P.D.Q
P. D.Q
Owl Chemical
Wka
Terre Haut
Reo
Adrighi
An. Uy
Chicago
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