Einstein Sings Virtuosity Beyond Science
A fragment notes Albert Einstein as a renowned scientist and mathematician who is also an accomplished violinist. It cites employment rates: about 21.1 percent of U S women and 78.2 percent of men are gainfully employed, mentions Argentina’s rail expansion, England’s battleship under construction at 700 feet, and a world’s largest airship costing 2 million dollars being built in Korand.
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Albert Einstein
United States
England
Korand
Modern Agamede Sought by Women’s Foundation for Health
Rumor says Cornell's Martha Von Rensselaer head of home economics may become the modern Agamede. The Women’s Foundation for Health of New York funds a nationwide search for a contemporary figure likened to the Grecian healer who, in Homer’s Iliad, brought health and happiness. The winner will receive the gold Agamede medal.
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Martha von Rensselaer
Cornell University
Agamede
Women’s Foundation For Health of
New York
Chicago Clerk Sues Marchesa for Slander and Extortion Warrant
Harold J. Brennan a Chicago grocer sues for 1000 dollars for slander against Marchesa Adelaide de Jannilli and swears out a warrant for her arrest for attempted extortion. The marchesa, widow of a former Italian minister to Japan, was formerly Adelaide Rees. The dispute arose after a week-end party in which she claimed her jewels were taken.
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Harold J. Brennan
Chicago
Adelaide de Jannilll
Japan
Adelaide Rees
Mental tests for auto drivers proposed by highways group
A plan to use mental tests for automobile drivers is favored by a committee on the causes of accidents of the national conference on streets and highways. The goal is to reduce traffic accidents by screening driver fitness.
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Makgitl
A. D. Jamison
Detroit
Mich
South America
Frank Presbury
International Bureau of London
J. D. Makgill
Daniel Carter Beard
James E. West
Boy Scouts of America
Committee On the
National
Conference On Streets and
Yosemite Touring Sees Record Numbers in National Park
Enter Yosemite Touring reports visitor interest surpassing prior peaks as travelers flock to Yosemite National Park in California. Officials note sustained demand from families and hikers amid accessible trail options and seasonal events at popular landmarks such as Half Dome and El Capitan.
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Yosemite
Yosemite National Park
California
California Fig Syrup touted for children and stomach relief
An advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser and stomach sweetener for babies and children. It warns mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid imitation products and notes printed directions on the bottle. A final line suggests some wives admire husbands for their wealth and influence.
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California
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns Consumers About Imitations
An old advertisement urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. It claims the product has been proven easy by millions and prescribed by physicians for 25 years, and warns imitations may prove dangerous.
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Bayer
Diamond Dyes Color Things New and Easy
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for tinting and dyeing fabric from 15 cents per pack. It guides buyers to specify wool or silk and cotton or mixed goods and lists suitable materials from lingerie to draperies and coats. Also includes Shakespeare quote and short ads for Rosborough Springs and Cuticura products.
Conquer Rheumatism With 8.8.8 From Drugstores
Learn that 8.8.8 strengthens red blood cells to fight impurities causing rheumatism. The ad promises relief from joint pain and skin blemishes as blood becomes rich and healthy. It urges readers to take 8.8.8 to purify the system and restore vigor, recommending larger bottles for economy.
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Army
James E. Fechet
Army Air Service
Ira C. Eaker
The
Air Service
War Department
General Fechet
Eaker
Iowa
Persia
American Legion of
Council Bluffs
Marchesa
Ara Sue
Heaorth
Addison
Rosborough Springs
Driskell
Marshall
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Haarlem
Jem Schaltie
Schall
Dickey
Dickey Drug CO
Bristol
Rami
Wintersmith
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