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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1924
Page
26
A fragmented reminiscence about Jean McLane and Jan Harrisman supporting the Queen of Belgium portrait project. Anecdotes describe Joan and Jan negotiating prices from ten thousand to thirteen thousand dollars, with references to Ruth Chatterton portraits and studio anecdotes about Henry Partan.
A garbled 19th century column parades dubious fitness tips and bizarre routines marketed to busy professionals. The piece mixes age old musings on longevity with misquoted medical anecdotes and comical, impractical movements. It reflects a period voice selling self improvement through odd office exercises and dubious science despite unclear, sensational claims.
Washington pact promised real disarmament but critics say the spirit is unmet. The United States Britain and Japan scrapped many ships yet built newer types, creating imbalance and prompting talk of a second conference to fix weak points.
A reflective piece in a vaudeville era voice contrasts aging fears with charm of staying young. It recalls an elderly lawyer, a Bayonne friend called apry, a garden variety of older figures in New York life, and a university of older men known as the Young Boyz Club. The essay weighs aging, vitality, and social life through anecdotes of elders courting youth and resilience, ending with a note on ongoing efforts to remain engaged.
Windsor Ontari o believes the Frontier Handicap at Windsor Jacks club skeeting will draw top American thoroughbreds. Nomination fees posted for 10.50 added, attracting fast runners led by Black Gold Zoo and Boniface among others. Ten of the best runners expected to be named, with Bracadale Wad Play and Mad Hatter also listed.
Albany June 14. State officials report work and exercise based therapy shows success in treating the mentally ill. Dr G Floyd Haviana head of the State Hospital Commission notes that patients formerly managed by drugs are now improved enough for parole. The program, an early mental therapy, aims to reduce reliance on medicine and donations of care.
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