Pyrrhus and Rome Clash in Ancient World History
A historical narrative contrasts Pyrrhus of Epirus and Rome, detailing his ill fated bid for world empire, the Roman rise, and the enduring power of free will over domination. The piece recalls battles near Heraclea and Asculum, the meaning of a Pyrrhic victory, and cites the deaths of Pyrrhus in Argos.
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Pyrrhus
Adriatice
Rome
Italy
Raine
Teate
Heracles
Gault
Carentan
Kio
Home
Anny Wis
Dart Pyrrhius
Pyerhus
O Asculadi
Sicily
Keneverium
Epirus
Alexander
Argos
Heart strain in veterans linked to overwork and fatigue
The article argues World War I revealed that severe physical and mental fatigue can cause heart disease in soldiers. It notes conditions like shell shock and overexertion damaging the heart, even in previously healthy men, and warns that long hours and stress during service contributed to later cardiac illness.
Exercise in Consumption and Rest in TB Care
Historical medical guidance notes restraint for TB patients, urging absolute rest during fever or hemorrhage risk, then gradual, monitored exercise after improvement. It warns against overexertion, cites Christy Mathewson’s relapse after returning to activity, and endorses walking and gentle, controlled activity with cheerful companionship.
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Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
France
Piitcher
Saranac Lake
Big Six
Ladies Make Money At Tome
Spare time addressing deeds offered by a manager in JANESVILLE WIS W N U BILLINGS NO 30 1925 no canvass ing or experiences required for this job listing
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Tome
Janesville
Wis
Hospitals Multiply in United States at 100 a Year
A report from the American Medical Association notes new hospitals are being established in the United States at about 100 annually since WLO with about seventy percent of physicians affiliating with hospitals. An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for baby clothes, claiming it leaves no streaks or damage and is sold by all good grocers.
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United States
WLO
American Medical Association
Turkish Woman Honored at Styrna Exhibition
A Turkish woman receives a key honor during the Styrna event, while the Srivelli exchange commission names Pati diapowm as a notable figure in industry. The article notes her impact on commercial affairs and factory ownership in the region.
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Styrna
Srivelli
Prai
Trent
Asnisthao
Seek Elusive Elements in Dead Sea Waters
The Dead sea study sought eka caesium and eka didine in heavy salt water. Diffraction and X ray analysis yielded no lines for either element, but traces of strontium were detected, a first in Dead Sea analyses.
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Dead Sea
J. Newton Friend
Municipal Technical School
Birmingham
England
Science Service Bulletin
Bulgarian effort to drain lake for refugee village land
Government begins draining Yambet lake to create space for Atolove refugee village. Work includes converting the lake bed into arable land and allocating 6 million lev at 1.8 cents to build homes for refugees. Ataloyo Village honors a Bulgarian philanthropist who aided thousands of refugee children.
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Yambet
Atolove
Ataloyo
Cuticara Ointment Soap and Talcum Ad
An advertisement urges using Cuticara Ointment for clear skin and pimples, followed by Cuticara Soap with hot water, rinse and dry, then Cuticara Talcum for fragrance. Price shown as 25e each.
Jackie Was Lonesome
Fragmentary local note describes a boy named Jackie, mother and nearby actions, with a sense of missing companionship and travel referenced in a city newspaper snippet. The readable text hints at family separation and plans but remains unclear on full event details or outcomes.
Good Reason Spectator Cat Wedding
Nervous onlooker Dave attends a wedding described with rough banter and playful jabs from a friend about his past marriages and the wedding mood.
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Faney
Dave
Snake bite deaths estimated at 4800 annually in Brazil
A Brazilian health estimate puts snake bite fatalities at about 4 800 people per year. The figure highlights the ongoing risk in rural areas and the need for improved access to antivenom and medical care.
tallest woman claims world height record in Wetland
Miss Wande Van Dyke of Wetland is described as the world’s tallest woman, claiming a height of T feet 1a inches. A doctor warns a golfer, Cliru, that he cannot play, yet he has still played alongside others.
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Bunker
Amy
Cliru
Miss Wande van Dyke
Wetland
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Haly
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Allen’s
Je Roy
N. Y
Harold Somers
Brooklyn
W.N. U
Billings
Jackie
Jackie Fee
Este
Titea
Trolituiapolis News
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
Stroys
Brazil
Fisher
General Motors
Cadillac
Buick
Chevrolet
Oakland
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
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