Vast state universities a republic lab of science and citizenship
The piece argues state universities are wider engines of public good beyond teaching and sports. It highlights Illinois as a model, noting Babcock milk test origins, engineering and fatigue research, and major agriculture advances that boost farm productivity and industry nationwide. It emphasizes universities’ return to taxpayers through science, invention, and practical applications.
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Middle West
University of Illinois
America
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Department of Railway Engineering
University
Ilinois
Prairie
University Soil Experiment
Tinois
Illinois
Illinois, Natural History Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Toledo
Ohio
University of Minois College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
University of Winds
Commonwealths
Fragmentary quote hints at a crime or incident
A damaged line suggests a domestic or violent scene with a father figure and a child. a baby reportedly throws a gold watch from a third story window to the pavement, with bystanders stating they did not see anything notable.
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Dubbibs
Suv
Eyeshade Advice From Wills Eye Surgeon
Dr. Paul J. Ponlius of Wills Eye Hospital urges lighting to avoid crossed rays and recommends an eye shade to reduce strain. He notes correcting vision strain can improve mental and physical well being, citing children mislabeled as stupid due to defective vision.
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Paul J. Ponlius
Wills Eye Hospital
County Medical Society
Philadelphia Ledger
Glass pipes and fittings enable large scale factory use
Advances in glass manufacture bring laboratory glassware into factory use. Pyrex pipe lines resist corrosion and heat, allow constant visual inspection of flow and color, and Tyrex fittings match metal layout. Installation needs only a wrench and no specialized skills, with a glass section at a plant executive’s desk for quick flow checks.
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Scientific American
Castoria: A trusted remedy for fretful children
A vintage advertisement promotes Castoria as a safe, gentle aid for irritable infants and sleep issues. It claims quick relief, soothing effects, and bowel regulation in older children, urging daily use and noting the product bears Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Bayer Aspirin: trusted relief for pains and colds
An advertisement extols Bayer Aspirin as fast relief for headaches toothache neuralgia and rheumatic pains. It urges carrying tablets while traveling and warns against imitations, praising genuine Bayer tablets stamped with the Bayer cross.
Advertising underworld in Corners tale from old comic
The scene shows Farmer Corntog and a visitor discussing an underworld discovery at Guldurn Corners. Corntog explains they are advertising rather than reforming. The ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, touted as original liver pills from 60 years ago that regulate liver and bowels.
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Guldurn Corners
Corntogsel
Humorous Exchange About Marjorie
A humorous dialogue fragment notes a speaker failing to share about himself as Marjorie sits silent with mouth open, prompting a playful question about covering her mouth. The exchange captures light social awkwardness and flirtatious banter.
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Marjorie
Overstocked Roosevelt Elk Asserted on Olympic Peninsula
F S Mavis of the United States Forest Service says Roosevelt elk, a distinct native species, are protected by law on the Puget Sound peninsula. He warns rapid growth of the herd is consuming grazing land and calls patience as key to control.
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Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound
Seattle
F. S. Mavis
United States
Forest Service
Roosevelt
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