Survey Finds Many U.S. Families Facing Debt Burdens
Minneapolis report shows rising number of households in debt over their heads seeking help with repayment. Credit firms note growing insolvency cases as installment loans push past 20 billion dollars and total consumer credit nears 27 billion. The study stresses debt concentration among a small portion of the population and warns against unchecked expansion of any credit form.
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Minneapolis
U.S
Business Credit
Institution of Consumer Credit
Woman Proves Men Are Smartest in Cambridge
Cambridge report by psychologist Kathleen Watts for the British Medical Research Council claims data from 700 university students show men outperforming women across tests. Women lagged in problem solving, reinforcing long held beliefs of male superiority.
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Cambridge
England
Kathleen Watts
British Medical Research Council
Cambridge University Tests Highlight Female Learning Pace
The article notes higher reasoning power in practice for men and references tests devised by Dr. Alice Helm of Cambridge University, detailing how problem solving in learning contexts varies by gender and expertise.
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Wpman
Alice Helm
Cambridge University
Prophecy Is Fulfilled But Not as Predicted
In Kenosha Wisconsin a fortune teller known as Madam Lattimorele predicted a court appearance for Beulah Hartwig a Kenosha policewoman. Hartwig appeared in court and the judge fined Lattimorele $26 plus costs for her card reading. The sergeant said the oracle’s forecast of marriage and children proved false and noted she has never married.
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Kenosha
Wis
Madam Lattimorelle
Beulah Hartwig
Sgt
Hartwig
Edward J. Ruetz
Thieves Use False Fire Alarm Ruse in Butte Hotels
In Butte Montana a scam involving fake fire reports led night clerks at three hotels to investigate. Two hotels lost about $229 to thieves while a porter at the third hotel stayed at the desk to trigger an alarm if smoke appeared, foiling the theft.
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Butte
Mont
Richmond High pupils Thumbing ride leads to trouble
Three Richmond High School sophomores skipped classes to thumb a ride downtown. A car stopped and they were invited to enter and discovered the vehicle was driven by their school principal C. C. Hancock. Police were notified and the youths faced the consequences of their actions.
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Richmond
Richmond High School
C. C. Hancock
How to care for synthetics for longer wear
Woman's World outlines practical tips for maintaining synthetic fabrics in home laundry. Warm or lukewarm water preserves fibers, gentle wringing prevents wear, and air drying keeps garments wrinkle free. A nylon slip and an orlon blouse example shows minimal ironing with careful handling. A Sanforized novelty frock with inverted pleats dry wrinkles-free, while nylast protects sheer hose to extend wear by about sixteen uses.
Simple Meat and Veggie Combos Raise Dinner Interest
The article outlines easy meat and vegetable pairings to boost flavor. It suggests pork tenderloin stacks with tomatoes and onions wrapped in bacon, baked until tender, plus a broiled chicken dinner with frozen corn and peas, butter, and light seasoning for a complete meal.
Freeze Fruit Jams To Preserve Flavor And Color
Instructions outline making no cook jams with pectin to gel at room temperature for fruit jars. Fresh strawberry jam yields eight glasses with recipe steps, and variations for black raspberry cherry and apricot jams using the same method plus citric acid for discoloration prevention. Jam can be stored several weeks in refrigerator or in freezer.
Serenity Brow Care Tips From an Old Article
Advice on achieving a serene brow through self-control and poise. Explains that wrinkles from irritation and anxiety create a frown and that conscious effort can reduce lines. Highlights personality links, suggesting massage and brow control to lessen annoyance and improve interactions.
Catchers Work Hard To Stop Weak Hitters In Close Games
The catcher must stay alert to every hitter including supposedly weak ones who can break a game. Emphasizing focus on the first batter, staying ready through innings, and coordinating with the pitcher to not let up against any opponent. Also notes bunting, scoreboard awareness, and loyalty to manager signals as keys to success.
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Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
George Sisler
Goose Goslin
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