New Tests Sought for Feeble Minded Count
New York August 17 Feeble minded ness is a major social issue and experts question the Binet Simon scale. A proposed shift would classify the lowest three percent of the population as feeble minded and call for a psychological basis beyond age retardation to diagnose mental defect. The piece notes varying standards and urges further study to align tests with social context and heredity concerns.
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New York
American Medicine
Pinter and Paterson
Journal of
Goddard
Royal Commission On
Pintner
Patterson
Journal of Educational Psychology
Marketing And Farm Credits Conference Opens
Chicago hosts the fourth national conference on marketing and farm credits December 4 and 5 to examine waste in marketing farm products. Delegates discuss rural credits, the federal farm loan act, state law adjustments, and aid for landless and immigrant farmers, with invites to delegates from every state and Canada.
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Chicago
Charles W. Holman
Madison, Wis
Canada
Clarence Poe
Raleigh
Roger Derby
Jackson Springs
Minimum Wage Set for Methodist Ministers
London reports the United Methodist annual conference adopting a $600 minimum wage for ministers due to higher living costs. The action reflects adjustments to clergy salaries amid rising expenses.
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London
Conference of
United Methodists
Taking Big Chances on Travel Without a Remedy
A health warning urges travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since trains and ships may lack supplies. The text warns bowel complaints come on suddenly and stresses preparedness and availability everywhere.
Faley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Relief for Various Aches
Advertises Faley Kidney Pills as prompt and effective for weak kidneys and related ailments including rheumatism sore muscles aching joints backache and sleep disturbing bladder troubles. Sold by Mann Drug Co.
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Mann Drug Co
Epidemic May Spread Throughout the Country
Dr. C T Nesbitt New Hanover health officer returns from New York where he studied the infantile paralysis outbreak. He warns the epidemic may spread nationwide, urges strict quarantine for contacts, and notes uncertain effective treatments while emphasizing preventive measures.
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New Hanover
New York City
Chas. T. Nesbitt
Metropolis
The
Star
Nesbitt
New York
Wilmington
Bank Opening Ad Encourages Small Initial Deposit
A bold notice urges readers not to fear starting a bank account with a small initial deposit. It emphasizes accessibility and ease of opening an account, highlighting a low barrier to entry for new customers.
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C. T. Nesbit
Wilmington Star
Them
United States
Columbia University
Bank of Commerce
C. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
H. A. Millis
A. M. Rankin
G. A. Pollock, JR
Piedmont Building & Loan"Association
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
North State
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Danville
Lynchburg
Charlotte
Spartanburg
S. C
Greenville
Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Gainesville
Henderson
Petersburg
Richmond
Enterprise
High Point, N. C
J. Elwood Cox
C. M. Hauser
V.-Pres
V.A
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