Boerhaave Of Leyden A Leading 17th Century Physician
Herman Boerhaave born 1668 in Voorhout near Leiden became a famed physician, advancing medical practice through self directed study. By age 22 he earned a philosophy doctorate and later drew royalties and elites including Peter the Great to Leiden for counsel. He died 1738 at 70 leaving a fortune of 2 million florins. A 1937 NEA Service note cites a 1928 Dutch stamp issue honoring child welfare.
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Matinee Idol crossword clues and puzzle answers
Crossword style clues list with horizontal and vertical entries covering film stars substitutes, astringents, geographic terms, numbers and Latin phrases. Includes 1926 era references and various wordplay items for a themed puzzle.
Sun’s Size Heat and Composition From Uncle Rays Note
A science column summarizes solar facts for young readers, noting the sun’s diameter about 864 100 miles, outer temperature near 10 000 degrees Fahrenheit, and a composition of gases with elements like oxygen iron nickel copper tin and hydrogen. It explains Earth–sun distance variations and the axial tilt as seasons cause, mentions cross references to spectroscope findings, and invites readers to future questions about the Moon.
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Death by Own Action Reported in Laurel Hill
The fatal shooting of Charles E. Dunn, 26, night policeman at Laurel Hill, was listed as a death by own action. Sheriff W. E. Reynolds said Dunn killed himself at his parents' home while they watched. Dunn's comrades said he had been despondent.
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