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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1955
Page
9
The basal metabolism test measures thyroid activity to detect toxic goiter. Normal results fall between minus 15 and plus 15, with higher values suggesting fast metabolism and potential weight loss, nervousness, and need for treatment. A low rate may indicate underactivity or need for thyroid extract, though not always.
In Chicago a gentle downward drift left most grains lower on the Board of Trade this week. Rye posted small gains while corn suffered sharp losses as farmers finish planting the new crop. Wheat closed 1 1/2 to 2 3/4 lower, soybeans down 1/4 to 3 4 lower.
The text explains that taking thyroid extract by mouth provides a needed boost. It notes that basal metabolism tests have long helped physicians diagnose and tailor treatment when results show significant deviations from normal levels.
Bombay, described as the world’s largest dry city, battles a pervasive liquor trade. Prohibition is a national objective, yet enforcement varies by state with Bombay illustrating rampant bootlegging. Smuggling methods include hidden compartments, rail routes, and even tubes worn on the body and concealed in snake charmer bags.
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