Massachusetts brain inflammation outbreak linked to virus
In August 1938 a 12 year old girl in Brockton Mass sought hospital care for brain inflammation. Over 320 cases occurred in the region as physicians and researchers traced an outbreak among humans and animals. A collaborative effort at major research centers found the horse and human brain virus to be essentially the same, prompting public and medical coordination across institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Rockefeller Institute
Massachusetts
Study Probes Virus Defense Modulation and Protective Substance
Investigators examine whether modulation can weaken a virus to allow a safe, effective study. They seek a protective substance that could guard against this highly virulent infection while testing potential interventions.
Adventures of America reviewed by Brice Catton
Brice Catton praises John A. Kouwenhoven’s Adventures of America a Harper’s Weekly record 1957 to 1900 noting day by day Civil War to industrial growth depictions. He argues the engravings reveal authentic flavor despite pre photographic methods and calls the book an exciting survey of American history with concise commentary. Christmas tree exports from Nova Scotia noted.
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John A. Kouwenhoven
Harper's Weekly
Harpers
Life Magi
Kouwenhoven
America
Calendar Puzzle Horizont, a cryptic calendar list
A fragmented listing titled Calendar Puzzle Horizont by Sperontal Xoter presents a long cryptic grid of clues and answers across vertical and horizontal entries. It blends calendar terms, numbers, and wordplay with references to dates, emblems, and a cipher-like structure.
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Sperontal Xoter
North
America
Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page One
The page lists True or False answers for five questions. Henry and Oscar Wilde were imprisoned, Scrooge is a character in A Christmas Carol, Rudolph Diesel invented the diesel engine, and a punkah is a fanning device used in the East Indies.
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Henry
Oscar Wilde
Scrooge
Rudolph Diesel
East Indies
Rumor Continues About Gallery Portrait Session
The fragment discusses Cortigan, Miss Appleby, and Ward in a Holly Ward era setting. It mentions a gallery, Eddie Bathitz shooting, and a flyer, with references to Miss Appleby directing photographer profiles. Ward’s acting path and a band with Andy Vallee are noted, framing unsteady recollections of a theatrical scene.
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Eddie Bathitach
Corrigan
Holly
Japan's Reply Is Continued From Page One Kovernment
A clipped, continued-page item notes Japan's reply and a 1939 Nazism stance, with an admonition to strengthen the army. It quotes U S figures accusing the regime of threats to world Jewry and frames Ickes as a general agent for farmers. The terse report hints at rising tensions and political rhetoric in the era.
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Sitler
I World Jewery
Franco forces cut highway to French border in Catalonia
Insurgent reports say strategic routes into Urgel were severed in two by Franco's advancing troops. Frontline activity toward Barcelona continues across Catalonia after Friday government counterattacks. In Hopkinsville Kentucky a mule ridden burglary is blamed for a restaurant robbery with a culprit riding away on a mule.
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Chets
Frons Ligt
Inut
Letida-Seo de Urgel
Generalissia Franco
Eld
Barcelona
Hopkinsville
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Washumn
Hage Ie Publist
Meena
Associated Press
Enterprise Ass'n
Hempstead
Nevada
Howard
Cora Halley
Dapartment
B. C. Lewis
Walt
Thompson
Okay, Ark
Brice Catton
Nova Scotia
Atic
White Way Beauty Shop
Front Street
Hope Star
J. W. Perkins
South Elm Sr
Péte Allen Hope
Rim
Hope Star Office
T. F. Harris
R. M. LaGrone, Jr. Hope
Saratoga
Fulton Highway
Celia Marshall
Hope
A. B. Wetherington
Blevins
West Bros. Hope
A.D. Monroy
West Third Street
Tom Carre
B.C
Aurora
Company of Musicians
Chris
Tia
Pes
Major Hoople
Oueeh
Boots
Bigges
Cardief
Areei
Omi
Ywat Mouley
Amy
Loch
J. R. Williams
Pwillams
Tu.ete
Edgar Martin
Samy
Akio Trat
Kre
Vary
Sen KU
Ureof
Roy Crane
Han
Ake
AIT Henin
HEA Service. Inc
T.M. Rec. U
V. T. Hamlin
Gesu
Laro
Myra North
Issn Blfore
Ando
By Merrill Blosser
Ray Thompson and
Charles Coll
Studio
Hayes
Cortigan
Japan
Callinng She “Roosevelt
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