Tuberculosis Crisis Spurs Demand for Hospital Capacity
The National Tuberculosis Association warns more than a million Americans suffer from TB and urges expanded hospital facilities. It notes capital issues committees favor inexpensive temporary structures, potentially delaying needed capacity while plans for economical permanent or temporary buildings are prepared for submission.
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United States
National Tuberculosis Association
Capital Issues Committee
Vaughn Pitches With Varied Curves Puzzling Hitters
Bill Killefer, former battery mate of Alex the Great, says Jim Vaughn may be as great as Alexander. He notes Vaughn’s five strikeouts per game and praises Vaughn’s varied curves and great hook that baffles batsmen.
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Jim Vaughn
Vaughn
Alexander
Bill Killefer
Bill
Alex the Great
Hippo
Mitchell
Killefer
Alex
Bones of Napoleon's Heroes Paid Homage by French Poilus
At Rivoli Italy a ceremony marked 1918 when French expeditionary troops honor eight Bonaparte era soldiers found buried near the Rivoli monument. Identified by buttons as grenadiers of the guard the remains were interred as part of the artillery training school dedication.
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Napoleon
Rivoli
Verona
Italy
Bonaparte
Eivoli
Pollus
New Hampshire to Teach Only English in Public Schools
Pennsylvania reports a rural teacher shortage while Philadelphia plants offer jobs to injured veterans. Peru notes 300,000 residents of mixed Japanese and Chinese heritage. In Saratov Russia an anarchist decree designates women aged seventeen to thirty-two as community property.
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New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Peru
Pennsylvania
Saratov
Russia
Cherry Tree Bears On at 84 Years on Fort Vanecou ver Farm
A cherry tree planted during General Grant's early career as a lieutenant at Fort Vancouver on Grant Farmer's Ford's Prairie farm in Washington state still bears fruit at eighty four. The tree spans 65 feet and its trunk circumference reaches 10 feet 11 inches. Also noted are experiments showing grapevine paper can be produced.
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Grant
Fort Vanecouver
Ford's Prairie
Wash
Favorite Dishes From Mothers Cook Book
A historical home cook book excerpt presents flank steak with curry and brown gravy, Creole sauce with onions peppers ham garlic tomatoes bay leaves spices, and desserts like Orange Lemon Sherbet Cream Torte Pineapple Fluff and Codfish a la Mode, with simple kitchen directions.
Erie Canal Extension From Troy To Buffalo Across New York
The new Erie canal extends 340 miles from Troy to Buffalo, tracing the Hudson after Troy, Mohawk to Little Falls, then west of Utica, south of Rome to Oneida lake, and along the Oneida and Clyde rivers to Lyons. It continues along the Genesee and Tonawanda routes to Tonawanda and Lake Erie at Buffalo.
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New York State
Troy
Buffalo
Waterford
Little Falls
Utica
Rome
Oneida Lake
Oneida River
Seneca River
Three River Point
Clyde River
Lyons
Pittsford
Genesee River
Rochester
Tonawanda Creek
Tonawanda
Niagara River
Lake Erie
Cassandra Andrews Plays Tennis For Professor's Attention
Cassandra Andrews, an English literature student, battles for notice from her professor as she joins a mixed doubles tennis match with the economics professor. Her competitive drive grows through the afternoon, culminating in a dramatic final rally.
Andy and Professor Spark Rival Affections In Campus Tale
A tennis match ends in victory as Andy Andrews, nickname Andy, and Edna Phray celebrate, while Cassandra faints. The next day Andy and the English professor clash over terms of affection, leading to a kiss on campus paths and a vow not to be called Andy, old girl. The scene ends with lingering tension as the professor pursues her.
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Cassandra Andrews
Roberta Stevens
Bertha Marvin
Agnes Burns
Andy
Edna Phray
Cassandra
Edna
Bill
Demandefessor
Economics
Andy Andrews
Puzzled by Queer Names and Their Significance
A Living Church article muses on unusual given names in a girls college catalogue and the importance of fixed spellings. It contrasts fanciful spellings like Ga Nun and UWRell with traditional family names and notes dangers of treating humans as pets.
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Hazel
Hiven
Golde Mne
Enra
Arvilla
Kathryn
Elva
Metha
Izer
Neva
Ramona
Miabelle
Viduh
Ita
Millis
Mayme
Mable
Arbhetta
Lilyan
Bulah
Arbita
Narmie
Ara
Jonnie
Roxa
Zurelle
Ziliene
Vanja
Mote
Coronna
Bridget
Margaret
Ga Nun
Uwrell
Buffalo Beasts Tameable by Maj Yokum Team
Maj Bob Yokum of Pierre South Dakota after five years trained a pair of buffaloes to trot to Wagon and perform remarkable stunts. The former U S marshal, famed in western ranching lore, leads a team that races horses and often distances them while refusing saddling and bucking when mounted.
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Bob Yokum
Pierre
Major Yokum
United States
American West
Kansas
Oregon
St Nicholas
Nightly musings on doom and dawn from London Punch
A fragment from London Punch presents voices asking about the night and its fate. The dialogue-style pieces speak of dawn breaking, war, fate, and the prophet’s quiet work, with a tone of prophetic inquiry and atmospheric gloom.
Aspergillosis Threatens Chickens From Moldy Feed
Frank L. Pratt of the U S Department of Agriculture warns poultry keepers that aspergillosis, a fatal disease in chickens, often arises from moldy grain and spoiled feed. There is no cure. symptoms resemble tuberculosis. Prevention hinges on feeding sound sweet corn and avoiding moldy litter and grain.
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Frank L. Pratt
United States Department of Agriculture
Stars in the Flag Point to Divine Symbol in U S History
A historical note argues that the United States flag stars were not Washington’s design but a symbolic choice by the founders. The piece cites the 1777 flag origin amid political rivalries, asserting the heavens as the source for sovereignty and linking to the later adoption of In God We Trust on coins.
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United States
George Washington
General Washington
Washington
Admiral Chester
Two Year Old Prodigy Reads Counts and Tells Time
Martha Springer of Mountain View California at twenty six months demonstrates reading, counting, and telling time during a forty minute observation by college professors. Her parents describe a normal mind developed through persistent training and a 2000 word vocabulary.
Can With Corn Sirup Says Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture notes corn sirup can be used in canning fod in making jellies jams and marmalades and fruit butters. Varying amounts of sirup are used with sugar to modify flavor. Start with small quantities to suit family taste and test with strong fruits like pineapple and cherries. Amount depends on fruit type and sirup strength.
Scout Envoy to Pepy Exalts American War Effort
A fragmented message extols American Scouts and troops in the war effort. It praises Beouts of America and Pershing, notes 442,000 scouts and peout, and urges unity and sacrifice under the government. It emphasizes pride in serving Uncle Sam and supporting troops with courage and cheer.
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France
Pershing
Oh Farland
Beouts
America
Goa
Joby Shing
Anyain
Yuu
Nathod
Unele
Hood
The Hard Working Boy Learns to Train for Life
A rugged piece urges boys to gain character and skill through effort at camp and inspection scenes. It warns that true progress comes from steady work, self discipline, and finishing tasks with heart, regardless of others who pretend.
Scouts Liberty Loan Efforts Show Strong Take
The report highlights third Liberty Loan progress by Boy Scouts with 580,540 social? and $7,191,850 raised. Scouts focus on individual subscriptions, avoiding blanket corporate pledges, selling mostly $50 and $100 bonds, marking notable service for the drive.
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Loennee
Reapers
Blanket Corporation
Scout Deserter Captured After Kidnapping Troop
John Gilbert Jones, allegedly a Navy deserter, seized a Scout troop near Wyckorl Newno News Virginia before being brought to guards. Federal agents had searched two months for Jones. Scouts tracked him to an abandoned mountain shack where they found provisions and navy clothing. Jones later surrendered at a prearranged bar.
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John Gilbert Jones
Navy
Whs
Raapo Mountains
Wyckorl
Newno News
Jones
Boy Scouts
Wyckel
Scouts Doing a Great Work by Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America report significant effort this year with leaders and troops raising millions of dollars for clothing shelter and defense. Tons of food were gathered to support the military supply chain aiding soldiers in defense of civilization.
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Boy Scouts of America
America
Uncle Sam
Scouts Wear Hat Badge To Mark Uniform Similarity
The United States government allows the Boy Scouts of America to wear a uniform similar to the Army. Scouts should wear the badge on their hats so the public can distinguish them from other groups.
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United States
Boy Scouts of America
United States Army
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