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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
5
Professor Artur Keith argued that race differences may arise from developmental disorders tied to internal glands such as the pituitary thyroid and adrenal systems. He cited growth and facial features shaped by glandular imbalances and discussed how these factors could influence evolution and physical traits within mankind.
A fragment discusses beetle-based hair restoration ideas in ancient or speculative science. It notes purported effects of certain beetles on scalp condition and mentions researchers such as Koppert and Ghstent, while questioning efficacy and safety of these methods.
The text explains rectangle basics and area calculation. It notes area equals length times breadth, with units converting to square rods, square yards, or square feet. Example: 132 by 165 feet equals 21 750 square feet, half an acre, and shows different dimensions can yield an acre.
The article highlights the value of insect-eating bats as natural pest controllers. It cites municipal bat roosts in San Antonio Texas and similar structures to encourage bats to reside near cities, reducing mosquitoes. It also notes Jamaica lacking such roosts due to abundant old buildings and mentions churches hosting large colonies of bats.
A humorous misquote about a forgetful husband from the Cincinnati Enquirer is quoted by Mrs Brown and Mrs tones recounting an occasion when he woke to fetch water then drank it himself and went back to bed.
Society column records two women debating social ascent and membership in elite circles. The brief exchange hints at ambition, social proximity, and the constraints of access within fashionable society.
Little Buddy Enser chatted at Jamaica track about his favorite horse Corn Tassel. He recalled how the horse would react to a whistle and how he fed it sugar taimis, noting the bond as if Corn Tassel were a pet.
The Indianapolis club bought outfielder Herb Hunter from the Boston Red Sox. Charley Dressen of Peoria tops consecutive games in the league. Lee Yehl works hard with the Browns, Tooms Pitesimmens returns to action in the Coast League, and Joe Birmingham's Pittsfield team falters. Rickey signs John Ashworth from Waltham High School for a trial.
George O Neill, the Braves new catcher from the Giants, is hailed as phenomenally fast after rapid development in Rochester. Other notes include George Kelly emerging as a corking hitter and various minor league movements and assessments of players like Arthur Irwin, Leo Witterstaetter, Scotty Alcock, Mike Cantwell, Harold Janvrin, Mack Miller, Jimmy Swetonic, Charley Jamieson, Guy Rickart, Aaron Ward, Bob Meusel, Frank O Doul, and Fewster. Siler’s hitting is highlighted with multiple four hit games.
A column questions umpire discretion in baseball arguing some umpires favor one side and punish others, with fines and inconsistent calls provoking loud protests. The piece cites critics from New York and notes the need for discipline, while noting the scarcity of truly impartial umpires.
Veteran Mike Donlin criticizes contemporary baseball for excess money and star status. He laments too much off the field camaraderie and sponsorlike influence, arguing players don’t sharpen on the bench and the game loses its edge with constant handshakes.
Bud Saunders resigns as Haskell football coach to join Grinnell College Iowa. S. Y. Hord of Terre Haute Indiana is elected Yale varsity eight captain for next year. Elbridge Adams of Williams College named golf captain for next season. Olympic hype adds chatter about strong national teams. Yale recruits include 13 major sports captains among 50 preparatory school entrants. Ted Kid Lewis defeats Johnny Bushman to claim welterweight European championship.
Centuries of art practice used halos to signify sanctity, influencing depictions of saints from early medieval times. The habit extended to church statues protected by wooden disks over heads, inspiring painter Gitta to evolve from disk-like head coverings to the luminous circle of light seen in venerations.
Mark Twain drew laughter at a Chicago banquet honoring Gen. Grant in 1879. He quipped in a drawling voice that the future commander-in-chief was preoccupied with fitting his big toe into his mouth, provoking uproarious applause including Grant’s.
The text notes present-day Muaoris as nominal Christians with chiefs holding to ancient totem poles. It describes nature worship and ancestor veneration, a belief that the soul dwells in the left eye, cannibal histories with roasted heart as a feared strength source, and permissive marriage norms where men hold dominion and take multiple wives as polygyny persists.
Professor Flinders Petrie describes a rock wall door in a queen's pyramid that seemed to be a perfect entrance to an inner chamber but opened to solid rock. He notes it was a cleverly arranged blind to mislead would be explorers, made about 3000 B C by a prankster with a sense of humor.
Dr Ellsworth Huntington reports hospital investigations in Boston showing high humidity of 80 percent or more directly after operations and about 60 percent at 64 degrees later. He argues artificial maintenance of these optimum conditions could raise surgical outcomes by at least 20 percent.
A brief snippet from Pearson's Weekly presents an aged voice asking what a letter says and notes the line come home your tailor is dead, implying a somber domestic warning in a period voice.
A witty exchange about dull She-Men and a shocked friend unfolds a playful tease. The dialogue hints at a proposed match and unexpected declarations within a light social scene.
A witty exchange explains an elopement driven by saving costs. The father offers half of their saved home wedding funds, prompting the quick marriage as a pragmatic choice.
An advertisement warns hot weather upsets the stomach and urges Eatonic tablets to be taken before and after meals to prevent excess acids and gases. It claims Eatonie and Fatonic ease thirst feverish feelings and appetite issues caused by overeating and drinks, presenting them as safe remedies.
A Kansas City Star excerpt features a witty exchange about education versus force, with a horse faced speaker insisting education is a safeguard and J Fuller Gioom jokingly mispronouncing elocution. The brief dialogue notes the play of words and mocks military reliance.
IT comments on paying 5100 for a suit while Mr Gripping notes PM can use the $100 for sixty days longer as it had it charged.
The dialogue notes Helen Strongmind negotiating a marriage arrangement with Mr Wurm. The exchange reveals she has asked the speaker to serve as her bridesmaid or best woman for the wedding.
Farmers recount late night boarders chatter about politics and grievances. The mood turns to a joke as mosquitoes are blamed for keeping them up, prompting Countessel and others to speculate relief might come from the pests.
An aphoristic note suggests that persistence in breaking bad habits is a form of triumph and a mark of heroism, likening self-control to victory. The line implies virtue found in personal discipline akin to achievement.
A note indicates that nominating a presidential ticket may take from three to seven prolonged years. The reference outlines extended timelines for assembling a full slate and potential delays in party processes.
The writer notes struggle to muster enthusiasm for a cause one does not strongly desire to support. The remark suggests a broader view on motivation and commitment influencing advocacy efforts.
A brief dialogue frames a careful tailor task as a couple contemplates a new rubber coat. The exchange hints at negotiation and light humor over stretch and practicality.
The fragment suggests a casual scene with a question about attending a party and mention of a wife possessing two new gowns, indicating domestic or social context.
A New Zealand couple from Auckland traveled 18000 miles to be married in a small Cumberland village church where the bride's parents wed 25 years earlier. They then began their honeymoon returning to Auckland.
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