The Compelling Appeal of the Tuberculosis Nurse
The double barred cross symbol marks anti tuberculosis work since 1902. Colorado Tuberculosis Association promotes public health nursing in twenty counties including Denver reaching most of the state population. The group extends into twenty eight industrial communities focusing on schoolchildren and battles tuberculosis which caused 2080 deaths last year. Funds for this crusade come from Tuberculosis Christmas Seals sold in December.
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Colorado Tuberculosis Association
Denver
Spreading Gospel in China Through Silk Worm Aid
A south China association aims to reform silk worm disease, aided by missionary methods. Rev. E. C. Howe reports 120,000 examined eggs inspiring buyers to request more, as suspicious locals respond to church involvement. A separate note discusses wood waste reuse to cut living costs, including silklike fabrics and sausage casings from sawdust.
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South
China
E. C. Howe
Association
New York College of Forestry
How a Whale Breathes in Quiet Ocean Life
An eminent naturalist describes the whale’s breathing: the windpipe lacks a mouth connection and a hole through the head acts as a blow hole valve. He notes the whale prevents water from entering the lungs and maintains continuous respiration day and night.
Spider Builds Home With Trapping Door
In the West Indies a trap door spider digs a straight ground hollow and builds a door above it. The door opens and closes easily to guard the home. It leaves the entrance open when unthreatened and shuts it quickly when pursued.
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West Indies
When He Died He Died All Over Dog Tax Letter
Jesse Eschbach chief examiner for the state board of accounts reads a mail letter about a man who paid his dog tax to the township. The odd line reflects a probate or tax matter involving local officials and canine levies.
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Jesse Eschbach
State Board of Accounts
Confidence Holds Business World Together
A columnist argues that faith and confidence underpin every sector from religion to industry and commerce. It asserts that trust in motormen, cops, supervisors, and peers keeps daily life functioning and credit and markets flowing.
Don’t Tick le The Cellist Clash Over Tickling
Detroit Symphony standout Phillip Abbas faced off with Graham Harris in Detroit News coverage of a rehearsal incident. Harris sued Abbas for 100 dollars after tickling the cellist in the ribs. The quarrel centered on temper and stage play turning sour.
Orchestra Altercation Ends in Court Settlement
A second violinist clashed with another musician and Harris shouted while Abbas blamed him for breaking a bow. The director intervened, the quarrel paused, then resurfaced as a justice court suit likely never heard. The orchestra manager resolved the dispute and harmony returned.
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Harris
Abbas
Attas
Fashions Echo Savage Imagery In Modern Windows
The Evening Sun notes a trend toward savage imagery in current fashion. Women wear more anid feathers and ornate jewelry. men display visible wealth through adornment amid high costs. The piece links fashion to Eve and Nearanthaler times, observing rapid shifts and stagelike social displays.
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New York Evening Sun
Garden of Eden
King Charles I Critiqued On Handling Emergencies
The exchange questions Charles I's crisis leadership. One character says he was not adept at meeting emergencies, another replies he lost his head at the critical moment.
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Charles I
Ar Army Cook's Version
Walter an ex army cook shouts for hash as a customer asks for it. He tells the cook to clean up the kitchen.
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Walter
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Los Angeles Times
Detroit
Phillip Abbas
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit News
Graham Harris
Justice Court
Cassip Gabrilowitach
Stanley
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