Radioactivity in human organs and women in journalism
Dr. Albert Caan of Heidelberg reports radioactive substances in 41 organs from 13 people, with brain and lungs most active and kidneys and spleen least. Age and disease increase activity. social status and occupation have little effect. Separate note discusses Columbia’s Pulitzer School of Journalism and women in journalism, noting some women succeed as reporters and editors while policy limits admission.
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Strassburg Cathedral Pigeons Decline Linked to Street Surfacing
In a Linnean Society of London meeting, Kerr Paul Scherdlin reports that centuries of nesting pigeons on Strassburg Cathedral spire have diminished. He attributes the drop to street asphalting around the cathedral, which limits food access for the birds between pavement joints.
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Harvard Professor Praises Facial Value Theory
A Harvard professor argues that every man bears responsibility for his face as it reflects the traits most under his control. The remark endorses a method viewed by many as superficial for judging character by appearance.
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Paris police ban pugilists from hurting each other
Quip about French boxing popularity contrasts with a Georgia observer report on drunk robins. A college professor cites a $1100 yearly living minimum. The note ends with a grim jab that millions belong in the cemetery without realizing it.
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Paris
France
Proposals, plans and oddities in a leap year
The passage notes reforms will cost someone, the Wright brothers build a fireproof aeroplane, and gravity-proof designs are desired. Massachusetts lawmakers discuss a cat tax and a cat license with a music hours caveat. Rochester claims a two heart citizen, and it is leap year.
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Rochester
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Caring for the Nation OFOOS by George Morris
Thousands gather nationwide for Decoration Day to honor soldiers who died in defense of the country. Veterans from Civil War to Spanish American conflicts join reunions and national homes, as more than 20,000 men mark the day with gratitude for the republic.
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United States
National Homes Honor Disabled Civil War Veterans
The piece describes the National Home for disabled volunteer soldiers in Washington, with branches in Dayton Dayton Cal Hampton Leavenworth and more. It notes funding the acreage and buildings values, yearly care figures, and aging veterans. it also details daily life including uniforms, schedules, libraries concerts theater and farm work as well as hospital care and military funeral honors.
Day of Memories Memorial Day custom urged by veterans
The piece extols Memorial Day customs begun after the Civil War under John A. Logan. Veterans planned and plant blossoms on graves, leading parades in thousands of communities. It argues future generations, schools, and patriotic societies will preserve the observance, urging all to pass the tradition along.
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John A. Logan
Mexico
Taking Their Measure
A man and a woman discuss new neighbors across the hall. The woman says they seem undesirable, noting she watched the moving van arrivals and found nothing worth borrowing.
Quotations on Characters and Choices From A Humorous Note
A playful excerpt mocks digestion and decision making with lines on choosing cars and laxatives. It notes forgetfulness in juries and the idea that every man has some good but needs coaxing to reveal it.
Cole's Carboli salve heals burns and cuts fast
An early 20th century medicine advertisement promises quick healing of burns and cuts with Cole's Carboli salve. It claims scar prevention and offers 25 cents and 5 cents pricing at druggists with a free sample request to J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
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Cure for Insomnia War News Suggestion
Dibble says he cannot sleep and should read the war news from Mexico. The brief item uses a humorous contrast between insomnia and wartime updates as a light column moment.
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Dibble
Mexico
Star-I Demands Real Food For Banquet Scene
Hard pressed manager explains the Star-I needs actual meals for the banquet scene tonight due to hunger. Production crew seeks on set catering to satisfy actor needs amid tight schedule and demand.
Depressed Man in Town with Failing Baseball Teams
A newspaper-style dialogue notes a man’s notable gloom and contrasts it with a town whose baseball teams are at the tail end. The quotation hints at community outlook and local sports performance without naming individuals or places.
Her Little Ring
Children recount a rhyme about Mary and a ring given by her beau. The tale follows Mary carrying the ring to tea with twenty three girls who gasp at its arrival and question if it has reached her. The playful verse captures social amusing chatter and the ring as the focal gift.
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Mary
Time and Timeless Wit in a Local Column
A widow recalls loss as time passes and jokes about waiting a year. A Kansas City Star humor item riffs on a cafe miscommunication where a diner, seeking eggs, ends up choosing a steak after a waiter’s repeated up or over question.
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Grand Avenue
Kansas City
California judge denies restraining order in marital relations case
A Los Angeles woman sought an injunction to prevent her husband from pursuing marital affections. The California judge ruled there is no legal power to bar a husband from making love, though he may still stop the beating. The judge compared the situation to Solomon, noting only a Solomon could rule on womankind's whims.
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California
Los Angeles
Solomon
Surgeons of Antiquity and a Royal Reward Vase
In ancient times high fees were paid to surgeons. Damocedes cured Dar ius son of Hystaspes after another physician failed. The king introduced the surgeon to his harem where ladies filled a gold vase with money and pearls for him. An eunuch dropped the vase and slaves gathered the pearls.
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Darius
Hystaspes
Damocedes
Doctor Swaps Tea and Coffee for Postum Evidence
A physician recounts his own trial with coffee and tea causing daily heart palpitations. He switched to Postum with success and recommends it to friends and patients. The letter is from Postum Co. and promotes The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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