Death rate drop in 1921 noted by insurance official
New York, 1927 figures show 17,000 fewer deaths in the United States and Canada as Robert Lantex of Senopolitum Life Insurance presents at the annual life insurance convention. He cites growing motor vehicle deaths and influenza impacts, but reports a healthier overall mortality trend and reduced death claims across insurers.
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New York
United States
Crinola
Satu Teobert Lantex
Ord
Senopolitum Life Insurance Cmpany
Association of Life Dusmeuiee
Lresides
Mer
Cox
Cay
Ingluenza
Vite
Thane Taman
Howieide Deaths Shrivel During March Month
Howieide deaths have shriveled during the first month of March, with reports noting a sharp decline in cases and limited new fatalities. Authorities urge caution as health metrics show reduced activity across regions.
Revised distance to a star refines its diameter estimate
Astronomers adjusted earlier claims on a star in Scorpius. The latest measurements place its diameter around 280 times the Sun’s, while uncertainties still prevent a precise value. The parallax and distance determinations yield a mass near 6,000,000 light years, reflecting remaining model ambiguity.
Language Diversity Across African Tribes Noted by Missionary
A missionary returning from Africa notes many Native Negro languages and cites over a hundred surviving dialects. He discusses how languages pass from parent to child and from tribe to tribe, while mentioning a congressman and potential tax changes as unrelated context.
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Africa
South plans to cap cotton planting and limit bales
Memphis dispatch reports the South will restrict cotton planting to about 8,000 bales to stabilize prices. Officials promise not to exceed this target, with farmers urged to sow wheat instead in a bid to curb oversupply and support market values across the region.
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Memphis
Teun
Eure
Tarminis
School bonus now available for 100 former soldiers
Madison Wis Nearly 100 former soldiers can benefit from Wisconsin education bonus provisions. The act allows servicemen who accepted cash to switch to the educational bonus and receive a grant by returning cash already paid. Estimated 50 000 will be returned to the service education fund, and total educational bonus students rise from about 1600 to 2400.
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Madison
Wis
Tiga Estimauter
Servier
Australian Cannibalism in North Australia Tribes
Fragmentary report notes cannibal tribes in North Australia practice eating their own friends and enemies. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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North
Australia
Uncle Eben Hustles for Advice and Deals
In a bustling exchange, Eben urges quicker action and fair trade as he offers valuable guidance. The dialogue highlights eagerness to sell and the cost of wisdom, with one party declaring the promise of free advice in a bustling marketplace tone.
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Eben
Twele
Grading of River Road to Begin Next Year
Plans advance for grading the proposed state highway from La Mole to La Crescent, spanning about 16 to 17 miles. State officials and county leaders met with State Commissioner Babin to discuss the project as the first step in extending the hard surfaced highway from Winona to La Moille. surveys are underway.
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la Mole
la Crescent
Iy Im Wits
Winona Sonn
St. Wan
Jacob Voolker
Hich
Wig Tngineer
Jefterta
Coney
Adolph Baonerlen
Coney Antoiney Earl Simpson
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Jackie Coogan
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