Left Handedness as Brain Mystery in 19th Century
London reports reveal Sir James Crichton-Browne, once deputy commissioner of the metropolitan police’s unofficial adviser to the G I D, speculated on persistent left-handedness. The famed author and Royal Institution vice president discussed dexterity, nervous diseases, and brain function in lectures at the Royal Institution 27 years prior.
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London
Metropolitan Police
Hans Place
Scotland Yard
James Crichton- Browne
Naradares
Royal Institution
Knitted Costume Echoes Ambidextral Theme in Press
Reported in a Daily Mail excerpt Sir James celebrated his ninety fourth birthday while discussing left handedness. The 1905 lecture stresses ambidexterity as natural variances in brain organization, urging acceptance over forced correction and noting stammering can arise from overzealous attempts to change handedness.
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Daily Mail
Hans Place
Sir James
James
London
Lord Baden-Powell
Leonardo da Vinci
Atoms of Faith by Leonard A Barrett
Leonard A Barrett discusses the atom as a focus of serious study by physicists. They seek to split or harness its latent power, with claims of immense energy within a single atom and questions about how to release it. The piece reflects on faith and scientific promise in a period tone.
Atom of Faith Drives Bold Endeavors Across Life
The text extols faith as a tiny yet potent seed, an atom of faith powering imagination, motivation, and heroic effort. It argues faith underpins friendship, business solvency, and international peace, urging restoration of confidence to revive social, political, and economic life.
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Western Newspaper Union
Timely painting tips for spring woodwork
An experienced painter notes outdoor woodwork should dry after rain before painting, especially for new wood. Do not rush the painter. allow an extra day if needed before another coat. Start painting early in spring so weather can be accommodated.
Spare the Wax When Polishing Floors
The guide warns against applying excess wax on hardwood floors. It says using too much wax makes polishing harder. Letting wax sit for 24 hours eases later buffing and removal.
The Great Season of Giving in the Home
Lydia Le Baro reflects on spring and autumn as prime times for giving unwanted household items. The piece explores how to match exactly what is donated with the right recipient, the social tact required, and channels like churches or benevolent societies. It also suggests practical closet upgrades such as graded hanger holders to improve storage and prevent garment crush.
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Giarmetti
Bell Syndicate
WU Service
Zoe Akins Wins Pulitzer Prize for The Old Maid
Zoe Akins was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her play The Old Maid, cited as the original American play performed in New York that best represents the educational value and power of the stage. The Donner and Blitzen river in the Pacific Northwest flows through a region famous for its thunderstorms.
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Zoe Akins
New York
Pacific Northwest
Detective Turned Suspect Finds Life on Streets
In Sandusky Ohio a man calling himself James Murphy claimed to be a former Cincinnati police officer. He was among four wanderers rounded up in the city’s jungle hobo hangout. Inspector Scibley challenged him as a detective, and Murphy replied that he had indeed served on the force before becoming a tramp.
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Sandusky
Ohio
James Murphy
Cincinnati
Jungles
Inspector Scibley
Department
Murphy
Cream Thief Crow At Large In Detroit Milk Crime
Detroit residents report cream thefts from milk bottles after morning deliveries. Police probe included a once famed crow as a suspect. A lie detector test with a milk quart failed to prove guilt, and humane society was called in to assist.
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Detroit
Mich
Humane Society
Crow
Let Our Motto Be GOOD HEALTH
Professor Lloyd Arnold of the University of Illinois College of Medicine discusses studies on healthy adults to understand normal variation in body responses. He notes two 25-year-old men, one stocky and one tall, lived under continuous observation for 400 days, with extensive testing of metabolism, urine, digestion, and skin reactions to map how healthy bodies function.
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Lloyd Arnold
Heine
University of I Ilinois
College of Medicine
University of Attnois Medical School
Bret
Beyead
Piper Rook
Rocky Mountains
Western Newspaper Union
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Atoms of Faith
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California Tenis
Margaret
Kinsey
Frousehold
Lydia le Baromm
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