Health Service To Study Common Cols And Respiratory Ailments
Surgeon General Dr. Hugh S. Cumming announces a national study of colds influenza and similar ailments. The program, run with leading universities including Harvard Johns Hopkins Georgetown Tulane Ohio State Chicago and California, aims to clarify causes spread and epidemiology over two to three years to aid prevention efforts.
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One Health Service
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Johns Hopkins Medical School
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Harvard
Tulane University
New Orleans
Ohio State University
University of Chicago
University of California
High Food Prices Drive Russians From Germany
Russians who sought refuge in Germany return to Russia in large numbers due to high living costs there. Many head back as bread prices stay low in Moscow and other Russian cities while clothing costs rise, and some move toward Italy but face discouragement from Italian Fascists.
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Germany
Russia
Europe
Italy
Moscow
Metal Glands Give Aged Locomotives New Power
Southern Pacific announces that aging locomotives can be rejuvenated by grafting new appliances and overhauling from tender to cow-catcher. Engine No. 3025, oldest of its type on the line, now Hauls the Daylight Limited over the 471 mile San Francisco to Los Angeles run.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
George McCormick
S. P
Los Angeles
Queensland approves vast Dawson river irrigation scheme
In Queensland parliamentary sanction has been granted for a major Dawson river irrigation project, one of the largest in New South Wales. The plan includes a high storage dam, a hydro electric plant, and irrigation of about 2 480 000 acre feet of water over 27 miles, with over 200 000 acres for irrigation and another 200 000 acres for grazing. Kansas City again hosts the national amateur basketball championships for the fourth straight year.
Germans Lose Furniture Over Storage Charges in Gold
Berlin warehouses swell with furniture as storage charges rise in gold money since October. Foreigners and locals shrink homes due to housing rules and costs, with four weeks after due date allowing sales to recover unpaid storage, letting warehouses buy at low prices to offset charges.
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Berlin
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Siice
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Okura Plans Replacement for Tokyo Museum Loss
Baron Okura announced his plan to replace the great Tokyo museum he donated, burned in the earthquake fire. The collection drew many foreign visitors and was of enormous value with many relics now irrecoverable. A few were saved by moving to a fireproof warehouse as the blaze neared. The collection cost about $2,500,000.
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Okio
Baron Okura
Tokio
Guns guard potato field in stricken Germany
Desperate Berlin residents trudge miles to steal potatoes as food scarcity worsens. In Britz near Berlin a night guard, aided by an electric searchlight and officers with telescopes, guards a potato field against theft.
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Germany
Berlin
Britz
Britzies Force
Rural Germany Sees Food Shortages Amid Economic Breakdown
In Kottbus and surrounding villages a 40 000 resident area suffers scarce eggs milk and vegetables as farmers hoard products due to devalued paper marks. Citizens travel to rural areas with foreign money to barter for food while markets offer little.
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Kottbus
Germany
Berlin
Poland Balances Its Budget in 1924 Budget Forecast
WARSAW November 20 budget figures show a balanced 1924 budget, cited as a distinct step toward Poland’s financial recuperation. The report notes improved fiscal stability and a move away from deficit pressures as the year advances.
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Poland
Warsaw
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Soviet Goods Shown in Berlin Exhibition Opens at Soviet Mission
A permanent display in Berlin presents Russian products for German and Russian buyers. Exhibits focus on raw materials and popular handicraft, offered through stores or direct from Russia. A Canadian lawn bowls team plans a British Isles tour next summer.
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Berlin
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Germany
Russia
British Isles
Cardui credited for revived health by Kansas woman
Mrs. E. E. Keast of Osawatomie says she suffered years of weakness and illness after moving from Illinois. She credits Cardui with a dramatic improvement after two weeks, claiming she regained strength and became a well woman.
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Illinois
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