Smithsonian report highlights advances across science fields
The Smithsonian Institution releases its annual report with an accessible appendix on recent advances in astronomy physics chemistry geology zoology entomology and anthropology. It surveys military supply links to science including Little on resources for army needs and Coville on plant chilling and dormancy.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Arthur D. Little
Doctor Little
United States
Winter Exercise for Middle Age Demands Steadiness
The London Times medical correspondent urges middle aged readers to adopt winter exercise to counter sedentary habits. He warns that business schedules reduce outdoor activity and that winter tends to promote weight gain and sluggish circulation. He suggests options like squash, swimming, or home workouts, stressing time as the main barrier and the value of consistent, engaging routines.
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Wrnter
The Gift of Santa from Uncle Gimlet on Christmas
Mr Gimlet lone by the fire amid December snow learns to give joy rather than seek wealth. On the prairie farm the Bumps face a mortgage but dream of Christmas. A timely gift from Uncle Gimlet and a heartfelt letter bring warmth, hope, and renewed family happiness.
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Santa Claus
Dorothy
Uncle Gimlet
Donald
Kenneth
Wdith
Mother
Mr. Gimlet
Fudge Making Method From Devlineator
A recipe describes combining sugar maple sirup water vinegar and vanilla and cooking until a cold-water test firms. Separate sugar and water boil to thread stage then whip egg whites and fold in, add chopped nuts, and drop or press into shapes.
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Devlineator
Life span rise puzzled underwriters in Chicago
An actuary told life underwriters in Chicago that the human race has gained ten years of life expectancy in fifty years. He wonders why progress should stop at one hundred, and jokes about the Mississippi shrinking to 18 miles if the trend continues, recalling Mark Twain.
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Chicago
Mark Twairr
Mississippi
Kansas City Star
Cuti cura Talecum Powder Ad Promotes Trio Beauty Product
An advertisement touts Cuti cura Talecum Powder as an antiseptic scented, economical powder for face skin baby and dusting use. It claims to render other perfumes superfluous and notes it as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum.
Not Much to Look at Yet Fast Boat Named for Her
He planned a trip on a new yacht the next day while she teased him about naming the boat after her. She asked what the boat was like and he replied she isn’t much to look at but is very fast.
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Mr. Gimlet
R. Gimlet
Omeone
Emily
Smoky City
Paradise
Donald
Dorothy
Kenneth
Edith
Gardy
Houston Post
Are You Nervous and Suffering Headache Relief
Indianapolis woman Miss Ora A. Johnson describes long nervousness headaches and dizziness being cured by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She urges others to obtain the remedy from a druggist or write for free medical advice at Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Ora A. Johnson
Martindale Ave
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W. H. Holmes
Ales Hrdlicka
Rothea
Taerner
Twentieth Street
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Farmer Bump
Jake
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Jesus
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Sherman
Texas
King Pin Plug Tobacco
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Kemp, Okla
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Balsam
Danaruff
Druzzists
Hiscox Chem
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Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchorae
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