Death rate of those over forty rising while youth gains
The article cites Elmer Rittenhouse arguing that the drop in overall mortality hides a rise in deaths after age forty due to degenerative illnesses. It notes increases in heart and kidney diseases, alcohol and drug harms, and social ills, urging healthier habits and earlier medical exams to extend life, with lower births not compensating losses.
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United States
Elmer EK
Rittenhouse
New Jersey
Chicago
New Orleans
Bright
Mr. Rittenhouse
England
Wales
Ielbee Bene
Idadan Sveeeees
Berea Seyi
Icceeseeesesesreee
Windmill Dryer Yacht Toy from A Neely Hall
A 1912 article by A Neely Hall describes a combined windmill and clothes dryer toy. The model uses a yard post, a base block with a king bolt, and two by four arms forming yachts with sails of muslin. Yachts rotate counter clockwise on wind, powered by a clothes line threaded through screw eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Neely Trall
Farmers neglect quality and value of cows on many farms
The author argues that on farms not selling dairy products, cows are often inferior due to farmers’ indifference to cattle values. He notes links between poor cattle, scrub hogs, and overall farm quality, and shares experiences from a neighborhood beef club aiming to keep beef and pork supplies year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forlor
Bays
Yika
Dickens and Defoe as Editors in Modern Journalism
A reflection on literary talent for editorial work credits Dickens and Defoe. Defoe would excel as a special writer rather than critic, while Dickens could become a mighty force in American journalism if he adapted to brief units, using his entertaining genius to uplift life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaire
Macaulay
Swift
Mail
Dickens
Defoe
Rise of Parana Unlocks Wheat Banana Boom in South America
The Jazeta de Noticias notes Parana in Brazil aims to boost wheat and banana cultivation. Immigration incentives, free seed wheat, and government support attract European farmers. Banana fiber paper mill planned amid growing banana exports to Uruguay and Argentina, with last year’s sales around $300,000.
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Parana
South America
Jazeta de Noticias
Rio de Janeiro
Uruguay
Argentine Republic
Democracy’s Rise Across Nations Cited by Collier’s Weekly
A Collier’s Weekly remark notes that democracy expands most in America and more broadly as countries advance toward representative government, reflecting a trend in global political development.
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America
Collier’s Weekly
Rockefeller address urges Dreamers to heed deeds done
John D. Rockefeller Jr in a New York address warns dreamers to measure themselves by past deeds, not by imagined feats. He states that the world judges individuals by what they have already accomplished.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
Mr. Rockefeller
Superior Quality Paper Highlighted In Trade Note
A trade note claims the material makes a superior quality of paper. The report underscores expected benefits and market interest in the improved product.
Unclear Quote Involving Kurds Armenians Phrase
A fragment quotes a dialogue about Kurds and Armenians with a note implying potential violence. The text presents a casual exchange without specific events, dates, or locations. Further context or attribution is needed for a proper news summary.
The Baby Question Settled by Priceless Treasure Test
A proverb-like remark notes the baby if yours is a priceless treasure and if not yours a nuisance, reflecting on parental feelings about infant ownership as a humorous aside.
Drummer's Wiles Spark a $5,000 Will Tale on Train
A drummer in a Philadelphia bound tale claims a stranger left him $5,000 in a will after a Chicago to Pittsburg palace car encounter. He swears he had no prior contact with the man or his wife, who later inspire a humorous, cautionary anecdote aboard the train.
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Philadelphia
Beo
Chicago
Pittsburg
Wardrobe of a nobleman and fashion in times of strike
The piece recalls a nobleman with an immense wardrobe, then argues that luxury in dress has appeared with courage in history from Cavaliers to Wallenstein and Clive. It laments a tailors strike and hopes the jeunesse doree resumes buying a new suit each morning after breakfast.
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England
Charles I
Wallenstein
Germany
Clive
Plassy
Jeunesse Doree
London Mail
Joke Exchange Between Kind Gentleman and Johnny
A courtroom quip has a judge prompting Johnny about his plans as he grows up. Johnny replies that he will start by not doing anything, eliciting a dry laugh from the judge.
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Johnny
War on the English Sparrow Gains Government Backing
Ned Dearborn of the United States Biological Survey filed a complaint against the sparrow and urged a nationwide campaign to destroy it. He argues the bird harms crops by feeding on insects and damaging fruit and flowers, while preying on beneficial species. Methods include nest destruction, trapping, shooting, and poisoning.
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United States Biological Survey
Ned Dearborn
Dearborn
Lime Not a Fertilizer Says Michigan Circular
A Michigan circular argues lime is not a fertilizer and that clover failure signals lime need. If clover thrives, lime is unnecessary. otherwise test a small patch since full-field lime applications waste time and resources.
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Michigan
Causes of alfalfa failure and soil factors
Cornell station experiments identify causes of alfalfa failure. They stress moderately fertile soils and phosphate fertilizer as beneficial. Inoculation is ineffective unless soil conditions support bacterial growth.
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Cornell Station
Ends With Fragment Reflecting Financial Application Note
Fragmentary line notes that money of the field were not in need of such application indicating an incomplete financial remark without full context.
The Angora Goat Boom Fades From Market Interest
The Angora goat popularity appears short lived with several large concerns closed or selling off stock. Some traders offer goats at one dollar per head as the sheep boom diverts attention and markets.
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