Definitions of golfers and handicaps in JAMA
The JAMA joke defines golfer types by work habits and attire then assigns handicaps. A good golfer works at least two afternoons weekly with a 10 handicap, an average golfer plays one afternoon with 20, and a poor golfer who uses a public course has no fixed handicap.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
A Freak. On face description from Boston Transcript
A line from the Boston Transcript notes an old description of beauty with an exquisitely molded face and two dark Crown eyes as the central feature, contrasting with the usual prominence of the nose.
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Good Will Marks US Relations Amid Latin America
President Harding era diplomacy highlights friendlier ties with nations from Brazil to Chile and Peru. Amid broad regional goodwill the sole dark spot is Mexico over District of Columbia funding. A 1924 District budget of about $22.78 million faces a disputed Senate item for park land purchases.
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Palaces for Industrial Arts and Music Debated by House
Testimony before the house public buildings committee outlines plans for two major Washington edifices. Rita Rheem describes a $30,000,000 industrial arts palace while funds for a national conservatory of music would be privately raised on government land.
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Pinyon Jays Round Rocky Mountain Farms Threaten Crops
In western Colorado, pinyon jays of the crow family raid grain fields between nesting seasons. The U S Department of Agriculture biol survey tested control methods on corn and issued a leaflet with a simple poison formula. Wheat harvest reduces effectiveness, and large fields with abundant food render poisoned baits unprofitable.
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Engineer Praises Tanlac From Buffalo Expert Testimonial
Richard H. Lawson, a Buffalo engineer, touts Tanlac as fully effective for his stomach troubles. He claims improved digestion, strong appetite, better sleep, and restored energy, with all pains gone. The ad notes Tanlac sold by druggists with over 35 million bottles.
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Teethina Advertised To Aid Pale Slow-Growing Baby
Mrs. A L Williams of Racepond Georgia reports her pale undernourished infant improved within a week after using Teethina. She says the stomach trouble blocked digestion and growth and credits Teethina with clearing the complexion and restoring growth. The ad claims Teethina is sold by druggists and offers 380c plus a free baby care booklet.
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Lint Bandages and Arnica Stock Prompt Freeze Plan
A druggist directs assistant John to check stock of lint bandages arnica and other remedies. John confirms ample supply of salves lotions and broken bone remedies. The closing remark orders washing down the steps as freezing weather looms.
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The Millionaire’s Honesty Parade
A London Tit-Bits gag frames a boastful millionaire claiming every penny is earned honestly while a skeptical friend questions the source. The quip sits among aphorisms about sports, environment, and media literacy, noting reporters grow adept at spotting bunk.
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Simple Eye Exercises From Los Angeles Times Guide
Simple eye movement routine instructs looking up and down, side to side, and diagonals. It includes circular rolling movements, eyelid rubbing, and repeated sequences, claimed as easy and safe for readers.
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Los Angeles Times
Content with your lot saying contrasts with dream of a house
A dialogue reveals a speaker lamenting not having a lot to build on while the other urges acceptance. The exchange highlights themes of aspiration versus constraint and the value placed on tangible property.
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Dr Brander Matthews recounted a tea room anecdote on French novelists noting that while the school including Anatole France Loti Mirabeau and Maupassant was brilliant its philosophy was not cheering He told of a young man who asked a hopeful bride if this was her first love and she replied that she hoped it would not be the last The remark implied that deprivation can heighten appreciation of minor pleasures
Strong Tales and Tricks in Jest Across The Ages
A compact survey notes how humor, wit, and tall tales endure in storytelling. It highlights humorists, audiences, and the enduring appeal of playful exaggeration in social discourse.
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