Knife Lost in War Returned to Owner
Cedar Rapids Iowa reports a hunting knife lost in March 1918 in France's First Division sector has been returned to Dr. J J Naibert after over a decade. Lieutenant Curtis E Richardson found the knife in Treveray Meuse while serving in World War I and kept it until locating the owner.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Curtis E. Richardson
Hammond
J. J. Naibert
A. E. F. First Division
France
F. J. Naibert
Doctor Naibert
Mr. Richardson
Field Artillery
Treveray
Department
Meuse
Dijon
Richardson
A. Bb. F
Stevens
Is-Sur-Tille
Lieutenant Stevens
California Scientist Backs Boy's Ability
Prof. Olga Bridgman of the University of California medical school reports an intelligence survey of 8 075 subnormal children showing boys outnumber girls only in lower ranges and that girls equal or exceed boys in higher ranges. The study challenges prior beliefs and highlights gender differences in cognitive development.
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Berkeley
Calif
Olga Bridgman
University of California Medical School
Protein needs for growing chicks per Cornell findings
Prof G F Heuser of Cornell Ithaca NY reports that chick growth relies on protein in feed. Experiments show optimal protein levels by age: 20 percent for 1–6 weeks, 17 percent for 6–12 weeks, and 14.5 percent for 12–20 weeks, with excess protein not speeding maturity but boosting eventual egg production.
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G. F. Heuser
Cornell University
Ithaca
N.Y
Heuser
Cornell
Cannibalism a Serious Habit in Hen Flocks
Poultry experts at the Ohio Experiment Station report that hens biting and feather plucking can escalate to fatal cannibalism. Trimming the tip of the under beak to the quick stops the behavior, often with one or two dominant birds targeted.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Avoidable Crooked Breast Bones in Turkeys
Two main causes are faulty breeding and improper roosting. A lack of mineral matter and faulty metabolism contribute to crooked breast bones. Roost shape and size influence incidence, with round or narrow roosts promoting the defect, especially in heavier toms compared with pullets.
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Turkeys
Theories to Determine Sex of Little Chicks
A discussion of methods to identify chick sex at hatching or from the egg. The Barred Plymouth Rock breed uses the size of the head white spot, with larger spots indicating males. Crossbreeding can yield chicks whose sex is separable by color with some accuracy.
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Plymouth Rock
Brooding Chicks and Clean Space
The article explains chick brooding requires fresh soil to prevent disease and parasite contraction. It advises a movable brooder house with a tight board floor to resist vermin and ensure cleanliness.
Care of Young Turkeys for Hatchlings
The article advises inspecting newly hatched turkeys for lice and eliminating them with insect powder. It recommends drying and warming the chicks, avoiding tight confinement, and placing the mother in a coop with a small pen to prevent the young from running away since they are shy at first.
American University at Cairo Inaugurates Arabic Education Magazine
The American University at Cairo launches a new Arabic language educational magazine titled School Life focused on modern education and applying progressive principles to Near East educational challenges. The publication marks the first periodical in Arabic dedicated to broad educational discourse.
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America University
Cairo
Egypt
Mythical Fountain Pirene at Corinth
The fountain at Corinth is linked to Pirene daughter of Cesalus who shed tears for her son Cendhries. Bellerophon is said to have caught Pegasus there as water gushed from rock in Acrocorinthus.
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Corinth
Pirene
Cesalus
Cendhries
Bellerophon
Pegasus
Circular letter ad prompts quirky shape claim
An advertisement teased a circular letter and noted the shape seemed odd yet acceptable if used by the sender. The fragment hints at marketing copy testing format and design curiosity.
Not So Sure Oliver Owl and El Squirrel Tease Friends
A playful cartoon panel shows Oliver Owl doubting the idea that great oaks grow from little acorns while El Squirrel plots to snatch two items, sparking a mischievous exchange among woodland creatures.
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Oliver Owl
The Uncommonly Smart Boy Finds Luck Through Common Sense
A concise note reflects on a boy praised for practical wisdom gained after years, highlighting how sensible choices lead to favorable outcomes. The piece emphasizes steady learning, patience, and applying simple reasoning to life challenges.
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William G. Conley
West Virginia
Mary Jo Matthews
Mannington
W. Va
Winchester
Orient
Thierry
New York
China
Philippines
Hawaii
George H. Estes
Estes
Margaret Coyle
Cleveland
United States
Europe
Henrietta Allen
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Harold Smith
Mr. Smith
Smith
London
Gourand
California
Boy
Coaspirin
Iints
Bayer Manufacture
Ter
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fred W. Davey
Madison
Lydia
Pinkham
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