Girls excel in detail focus over boys in class task
In Minneapolis Miss Jessie Taylor's Whittier school class seven girls and two boys copied a math problem as given while three boys wrote only the essential conditions. Authorities note girls tend to detail and conscientiousness, while boys seek shortcuts. A history teacher links sex differences to current events interest as girls dominate in later classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Jessie Taylor
Whittier School
Costly to Steal Policeman in Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana a police officer figure worth $2.50 was stolen as a joke when Party De Vault abducted an automobile decoration framed as a policeman. He faced a petit larceny charge but was fined $5 plus costs and sentenced to six months at the state penal farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Party de Vault
Prass
al Meyers
de Vault
State Penal Farm
Rush Brings New Disease Angina of Effort
Philadelphia report describes a new ailment labeled angina of effort, seen mainly in doctors teachers clergymen editors and other men of affairs. Dr Haines presented the condition at Hahnemann Medical College, noting chest pains from overwork and a hostile attitude toward life’s problems. No link to spring fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Oliver 8
Haines
Hahnemann Medical College
War of Colonels Threatens Georgia
In Georgia a dispute over the title Colonel escalates as real colonels and public figures resist labeling nonentitled individuals with the honor. Editors report readers sending in protest notes and requests for discretion. The governor’s practice of appointing colonels to staff posts adds to the tension across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
National Guard
Saved Husband's Life After Suicide Attempt in Del
In Dagshoro area Mrs John Burton rushed to get help for her husband after he beat her and then attempted suicide by drinking lye. A neighbor phoned as she arrived and she brought a physician to the scene, saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daysboro
Del
John Burton
Near Omar
Burton
Dagsboro
Granulated sugar hailed as wound healing aid by German surgeons
German army doctors report success using granulated sugar on wounds. Sugar dressing is applied after bleeding stops, avoids disinfection, and accelerates healing. Redressing every two to three days suffices as the dressing does not adhere to the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Silverware Found In Man's Stomach Mystery Solved
Stockton surgeon removes two regulation sized forks and a teaspoon from Richard Williams stomach ending a two year ailment. Doctors suspect delirium led to swallowing the cutlery and note a prior abscess, X ray confirmation, and a new stomach to duodenum opening to prevent infection. Williams expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Richard Williams
Williams
Wedding Rings Thinner Under Wartime Rules
London reports explain that future war brides will wear thinner wedding rings as the government tightens control on gold and bans making jewelry from sovereigns. Dealers insist ring quality remains high and wearability near that of heavier bands, despite a booming cheap jewelry trade in London’s east end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Court Upholds Mule Kicking Liability Ruling
Kentucky Court of Appeals reverses $500 damages award to J M Pratt against Consolidated Coal after Pratt struck a mule with a whip and was kicked. The court said the mule’s natural behavior exits, and an employee cannot invite danger and then recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
J. M. Pratt
Consolidated Coal Company
Pratt
Married at Bier in Marion County
Katherine I Titus aged 28 and William Baumert 40 wed at the bier of Mrs Samuel Titus after her death. He rushed from Montana following a telegram dictating her dying wish to hasten the marriage. The ceremony occurred as Mrs Titus passed away, fulfilling her final wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Katherine I. Titus
William Baumert
Samuel Titus
Titus
Baumert
Montana
C E Union Plans Fairfield Meeting After Biglerville Convention
The Adams County Christian Endeavor Union closes its annual convention at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Biglerville with eighty delegates, setting a county record. Officers elected include President Charles C Culp Gettysburg and Ruth Bream Fairfield as missionary superintendent. District superintendents named and county vice presidents listed. A Bible prize was awarded to the Junior Society of New Oxford for growth. The Rev W S Garrett spoke on The Young People and Their Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Adams County Christian Endeavor Union
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Biglerville
Chas. C. Culp
Gettysburg
Mise Ethel Weaner
Ethel Sheely
New Oxford
Homer Robinson
Littlestown
Ruth Mehring
Ruth Bream
Paul 8. Creager
H. W. Knouse
Bendersville
George Hensel
Rosa Scott
G. W. Ksabl
Airfield
Nora Kauffman
York Springs
Rose Barker
Society of the Reformed Church
W. S. Garrett
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
This Place
False death hoax shocks Wertheimer factory family
The mother of George Larenger, super intendent of Wertheimer Bros. cigar factory at Dallastown, near Manchester Md., was told her son had died by a bogus telephone message. He rushed home, only to learn he is alive. The caller is alleged to be a factory employee amid a recent strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larenger
Wertheimer Bros
Dallastown
Manchester
Lavenger
Wizard’s Ranch farm sale links cattle and shoe chain
Mahlon N. Haines, a York shoe dealer, buys 123 acre Susquehanna riverfront farm near Accomac from Chas N. Sprenkle. He plans Hereford cattle farming and a hoof-to-hoof shoe business, tan hides, and operate a 25 store chain. Part of the land will become a picnic ground for local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna River
Accomac
Mahlon N. Haines
Chas. N. Sprenkle
Immaculate Conception Parish Festival on North Peters Street
The Immaculate Conception church parishioners announce a lawn festival at the Parochial Hall on North Peters street. A play will be staged each evening June 30 and July 1 followed by dancing. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt Street
A. Sheely
Lumler & Coal
J. H. Duttera, Jr
New Oxford
Acclimated Frederick County Horses For Private Sale
One car load of acclimated horses from farmers in Frederick County Maryland offered for private sale. Ages 3 to 7 years, all well broken, including heavy workers drivers and all purpose horses. See them if you need a horse. ABRAM ROTI Abbottstown Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Abram
Roti
Abbottstown
Watkin's Fly Powder advertised as pest killer
The notice promotes Watkin's Fly Powder and General Insecticide as a fast, effective remedy for flies mosquitoes bedbugs cockroaches fleas lice moths ants and many insects. It claims safety for people animals and food and notes exclusive wagon sale from I A Wilt New Oxford Pa with bell phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Wilt
New Oxford
Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mont Alto
Cresson
Hamburg
Commissioner of Health
Samuel G. Dixon
Raffles
Kentucky
Bier
C. E. Union
Hamilton Roller Mill
R. R. No
East Berlin
J. St. Hartman
Jess
Joun R
Burkholder
Lancaster, Pa
Alex. Byer
Berlin Ayre
Taughinbaugh
GEQ
A. Miller
Lincoln Way
East
Altland
Abbottstown, Pa
BR. Snyder
Carlisle Street
Phila
Fred T
J. A. Cashman
Agt
Centre Square
W.j.ntollen
W. A. Feiser
New Oxford, Pa
Noachum
New Chester
Hunterstown
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Stock Sanitary Board
J. W. Mullimes
Gettysb
R. D
U.S Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg
J. Mansa
James W Millhimes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!