Fashioned by heredity how generations differ in size
A study traces changes in height and weight across three generations in American families. It notes 2000 father son pairs and 501 mother daughter trios, finding the present generation averages five feet ten and one tenth inches for men and shows a steady height gain of about one inch every 22 years over 80 years. The modern woman averages one inch taller and roughly seven and a quarter pounds heavier than her grandmother.
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Colern
Voter Turnout Urged For Prederrick Mayor Aldermen Election
Citizens urged to vote at the Prederrick polls to reflect public interest in city welfare. Candidates for mayor and aldermen are experienced, with voters to choose an administration. Polls open from 8 AM to 6 PM. eligible residents should cast their ballots.
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Prederrick
Abl Avai
Iexnor
America’s Air Forces Inspire Mixed Reactions in Cities
A chaotic excerpt describes a strong air force, public complaints about noise and skyward activity, and counts on planes symbolizing triumph. It notes doubts about military defense and the hope hard work outweighs luck in a troubled era.
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Iran
Nis Mary
Zestu
Weis
Mr Rogers Motion Awaiting a Second in Council Meeting
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr Rogers making a motion and awaiting a second. Text includes garbled letters and unrelated fragments, hindering full context but indicating a procedural moment within a council or committee setting. Further readable items remain unclear.
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MR. Rogers
Quotations Close To The TV Industry Debate
The excerpt hints at a debate over investment in antitrust duties and the role of Lua Tr. It reflects concerns about oversight, financial responsibility, and potential policy shifts impacting media and technology sectors.
Local Family Notes And Elections At St. Pauls Church
Mrs Ohi and families from Hampton and Taneytown are noted in social items. St Pauls Church held its annual election of officers on June 2 with President Mrs Luther Harner and other officers named. Several visits and social calls across Bridgeport Balt imore Shippenosburg are recorded, including gatherings at Frain, Michael, Michael, and various households.
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Ohi
Ters
and Bigiersville
H. J
Lee Andersh
Maud Floyd Stickhouser
Amth
Emma
Bridgeport
Ralph Maxwell
Maybelle
Jean
James Wahley
Marguerite
Baltimore
David Michael
and Histon
Sand
Eiie Erier
Hawk
Pauline
Twenty Years Ago Today iLoca from The News 1921
Twenty Years Ago Today column recalls the June 8 1921 events with local notes. Mary We Deal is noted as a delegate to a teachers convention in Dekwan Wisconsin. Democratic meeting and campaign mentions appear with local figures Freeman and related names.
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iLoca
Senai Rotert FL Wagner
New York
Germany
Frank Lloyd Wright
Richland Center
Uwis
Samuel S. Mary
Sharon
Ohio
John W. Biwer
Bethel College
Kansas
Poland
Clarence H. DeMar
Boston
Medina
Kindergarten Sees Its Largest Enrollment This Year
The article notes the kindergarten reached record enrollment over the past year. It praises local visitors and donors including Judge John 3 Man and Rover Delaplaine for Easter contributions. A closing event is described with substantial support from community members and a reorganized board of directors led by Miss Margaret R. Motter.
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Jaco Bo Mower
Bert
Cohan
Hiammand
Bendis
Caty
Languar
John 3
Rover
Delaplaine
Willam Bennett
Clifford Doll
Decline in Marriages and Divorces in 1930 Maryland
A census bureau preliminary report shows a statewide drop in marriages and divorces for 1930. Frederick County recorded fewer marriages than 1928 and 1930s divorce rates fell in several counties, with Baltimore City also lower. The State Health Department and Census Bureau noted broad declines across Maryland.
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Cupid
Fredery
Comsus Bureau
Marmanes
Prederick County
Maryland
M.inates
Man Land
Siie
Dan Cupid
Rix Trowboile-R
State Department of Health
Census Bureau
Aso
Baltimore City
Daily English Lesson Nonsense and Word Confusion
Daily lesson outlines common word usage errors and pronunciation quirks. It notes misused phrases such as a man and a lady and mispronounced forms like leaped, endorse versus indorse, and discusses how learning one word daily can grow vocabulary. It adds trivia on pronunciation and a statistic about dentists per person in the United States.
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Todat
Health notes on eye anatomy and vision disturbances
A historical medical piece discusses the eye anatomy, focusing on the retina blood cells, cornea, and light perception. It explains how heart rate and blood flow affect visual specks, glare around lights, and color fringes, noting symptoms that may indicate screening for eye health.
Smuggling Gold Ring Rebels Mexico City Source Reports
Organized smuggling of millions in Mexican gold is alleged to involve government agents and known businessmen in Mexico City and other towns. Investigators point to strict vigilance to stop the flow as May figures reportedly show $2,500,000 in gold pesos moved abroad amid arrests and warrants. Also noted are social events and local club activities including a banquet and spring ceremonial plans in the region.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Wigiers
Bible Thought Fragments On Uncertain Parable
Fragments from a religious item discuss Luke and parables in a drawn out style. The text hints at themes of interpretation and faith with scattered phrases that reference the Bible and study.
Today in History Antiversaries for November 3
An OCR flavored roll of historical births and deaths dated November 3. Entries include Gideon J. Pillow and Robert Schumann with birth years, plus Lincoln, Washington and Jesse James related notes, and a speculative horoscope paragraph critiquing the day’s prospects.
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Samuel R. Beils
United States
Ides
Gea
Coon
Willam A M. Delphia
Treasury Adelphia
Gideon J. Pillow
Tenn
Lees
Ark
Robert Schumann
Enea
David D. Porver
Chester Pa
Fed
Washington
Charles Reeds
Meredith
Delaware
James River
Luf's Stuff Views In Yesteryears And Modern Shifts
A fragmented, archaic note argues that opinions differed across eras and contexts. It cites shifting views on youth, leadership, and change, referencing time as a guiding force and suggesting a retrospective reflection on past beliefs versus current understanding.
Comity of Comedy Biomes in Theater Showdown
A lively theater brief notes a comedy clash between two ensembles, one labeled Titeti and another referred to as Som Sua, in a period-tinged community venue. Performances promise witty dialogue and local crowd energy as critics compare pacing and timing.
Dana Suess rises in Tin Pan Alley era Broadway scene
The article chronicles Dana Suess a one year old in New York theater circles, noting her discovery in Brooklyn with Fanchon and Marto groups and her early comedy role in You Said Ih. It mentions adoption as a Broadway pet and situates her amid vaudeville and stage tours alongside other performers of the era.
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Fanchon and
Marto
Mollywood
Chef
Low Hate
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