Early Removal Of Tonsils May Affect Sinuses
Dr James W Barton reports concerns that removing tonsils in youth shifts workload to sinuses and may raise sinusitis risk. Research by Kayser in Rochester notes higher sinus infections after tonsil removal, while Mitchell of Memphis cites allergy as a noninfectious cause with pale sinus linings.
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Kayser
Rochester
N. Y
E. C. Mitchell
Memphis
Tenn
West Virginia
Relief for the Hard of Hearing from Prostigmin Trials
From the Ear Eye Nose and Throat Monthly a report details prostigmin injections to treat partial deafness. In 28 patients with head noises and acute ear block, rapid relief followed, with most needing no more than five injections. Thirty three chronic cases showed gradual or slow improvement with injections two to three times weekly.
Meaning of negative on blood tests sources syphilis result
The term negative on a blood test typically indicates that the test for syphilis is not positive, meaning the person does not have syphilis. It does not indicate absence of toxins from teeth or tonsils, and weather changes can cause dizziness through other mechanisms.
Soldier of Flushing Bay Exposition Drill Poem
A poem referencing a World Fair site used for military training camps with lines about marching on a fairground, railroads, the Trylon and Perisphere, Gypsy Lee, and living pictures. It imagines training realities amid exposition crowds and midway sights at a historic venue.
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Futurama
Maine
Timbuctoo
Trylon
Paris
Soldier Cadet Verse at Aquacade Camp
A poet imagines guard duty in harsh and fair weather at an army post near a crowd of dancers and soap bubbles. He envisions raiding calls and a siege around the Aquacade with varied brands and nations as part of a training theme. The speaker longs for a glamorous camp like a World's fair site amid a military setting.
Frosty War Musings and Households Amid Strife
A satirical column notes wartime absurdities with idle talk of tank substitutes using ice and coal wagons, a mother receiving a camp letter, and a pay raise for bathrobe workers. It also comments on songwriters sympathy and a flirtatious verse about a lady less saintly than her painted image. The piece closes with a comic quip about makeup and a line from Avery Giles.
Widow waits as war ends and lover returns broken
Peggy Stuart thrives on wartime patriotism while her brother Chet serves as a corporal. Cary Easton doubts joining forces, fears, and ultimately returns gravely injured and resentful. Peggy, torn between loyalty and love, marries him despite his fragile state, only to face his suicide note and a town rejoicing abroad.
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Peggy Stuart
Peggy
Chet
Rottersham
Peg
Midlanders
Cary
Cary Easton
America
Photographer’s studio joke about photo costs
A humorous exchange features a patron asking the price of pictures and the photographer replying with sixty cents per photo, then correcting to a dozen for emphasis while urging a pleasant pose.
Men Are All Alike in One Respect
A reflective saying notes that men share a common trait while each individual remains distinct, suggesting variability within sameness.
Change Necessary Dollar Bill Exchange Request
A shopper asks a cashier to change a dollar bill. The clerk questions the motive, and the patron cites a bad note flagged by their mother.
What is more beautiful than love written in ink
A fragment suggests a conversation about love and writing. The speaker muses that words like I love you are meaningful when spoken or written, then remarks that a worm will turn, hinting at futility or reversal of fortunes. The tone is wry and reflective.
Jimmy and the Mystery of His Full Name
A terse exchange reveals a boy named Jimmy answering a riddle about his complete name. The dialogue centers on identity and the humor in asking for a fuller designation.
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Jimmy
Ruth Wyeth Spears Uses Flat Irons as Book Ends
In this column Ruth Wyeth Spears recalls colonial history when visiting New England and describes repurposing antique flat irons as book ends. She then shares her binder method using a 4 inch gummed tape with 2 and a half inch pieces folded, joined, punched, and placed on binder rings to secure booklets in her library.
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New England
America
John Alden
Priscilla
Plymouth Colony
Quick Trivia Quiz Questions Across Topics
A set of ten questions covers geography history politics science and language. Topics include antipodes the U S Secret Service founding era epic ephemeral meaning center of the earth equator vs pole treaty approval senate consent the Gadsden flag the start of the present century lacrimal glands function and Brazil language status.
A Quiz With Answers 4 One Day 5 The North Pole
The quiz notes that the earth is slightly flattened at the pole and covers questions on governance and history. It states one half of senators present when a treaty is considered and references early American naval flags. It mentions dates and language facts about Brazil, noting Portuguese as the official language and Brazil’s colonial origin.
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North Pole
Brazil
South America
Portugal
Household questions and care tips for home upkeep
Cleaning guidance covers washing machines dust control and shade care. Open windows when sweeping to keep dust from settling on woodwork. Annual shade maintenance uses soap and water with careful drying. Rickrack braid suggested as a fin ish for curtains on various fabrics.
Antipodes Civil War Sketch
A brief antiquarian item notes a July 2 1864 civil conflict in the Antipodes region and labels a certain figure as a hater of mankind, reflecting contemporaneous attitudes.
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Antipodes
Above All Things This Fellow Was an Optimist
A contractor borrows a worn car for an emergency trip. With an employee, he drives toward a bridge with a six foot gap. The brake fails and the gas pedal jams, yet he stays cheerful and hopes the gas runs out.
Taking Trouble as a Shield Against Trouble
A compact saying asserts that deliberately facing effort prevents later troubles. It argues that avoiding effort itself can sow future problems and that proactive engagement reduces risk across life.
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Flushing Bay
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Gypsy Lee
Guy
Norway
Billy Rose
T. F. Finnerty
Avery Giles
Ruth Wyeth Spears
U.S. Secret Service
United States
Bedford Hills
New York
Rch
Amr TN
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Kellogg Company
Boileau
Thomas Fuller
Wilbur Shaw
Auto Racine
Ned
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