Minute Change Sets Inch Definition at 25.4 Millimeters
A minute update redefines the inch as exactly 25.4 millimeters to align U S and British measurement bases amid precision manufacturing. The change reduces prior variance by about two millionths of an inch per mile, reflecting standardization efforts between the two countries. A separate note mentions a diamond discovery in a banana split, where a Centerfield New York man found a blue white diamond in his spoon valued around fifty dollars.
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United States
England
Montreal Herald
Robert McKee
Centerfield
N. Y
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Adverts Constipation Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to follow medical guidance for constipation using a liquid laxative like Syrup Pepsin. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the solution and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not absolute.
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Dr. Caldwell
Blessing Physicians Emphasize Cheerful Cooperation
A note highlights doctors and blessings, praising physicians who foster cheerful cooperation with patients and colleagues. The passage underscores collaboration as a foundational healing approach.
Money Dominates Washington in Tax Fight and Veterans Bonus
The essay argues money governs Washington as tax policy looms in an election year. It notes the veterans bonus, Farm Bill funding, and deficits tied to borrowing, with Congress blamed for shifting responsibility to Henry Morgenthau. It comments on campaign fervor and presidential messaging shaping public perception.
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Washington
White House
Capitol Hil
Congress
Treasury
Capitol
AAA
Henry
Roosevelt
George
Bankhead
Alabama
Henry Morgenthau
Secretary of the Treasury
Senator Bankhead
Redily
Burns
al Smith
Smith
Liberty League
Hoover
Talmadge
Georgia
Borah
Idaho
Mr. Roosevelt
Household Tips From The Pantry And Workshop
Practical instructions for home tasks and safety including painting, fat fires, boiling eggs, asparagus can opening, plant care, pork roasting times, cactus care, watering pots, and cleaning artificial fruit with soap and ammonia.
Secret Service Links Cache Of Fake Coins To 75 Year-Old Case
In Oklahoma City investigators unearthed a pile of buried coins from an old Indian Territory trading post. Secret Service agent John Osborn said the coins are cheap amalgam with a thin gold covering and declined to name the men involved. The counterfeiting case dates back 75 years and may never be solved.
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Secret Service
Oklahoma City
Indian Territory
John Osborn
Castle of True Wives legends at Weibertreu ruin
Near Heilbronn in Württemberg the Castle of Weibertreu stands as a medieval relic. A Twelfth century tale says a feudal lord doomed male inhabitants while letting women leave with their husbands on their backs, inspiring the name Castle of True Wives.
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Heilbronn
Wurtemburg
Germany
Weibertreu
Freely given advice and its delicate reception
The passage notes advice as a scarce, precious commodity often offered late and rarely heeded. It highlights the need for tact and delicacy in both giving and seeking counsel, warning that even well intentioned guidance can offend or cause pain. The author reflects on the uncertain value of advice in social interactions.
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Chatfield
Statesmen in Danger in Japan
A historical note warns that Japan’s leading statesmen face lethal risk from patriots if they fail to aggressively promote the nation’s glory both domestically and abroad.
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Japan
A Grave Mistake for a Mother to Make
A warning urges mothers to consult a family doctor before giving any medicine or remedy to a child. Doctors and child authorities say health and sometimes life depend on cautious choices, especially when offered a bargain remedy.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Advocated for Safe Use
An advertisement urges parents to demand Phillips Milk of Magnesia for children, claiming physicians have endorsed it for over 60 years. It promotes the product as safe, discourages substitutions, and notes peppermint flavored tablets are available for easier giving to kids.
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Phillips
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