Voronoff Advocates 140 Year Life Span Aim
In Calcutta Dr Serge Voronoff, proponent of rejuvenation, declares life could extend to 140 years. He says death between 70 and 90 is a failure to survive and outlines methods involving animal gland grafts to rejuvenate human organs. He notes four human blood types paralleling monkeys and plans experiments in Java and Indo China.
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Calcutta
Serge Voronoff
Voronoff
Europe
Japan
Java
Indo-China
Crosley Pioneers Night Baseball and Spending Rise
Powel Crosley Jr., president of the Cincinnati Reds, in his first year spends 310 500 dollars on top minor league prospects and 50 000 dollars on lighting for night baseball. A youth inventor at thirteen he built an attic generator using water power to light his room.
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Powel Crosley, Jr
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
College Hill
Mantel Style Trends Move Away From Ornate Mantels
Mantels trend toward narrower shelves or removing the shelf altogether. Before changing chimney treatment, confirm the new style improves the current look. An ornate wooden mantel with center mirror and side columns can be simplified to modernize without drastic changes.
Winds Sweep Away Australian Soil Across Vast Lands
Researchers report hot winds in central Australia lift surface soil in large amounts each year, causing widespread loss of hundreds of thousands of acres as winds carry soil far beyond the interior toward distant regions.
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Central
Australia
Pacific
Potatoes Take Place of Torpedoes On Dutch Sub
The Dutch submarine K-18 is on a 28,000 mile eight month voyage from Holland to Sourabaia Java. Potatoes and onions fill storage in place of two torpedoes after insufficient space was found during provisioning at Neuu Wediep.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Sourabaia
Java
Neuuwediep
Overcoming Environment and the Lincoln Washington Contrast
The article compares Lincoln and Washington, noting their different birth fewness and wealth and contrasting social status. It argues both shaped by overcoming environment, highlighting Lincoln's poverty and mental poise as seen in debates with a renowned figure.
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Lincoln
Washington
Power Within: Lincoln and Washington Defy Their Environments
A Western Newspaper Union piece argues that Lincoln and Washington rose above poverty and allure, proving personal strength outpaces heredity and environment. It asserts virtue exists within, not from wealth, to deter crime and indifference to human need.
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Douglas
Washington
Lincoln
Potomac
Western
Union
Biologist Completes Five Year Texas Fish Study
Albert Collier of Rice Institute finishes a five year survey of salt and fresh water fish in the Houston region. The study records over 100 salt water species and more than 25 fresh water species. The red fish group, including the croaker drum sand trout spotted trout and spot fish, dominates the salt water, while bass leads among fresh water species.
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Texas
Houston
Albert Collier
Rice Institute
Arrive On Time not Early, A Hostess Guide
The article advises guests to arrive exactly at the invitation time to avoid distracting the hostess and to give her time to prepare. It suggests waiting outside or in a shop if early, and emphasizes that hosts should be ready to greet guests at the appointed time. It also covers maintaining humor and engaging conversation at social gatherings.
Painting Brick And Stucco Surfaces For Exterior Work
Well aged brick stucco and concrete need no special paint beyond ordinary exterior coatings. If surfaces are not aged, use primers with lung oil varnishes, then top coats. Porous brick concrete and stucco allow deep paint penetration for firm anchorage.
Slip That Assures Perfect Frock Fit Pattern
Pattern 2099 offers a wrap around slip with front belt adjustability to avoid bunching and create smooth lines under frocks. Double back skirt enhances shadow resistance and durability, in washable silk crepe sateen or rayon. Sizes 34 through 46. size 36 uses 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Instructions included. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Sammy the Snake Dilemma in a Flat Feet Tale
Sammy boasts he is glad not to be a snake. His father asks why and Sammy explains a snake with a stomach ache cannot tell if the pain is from a stiff neck or something else. The dialogue explores a playful misunderstanding about anatomy.
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Sammy
Divorce Suit Reveals Husband Fathered Four Children
In a Portland Maine hearing a husband admits to supporting his wife's family and that he is the father of four children. The court questions the family arrangement as the divorce case unfolds.
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Portland
Gift ideas for a frail wealthy aunt
A light sensible list of considerate options for an elderly, limited mobility aunt. Consider gifts that require minimal effort to use or enjoy such as comfortable clothing, warm slippers, easy chair or recliner, high quality blanket, subscription services, or tailored home help arrangements.
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By Charles Sughroe
Tunior
Les
Crosley
Leonard A. Barrett
Betty Runkle
Winter Haven
Florida
Orange Belt
Chambers of Commerce
Frougehold
Lydia le Baron Walker
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Martha Novelius
Joseph Wright, Jr
Toronto
Diane Wright
Diane
Wright, Jr
Palm Beach
Fla
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