Gore Defeated in Oklahoma Democratic Senate Nomination
The Oklahoma race ends with Representative Scott Ferris defeating Senator Gore for the Democratic nomination. The campaign highlighted Gore's war record and opposition to the nation’s war measures, labeling him an obstructionist who failed to reflect public opinion. Voters in Missouri and other states are also noted as turning against war critics.
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Oklahoma
Gore
United States Senate
Scott Ferris
Wilson
McLemore
United States
Stone
Missouri
Vardaman
Hardwick
Chicago Daily News
Dropping stock market and its impact on finance
The steady fall in stocks this year unsettles business leaders. Forecasters doubt a quick recovery though railroad shares rebounded after rate decisions. The core issue is scarce capital and rising production costs pushing interest rates up, dragging fixed-rate securities lower and signaling possible further business strain ahead.
Community urged to save money for future prosperity
A local appeal advises residents to gather and reserve every dollar at favorable rates, warning those rates may not recur for a lifetime. The message encourages collective action to secure the community’s long term economic health and growth.
Slacking Up in the Cities and Rural Prospects
Rural youths urged to pursue steady industry as urban work slows. The article notes temporary high wages in clothing and shoe lines, with extensive shutdowns in cities, and encourages country young people to advance in a field that never shuts down.
Papyri Reveal Greco Roman History Through Daily Life
Greek papyri provide a personal view of ancient history. They show administration in practice and reflect popular piety, impiety, and religious documents like the hymn to Isis. Papyri illuminate economic decay, education, language, and the transition from paganism to early Christianity in Egypt.
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Egypt
Isis
Why Don't Bachelors Marry Why Do They Remain Single
A humorous remark from the Boston Transcript questions why bachelors stay unmarried, noting the rarity of married men described as bachelors and inviting reflection on social norms of marriage.
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Boston Transcript
Gland theory links race differences to endocrine disorders
Professor Arthur Keith argues in a British Association address that racial differences arise from disturbances in growth-regulating glands such as the thyroid pituitary and adrenal. He cites mongolian and negro features as reflections of thyroid and suprarenal function and suggests ductless gland research could influence future human evolution.
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Arthur Keith
Anthropological Section
British Association
Dioe
Explaining Acreage and Rectangular Fields
The piece traces the origin of the word acre and defines the acre as 43 560 square feet. It shows how area is computed by length times breadth for rectangles and gives examples such as 132 by 165 feet equaling 21 780 square feet or half an acre, and 340 by 66 feet also totaling 21 780 square feet.
Bachelor to the Rescue on a Veil Entanglement
A bachelor recalls a streetcar scene where a woman struggles to untie a veil while nose glasses snag the fabric. He offers to help after her request and succeeds amid amused suppression, leaving him embarrassed yet relieved.
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Bachelor
Shle
Victor
Not Ready for a Ride On the Farm Visit
A seven year old boy named Bobby fears the family car during a farm stay. After initial reluctance, he urges his younger sister to promise that when he is older and tamer he will ride with them, showing a serious yet hopeful attitude toward future car rides.
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Bobby
Eye care note on patient fitting and glasses
A clinician states careful examination with current instruments and methods without drops. Every fit glasses only when the patient shows vision improvement and is satisfied with the result.
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R. O
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Dolton, Lil
Phone
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Leyden Ave
Carl. Dieck
P. B. Good
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Illinois
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Dalton
Lincoln Ave
Atrios
P. B. Good— Dolton
Oakland Metal Works
Cornelius Fray
Proppers Corner
W. 137Th St
G. J
Garrit Jacobsma
Prop
Washington Avenue
Neiden Building
Dolton, Ill
Frank C. Ott
Chicago St
Telephone Riverdale
GEO
Indiaman Ave
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