What Causes Cancer Editor's Note Series on Cancer Origins
A county health officer writes an editorial reviewing cancer causes, noting chronic irritation and unhealthy cell growth as predispositions, and highlighting global research into growth phenomena, hormones, isotopes, and microscopic study. It mentions cancer’s rise after age 40, deaths in children, and the role of University of Michigan, Duke, and others in advancing understanding. It ends by pointing to a scholarship program supervised by Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Young
Sue
Snowe White
University of Michigan
American Canver Society
North Cavum
Ville
Duke Universty
Fowler McCormic
New Mexico
Frank Johnson Jr
Fayetteville
Metal Winnies
North Carolina
200000 Farm Youth To Take Part In 4-H Field Crops Program
4 H field crops awards program engages about 200000 farm youth across counties. The effort aims to boost knowledge of approved farming practices, improve seed selection and use of available machinery, and increase production of crops, feed and fiber. Coherent details reference county seals and Chicago club connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seadt
International |Ster Company
County Seals
Marriage prospects across states reveal skewed single men to women
The May Cosmopolitan article cites Census style ratios, noting Nevada with 195 single men per 100 single women and Alaska offering broader marriage chances. It claims 9 to 1 in select overseas postings, urges volunteers to the War Department for clerical roles or other posts, and mentions states like Wyoming Idaho Arizona and others with varying available men to women, alongside the U.S. military’s global postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Cosmopoltan Magaerine
Alaska
Hawai
Philippapan
Korea
United States
China
Japan
Hare
Overasas
Scr Vtary of
War Department
Washington, D.C
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
New Mexican
Massachusetts
Georgia
South Carolina
Retonga Relief Praised By Raleigh Resident Mrs Grant
Mrs Grant of Raleigh North Carolina extols Retonga a gastric tonic for nervous indigestion after meals sleeplessness and fatigue. She says it brought relief from headaches fullness and weakness claiming renewed energy and a return to restful sleep. The ad notes Retonga aims to improve digestive juice flow appetite and vitamin B1 deficiency with a money back guarantee at Rosey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Grant
Raleigh
N C
The
Christian Church
Rosey Drug Co
Adv
CARE delivers over two million aid packages in 1947
CARE reports 2,608,106 packages of food clothing and textiles delivered in 17 European countries in 1947. Executive Director Paul French notes shifts to surplus mind kits and new textile packs, plus infant, kosher, and diet tailored packages. European Recovery Program may aid recovery while CARE seeks ongoing private support.
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Care Us
Execuive
Paul Cemly
Frenc
Board of
CARE
America
Theow
Great Britain
Years Ago A Backward Glance May 7 187
Recap of local events from May including past mayoral election results and city office wins, school graduations, and civic notes. Mentions Kelley Jenkins, RT Starke, M D Cokier, and Frank Neal among others. Records include a bridge accident, hospital stay, a new fire truck, relief shipments, and Boy Scouts planned events.
Roanoke Rapids May 1938 Civic Happenings Summary
Ten year old bond issue for street improvements passes 20 to 1 with 700 voters of 4000. Skating rink near High School opens. Rev F W Haynie new Rosemary Baptist pastor. Colonial Dames tour Halifax sites. Billray’s Comedians slated for Roanoke Rapids Saturday. Woman’s Club meets with Mrs Beckwith presiding. First Air Mail Plane lands May 19. Dancing classes by Mrs Tommy Holmes before Kinemis Club. City Base Ball League opens with parade led by local band. Mayor Kelly Jenkins to toss first ball at Simmons Park. 3.2 beer sale allowed after midnight Sunday. Strawberries abundant. prices low. Canned milk 5 cents. butter 25 cents a pound. park chops 23 cents per 2 pounds. Swift’s bacon 15 cents a pound. margarine 10 cents a pound. Colonel and Mrs Lindberg travel for first transcontinental flight in over two years. Patterson Apartments ready May 15. Halifax County Demonstration delegates meet May 14. Mrs D W Ethridge new operator of Bakery Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Chase
Kelly Jenkins
Ofice
Gitt Scouts
Perdue School of Dancing
RC Joses
Scotland Neck
Board of Education
Charles Daniels
Doris “Hedgepeth
Frank Neal
T. A. Merritt
Frank , B Neal
L. Neal
Arizona
Roanoke Rapids School of Nursing
Roy J. Morris
OPA
William R Davis
J. W. Martin, Jr
Yale University
End
Army Air
F. W. Haynie
Rosemary Baptist
Colonial Dames
Halgas
Billray
Roanoke Rapids
Woman's Club
R. P. Beckwith
Air Mail
Tommy Holmes
Kinemis Club
Simons Park
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Schenley Distillers Corp
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Guy
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W. Second St. Dial
Sam
Typic
Dnpastuni
Retonga
Zed
Salesie
White Motors Incorporated
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Flopel
Europe
Congress
Wat
Nunsny
Peraunnel
Broad Street
Directors
Lane Parker
Gotelen Layer Mother’ Cake
Dune Parker
Suulied Holy Maid
Graham
U. Jar
Jona
Nysiein
Puotity, Prunes
Pels
Sunnyfield
Switts Cleanser
Pha
Bisquick Staley
Sunley
Fowder
Food and Poultry
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