Hayfever a Product of Civilization Says a Scientist
Scientist R P Wodehouse of Arlington Chemical argues hayfever stems from civilization. He says ragweed flourishes on disturbed ground, creating most allergy cases, while pine pollen has long been common but rarely causes hayfever. The allergy is tied to environment rather than inherent human weakness.
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Hayfever
R. P. Wodehouse
Arlington Chemical Company
American Institute of New York City
Dr. Wodehouse
Wodehouse
Harvard scientists find blood mass may cure hemophilia
Brown gray mass derived from blood by Drs. Arthur J. Patek Jr. and F H L Taylor at Harvard speeds clotting of hemophilic blood in vitro. Both the solid material and normal plasma hasten clotting, hinting at a substance linked to prothrombin that is deficient or ineffective in hemophilia. Research continues to identify this factor.
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New York
Harvard University
Arthur J. Patek, Jr
F. H. L.taylor
Covadonga
Spain
Science
Harvard
Barbecued Camel an Old American Dish
Paleontologists at the Smithsonian identify a camel bone as the earliest American meat site at Folsom man’s northern Colorado dwelling. The piece notes that ancient Americans, alongside bison, ate camel steak over a campfire, while joking about modern camels and roadside stands.
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Washington
Folsom
Smithsonien Institution
Informal Party Menu and Table Arrangements
Readers consider punch versus cocktails for a fifteen guest buffet. Advice covers table setup from plates to napkins, hot dishes chosen for fork meals, and coffee served separately on a large table. Suggested mains include veal paprika, lobster with cream sauce, turkey, and chicken pie, plus varied salads and beer option with lobster.
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OME
Turkey
Michigan Aims at Price Fixing and Tax Reform in State
Michigan moves to curb price fixing with minimum price rules on trademarked goods and wage limits for barbers while tax collection gaps grow. Governor Murphy hints at a special session to plug revenue leaks as labor strife tests budget balance amid lingering liquor and state-property debates.
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Lansing
Fair Trade
Michigan
United States Supreme Court
Detroit
Wayne County
Master Barbers of
AFL
Frank X. Martel
Wayne County Federation of Labor
Murphy
State Board of Tax Administration
Zain
Federated Church Notes Rev Roy J Miller Minister
Sunday service at 10 o clock with worship at 11 15 Sunday School at 6 30 Christian Endeavor at 7 30 Evening worship. Dorcas Circle meets December 16 at Rev and Mrs Miller s home.
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Federated Church Notes
Roy J. Miller
Christian Endeavor
Dorcas Circle
R. J. Miller
St James Evangelical Church Advent Calendar Service
St James Evangelical Church in Saline Township announces a Sunday program led by Pastor W Breitenbach. The service at 10:00 A M features the sermon The Heralds Call followed by 11:00 A M Sunday School and the first rehearsal of the Christmas program.
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St. James
the Herald
Methodist Church Notes Walter Laxman Minister
The Tecumseh church lists a 10:00 morning worship titled The Bible and Life for Universal Bible Sunday. 11:15 Church School led by Ray Davis. 6:30 Young People Epworth Leagues. 7:30 Evening Devotional Service. Friday 7:30 choir practice. December 19 8:00 a Christmas cantata by Tecumseh choir. Mid week service canceled due to annual Christmas Musical in Ann Arbor featuring the University Choral Union presenting The Creation.
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Bible and Life
Ray Davis
Young People’s Epworth
L. Burgan
J. Stark
Tecumseh Choir
Ann Arbor
University Choral Union
St John’s Lutheran Church Service and Pastoral Note
Divine services at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services every second and fourth Sunday inviting all. The government has spent ten billion dollars more than it has taken in since 1933 on an industrial recovery and current activity shows little appreciation of it.
Better Plug the Leaks Campaign Ad Teases Savings
A local newspaper ad urges readers to fix leaks and protect pocketbooks, claiming improved value by stopping leaks. The text frames ads as a remedy stronger than leaky roofs or valves and promotes savings for households.
1937 Christmas Seal Sale Promotes Health Awareness
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association distributes 65,000,000 Christmas seals statewide. Proceeds fund a long-running anti tuberculosis program, including portable X rays and sanatorium care. Dr. Bruce H. Douglas notes early detection via tuberculin tests and X rays reduces White Plague spread. Respondents urged to return mail seals promptly.
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Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Michigan
Bruce H. Douglas
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