Noahs Flood Theory and Ancient Irrigation Debate
The piece argues Noah built the ark and a flood myth reflects ancient irrigation. Marvin Chase, engineer and irrigation advocate, links floods to irrigation as a universal civilizational factor. He cites Mesopotamia, Peru, China, and Italy’s Po valley to claim irrigation underpins enduring civilizations and could avert future disasters.
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Marvin Chase
Chase
Genert
Noah
Nosh
Peru
Ham
Shem
Japheth
America
Europe
Asia
Ark
Universal
Neva
Europ
Mexico
United States
The
Italy
China
New Erie
Appalachians
The Impossible Girl and Health Beliefs Explored
Cynthia Grey discusses why men overlook refined women in favor of the “impossible girl” with high energy and good health. The column blends social norms with health advice, notes on nervousness, and stray horoscopic requests, ending with fragmented hints of unrelated topics and a stray line about the South Atlantic states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Grey
Mustard Plaster Advertises Fares and Hospital Info
An old advertisement fragment promotes mustard plaster products and mentions doctors and nurses. It lists fares and hospital sizing figures including 35e and 5¢ in fares and hospital size pricing like $3.00.
New York raid nets narcotics furs and plumage at Mary Chua home
Detectives seize narcotics, furs, and plumage valued at over 75 000 dollars during raids on the residence of Mrs Mary Chua known as Queen of Chinatown and her husband Chom Chae. They are arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Chua
Chinatown
Chom Chae
Adlerika intestinal purifier advertised with grand claims
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a powerful intestinal antiseptic that cleanses the bowels, relieves gas and stomach issues, and promotes a natural bowel movement. It cites physician endorsements and urges purchase through Seattle drugstores and local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fia
Dancing classes led by Prof William A Jackson at The Hippodrama
New York City instructor Prof William A Jackson teaches stage and ballroom steps at The Hippodrama on Fifth Avenue. Beginners classes start Mondays at 7 PM. telephone Elliott 3187 for details. An unrelated medical ad from Port of Health advertises a new treatment claim shedding causes of rectal troubles with free consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Jackson
New York City
Hippodrama
Fifth Ave
University
Elliott
Port of Health
Hippodrome
Fifth
Rapture Kills 7000 Annually and Self-Treatment Claim
An old advertisement argues that 7000 people die annually from rupture and condemns trusses as ineffective. It promotes a self treatment named Plapao claiming endless support, no straps or springs, and offers a free trial by mail from Plapao Co. in St Louis Missouri.
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Sten
Awelling
Plapao CO
Bt Loula
FUBE
Plapao
Eva Tanguay Shines In Palace Hip Vaudeville Return
Eva Tanguay headlines Loew's Palace Hip show with color and piquancy in a bustle of vaudeville acts. The crowd-pleasing star, praised as a sensation, leads a varied program including a musical skit Fiddle Up and a trio of young performers in song and gymnasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EVA _TANGUAY
Palace Hip
Loew's Palace Hip
Eva Tanguay
Tom Kerr
Pith Bosigne
Driscoll
Long and Hughes
Manning
Hall
Miss Victor Shines at Moore in Juliet and Romeo
Miss Josephine Victor headlines the Moore theater with Juliet and Romeo a romantic vaudeville piece. George Blaney Hartley Power Marie Falla John Costello James Silver Helen Deval George Kirby lead a strong supporting cast with musical acts and aerial numbers providing lively variety.
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Josephine Victor
Moore Theater
Mie Victor
Juliet
Fromeo
George Blaney
Hartley Power
Marie Falla
John Costello
James Silver
Helen Dev
Alex Patty
Marie Meeker
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Walle OF
Tracy
Seattle Star
Washington Bureau
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
Miss Grey
South Atlantic
Helieves
Ian
Isd
J. C. Tuttle
Lengilois
J. BE. Puckett
Adlerika
Seattle
Swift Drug
Second Ave
Pike On Martell Drug Co
Goitre
Physiciana Nemedy Co
Fernando Hide
Lan Angelica
Cal
Meeta
Paul Laverence Dunbar
Vittoria Colonna
Longfellow
Michael Angelo
Alexander
Millard
mGi
Armstrong Trong
Miriam
Ter
Puntee
Cyrus the Ava Damaris
Judith
Vashti
Debs
Harvard
Bruce
Bert Lytell
Ladyfinrere
Victor
Moore
MacDougall
Southwack
Johnny Walker
Pneumonia
Cheasty
Cheasty’s
Puget Sound
Benevolent Societies of
Pacific Northwest
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