Madame Schuman-Heink A Great Mother At 75
The famed singer Madame Schuman-Heink pursued film opportunities at seventy and continued radio and vaudeville work. She earned fame as Mother of Doughboys for wartime support and charity, supporting veterans and troops, while facing personal tragedy as sons fought on opposite sides. She became a U S citizen in 1904 and championed democracy. She died relatively poor after a life of benevolence.
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Madame Ernestine
Schumann-Heink
Madame Schumanin-Heink
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Veteras
Tuberculosis Among School Children
A California Tuberculosis Association report shows over 50 000 school children were examined in tuberculin tests and X rays, with 25 percent infected. Local associations and Christmas Seals funded most testing, revealing 12 500 infected individuals and many early cases saved from serious illness.
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Tuberculosis
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California
Passages Remember Madame Schumann-Heink’s Spirit
The world loses a vibrant contralto with Madame Schumann-Heink’s passing. Her voice thrilled generations of music lovers and her refusal to quit work and her charity and motherhood will be cherished as a lifelong lesson to all.
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Madame Schumann-Heink
Tuberculosis Seals Drive Aimed at California Schools
California tuberculosis associations push a 30th annual Christmas Seal sale to fund school health work. They plan tuberculin tests and X ray surveys for students to detect infections early and protect youth across communities, with aim to integrate into official health programs.
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California
First hunting fatality in Antioch at season's start
Oscar Brolin, 16, died after an accidentally discharged rifle during the opening duck hunting season in Antioch. The incident marked the season's first fatality and prompted safety inquiries.
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Oscar Brolin
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