Insects Have New Science of Senses Says Entomologist
The article describes experiments by Doctor McIndoe on moths and their senses, arguing sight is not the main lure for male moths. Rather odors emanating from cocoons influence attraction, suggesting a developed olfactory sense in insects and a new science of odors guiding behavior.
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Washington
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Sethighiky
McIndoe
Massachusetts
Florida
Doctor McIndoo
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Penury for Tino He Has Millions Safe
Former King Constantine of Greece is said to be not in danger of penury with 10,000,000 gold francs in safe investments in New York City Brazil and Switzerland. The jewels of Queen Sophie and royal plate were shipped to Switzerland as Greece’s situation grew unsettled.
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Constantine
Greece
Charles
Austrian-Hungary
Paris
New York City
Brazil
Switzerland
Queen
Sophie
New Alien Law Allows Citizenship Without Marital Link
Washington reports the marriage bar on U S citizenship for women is ending. The independent naturalization bill, backed by the League of Women Voters and passed by Congress, lets a woman keep or gain citizenship irrespective of marriage. It requires one year of U S residence and omits the usual declaration of intent, with no retroactive effect.
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Washington
United States
National Léague of “Women Voters
Congress
Harding
Maud Wood Park
Republic
Robbers Buried Pot of Gold Believed Found
Reported in Kentucky a century ago robbers buried a pot of gold coins valued at about 48000 dollars. The tale centers on the wealth once hidden and later linked to the owner.
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Kentucky
We Escape to Cleveland With a Baby Named Junior
In a cautious plan born of debt and need, a young couple leaves their aged kin behind to move to a Cleveland house. They abandon a crowded homestead to seek a fresh start with a beloved baby, Junior, while grappling with family ties and duty.
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Robert
Sarah
Anderson
Grandpa Barton
Bob
Cleveland
Bessa
Junior
Holmestead
Gileages
Vides
Arive md
Wright's Indian Vegetable Advert for Digestive Aid
An old advertisement fragment promotes Wright's Indian Vegetable as a digestive aid. It mentions indigestion and stirring natural digestive processes with a satirical exchange about hats and heads as part of the ad copy.
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Wright
Belgium the most densely populated country claims the spot
An old article notes Belgium as the world’s densest population, with 666.22 inhabitants per square mile, ahead of Japan and China in different density metrics. It contrasts China’s large population and area, and mentions a Red Cross advertisement urging blue in homes for whitening fabrics.
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Belgium
China
Japan
Red Cross
From Chicago Rugs and Turkish Cigarettes Tale
In a brief exchange a Chicago man declares he makes Persian rugs. another voice adds he is from Chicago and asks about the crafts, prompting the claim that he manufactures Turkish cigarettes.
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Chicago
Mail Bag Question on Personal Letter Writing
The Montreal Family Herald asks if a person is a good correspondent and compares individual letter writing to the average. It notes postwar and prewar figures: about 70 letters and 10 postcards per person in a year, totaling 3.487 billion letters and 926.5 million postcards.
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United
Kingdom
Montreal Family- Herald
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad
Advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing and Cuticura Ointment for soothing irritated baby skin. It also suggests using Cuticura Talcum for finishing touches with a fragrant scent. Prices listed at 25 cents each.
Untold Poker Lesson Draws Mocking Praise
A Washington Star quote recalls a boastful tenderfoot who wants to teach poker. Three-finger Sam derides him saying he only causes others to explain the game while he remains unsure how to play. Ferome Cactus Joe adds a quip about the man who claims he cannot play keeping people busy.
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Tenderfoot
Sam
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Cactus- Joe
Washington
Star
Wife Anger Traced to Silence and Listening Gaps
A brief item notes that a wife grows angry when not spoken to and when her needs to be listened to are ignored, highlighting communication friction in domestic life.
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