Hereditary Criminality and Its Proposed Cure
The article argues heredity and environment shape crime, tracing penology from retribution to reform. It cites Elmira reforms, insanity defenses, and historical precedents while weighing birth, parental health, and genetics. It discusses vasectomy as a crime control measure and calls for careful public consideration of genetic prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver — Wetti. Holmes
Pedree
Havelock Ellis
Lauzanne
Berne
Herne
Lechies
Schopenhaner
State of
New York
New York State Reformatory
Elmira
Lytleton
Laccassagne
France
Germany
Spain
United States
Peesinian
Criininal
Elmira Reformatory
Christian
Duret
Marro
Stocker
Berlin
Indiana
Way of economizing sparks domestic rift ends in big spend
A couple drifts from cutting small expenses to big purchases after quarrels over daily papers and ads. He pushes frugality, she shows value in a paper and bargain buys, leading to tension until a decision to dine out signals a shift in their budgeting. The tale closes with the couple ready to economize in larger ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Oldest date in Egyptian astronomy argued by Meyer
The Berlin professor Eduard Meyer reexamines the Egyptian calendar and argues that the date 4141 B.C. marks the earliest reliable solar year calculation by Egyptian astronomers, challenging views on early civilization timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Ancient
Peru
University of Berlin
Eduard Meyer
Berlin
A Horse on Sandy at the Fair Purchase Offer
Mrs McTavish queries her husband about buying a horse as he heads to the fair. He answers a little over a crown and a half. She adds two more shillings, suggesting they should get a good one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Confidence In Himself Country Bridegroom Remark
A country bridegroom tells the officiant to proceed when the bride hesitates to say obey. He quips that it does not matter and can be managed later. The anecdote reflects informal attitudes toward obedience in marriage vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Worth Mountains of Gold in Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A testimonial praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a life changing remedy for women in the change of life. The letter from Mrs. Charles Barclay of Graniteville, VI, claims complete restoration to health and urges others to publish the endorsement, noting 80 years of cures for female ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uranitevill
Pinkham
Mres
Cnas
Barclay
R.F.D
Graniteville
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Warera
Jease Pomeroy
Chas. Barclay
Maige Se
Fylcony
Dr. May
May
Jane
Pheu
W. H. May
Paarl Street
Fedstice
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Otto
Dalinrs
Imereini
Adres
Cheney & CO
The
Hague
Dodds
Pera
Thompson
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