Dogs Learn Meaning of Words Says Hamburg Scientist
Dr Emmanuel Sarris of the Institute for Environmental Research reports dogs learn the meaning of certain words and respond to their names perfectly. Indoor tests with breeds such as German shepherds and Alsatians show dogs distinguish vowel sounds, aiding hunt and work cues.
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Hamburg
Emmanuel Sarris
Institute For Environmental Research
Paris
Haris
Aris
Doctor Sarris
Doan's Pills Promoted for Kidney Health
An old advertisement urges readers to treat backache and urinary symptoms by using Doan's Pills. It claims functional kidney disorder allows poisons to stay in the blood and upsets the system, and touts Doan's as a worldwide recommended kidney remedy available at any druggist.
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Doan
Dean’s
Origin of O K debated in Ohioana tale of sayings
The article surveys numerous claimed origins for O K and concludes the Urbana 1840 Whig rally is the most plausible yet disputes the link. It notes Daniel Leffel’s Springfield tavern painted Oll Korrect as a roadside hoot and tracks the phrase through newspapers and inns to a long history of misreadings and humor.
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Urbana
O. K
H. J. Carr
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wilson
New Standard Dictionary
Webster
New International
Andrew Jackson
Josh Billings
Jacob Astor
Old Keokuk
Ohio
W. H. Harrison
Harrison
Samuel Medary
the Statesman
Springfield
Great West
O. K. Leffel
Ohio State Masonic Home
Champaign County
Oll Korrect
Wasted Derision Ends As Derider Lacks Understanding
A brief item notes that derision loses impact when directed at someone who is unable to grasp the point. The commentary suggests futility in mocking ineffective targets and emphasizes reasoning over sarcasm.
Left handedness linked to stammer in children
Dr Charles J Macalister of Liverpool Hospital says a left handed child may become right handed and develop a stammer. He notes apes and other animals show no such handedness and that humans are unique in discriminating hands due to asymmetrical brain activity. If the right side dominates, the person becomes left handed and vice versa.
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Charles J. Macalister
Liverpool Hospital
Lancet
London
Doctor Macalister
Relative dangers of lightning and everyday hazards
A New York Herald Tribune comparison notes that fear of lightning exceeds actual risk. It states automobiles kill thousands per lightning death and bath slips cause many more fatalities than lightning deaths.
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New York Herald Tribune
Whistler’s blunt reply on taste at an exhibition
A critic told Whistler a picture wasn’t up to the mark. He advised the critic to say he doesn’t like it, not that it isn’t good, to stay safe. Dr Pierce’s favorite remedy is cited as a neabaol product. Retrospective notes reflect on so called good times.
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Whistler
Fast Way to Relieve a Cold Reported by Scientists
Scientists report a quick method to ease ordinary colds using Bayer Aspirin Tablets. The ad-like note claims safe, fast relief and urges doctors’ advice and purchasing only Genuine Bayer Aspirin Tablets. It touts instant disintegration and effective gargles with Bayer products.
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BAYER
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