New Peril in Kiss The Crawcraw Disease Traced to Oscillating Caresses
A Birmingham lecturer warns that crawcraw disease, caused by a nematode worm on the west coast of Africa, has entered the United States through kissing. He cites cases of intense itching and blood cell impact, spreading among courting couples who kiss, with several examples from Birmingham and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dencer Whittles
Birmingham
England
Africa
Whitties
Government Money Orders Exceed Fifty Million For First Time
The annual report of the superintendent of the money order system shows that total money orders issued in the last fiscal year topped 50,000,000 for the first time. Net revenue reached 9,638,403 dollars, up 288,494. gross revenue 3,626,676 dollars, up 376,283. Domestic orders numbered 60,392,564 totaling 378,778,488. international orders 2,308,344 totaling 42,560,150. Domestic paid and repaid 60,550,368 totaling 378,511,407. international paid and repaid 915,886. Fees: domestic 3,039,440 and international 444,980. Offices: 36,088 domestic and 6,913 international, up from 34,647 and 6,322. Domestic orders increased by 4,450,873 in number and 25,150,840 in amount. international orders rose by 204 and 7,313,215 respectively.
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International
Explaining Cause of Laugh In Bergson Theory
A Paris author Henri Bergson describes why people laugh. He argues automatism underlies humor as bodily movements appear mechanical when self control slips. The example shows an orator spilling water triggers laughter due to loss of control rather than surprise.
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M Henri Bergson
Paris
le Rire
Mr. Bergson
Population set to hit hundred million in ten years
The article notes rapid population growth and predicts the country will reach 100,000,000 within a decade. It contrasts this with increased difficulty in finding people to touch or connect with compared to ten years ago, reflecting social changes.
Old Monk the Patrol Horse Languishes After Master Jimmie Thornton
Philadelphia patrol horse Old Monk at Twentieth and Federal stables mourns the death of his master Jimmie Thornton. Since Thornton’s passing the aged horse has lost appetite and interest, failing to eat or work as he raps on his station floor each morning, leading locals to fear a broken heart may be causing his decline.
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Twentieth
Federal Streets
Philadelphia
Jame Thornton
Monk
Thornton
Loyal Indians Get Cash From Creek War Claims
Creek Nation members and heirs finally receive payment after over four decades of waiting. In Muskogee I T the distribution totaled 12 500 with eight claimants over 1 000 dollars. The top payment went to Moosena Harkey for 2 205 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulea
Jane Morgan Earns Master Mariner Rank
Miss Jane Morgan daughter of Randall Morgan of Philadelphia is titled master mariner and may command her father’s vessel Waterus. Her seafaring record enables her to captain ocean liners and crews, reflecting a milestone for women in maritime roles.
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United States
Nemaors
Jane Morgan
Randall Morgan
Philadelphia
Boxing for Sunday School Members Taught in Jersey City
The Church Militant reports Rev. Mr. Scudder hired a saloonkeeper and former champion to teach boxing to Sunday school members. The New York Telegram notes the arrangement as practical, urging faith and works to go hand in glove.
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Jersey City
Man learns unknown grave is his own at Troy cemetery
William P. Walsh of Troy New Jersey visited a royal cemetery and found a fresh grave he believed held another. He learned that the body belonged to him, buried about six weeks after his family plot was laid in 1855. The cemetery keeper and undertaker provided no further details.
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William P. Walsh
Troy
N. J
Royal Cemetery
New York
Walsh
Sistr
William Walsh
Desert Air for Nerves in London Nerve Expert Plan
Minna Shippard, a London nerve specialist, proposes a desert health camp under the Sphinx shadow. The plan envisions a party of London women living in tents like Arabs to undergo the treatment and experience dry desert air reputed to aid invalids.
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Minna Shippard
London
Pension Application for Mrs Buttesman of Oreland Pa
Mrs Buttesman of Oreland Pennsylvania applied for a pension. Her age and the veteran status of her late husband are noted though health is inclement. The record mentions reading without glasses and a first trolley ride to Norristown for the application.
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John Buttesman
Oreland
Buttesman
Peter
Norristown
Ancient Aztec City Found in Andes by Burgess and Heminway
An ancient Aztec city, deserted for 2000 years, is reported found in the Andes 260 miles from Arauco Chill. Prof. Emil von Burgess and William J. Heminway announce a well preserved valley settlement with stone tools and graves, suggesting a population around 1500 and possible extinction by flood or disease.
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Central America
Andes Mountains
Arauco
Chill
Emil von Burgess
Berlin
William J. Heminway
New York
South America
von Burgess
Arizona Rejects Merger with New Mexico for Statehood
The Arizona governor reports population between 165 000 and 170 000 and urges remaining a territory. He says Arizonans oppose uniting with New Mexico and prefer territory status, noting debt elimination and taxable property figures from the last year.
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Arizona
Secretary of the Interior
New Mexico
Arizoria
Trade routes shift as Guatemala builds rail link to capital
A Mobile merchant sent cotton via New York and New Orleans over a 10 000 mile detour rather than Puerto Barrios. Guatemala plans a rapid rail link from the Caribbean to Guatemala City, enabling a cheap direct overland route and boosting West Coast market access for American goods.
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Mobile
Guatemala City
Puerto Barrios
Guatamalan
San Francisco
San Jose
Guatamala
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
New York
Atlantic
Cape Horn
Guatemala
Caribbean
Leap Years in the Twentieth Century
The twentieth century contains leap years starting with 1904 and every four years through 2000. February will have five Sundays in 1920, 1948, and 1976.
Visiting in Mexico Requires Letters of Introduction
In Mexico visits, travelers should carry letters of introduction. Regardless of rank, it is expected that the visitor take all initiative in making advances.
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Mexico
Marrying Against Parents’ Wishes Stirs Lapland Punishment
In Lapland the crime punished most severely after murder is marrying a girl against her parents' express wishes.
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Lapland
Se ne pigs in? clover games inventing new languages
Fragmentary note hints at playful events or games focused on inventing languages and playful food terms. Details are unclear and names or dates are not readable. The text appears as a partial scribble rather than a complete report.
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