Apparatus To Weigh Body Parts Described At Meeting
June 25 report notes Dr. Spivak of Denver presenting a device using sliding weights to measure the weight of body parts. Dr. Thomas Sullen of Baltimore reviewed abdominal surgery progress, noting lower death rates and safer operations. Dr. Mayo discussed stomach ulcers and cancer misdiagnosis. Dr. Chhesner argued for infectious cancer causes. Dr. Kerr warned public health funding and staffing remain weak, urging active physician involvement and new sanitary districts in several states.
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Spivak
Denver
Medical Association Heretory
Coetion
Thomas Sullen
Baltimore
William J Mayo
Rochester
Minn
A. J. Chhesner
Chicago
America
J. W. Kerr
Washington, D. C
United States Public Health Service
Kerr
Maryland
New York
Massachusetts
Holland's Tribute to New York City Flag Edited
Amsterdam in Holland sends tribute to New York City on the 250th anniversary of the first mayor and common council. The city presents its first municipal orange flag to be raised over City Hall after long deliberation.
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Holland
New York City
New York
Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
City of
City Hall
Flag honors Dutch origins with city seal emblem
A new banner in white and blue marks the city, symbolizing Dutch roots for the big metropolis while bearing the central seal of the city, and an appropriate ex-will mark accompanies the ag raising.
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Metropoli
Trapper Daniel Sheehan Credits Mayr Remedy for Quick Health Recovery
Daniel Sheehan, a fur trapper from Dubois Idaho, credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief from severe stomach trouble after the first dose. He reports four doses improved his digestion and appetite and plans to take two more, praising permanent benefits for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. The ad promises money back if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sheehan
Dubois
Idaho
Mayr
Five Generations of Family in American Falls Celebrated
Raymond Alvord Baker, three weeks old, joins a chain of five generations in American Falls. The Alvord family matriarch, Mrs. M. A. Alvord, at 83, remains active, quilting prize quilts and cherishing her latest great great grandchild, while relatives including Mrs. Joseph Rumsey and Mrs. Charles Cotant plan a family portrait with the infant.
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Raymond Alvord Baker
Charles Baker
American Falls
Idaho
Great Northwest
M. A. Alvord
Joseph Rumsey
Madison County
New York
Lake Erie
Ohio
Atlantic Fleet Begins Summer Training Off Narragansett Bay
The Atlantic Fleet, assembled at Newport R I on orders from Washington, starts an extensive training program to keep the fleet and crew in prime condition all summer. It will stay in Narragansett Bay until July 15 for exercises and maneuvers, then split into sections to operate along the north coast for two weeks in defense war problems, replacing the earlier plan to transit the Panama Canal.
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Newport. R. N
Washington
Narragansett Bay
Panama Canal
Typewriter Bargains From 18 to 65 At Fritz Advt
Notice lists Underwood Royals Remingtons Smith Premiers Olivers and other makes priced from 18 to 65 dollars. Fritz at 111 No Main St with phone 315 advertises a sale of typewriters.
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Underwoods
Royals
Remingtons
Smith
Olivers
Fritz
No. Main St
Students Train as War Officers
San Francisco June 25 An unusual number of western college students enrolled in a five week training camp at the Presidio. The government encourages training educated men to become commissioned officers in emergencies and provides free cots blankets tents sweaters and other equipment. Students incur no cost for the training and facilities including showers and medical attention are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Presidio
Uncle Sam
Army camp opens with lectures drills and map making
Officers state traveling expenses are modest at $3.50 weekly for board and $5 for a cotton uniform with hat and leggings. The camp divides into compulsory morning lectures drills and maneuvers and optional afternoon work with cavalry riding artillery drill and mine demolition demonstrations. Similar encampments will open July 5 at Chickamauga park Georgia Ludington Michigan and Plattsburg New York and run until August 8.
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Chickamauga Park
Georgia
Ludington
Mic
Plattsburg
N. Y
Freckles advertised remedy promises clear skin
An old advertising notice claims ethine double strength removes freckles with nightly applications. It promises most freckles fade quickly and lighter spots vanish, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Brandeis to Lead Week of Jewish Nationality Talks
Liberal Jews led by Louis D Brandeis will preside over a week long delibera tion on returning Jews to their nationality. Dr Stephen Wise Nathan Straus and Judge Julian Mack are among American leaders expected to speak as the movement gains momentum amid wartime sympathy and support for a homeland.
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Louis D. Brandeis
Federation
Times
America
Brandeis
Stephen Wise
Nathan Straus
Julian Mack
Tennis Stars Off for West
Richard N. Williams IT the national singles champion joins Washburn Mathey and Church on a journey west to face the inter sectional East West match at the Frisco Fair. The group stops in Pittsburg for the clay court championship and first practice as a team.
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New York
Richard N. Williams
Washburn
Mathey
Church
Pittsburg
Conventions Today Across the Nation
American Academy of Medicine hosts a four day event in San Francisco. Jersey Association of Medical Inspection and Hygiene holds a two day meeting in Newark New Jersey. Dakota Bankers' association runs two days in Deadwood North Dakota. New Jersey Press association conducts four days in Williamstown Massachusetts.
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American Academy of Medicine
San Francisco
BR Jersey Association of Medical
Newark
6Th Dakota Bankers’ Association
Deadwood
N. D
New Jersey Press Association
Williamstown
Mass
Zionists Boom Plan for Jewish Nation Convention in Boston
In Boston, June 25, leaders of American Zionists gather for the Federation of American Zionists convention with ten national Zionist groups represented. They argue the postwar redraw of borders and settlement of Europe’s war refugees offers an opportune moment to restore a Jewish nation in Palestine.
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Boston
Palestine
America
Federation of American Zionists
Zionist Organizations
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