Campaign Seen Reducing Tuberculosis Deaths Nationwide
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes sharper declines in cities like New York Boston Cleveland and Chicago and in states Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut than the nation overall which fell 18.7 percent from 1901 to 1910. It cites urban sanitation housing and a nationwide campaign as key factors and predicts further declines as care provisions grow.
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New York
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Association
Noah's Ark and the water wagon joke misread by critics
The narrative frames Noah on the Ark reflecting that critics who jeered at the vessel would have appreciated the dry wit of his joke in time. The line emphasizes irony between skepticism and prophetic foresight amid the flood setting.
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Noah
The Plain Truth Quips on Obedience and Oscillation
A terse critique references a man chasing oscillation and labels him a plain kissing bug. The quip notes freedom comes from hard obedience to truth, citing William James in a provocative, period-tinged voice.
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William James
Aaron Burr in the Rise and Fall of a Founding Era
The piece traces Aaron Burr the son of Princeton's president from a precocious youth through military service and political ascent to vice president, then to a dramatic fall. He quarreled with Washington, fought Hamilton in a pistol duel, plotted a Mexican empire, faced treason charges, lived in exile, and died in Port Richmond on September 14, 1836.
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Jersey
Aaron Burr
Princeton College
Princeton
Burr
Patriot Army
Benedict Arnold
Arnold-Montgomery
Quebec
Arnold
Montgomery
George Washington
Ttaf
Washington
Stat
Israel Putnam
Pat
New York
United States Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Weehawken
N. J
Hamilton
Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
New Orleans
United States
America
England
Europe
Nassau Street
Mme. James
Port Richmond
Jean Lafitte and the Pirate Trust in New Orleans
A historical sketch profiles Jean Lafitte and the Lafitte brothers as early blacksmiths who smuggled slaves into Louisiana, built a pirate empire at Barataria, and backed by bribes avoided prosecution. It covers his leadership, the Barataria fort, allegiance to America, and a Galveston role.
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Jean
Pierre Lafittte
New Orleans
Jean Lafittt
Louisiana
Africa
America
United States
Spain
Lafitte Brothers
Barataria
Lafitte
Bosse
Boss
Jean Lafitte
Andrew Jackson
Galveston
Bowie
Bowie Knife
Retired windmill dealer seeks frugal coffin bargain in Cleveland
A 79 year old South Brooklyn windmill dealer birthdaying in Cleveland sought affordable coffins. He rejected $100 plus for standard caskets, planning to wait for lower prices and noting a shabby second hand option might cost far less. A musician’s remark about a Stradivarius and a quip about Latin names conclude the anecdote.
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Brooklyn
Cleveland
Pedal Affliction Quip Sparks Lively Exchange
A witty exchange unfolds as one observer notes the other winced when foot-stamping revealed a corn. The other concedes, acknowledging the corn in a humorous moment.
Thrifty blues and teeny tales from old ad copy
A thrift themed snippet promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for bluing and Garfield Tea to stay or grow young. It pairs practical advice with cheeky humor about kissing and social behavior, finishing with caution against exaggerating faults and a quip about the consequences of flirtation.
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Red Cross
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Few Fork Cry, Desk
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Postum Cereal Company
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Man
the “Pirate Trust
Cuban
Road
Comfort
Chattanooga
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Coca-Cola
L. Douglas
Sheistusna
W.l.douglas
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W. L. Douglas
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Spohn Medical CO
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Indiana
John Kennedy
Edmonton
Alpert
Canada
Alberts Pelds
Alberta
Uskatchewan
Manitoba
Echolost
Ottawa
Oun
Bennett
Graha
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Somers
DeKalb Ave
N.Y
Nebraska
Paxton Sioce
Stack
Scott Teat & Awning Co
Omaha,Neb
Ras
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