Education board funds I A Rockefeller legacy summary
The general education board founded by John D Rockefeller funded numerous colleges and schools across the country. Grants ranged from 50 000 to 200 000 dollars to several institutions including Tulane University, Agnes Scott College, Virginia Wesleyan College, St Catherine College, and Emory College. Medical education received 700 000 dollars, a total board contribution of 767 555 dollars to negro schools, plus 116 000 for experimental education. Regular support of 199 795 dollars was provided to Southern State Universities and the state Department of Education for secondary education and rural education promotion. The report notes potential expansion of university clinical teaching at Johns Hopkins Washington University and Yale, and mentions a Delaware survey leading to a modern school code and ongoing surveys in North Carolina and Virginia Alabama.
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Army aviator relates own story of trip at sea level
Army aviator recounts a perilous journey describing altitude, distance, and survival. He notes seven miles of sea level exposure, compares it to a previous measure, and reflects on the threshold between life and death, questioning whether Major Schroeder should have bled.
Dust in the Sky Clouds Schroeder Mission
London aviator Schroeder flies to 23,000 feet in a fragile craft, nearly dies from blood loss on landing. Scientist Walter Odenbach explains dust as the diffuse medium scattering light, noting the plane remained ice free until descent and that a warm vapor cloud froze around the cold machine. The feat is hailed as scientifically valuable for weather prediction.
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Public Demonstration at Twin Walls Dehydrating Co
Ever ready products and Idaho Power company sponsor a public display on March 5 and 6. Adv March 5.
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Kidney health advice urges caution on meat and salt
Read notes warn against quitting meat abruptly for kidney issues. A suggested approach is cooling with a glass of salts if back pain or bladder trouble arises, but cautions are given about inconsistent effects from flushing kidneys.
Kidney health advice from Jad-Salts patent claim
A claim touts Jad-Salts made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder weakness. It warns meat eaters to stop meat if kidney distress appears and urges a daily tablespoonful in water for health.
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Freckle Removal Ad Promises March Results
An old advertisement urges readers to treat freckles with Othine double strength. It claims March winds bring freckles that linger into summer and promises noticeable improvement after a few applications, backed by a physician's endorsement and a druggist guarantee.
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