Big Increase Seen in Mental Diseases
National Committee for Mental Hygiene marks a 25th anniversary noting a 100 percent rise in people under hospital care for mental illness over 25 years. 1910 state hospital patients stood at 159,096 with 173 per 190,000, while latest census figures show 255 per 100,000. growth driven by expanded facilities and shifting public attitudes toward treatment and reform.
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New York
United States
National Committee For
Mental Hsgiene
Ailentato
Moe
National Committee
Cyfford Beer
Capital Leads in Total of Crimes in Washington
Washington ranked top among eight similar cities in total crime for the first nine months of the year, led by robbery grand larceny and petty larceny. The District shows high murder and auto theft rates while maintaining the highest burglary total among peers, with 8927 crimes reported.
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Washington
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Newark
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Department of Justice
Pittsburch
San Franecisco
Fur trimmed gown captures pastel vogue at preview
Pastel gowns trimmed in dark fur emerge as a favorite theme among designers. A chic illustration shows fur with pastel tones. The fur edged gown at the Havana Market preview features pale rose and silver crepe with mole borders, appealing to debutantes and embodying ingenue style.
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Hicazo
Two New Patents Aimed at U S Defenses
Washington reports two new patents issued by the U S Patent Office designed to bolster national defense. One patent covers a night locating and illuminating device for aircraft gunners using sound location to detect enemy planes and transmit position after automatic corrections. The second patent describes a field reading and correction chamber for data sheets enabling night use with an eye piece, illumination, and writing access.
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Washington
United States Patent Office
Shepherds Trek 70 Miles to Drive Sheep to Nashua
Farmer John Deskeret and his wife walked seventy miles to herd their flock to Nashua for shipment, recounting a pioneering trek of endurance and devotion to livestock transport.
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Nashua
Sfont
John Deskeret
Sails Thousands of Miles to Vote
Sydney readers report Mr and Mrs J P Slack of Wentworth, NSW, sailing long distances to vote after their MP urged them to record their votes. In London they learned of an earlier Australian election date and hurried home to honor a promise to Mr Lawson.
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Sydney
Nsw
J. P Slack
Wentworth Talls
Ngtand
Jil
Bir Slack
London
Australia
Lawson
Stack
Fashion Details Highlight Frock and Fur Trim
A description notes the impact of a frock on a coming out party, stressing the importance of the dress’s prettiness. It mentions a graceful flare, slender shirt, fur-trimmed slit hem, peplum, and a wide collar as key style details.
Uncle Sam to Deliver Gifts on Christmas Day
Postmaster General James A Farley announced that for the first time since 1928 gift parcels will be delivered on Christmas Day in all cities as part of regular service. No postal workers will be required to work, but many substitutes and temporary staff will likely take the day off with extra pay.
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Washington
James A Farley
Farley
Martha
Mike
Aunt Martha
Marth
Marta
Western Newspaper Union
CTLR
Manley
Miss Watts
Miss Waters
Peter
Teter
Selercie
Ailsa Waters
Iles
Pete
Giant Water Lily Attracts Zoologists In Texas
A gigantic Victoria Regia water lily in a University of Texas campus biological pool draws zoologists. The blossom spans about 6 and 2 inches in diameter, and a large leaf supported a child weighing several pounds. The plant is said to be native to the Amazon River.
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Austin
Texas
University of
Texvas
Amazon River
Detective Wife Faces Chicago Sightings Of Fenton Bank Robber
Sara, wife of detective Foxy Fenton, battles fear as a Chicago press-fugitive gang figure stalks her for six months. A tense street encounter nearly traps her, Tim exposes the ruse, and a Nebraska tip proves the suspect not Fenton. Headlines confirm a police pursuit and uncertain safety for the couple.
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NPR
Sara
Chicago
Toxy Fenton
Foxy Fenton
Ivan
Tim
Ilan
Ehjihmle
Big Tim
Timi
Nebraska
Fred Tierees
Tenton
Fenton
Loney
Regrets and Fears in Life by an Early 20th Century Essay
The piece reflects on regrets and fears about the future, urging readers to improve their lives, avoid petty resentments, and face hardships with resilience. It cites historical crises and wartime resilience, stressing that the nation and individuals can move toward a brighter future through perseverance and steadier effort. It references Khayyam and Fitzgerald in discussing translated poetry and the universal human condition.
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Fitzgerald
Mhayyam
Ives
PTA Gifts Challenge Children Shoulder Limited Budgets
Children take pride in buying gifts for family and friends with mothers using ingenuity to stretch a small budget. The piece notes the difficulty of finding ideas within price limits and the PTA context.
When Christ Was a Child
A compact note reflects on Christmas as a time when children feel and show their best, contrasting joyful scenes with the season’s religious significance. The lines evoke childhood wonder and the enduring charm of Christmas.
Unclear request for Christmas tree use proposed by U S
A fragment states that the United States forestry service advocates longer use for Christmas trees. It mentions a flying tree with roots balled and packed in a box may be used indoors and later set out to beautify grounds.
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United States Forest Service
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