De Vries Predicts Sudden Plant Changes To Feed Futures
Professor Hugo de Vries, director of the Amsterdam Botanical Garden, spoke at the New York Botanical Garden on plant mutation. He argued that new species arise not only by gradual variation as Darwin proposed but also by leaps in a single day, and he plans field work in southern Florida to test intensified wheat and rice crops for future food needs.
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Immigrant Settlement Shifts Over Time Says Census Experts
Census experts report newer immigrants settle less in the United States than earlier arrivals. Among 13,345,545 foreign born whites in 1910, about 5,000,000 arrived since 1901, with 60.6 percent counted in 1910. Immigrants since 1901 largely concentrated in New York, aiding eastern states.
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Stomach in his thorax at London inquest
A four year old boy run over by a cart died weeks later after a missing stomach was found in autopsy. The diaphragm had a 1.5 inch hole and the stomach lay in the chest, greatly dilated, compressing the heart and collapsing the left lung. The case was described as a unique surgical incident.
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Indians to Stage Centennial Pageant at Carlisle
Superintendent Friedman announced Carlisle Indian School will mark the League of Amity centennial in October with a pageant. The show will depict the first major Indian council between natives and whites in 1752. Descendants’ procession and loaned Philadelphia histories scenes will enhance the event.
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New Powders No Better Than Old in Navy Trials
Experiments show the new powders used by the French navy offer no improvement over the old. Battleships of the third Walleship squadron and the first squadron have been ordered to put them ashore.
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Earth Slides Weigh Heavily on Panama Canal Work
Earth slides at the Culebra cut in the Panama Canal have totaled 46,500,000 cubic yards since excavation began, less than 20 percent of all material moved. Terracing banks is the favored remedy as engineers report no effective prevention. August excavation reached 2,448,353 cubic yards, down 190,074 from July, with rainfall aiding the slide and concrete lining rising to 89,879 cubic yards.
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Autograph Poem by General Nogi Autographed for Berlin Journalist
The London Daily Mail quotes an original verse by General Nogi penned in 1911 on a photo of himself at a journalist’s request. The English rendering speaks of vast landscapes, changing seasons, and a year of battle with a steadfast spirit, stating home thoughts are banished and country and emperor matter most.
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Dust from autos blamed for TB rise in Philippines
The Bureau of Public Works links automobile dust to widespread disease and deaths in the Philippines. Dust enters homes and is blamed for high Filipino tuberculosis mortality. The government tests native oil on roads to curb the problem.
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Naps Fabrics Return To Fashion Demand Surges
An English journalist notes that the once popular Naps style of cloth has returned to favor after a long decline. Manufacturers struggle to keep up as demand outpaces supply, signaling a revival in this textile trend.
Not After Cooking Quote Sparks Boarding House Banter
A peculiarly framed remark about purity elicits a wry aside on boarding house food. The dialogue hints at differing views on cleanliness and propriety in a domestic dining setting.
Simple Life Pleasures Echo Fragrant Truths
A quoted line extols pleasure found in a simple life where life is calm and sane. It compares true contentment to fragrance from uncultivated flowers, suggesting natural ease and serenity accompany simplicity.
Bow as a mark of respect across ancient cultures
The bow originated in ancient times and remains a widespread sign of respect used by many nations. It highlights a shared etiquette rooted in early civilizations and traditional interactions.
Autoluc vile referenced in odd child welfare quip
A garbled dialogue fragment mentions children needing new things and an odd phrase autoluc vile, implying a humorous or nonsensical exchange about understanding and resources. The snippet is fragmentary with unclear context or attribution.
New Zealanders Fond of Tobacco
New Zealanders consume more than seven pounds of tobacco per capita per year and tobacco products are widely purchased. Public health officials note rising use among adults and youths, with advertising and accessibility cited as contributing factors.
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The Young and the Old Reflections on Growth
A brief moral noting that youth resist growing older while the elderly forget they were once young and face their past.
Inheritance Tax Described By Detroit Editor
The Detroit Free Press quotes a poem explaining inheritance tax as a crowd of promoters and brokers who crowd in once a man inherits money. The piece uses a sharp, humorous tone to critique opportunists seeking a share of one's fortune.
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Quote about courting and business talk between spouses
Dialogue excerpt contrasts expectations of a wife and suitor. A woman questions if marriage changes openness about a husband’s business, while the man implies honesty in courtship.
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