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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1920

Page

3

Science Lengthens Life by Five Years

Special to The Washington Post reports on Dr Thomas Lewis of University College Hospital London and Dr Walter E Ebliett outlining heart disease causes and potential cures using electrical impulses and blood chemistry to regulate palpitations. They claim the aim is to extend life by five years for 40 million people, noting infant mortality reductions and economic implications.

Thomas Lewis University College Hospital London Walter E Ebliett Lewis Itos Diet Washington

First Fair Envoy Appears in London

Special correspondence reports Lady Surma Shimum, first female minister plenipotentiary, arriving in London as emissary for an Australian Kurdish tribe of about 84 400 souls. She seeks British protection, noting Kurdish Christians desire to remain under Britain. Marl Curzon and Montagu welcomed her. tribeswomen aided in war, supplying ammunition and food while men fought alongside Russians, drawing admiration for their bravery.

London Surmad Mar Shimum St Jamesi Surma Asayria Marl Curzon Montagu Fuad Traily Mail

Women rise in tribal councils and adopt Western dress

Several women have gained access to tribal councils and many increasingly favor Western attire. They have learned to make European clothes and are putting this knowledge into practice, signaling cultural shifts and new roles in the community.

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Woman sentenced to hang in Quebec case

A Quebec court sentences Mare Houde Gagnon to hang after a grisly torture murder of a 16 year old stepson. Defendants Lagnon and Wassenten were not hanged. The victim was beaten burned and forced to walk in snow and drink poison. Past medical exams revealed wounds. The defense pleaded insanity.

Quebec Mra Mare Houde Gagnon Oyterday Tortura Minder Step Lauger Ortaber

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