Wood in Favor of Drive on Leprosy
New York August 15 One of the last letters by Major General Leonard Wood urged funds for leprosy eradication at the Culion colony in the Philippines. The appeal sought 2 million dollars to equip and staff research and treatment, hoping to end leprosy worldwide. General Harbord, national chairman of the Leprosy Eradication Fund, said the campaign would continue after Wood's death.
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Philippines
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James G. Harbord
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Philippine
Cabon
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Girl Wins Fame Overnight As Morning Model
Seventeen year old Cissie Barnes, daughter of a Cornish fishmonger, becomes overnight sensation as the model for Mrs Dod Procter's painting Morning. The work, praised by critics, will tour New York before returning to London for permanent display at the Royal Academy.
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Cissie Barnes
Dod Proctor
Royal Academy
London
I-I-N
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New York
Academy
German State Railroad Company Runs 31000 Miles
The largest rail network in the world is operated by the German State Railroad Company, extending about 31,000 miles of track.
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German State Railroad Company
Hunt Kangaroos In Wilds Of Westchester County
Chappaqua New York August 15 reporters and residents searched Roaring Brook and Seven Brook roads in New Castle township to round up two kangaroos said to roam the area. Led by W E Huelle editor of The New Castle Tribune the hunt involved New York journalists and local locals armed with cameras pistols a rifle and a shotgun lasting three hours after tracks were found near Boar Brook crossing noted by train conductor William Hayes who reported seeing the animals nearby.
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New Castle Tribune
New York
Charles B. Mergentine
I. B. Kleinert Rubber Company
Fifth Ave
Hagan T. Odell
Mr. Huelle
Boar Brook
New York Central Railroad
Harlem
William Hayes
Carmel
Putnam County
Romaine
Roaring Brook
Kangaroo chase grips town near Roaring Brook
A late night wagon train plan to air a liner for 500 passengers spirals into a chaotic hunt as residents search Roaring Brook and Cochrane estate areas for kangaroos sighted recently. Station Agent Drum, Chief Romaine, and others report sightings and discuss capturing the marsupials alive.
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Chester Drum
Editor Kicks Dog and Uses Crutches
Fort Madison, August 15. City editor Ted Sloat of the Fort Madison Democrat tried to rescue a cat from a savage dog. He kicked the dog and was injured, taking crutches for support as he recovered. His wife Mrs Sloat assisted at the scene. The incident raised questions about handling pets.
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Fort Madison
Ted Sloat
Sloat
Mime Retains Balance After Fall Injures Foot
While attempting to capture a pet canary, Mime lost balance and fell injuring his foot, necessitating crutches. Mrs. Sloat accompanied him and later tore a ligament in her arm during the incident.
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Mime
WellKnown Iowa Doctor Dies After Stroke
Carroll Iowa August 15 Dr IL G Patty a widely known physician in medical circles throughout Iowa died here today after suffering a stroke last Wednesday He had practiced in Carroll for 30 years Born Irving Iowa January 30 1864
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Il. G. Patty
Iowa
Irving
McCoy's Tablets Promise Big Weight Gains
An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a health tonic that builds flesh and weight. It claims many users, including an exceedingly thin woman, gained substantial weight in weeks and offers a money back guarantee if a 60 cent box or 2 one dollar boxes do not yield at least 5 pounds and improved health.
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