Rockefeller Endowments and Poe’s Reconsidered Genius
Rockefeller endowments, including a Wisconsin grant, spur medical education and research with 7 million dollars in 1924, while Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy shifts from moral critique to celebrated genius, as public perception softens his alleged flaws into a romantic, nuanced artist.
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Rockefeller
University of Wisconsin
Board of
Regents
Wisconsin
la Follette
Rockefelter Foundation
Eee
Sunday backs Bryans views amid Scopes trial uproar
The Rev Billy Sunday announces to press groups in Oregon that he endorses any views expressed by William Jennings Bryan. He criticizes uncritical adoration of authorities and warns against fitting all beliefs to a single teacher while noting public figures like Coolidge can be polite. He argues majorities are not always right, citing Galileo and Columbus.
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W. H. Hartman Co
Courier
Corner Park Ave
Commercial St
John C. Hartman
Jackson McCoy
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Gen't Mer
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
Anl
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story, Brooks & Finley, Representatives
Billy Sunday
Oregon
William Jennings Bryan
Brady
Queriaa
William Brady
Commonplace Interests Reflections On Daily Life And Shaving History
The Iowa Globe-Gazette discusses everyday life topics from shaving to commonplace trends, noting how public interest favors simple, human-scale subjects. It cites Pepys and Martial as historical touches, surveys recent publications abroad, and laments evolving customs while highlighting enduring curiosity about ordinary goods and social rituals.
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Mason City
Globe-Gazette
Mirror
England
Gether
Samuel Pepys
Pliny
Rasus
Martial
Rome
Nero
Health column critiques fad health systems and doctors
In this Personal Health Service column Dr. William Brady critiques the Tin Eleven exercise program for businessmen, coins jokes about medical fads, and urges readers to seek proper health guidance. He cites Prof. Staley's Hygeia article, notes physical training benefits, and cautions against fake health systems while offering basic home remedies and doctor correspondence procedures.
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Hmn
Seward
Staley
Physical
Unity of Hinds
Faleys
Statey
Wisenheimer
Parkers and nerves war in a strange domestic scene
The excerpt depicts a heated domestic dispute where Imogene fears nerve-related conflict as a Parkers visit looms, while Andrew warns of punishment for nerves. Amid tension the tone shifts to a New York World Commission piece endorsing Curran’s immigration plan to separate tourist and immigrant classes and tighten admissions standards.
Brain Tests From Sam Loyd Minute to Answer
A fragment mentions Sam Loyd and brain tests with minutes to answer. The legible items imply puzzle or challenge framing by Loyd, suggesting a timed quiz or brain teaser segment. Further readable context is limited.
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Sam Loyd
German Poets and the Tempest Column Puzzle
A fragmented column puzzle asks to combine words into one product and fill remaining letters. It mentions three famous German poets and writers and the word tempest, with instructions to strike out water words and fill the following definitions.
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Tempest
Uncle Wiggily Camps with Rabbit Boys in Teak Camp
Uncle Wiggily takes Skipper Nipper Scooter Tooter and five other rabbit boys on a supervised overnight teak camp in the woods. They build a fire and a hollow-tree tent, stay awake to guard the fire, face fears when dark, and learn to cook dandelion pancakes before returning home with new camping resolve. The tale blends playful dialogue with the rabbit household, Nurse Jane Fuzzy Woozzy, and Mrs. Longenis in a lively children’s adventure.
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Wiggily
Jane Fuzzy Woozzy
Mrs. Longenis
Skipper
Nipper
Scooter
Tooter
Tingle
Wizzie
Wizsity
Pooter
Seaorry
Senator
Buiter
Uncle Wiggily
Footer
Uncle Wiggity
Rabbit
Jane
Turtle
Abe Martin Says Fowl, Fun, and Fame Fade Now
In a fleeting quip, Abe Martin laments wealth, youth charms, and untamed humor. He mocks fashion, dogged bets, and a failed romance, noting life’s stings when money dries up and vanity wanes.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes inquirer questions answered
The column invites reader questions on nature topics and promises answers in tomorrow's notes. It discusses why some birds use secondhand nests, shipworms damaging ships along coasts, and why certain birds visit sparsely in winter, noting cedar berries or other foods influence wandering.
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Sinter
U. S
Pacific Coast
San
Mother s Friend touted to ease childbirth sorrow
A historical advert claims a physician endorsed Mother s Friend to reduce labor suffering. It features a mother’s testimonial of shorter labor and urges pregnant readers to request a free booklet from Bradfield Renovator Co. and buy the product at drug stores with directions included.
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Bradfield Rerwator Co
Dept Bat
Alants
Drus
Woman Born 1873 to 1881 Praises Vegetable Compound
Mrs Ackerman of Convoy Ohio writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound renewed her health during middle age and left her able to work on the farm. She says eight bottles restored her strength and she recommended it to her daughter in law who benefited after three bottles and she offers to let her testimonial be used.
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Moline
Til
Dispatch
Iowa City
Francis Coker
Ohio University
Arthur Dean
Coker
Jay
Convoy
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Exstp Ackerman
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Imogene
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Parkers
Curran
United States
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Fred
Jimmie Rouse
Privat
Moji
Howard R. Garis
Abe Martin
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Houghton See Rey Co
Nature Notes
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Mousquitoes
Acientide Industrial Research Institute
Lydia E.pinkham
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