Hapless French Refugees Look to Uncle Sam For Aid
A reporter recounts France's mass refugee exodus toward the south as they hope for American intervention and aid. He notes roads jammed with families, improvised caravans, and soldiers asking if the US has declared war while awaiting materiel and salvation from Uncle Sam. He also meets John Marjes and Robert Montgomery amid the flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
France
Paris
America
United States
Germany
Vive L’amerique
Robert Montgomery
Tours
Bordeaux
Lisbon
Tetanus Prevention Advice and Emergency Care
Guard against tetanus by applying 3 percent iodine mercurochrome or alcohol to scratches. If swelling or pain develops see a doctor at once for tetanus serum.
First Year Brain Growth Surpasses Later Life Growth
A baby’s brain develops at a rapid pace in the first year, outpacing growth during all subsequent years. Medical observations highlight early neural development as critical to cognitive foundations.
Master Key to Agriculture Demonstrations in Texas
Excerpts from Texas A and M Extension Service reports show TVA phosphate boosting pasture and alfalfa yields. Three years of demos reveal darker greener grass, higher clover growth, and crop responses with 45 and 63 percent phosphates. Brazos County farms report net income rising from 830 to 1710 dollars by year three. Demonstrations span numerous counties with plans for more in fall.
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College Station
Texas
M. K. Thornton Jr
Texas A. and
M. Extension Service
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Tennessee Valley Authority
Trinity River
Thornton
Brazos County
Cass
Harrison
Shelby
Newton
Jefferson
Jasper
Rusk
Red River
Harris
Grimes
Brazos
Washington
Gonzales
Young
Erath
Eastland
Menard, Rains
Mills
Angelina
Johnson
Refugio
Parker
Wilson
Fisher
Floyd
Undulant fever grows as nationwide health menace
Dr Harrison F Flippin of the University of Pennsylvania warns brucellosis or undulant fever spreads from infected milk and cattle. About 20 000 cases in the last decade with 1 000 in Pennsylvania. 112 in 1927. Rural regions and pasteurization issues cited. fever resembles tuberculosis and misdiagnosis occurs.
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Philadelphia
United State
Pennsylvania
United States
Harrison F. Flippin
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Flippin
Farm share of national income through the years
The text notes that farmers’ income share fell from 18 percent in 1910 to about 6 percent in 1932, then to just under 10 percent in 1939 while farmers comprised 24 percent of the population. It mentions stabilization, marketing quotas, crop loans, and crop insurance as proposed measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Britons Enlist 40,000 for Animal Care in Air Raids
London reports 40,000 volunteers backing the National Air Raid Precautions for Animals Committee. Narpac funds an animal census, IDs, first aid stations, and ambulance service to protect pets and livestock during raids. King George supports the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Narpac
National Air Raid Precautions For Animals Committee
King George
War worries blamed for skin rash as neurotic condition
Dallas doctors report two cases of Dermatoses Neurosis linked to excessive war anxiety. Patients developed facial and bodily rashes after many sleepless nights listening to radio broadcasts about the European conflict. Dr Denton notes worry rash is common among neurotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Medical Arts Building
Guy D. Denton
Typhoid carriers stake claim to longest record
The Pathfinder reports on Typhoid Sally a New York cook with a 49 year carrier history blamed for 11 known typhoid cases. She lived apart from her family, worked on a hotel kitchen and later on milk and a salad caused cases. Convicted under sanitary code in 1928 and fined $25, she remains under quarterly medical supervision.
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Mary Mallon
New York City
Riverside Hospital
New York State Health Department
Sally
Department
New York
Health Department
Pigeon Toes Guidance From Dr Lewin On Child Foot Health
Dr. Philip Lewin from Northwestern University Medical School advised parents not to panic over pigeon toes in children and suggested roller skating to encourage toeing out in extreme cases. He offered foot care tips including shoe fit, use of a foot spray with alternating warm and cold baths for nine minutes, and avoiding barefoot walking on hard surfaces while limiting gym shoes to gym use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Philip Lewin
Northwestern University Medical School
Balinese Dress Code Sparks Debate on Modesty Standards
Observers note a cultural contrast as Balinese women adhere to ankle-length skirts while the phrase about waists suggests a broader expectation. The remark highlights regional fashion norms and gendered dress practices.
Maine man with 6000 button collection at Alfred
Herman E. Roberts of Alfred, Maine, owns about 6,000 buttons from Paris and a Kennebunk tailor shop. His collection includes a book of sample buttons with cameos and French labels, a notable brass piece reading In God We Trust, and steel and jet buttons from 60 years ago.
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Alfred
Maine
Herman E. Roberts
Kennebunk
Paris
Roberts
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William Philip Simms
Fort Worth
John Marjes
Morgan, Marjes
Chateau de Cande
U. S
Voile and
Batiste
Seersucker
Ira
T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
Farmer Hawkes
Ephriam
Eiber
Sun Office
Haile
Pilot Grove
C. M. Howard
Route 1
Conoco
Kelous Watson
Whitewright
Ramsey
East
Houston Street
Sherman, Texas
T. E. Barbee
Sherman
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager, Mgr
Community Public Service Company
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