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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1939

Page

6

Benefits From Cold There May Be Some Benefits

Dr Clendening reports on the idea that the common cold may confer immune benefits. Experiments with nasal bacterial sprays in mice showed increased white blood cells and short term immunity, suggesting possible immunization ideas for winter illnesses. Acknowledges potential community relevance for preventing diseases like sleeping sickness and infantile paralysis.

Logan Clendening M. D Charles Arm

Nearsighted Eyes and Glasses Explain Condition

The answer explains myopia results from an eyeball that is too long. Some are born with it, some develop in youth and then stabilize, while others progress into the twenties or thirties. Properly fitted glasses improve vision, and rigid hygienic rules should be enforced.

Birthday Of B Franklin Observed In Philadelphia

Philadelphia observes the 233rd anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth with day long ceremonies. The Franklin Institute opens for a family membership contest and the Rosenbach gallery highlights Franklins advocacy of simplified spelling with a letter to his sister Jane and remarks on spelling.

Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin Pranklin Institute Rosenbach Galley Franklin Jane Batty

Banquet Honors David Sarnoff with RCA Gold Medal

A highlight of ceremonies will be the Poor Rich red Club banquet tonight featuring the presentation of the gold medal of achievement to David Sarnoff, president of the Radio Corporation of America.

Poor Richard Club David Sarnoff Radio Corporation of America

Sharpshooters Bolster French Somililand Defenses

Senegalese sharpshooters arrived to reinforce French Somililand defenses amid Italian threats. Italian newspapers for six weeks report Italian troops concentrating on Ethiopia’s frontier.

Djibouti Ila Italy

Wasted Zeal in Missoula Vet Fails Civilian Corps Try

A war veteran in Missoula attempts to join the Civilian Conservation Corps but is rejected for lacking teeth after pawning them to pay for the physical exam. He seeks funds to repossess his teeth while Mrs. Reed visits Baltimore with Mrs. Wells as a companion.

Missoula Mont Con Corps Name Andindor William H. Reed Baltimore Joseph Wells

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