Birth rate in U S cities is too low
Frederick Osborn, trustee of the American Museum of Natural History, reports at the American Eugenics Society meeting that urban birth rates are far below replacement, while farming districts show higher fertility. He warns city populations may not sustain themselves and notes regional IQ patterns linked to occupation and locality. Washington tops IQ rankings among states, with Mississippi lowest in his survey.
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New York
Frederick Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
Galton Society
American Eugenics Society
Osborn
Oshort
Infanta
Farma
Puss Put on Spot by Butcher Birds
In Palo Alto California a domestic cat owned by Otto Schroeder clashed with butcher birds perched nearby. The birds mobbed the cat whenever it approached their tree, framing a comical ongoing feud between species. Schroeder claims his cat is housebound, fearing a future chase from a canary if provoked.
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Palo Alto
Califi
Otto Schroeder
Schroeder
Hell's Angels
Kane Named Outstanding Athlete at Naval Academy
William Killer Kane of Las Rafael California was named outstanding athlete at the United States Naval Academy. He earned letters in football wrestling and track and played one year of baseball. The award was presented annually by Rear Admiral Hart superintendent of the academy.
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Wiliam
Kane
Las Rafael
Calif
United States Naval Academy
T. CG. Hart
Air Currents Made Visible by Magnan Experiment
In Paris at the College of France Professor Magnan demonstrated optical detection of air currents. He showed that air itself, not just colored gases, can be studied. warm air and cold ambient air create visible columns under a mirror and low lamp, enabling measurement and tracing of currents.
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Paris
College of France
Professor Magnan
Magnan
Cording
Magnana
Philadelphia Launches Marriage Counseling Bureau For Youths
Social and welfare leaders in Philadelphia establish a bureau to counsel unmar ried youths seeking marriage and to aid already married couples, promoting sensible love, bridled emotion, and the preservation of the family unit amid shifting social norms. Mrs. Stuart Mudd notes a swing back from wartime promiscuity to permanent unions with mutual concessions in marriage contracts. The service reports rising demand as both men and women seek guidance toward lasting partnerships.
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Philadelphia
Stuart Mudd
Nto
94 Year-Old Woman Walks A Mile Daily For Life
Mrs Martha Jones age ninety four walks a mile daily for exercise and plans to continue through her hundredth birthday. She cites her parents longevity with her mother dying four days shy of one hundred and her father reaching one hundred nine.
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Walnut Ridge
Ark
Martha &. Jones
Irs
Jones
Old Portland ballots list Adams Grant and Greeley
Three ancient ballots were found in a Portland box. One names John Quincy Adams for Vice President, another lists U S Grant as Republican President candidate, and the third shows Horace Greeley as Liberal candidate for the presidency.
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Portland
Ore
John Quincy Adams
U. S. Grant
Horace Greeley
Adelie Penguin Thrills Explorers With Antarctic Antics
A National Geographic piece on Adelie penguins of Antarctica describes their comical manners. It details courtship stone gifts, nest theft, stone-based nests, dual incubation, and protective behavior from a skua, plus a note on their life reliance on red crustaceans and zoo displays in Washington D C.
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Antarctic
Hfe
Europe
America
National Zoological Park
Washington, D. C
Washington Zooms
Nis
Adelie Penguin
Antartica
Sphere of Influence Defined in Political Terms
The term describes a region where a nation’s political or economic interests are allowed to be largely exclusive by other states. It covers areas under control but not formally designated as a protectorate or guaranty, commonly used for regions without formal sovereignty.
Episcopal and Presbyterian Services Sunday Schedule
The notice lists church activities with Holy Eucharist and sermons at St James and morning worship at Presbyterian church. Times include 8:00, 9:00, 9:45, 10:00, 11:00, and evening services with Sunday School and youth society events.
Church Service Schedule Noted in Bulletin
The schedule lists a church school at 9 45 A M worship at 11 00 A M and evening worship at 9 46 P M. The times indicate a full morning and evening service pattern in the church bulletin.
Church Service Schedule Listing for Wednesday
A church lists services for Wednesday including 7:45 A M morning worship and 6:00 P M Christian Endeavor. The schedule also notes a vesper service and a midweek prayer meeting in addition to a church school.
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Christian Endeavor
Avenel Presbyterian Sunday Schedule
Bible School at 10:09 AM Morning Worship at 11:00 AM Communicants class at 3:00 PM in the church activities listing for Avenel Presbyterian Church.
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Bible School
Manga
First Church of Christ Scientist Branch Notice
Branch of The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass holds Sunday services at 9 30 A M and 11 00 A M includes reading room hours 8 00 to 6 00 P M Thursdays reading room open for study and access to church activities
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First Church OF Christ Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scien‘tat
Boston
Maas
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U.S
Bureau
Gen. Pershing
William BE. Horton
Society of the Cincinnati
General Pershing
Dern
Iteirst
George Waabington
National Geographic Society
WNU
Andon Zoo
Antarctica
Antarctic Circle
Beitenly
Yenesh
South Polar
Ilfe
Aog
the Penguin
Pan Aetna
AETNA
Y Main Street
Gerity
Geritt
Woodbridge
Dorsey Motors Incorporated
Maple & Fayette Ste Shoe
Perth Amboy
Churchews
Episcopal
James
Young People 'S Society
Methodist
Avenel Presbyt
Rian
I. Mann & Son
Optometrists
Smith Street
George R. Merrill
Gurveyor
Woolbridge, N. J
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