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October 12, 1932
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
A study published by A. F. Button in New York on October 12 analyzed 1,000 capable individuals from the Encyclopedia Britannica, finding that children of fathers over 70 have 10 times better chances of inheriting mental talents than those of fathers under 55, and twice for fathers over 45.
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CHILDREN OF AGED PARENTS BRIGHTER
NEW YORK, Oct. 12.—A child begotten by a father aged more than 70, has better chances of inheriting like mental talents than one whose father was under 55.
This study of 1,000 persons of capabilities contained in the 14th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, is published by A. F. Button.
The same tables show children begotten by fathers of more than 45 have twice the chances of inherited capability. The chances are 10-fold with paternal age of more than 70.
NEW YORK, Oct. 12.—A child begotten by a father aged more than 70, has better chances of inheriting like mental talents than one whose father was under 55.
This study of 1,000 persons of capabilities contained in the 14th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, is published by A. F. Button.
The same tables show children begotten by fathers of more than 45 have twice the chances of inherited capability. The chances are 10-fold with paternal age of more than 70.
What sub-type of article is it?
Scientific Study
Inheritance Research
What keywords are associated?
Inheritance
Mental Talents
Father Age
Scientific Study
Encyclopedia Britannica
What entities or persons were involved?
A. F. Button
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Oct. 12.
Key Persons
A. F. Button
Event Details
Study of 1,000 persons of capabilities from the 14th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica shows children begotten by fathers over 70 have better chances of inheriting mental talents than those with fathers under 55; twice the chances for fathers over 45, 10-fold for over 70.