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Judge Delays Sentencing For Christmas
- A 17-year-old who confessed to stealing $2 was allowed to stay with his family until after Christmas before sentencing.
- Hosts highlight the judge's leniency framed around holiday compassion.
Medicalizing Childhood Problems Early On
- Experts in 1910 publicly advised against spanking to stop bedwetting and offered mailed home treatments.
- Hosts note early medical messaging aimed at parents and the emerging medicalization of childhood issues.
Girls Run Away To See A Streetcar
- Two 16-year-old girls ran away to see a streetcar in Kansas City after saving $10 by collecting bills.
- Detective Harry boarded the train, conversed with them, and they got to ride a streetcar before being returned home.