Doctors seek answers to cancer mystery progress in medicine
The article notes that nine of ten physicians cite cancer as medicine's key challenge while acknowledging advances in treating other diseases. It highlights pneumonia as still resistant and details cancer efforts in laboratories, the United States’ role, and funding from Rockefeller and Carnegie supporting institutes, hospitals, and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Physicians
United States
Association For
America
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Engines of Death and the Quest for Electric Cannon Power
Discussion of Birkeland and Spacil proposed electromagnetic guns requiring immense energy. Estimates show coils, copper wire, and voltages reaching kilowatts for rapid projectile acceleration. Critics note no power source exists to supply such energy, while ideas explore explosive to electromagnetic energy conversion and high speed coil movement. The piece also argues social reform through respect and vitality of law, quoting a deputy marshal on moral action against lynch law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birkeland
Christiania
Spacil
Atlantic
Sheela
Local officials and candidates tied to sizable fortunes
Henry H. Rogers is named reappointed superintendent of streets in Fairhaven Massachusetts. Alfred Marball seeks a trustee post in Mamaroneck with a weekly income of 4000 dollars. Mrs Mackay is listed as worth between 3000000 and 4000000 and serves as Roslin school director. L L and two farmers each valued at a million vie for mayor of Ida Grove Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Rogers
Fairhaven
Mass
Alfred Marball
Mamaroneck
Mackay
Roslin, L. L
Ida Grove
Frustrated Bite Ends With Open Hand Strike
A blunt improvised assault follows a bug bite as the attacker delivers a hard open hand strike after the insect clung and delayed release. Authorities record the event as a local incident with no reported injuries.
One Man Hangs Jury In Iowa Post Office Case
In Des Moines Andrew Sorenson and Frank Hodge faced a third trial for the Van Meter post office robbery. One juror, John Jay Franey of Council Bluffs, held for acquittal causing a hung jury after hours of deliberation. Judge McPherson discharged the panel and ordered new trial arrangements. Meanwhile Colfax forms Colfax Prospective Oil company to sink a 1000 foot well hoping to strike oil or coal with funds raised by local subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Sorenson
Frank Hodge
Des Moines
Andrew Sorenson
John Jay Franey
Council Bluffs
McPherson
Anti Saloon Drive Brings Dry Strides in Hancock County
In Hancock County, three drug store liquor permits were canceled in Garner district court. W C Amsden surrendered his permit, F W Zieger lost his license under an injunction, and Henry Irwin's permit was canceled after the Forest City action. Garner and Kanawha now have no licensed druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
Hancock County
Garner
W. C. Amsden
F. W. Zieger
Kanawha
Forest City
Henry Irwin
Sugar Factory Planned For Waverly Beet sugar project announced
G O Van Derver reports that Michigan Bay City Sugar Co shareholders have unanimously voted to build a beet sugar factory at Waverly. It will be the first in the state with plans ready and buildings to rise this fall. Machinery will come from a Bay City plant that shut down due to beet shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
G. O. van Derver
Michigan Bay City Sugar Company
Bay City
Lightning Strikes Mason City Area Causing Injuries and Fire
A lightning bolt entered the kitchen of Mrs. John Ulschner in Mason City injuring her severely and leaving her unconscious for hours. Four nearby houses were struck with no serious injuries besides Mrs. Persons and A. P. Redfern. Cattle losses count twenty and barns belonging to Jacob Armstrong and James Monhan burned with horses, hay, grain, and machinery destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
John Ulschner
Persons
A. P. Redfern
Jacob Armstrong
James Monhan
Falls Township
Monhan
Helped Steal His Own Hog
Mason City report says farmer John Rukke awoke to two men claiming a runaway hog in his barnyard and helped catch it. He later learned the hog was his own animal and the thieves disappeared by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
John Rukke
Rukke
Body of Frank Shimak Recovered from Iowa River
The body of Frank Shimak, a young Bohemian farmer missing for a week, was found floating in the Iowa River about a mile and a half south of his presumed fall location. Hunters Carl Linder and Harry Mason had searched continuously since his disappearance.
Bodies Recovered After Iowa River Drowning Incident
The body of Miss Elizabeth Ogden was recovered from the Iowa river about three-fourths of a mile from the boat wreck site. William N. Thornburg’s body was found 200 yards below the dam break. Bruises on Thornburg’s head suggest he was knocked unconscious on rocks before drowning.
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Iowa City
Elizabeth Ogden
William N. Thornburg
Iowa River
Thornburg
Boy Scalded by Boiling Water Accident in Oskaloosa
Six year old Earl Soaper was badly burned when he tipped a pan of boiling water while his mother, Mrs John Soaper, lifted it from the table. The burn covered his left shoulder and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Little Earl Soaper
John Soaper
Baby Burned When Falls Into Scalding Water
A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Fred Lubnow near Nashua fell into a kettle of hot water set on the floor by the mother. The infant sustained severe burns to the hip and side but is not believed to be fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Fred Lubnow
Here
He Pays For His Crime. Warren Goodsell Sentenced
Warren Goodsell, convicted of incest, was sentenced by Judge Kelly in Allison to eight years in the penitentiary. His wife and children are left destitute. the wife will go to the county home and the children to the orphans home.
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Waterloo
Warren Goodsell
Allison
Kelly
Boy, 14, Breaks Arms After Fall from Walk
Linn Johnson, son of B F Johnson, aged 14, attempted to ride a bicycle on a narrow elevated walk used by workmen. He ran off the walk and fell nine feet to the ground, breaking both arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Linn Johnson
B. F. Johnson
Flagman Mitchell Hayward Killed By Train At Rock Island
Mitchell B. Hayward, 55, longtime flagman for the Rock Island at this location, died instantly after being run over by a train. He had served the railroad for thirty three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Rock Island Road
Mitchell B. Hayward
Rock Island
Urick Re-Elected At Iowa Labor Federation Meeting
At the Iowa Federation of Labor gathering, A. L. Urick of Des Moines and J. H. Strief of Sioux City were reelected by acclamation. L. Lightner of Ottumwa became vice-president, and H. Boettger of Davenport was elected to the legislative committees.
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Urick
Ottumwa
Iowa Federation of Labor
A. L. Urick
Des Moines
J. H. Strief
Sioux City
L. Lightner
H. Boettger
Davenport
Drunk Man Falls From Cedar Rapids Bridge
Irving Munn about 40 years old crossed a Cedar Rapids bridge intoxicated and toppled over the railing. He was killed almost instantly and was dead when retrieved.
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Cedar Rapids
Irving Munn
Scratch Causes His Death Slater
J K Moland of this place died from blood poisoning after a finger scratch from rusty barb wire. He noticed swelling in his limbs a week after the injury and quickly declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
J. K. Moland
Man shown restraint despite all demands
A none expects more than the man did not yield to requests or pressures, maintaining calm under continued pressure.
Paper from Cornstalks Promises Cheaper Material
A recent invention shows paper made from cornstalks can be produced at about one third the cost of wood fiber paper. The claim highlights lower material costs and potential use in manufacturing.
Calumet Baking Powder Challenge Claims Purity
A claim asserts no Rochelle Salts Alum Lime or Ammonia in foods baked with Calumet Baking Powder. The statement argues the product yields pure food and targets the so called baking powder trust.
In Other Lands a Mixed Bag of Global Observations
A survey of international notes covers a proposed Moscow to St Petersburg electric line, German drink-fueled insanity, France tax on matches, a Swiss octogenarian judge, a French senate vote on night editing bans, thrift in Denmark, savings per head in England, Australian mine ventilation limits, London coal weights, and a Labor MP flooded with a 1700-page constituent letter.
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Moscow
St. Petersburg
Germany
France
Frutigen
Switzerland
Denmark
City of London
Labor Party
New House of Commons
Floating Facts From A Curious Ledger
Bank of England notes cost a half penny to print. The Church of England earns 15 million pounds yearly. Only 730 of 16 300 Indian Ocean islands are inhabited. In March 1646 Japanese left Hawaii for the Pacific coast. A watch atop Mount Blanc gains 36 seconds daily. Light could circle the globe eight times between watch ticks. Rain never falls between the Nile’s first and second cataracts. Parliament has never seen all members present at once. Wood for pianos must be aged 40 years for perfection. About 80 million pounds of British treasure lie sunk on the England India route. Drowning deaths exceed all other causes in many lands.
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Bank of England
Church of England
Indian Ocean
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Mount Blanc
Nile
England
India
Mating Garb of Birds
A gnatcatcher shows spring plumage turning green while the German warbler sports a bright ruff for mating. The grebe displays blue head tufts like horns. The fire weaver wears a vivid red wedding dress, unlike its sober winter look.
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Germany
Preparing to Get Even Adopts Music Prodigies
In a Lippincott's Magazine excerpt a man declares his plan to adopt a girl not as a child but old enough to possess energy perseverance and piano experience. He jokes about getting even with the neighbors and might adopt two musical prodigies if needed.
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Lippincott’s
Transformations from Coffee to Postum Taste
The article argues quitting coffee is hard like whisky or tobacco but can be eased by switching to Postum Food Coffee. After ten days to two weeks the body is transformed as coffee's nerve poison is replaced by nourishing liquid. It invites readers to test the change from coffee to Postum with four reasons.
True Southern Chivalry Tale of a Kentucky Colonel
A former Kentucky governor tells a Philadelphia visit anecdote about a crowded streetcar. A colonel steps on a woman’s foot and refuses to apologize, praising women as beautiful and small footed, prompting a smile and polite reaction.
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Kentucky
Philadelphia
Nickel Plate Road Promotes Eastbound Passenger Service
The Nickel Plate Road markets a Chicago to New York City and eastern rail route with several through trains daily. Modern Day Coaches and luxurious Pullman Sleeping Cars are available to New York City and through to Boston while maintaining low rates with no excess fares. Dining offers club meals from 35 cents to 1.00 and a la carte options. Trains depart Chicago La Salle Street Station. for details contact J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Chicago.
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Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York City
Boston
la Salle St
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Lil
Are you fond of yachting Miss Gray
A Cleveland leader quotes Miss Gray expressing love of yachting and the thrill of the breeze and sailing, noting how the sight of the sail and rushing water stirs her strongly.
Train of Pullman Sleepers Tour the East Next Month
A Pullman sleeper train with a personally conducted party plans a July 16 departure from Chicago for an East Coast itinerary. The trip visits Detroit Toronto Niagara Falls St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Montreal Quebec White Mountains Portland Old Orchard Portsmouth Plymouth Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington. For full itinerary and rates write A C Shaw Canadiana Pacific Railway Chicago.
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East
Detroit
Toronto
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Quebec
White Mountains
Portland
Old Orchard
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
A. C. Shaw
Canadiana Pacific Railway
Chicago
Mrs Pinkham Extends Help to Working Girls
Miss Darrows shares how Mrs Pinkham’s advice aids working women. The ad highlights female illness symptoms from long hours and standing, and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier as remedies. Abby Barrows of Nelsonville testifies to improved health and renewed strength after using the medicines. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice for twenty five years and invites sick women to write.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Abby F. Barrows
Nelsonville
Athens Co
Ohio
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G. H. York
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Colfax Prospective Oil Company
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
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Zaegel
M. R. Zaegel& Co
Main Street
Sheboygan
Wis
Miss Darrows
Mrs. Pinkham
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
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Gohn
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Zanesville
Allens
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