Chlorine Gas Becomes National Cold Cure Rumor
President Coolidge underwent a 45 minute chlorine gas treatment for his cold after a suggestion by Secretary Weeks. Army surgeons reported the therapy could help many officials with stubborn colds. White House aides noted improved mood after the session. The practice traces to Edgewood arsenal studies during the 1918 influenza era and aims to reduce deaths by cutting colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew A. de Laney
Medical Corps
District of Columbia
Weeks
Bascom Slemp
Charles B. Sawyer
White House
Army
Army Medical Corps
Edgewood Arsenal
Edgewood
Washington
Rockefeller Foundation work aimed at global public health progress
Rockefeller Foundation annual review for 1928 details a $8.5 million outlay across public health, medical education, and international cooperation. It highlights $3.17 million for public health including hookworm and malaria control, and grants to Harvard Public Health, London Medical Center, and China, Canada, and Chicago programs. The report notes $9 million income from investments and assets worth over $165 million, listing fellowships for 636 individuals and League of Nations exchanges for 54 public health officers from 27 nations.
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Entist
Italy
Rockefeller Foundation
George E. Vincent
Foundation
International Board of Health
School of Public Health
Harvard University
China Medical Board
London Medical Center
University of Chicago
National Research Council
Vincent
League of Nations
Roosevelt Medalists Honored In White House Ceremony
In the East Room the 1924 Roosevelt gold medals were presented to three eminent Americans Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Elihu Root and Jerome D Greene proxy for Charles William Eliot Eliot praised for youth leadership. Holmes 83 Root 79 Eliot 90 all honored for public service and civic leadership.
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Coolidge
White House
Roosevelt
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Elihu Root
United States
Jerome D. Greene
New York
Charles William Eliot
Harvard University
Holmes
Root
Eliot
Supreme Bench
America
Greene
Policy on New National Parks Stays High Standard
Interior Secretary Work outlines park criteria from 1872 onward, stressing that parks must show exceptional scenery or natural features and be accessible and manageable. He warns against lowering standards or duplicating existing parks, preserving areas in a natural state for recreation education and science.
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Interior Department
Washington
Lane
Department
Fletcher
Florida
Interior
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon
Mount Desert Island
Maine
Lafayette National Park
Congress
True Inwardness Revealed By Our Motor Etiquette
Erwin Greer argues that true inwardness appears in driving behavior and urges motorists to practice courtesy for pedestrians. He condemns reckless drivers and careless pedestrians, insisting only the Golden Rule can fix traffic safety and harmony on roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Berty
Capitol
Washington
Take Advantage of Down Grade to Conserve Fuel
Advice to motorists to coast on down grades to save gasoline and avoid idling. Keep engine off when safe, adjust carburetors for balanced mixture, and drive intelligently to stretch fuel during gas shortages.
Keep Some Pressure in Hottest Weather
A warning to autoists not to reduce tire air pressure in hot summer. Underinflation causes excess flexing and tire damage. recommended pressures stay safe in summer, preserving mileage and tire life.
One Man Garage Hoist and Rack System
A single operator can lift oil drums from the floor to garage racks using a winch attached to the rack end. A large gear drives a smaller gear with a handle, winding the drum up over a skid via two ropes. Notches in the rack top hold drums in place to prevent rolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Battery Care in Summer Heat Warns of Tank Ruin
Officials warn that hot summer weather accelerates water loss in storage batteries. Evaporation lowers electrolyte levels, exposing plates and overloading the rest, causing rapid overheating and hidden damage that leads to costly repairs later.
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Rural Prosperity and Projects
Wall Lake fishing shines this spring while Miss Dorothy Sells writes on the British Trade Boards System. Road improvements are planned in the Atlantic district and a park on Lost Island Lake is approved. Iowa farm debt drops about 8.5 million dollars in three years. crime rates near pre war levels. Governor Kendall names budget board appointees. An ironing machine aids home economy work at Iowa State College. Lost Indian bones found near Eagle Lake prompt historical society report. Scenic Iowa aims to attract conventions with new visuals. Ground broken in Iowa City for a Rockefeller funded hospital envisioned as a major relief center and investment in human welfare.
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Wall Lake
Dorothy Sells
Vinton
Cato Sells
British Trade Boards
Atlantic District
Colorado
California
Minnesota
Iowa
Hamilton County
Ben J. Gibson
Iowa County Attorney's Association
Page County
Wisconsin
Black Hawk County
I. S. Carpenter
R. B. Smith
Waterloo
Kendall
Joseph Mattes
Odebolt
W. P. Dawson
Aurelia
Iowa State College
Eloise Davison
Jackson W. Bowdish
State Board of Education
Cedar Rapids
Frank Paca
Eagle Lake
J. A. Treganza
State Historical Society
Board of Conservation
Lost Island Lake
Des Moines
Keokuk Dam
Convention Bureau
Iowa City
United States
Wabash
Iowa’s Standing: Livestock Lead and Cash Receipts
Iowa is proclaimed the greatest live stock state and top oats state, with leading cash card status. It ranks second to Texas in total cash receipts.
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Iowa
Texas
What do you think of a boy who can make a girl blush
A brief literary item from These Days notes a playful exchange about charm and effect. The exchange frames a boy as a marvel for his ability to make a girl blush, reflecting light social mood.
Partners in Crime in the Wild Neighborhood
A Macon News item notes cooperation among wild creatures with the stork and the wolf often working the same neighborhood, illustrating unexpected alliances in nature.
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Macon News
Man in Love Loses Self in Quest for Another
A man in love risks his sense of self while pursuing possession of a rival’s beloved. The struggle centers on desire, yearning, and the cost of attachment.
Hardest Act for a Man Kissing a Girl Unawares
A pondering note compares bold social moments to a most difficult act for a man kissing a girl without warning. The line reflects humor and social custom in intimate first encounters.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort in Tight Shoes
Women can wear smaller shoes by using Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It relieves Corns Bunions and Calluses Prevents Blisters and Sore Spots and soothes tired feet. For a foot bath at night sprinkle in water for rest. Sold everywhere free sample and walking doll offer from Le Roy New York.
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Allen
le Roy
N. Y
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D. C
Hawkeye
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Blue Box
Champion Spark Plug Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Haarlem Ol
England
Polly Honeycom
Garrick
Partners In Crime
Harnless
Owl Chemical Works
Terre Haute
Ind
Des Moines, NG
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