Guarding Health of Men in Navy
William G. Braisted of the U S Navy argues that navy health care and preventive measures protect enlisteds as much as battle. He describes medical corps duties, training, shipboard health systems, and fatherly assurances to protect sailors and ensure readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Braisted
United States Navy
New York Herald
Surgeon General
Medical Department
Navy Annex
Navy
Medical
Navy Department
Surgeon General of the Navy
United
Transylvania Plan This Kentucky State Idea Defeated
The Transylvania project aimed to form a separate state in Kentucky under Richard Henderson of North Carolina. Beginning before the Revolutionary War, he obtained Indian title to about 101 bodies of land, later disputed as Virginia asserted control. Henderson died January 30, 1785 in Hillsborough. His son Leonard Henderson later served on North Carolina's supreme court.
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Transylvania
Richard Henderson
North Caroling
Henderson
Yer
North Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
Hillsborough
N. C
Leonard Henderson
Supreme Court of
Germany
Representative Frear
Minnesota
Fashion Notes On American Autumn Clothes And Tunic Trend
In a brisk survey of fall styles, the piece notes the rapid rise of the lead pencil silhouette and tunics in American fashion, with panels and slashings common on gowns. It discusses belt importance, the pull back skirt, and the continued influence of French tunics while highlighting design risks for women with fuller hips.
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France
America
House of Docaillet
mid-MacKinley
McClure
Syndicata
Kept His Word and Money Save From Prison
A man quips he has sixty thousand dollars and no case the lawyer replies that money is the best case he ever handled and ensures the client will not go to prison, leading to an abrupt, unclear escape from jail.
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New York
Cure and Soothe Skin Troubles Soap Ointment Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Cure and Soothe skin products claiming immediate relief for itching, eczema, pimples, dandruff, and baby skin troubles. Free samples offered by mail with a booklet from Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Also included is a humorous wartime remark about Germany’s war prep and potato bugs.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Unusual Wedding Gifts Amid Domestic Banter
A playful exchange recalls wedding presents heavy with practicality. One bride mentions a stock of ordinary kitchen items, while another quips she received a sack of potatoes, eggs, onions, and a Liberty bond, highlighting frugal and symbolic gifts.
Reading Rights of Turkish Women? A Distant Echo
A fragment claims many Turkish women cannot read or write their language. It contrasts with an old social note urging girls that a worthy husband deserves care.
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United States
Siates
United States Public Health Department
Kansas
Senate
Board of Health
Miuoy Amudntains
Dr Willisres
USA
Han I. Hong
Rene Moary
Cnndndt
R. Schiffmann Co
St. Paul, Minn
Absorbine, JR
W.F. Young
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Louisiana
Florida
Turmer
Wayne C. Gilman
Goodland
Ber
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