Tent treatment for tuberculous insane on Ward's Island
A. E. Macdonald of Manhattan State Hospital details a forty month tent treatment trial for insane tuberculosis patients. The program moved from summer tents to a winter setup on Ward's Island, isolating about 200 active TB patients with improved outcomes, reduced infections, weight gain, and general mental and physical improvement, with minimal medications and generous diet.
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A. E. Macdonald
Manhattan State Hospital
East
United States
Canada
Ward's Island
New York
Not an Up-to-Date Fairy Ends A Comic Conversation
A jumble of humorous exchanges from early 20th century columns includes a modern bride dismissing a fairy tale wish for a wedding that ends with a witty remark about fashion. Jokes touch on divorce, language barriers, property, and humorous miscommunications in everyday life.
Healthful recipes from a historic kitchen notes
The article outlines several old fashioned dishes and methods. It mentions Cream Barley Soup and a walnut tomato mixed sauce with cream. It references steps like soaking barley, straining ingredients, and baking in a moderate oven. It also describes a lettuce salad with a nutty dressing and a note on using cream and bread crumbs in preparation.
Spring Pageant Readies Despite Fragmented Text
Fragments from a dusty pageant notice hint at a spring event with participants named Maitland and Felter. The readable lines describe preparation, paths, and potential performances, but many words are garbled, leaving the core details unclear.
Positively Insulting Pie Comment Sparks Hushed Conversation
A landlady laments a guest’s insult about the pumpkin pie saying it was perfectly insulting and questions whether the filling could be improved. A second boarder asks what was said and the landlady recalls the guest asking if the pie might be improved with Siathies aunt of pala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siathies
Pala
Unnamed Couple Faces Cure for Loss Through Marriage
In a fragmented scene a bachelor urges marriage as cure for happiness and companionship. Robby reveals nearly two weeks of marriage with no changes observed by doctors. A physician notes no discernible change, prompting a resigned chorus of maybes from the onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Miv
Robby
Cheerful Prospect on Cheaper Cars and Fuel
A cheerful view argues automobiles will grow cheaper while sewing machine prices fall, and better fuel will follow. The exchange suggests ongoing optimism about progress and consumer affordability in future developments.
State fair premiums and Iowa public costs detailed
Des Moines notes summarize 1905 state fair premiums at about 40000 with over 10000 prizes awarded across 2500 items. Details include costs to attend, division structures for premiums, and an auditor general opinion affirming township assessors must furnish duplicates for property lists. Also reports officers for the Society of Music Teachers of Iowa and upcoming meetings, plus scattered remarks on church services and unrelated items.
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Des Moines
State Fair Management
John Simpson
State Board of Agriculture
Mullan
Carroll
Auditor of State
Attorner
Witla
Charles Grace
Muscatine
Society of Music Teachers of Iowa
Frank Nagel
Grace Clark DeGraff
Charles Bohn
Mason City
George L. Pierce
Tabor
Louise St. John Westervelt
Davenport
Wendell Beighton
Charles D. Neff
Farette
Miss Wright
Dubuque
Henri Ruffrok
Fred Heiser
Grinnell
Franks Not Always Wise In Friend Advice About Gowns And Hats
The piece contrasts frankness with tact in female friendships. A wise woman dodges blunt critiques when asked for honesty about a gown and a hat, learning to withhold true opinions after past misfires. The narrative underscores the social cost of blunt honesty.
Origin of Fly Fishing Traces to Ancient Macedonian Anglers
A Forest and Stream piece notes fly fishing dates to classic times with a third century A D Greek description. It explains the craft’s early lure by Macedonian anglers using artificial flies, feathered hooks, waxed colors, and a six to ten foot rod, detailing how the fish bite then get caught and suffer a “bitter feast.”
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Berea
Thessalonica
Astraeus
Macedo
Village Cobbler's Promise To Make Boots For Rainy Planting
Irregular speech captures a Fre. village cobbler promising to complete boot repairs and footwear for a community member after delays. The text hints at rain, plants, and practical work left unfinished.
The Locomotive's Offspring in Maine Towns
A Canadian Pacific train passing through a Maine town drew every eye as locals marveled at the first work train. The roadmaster arrived by velocipede and an elderly observer asked if the engine was a yearling or a two year old, highlighting the era's novelty and curiosity about rail travel.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
Maine
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Detroit Tribune
Ther
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Church of Christ
Iowa
Gerion Ad
Dungan Nigeanou
Iit
Sclarius
York
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Mary Anne
Browne
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