Eye Glass Prices Prompt Medical Panel Critique
The Better Business Bureau of Detroit urges shoppers to compare eyeglass prices before buying. The piece details price padding via hidden kicks from optical houses to doctors, denounced by the Wayne County Medical Association as unethical. The AMA fights socialized medicine and promotes a voluntary medicine outreach led by Clem Whitaker.
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Wolverines Not Michigan’s State Animal Says Wayne Biologist
Wayne University biology chair Dr. Charles W. Creaser argues Michigan lacks wolverines, noting the species’ natural range is Arctic and sub‑Arctic areas. He describes the animal as ill‑tempered and voracious, with few live Midwest specimens, including a Detroit Zoo exhibit attracting Wayne students.
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Public warnings on government power and welfare state dangers
A national warning argues that continued concentration of power in Washington threatens freedom, labeling a Welfare State as a slave state. Doctors are urged to mobilize against socialist medicine while defending free practice. Also notes local items: birth of a baby girl on the 13th, Mrs Wicklund, and Clara Kallander’s travel and plans.
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Looking Backward: Heat Tips and Local Notices from 1910
From the June 26 1910 page a column retells hot weather cautions and lifestyle tips. Dent’s advice lists overindulgence and stress triggers, while an old classified item promotes Rawleigh’s sales positions in Minneapolis.
Foot care ad promises strong fungicide from druggist
An old style advertisement for a foot fungus remedy urged readers to ask for T-4 L at Bessemer Pharmacy. It claimed 90 percent alcohol content, deep penetration, and faster germ kill, offering a 40 cent refund if not pleased.
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Heat wave and July preparations in town
The day opened hot with 96 degrees at 1 pm and 95 at 3 pm, causing several near syncope incidents. The 1st ward school remodeling is underway, due by September 1 with basement and heating added. The Bessemer running team trains nightly for August events. Walter Reidel has returned home to Sheboygan. Float heights for July 4 processions must stay under 12 feet to clear wires. Dr. Adams has new rooms near the post office on Mary Street over the Silverman saloon, offering dental services with reasonable prices and prompt, satisfactory work.
Telephone rates and investments in Michigan Bell expansion
Effective June 20 the company adds 21 million dollars yearly to revenue and faces union demand for contract changes that would raise expenses. Even with the rate increase, bills rose less than living costs. Telephony costs per day are cheaper than cigarettes milk or gas. Michigan Bell must continue plant investments to improve service and attract investor funds through adequate earnings.
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