Medical science saves a million infants yearly
An eye opening historical view shows infant mortality plummeting from historic rates to current hospital births. The piece notes dramatic drops in death from 50 percent to around 6 percent and cites doctors, hospitals, and sanitation as key reforms. It recalls 18th century hospital conditions and praises anesthesia advances while acknowledging hospital costs and access issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
England
London
Manningham
British Empire
King Is I
France
M. Tenon
Associated Hospitals, Inc
Kirsch Sunaire blind touts long life and light control
E G White of the Chicago House Furnishing Co promotes the Kirsch Sunaire Venetian blind with featherweight aluminum curved slats. The product, manufactured by Kirsch in Sturgis Michigan, claims 15 to 20 years of trouble free service with diffusion of light and full privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirsch Sunaire
E. G. White
Chicago House Furnishing Company
Mr. White
Kirsch Company
Sturgis
Michigan
White
Reid-Boice Tire and Retreading Expands Services
Reid-Boice Tire and Retreading on Raleigh Street installs new equipment enabling full tire care including retreading rentas and rubber valve tubes. In two and a half years the firm has served customers worth about 20000 dollars, attracting corporations first and then individuals skeptical of retreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid-Boice Tire and
Raleigh Street
Reid-Boice Company
Reid-Boice
Modern Gas Ranges Improve Baking Success with Automatic Control
An advertisement extols modern gas ranges that maintain exact recipe temperatures via automatic oven heat control. Insulated oven walls keep kitchens cooler and gas use efficient, with guidance on pan types, placement, and preheating for consistent, non scorched results.
Fidelity Investment Co. Adds Ten Local Salesmen
West Virginia newspaper item reports Fidelity Investment Association hiring ten local sales representatives in the Bluefield district. It promotes the Fidelity plan as a safe, practical way to build funds for education, travel, retirement, and other goals, inviting high type men or women to apply via Bluefield office or manager I. L. Slfikin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Investment Co
West Virginia
Fidelity Investment Association
Fidelity
Bluefield
Coal and Coke Building
W. Va
I. L. Slfikin
Authorities Urge Pasteurization Of Milk For Public Health
Health officials promote pasteurization as the safest method to eliminate pathogens in milk. They cite 55 plants in 23 cities processing 19 600 gallons daily and list fever, typhoid, dysentery, and tuberculosis germs killed at specific temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wintreyer
Gurvies Inc
Xervac Hair Growth Machine Promises New Hope
A Cincinnati clinic touts the Xervac vacuum and pressure system from Crosley to stimulate blood flow and nerves under follicles. About 200 patients, including physicians, have been treated with roughly 96 percent success, though results depend on remaining follicles. The West Virginian Hotel barber shop basement houses a local installation.
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Aveat
Cincinnati
Crosley Radio Corporation
Xervac
Cueto
George R. Schneider
Dr. Cueto
West Virginian
West Virginian Hotel
Crosley
Andre A. Cueto
Harry Jones
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Community Savings and Loan Company
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Bland
Raleigh
Maaseee Promer Erricifnt Service
Easley-Wilson Co
Peery
Panent Dooley
Bivefield
NEW National Cleaners & Dyers, Inc
Bluefield Ave
J. B. Wooldridge
Mgr
Bluefield, W. Va
Woodrum Roofing Company
Mercer Street
Bee
Princeton, W. VA
John Manville
Jimmy
Princeton Ave
Oppo. N.aw
James Rantis
Chicago House Furnishing Co
Bluefield, VA
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Buford Plumbing & Heating Co
Bland Street
Sunaire Blind
TIRE
Bluefield Floral
Peery Bldg
Automobile Service
Fidelity Investment
Genuine Forest City
Lee Douglas
Bluefield Cab Co
P. G. Deshazo
Telegraph Commercial Printing CO
Rgatorervice
Auto Electric
Servic Mercer
Mc Culloch
Cults TE AT
W. L. Mullin
Mar
Pras
Bluefield ‘Gas
Georgia Lumber CO
Barlow & Wisler
Bland St. Bluefield
Carter Motor
A. P. Carter
International Motor Trucks
Bland & Ellis Sts
Milk Service, Inc
Tire and Refreshing Company
Heer
Rex
Goodykoontz Drug Stores
Monte Vista Park Cemetery
Lowman Music Company
Platnick Brothers
Roanoke ST
DE Soto
Plymouth
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