Disinfection rules from early 1900s Buffalo Center health board
A long tale of antiseptic procedures outlines disinfectant chemicals, room preparations, ventilation, and handling of bedding clothing and articles. It covers formaldehyde use with permanganate, how to seal vents, clothing care, and postdisinfection washing and sterilization, plus notes on animals and dead bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
Board of Health
Buffalo Center
State of
Iowa
Winnebago County
Aaid Board of Health
Winnebagg County
Turtle watchdog guards traveler’s shipboard entry
A passenger arriving from Savannah, Colombia, traveled with a turtle that seemed highly intelligent. The reptile listened to its master, slept outside the stateroom door, and acted as a watchdog while the man was detained at Bilis Island before being sent back to Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Colombia
Immigration Bureau
Bilis Island
Columbia
Fishing Gazette
Sees Failure of Water Supply Declines Earth Population
French geologist M Martel argues water failure will depopulate the earth. He cites subterranean caverns as evidence of a steady fall in groundwater levels. He claims caverns preserve clues to ancient beings and hint at a drying future.
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M. Martel
Lotus Eaters and the Mythic Lotus Narrative
The text references the lotus eaters known to ancient Greeks, cites Homer era descriptions by Herodotus, and notes a caravan route from the lotus country to Egypt. It mentions a prickly shrub producing a sweet fruit like a date and that natives still eat lotus with a wine stand noted as part of the Julee-New York American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervedotus
Egypt
Herodotus
New York American
Missionary Work Prompted by Familiar Talk in Yonkers
A fragmentary exchange hints at missionary activity and local recollections in Yonkers. The garbled dialogue references Afelta and a cook role, with phrases indicating cultural or linguistic clashes and a possible inquiry into past assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afelta
Sam
Alba
Yonkers
Seiutos
Iowa Primary Law Sets June Nominations For Most Offices
A new primaries law begins after passage guiding nominating in June for all offices except judges of supreme district and superior courts. It defines party affiliation, filing of nomination papers, signatures, affidavits, and the use of Australian ballot. It covers party delegates, county committees, costs, and alignment with federal offices.
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Superior
Supreme Courts
Iowa
Thireth Gengal Assembly
Thirty-first General Assembly
General Assembly
Jonas Sevliot
Supreme
Congress of
United States
Bee
Anid
General’ Assembly
Otler
Board of Supervisors
Clites
BP. Ak
Mi Uns
Lis
Givich
Jinn
Primary Election Board
Lst
Euich
Shell
Charlotte
Uyed
Secretary of
Senninr
Congress of the
Comtty
Towa
Aud
Ter
Diy
Streetelcy
Terres
Counly
Palitieat
Amiliate
Sane
Econness
Secretary of State
Als
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O. W. Harmies
Dan Kebuy
Lows
Buffalo Township
Board of Health of
Minutes of Arid Board
August Winkeleman
A. C. Olson
Buffalo Town
Grant Township
State of Iowa
Hes
A. GC. Krieger
C.T, Anderson
Tawa
New York
Raya Dotn
Gilmer Speed
Broadway
Elire
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