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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1947
Page
4
The piece discusses Rocky Mountain spotted fever origin and spread, symptoms, and the shift from no treatment to using para-aminobenzoic acid, with emphasis on early administration reducing disability. It also covers prevention via protective clothing and tick checks, immunization timing, and related skin reactions to alcohol.
The author outlines keys to a successful rock garden focusing on a natural look. Place rocks in the same general direction, bury them a third depth, and avoid vertical stacks. Use large stable stones, choose porous rock, and situate on open hillside near water for charm. Include varied shade to suit rock plants and allow rocks to mingle with lawn spaces.
A fragmented historical column discusses Indian trade dynamics, noting white traders profit from indigenous goods. It contrasts Navajo blanket pricing, with a trader earning far more than the seller, and hints at broader retail implications in Manhattan Island markets. The piece frames economic disparity in a period context.
Community notice states questions about disease prevention will be answered to the limit of space. Personal replies follow with a stamped return envelope. Dr Van Dellen will not diagnose or prescribe for individual diseases.
New York report states an eight year old boy died accidentally while two companions demonstrated a punishment for breaking a gang code. Detectives said the child climbed a tree, placed a noose around his neck, and jumped, an officer called the death an accidental hanging.
Georgie, the 1,500th dependent and neglected child to receive a foster home since Cardinal Spellman began his campaign, chats with a New York church dignitary. The child’s widowed, ill mother hopes to establish a home so Georgie can return.
A noted official notes traders on the Navajo reservation as both exploiters and benefactors. He cites 125 licensed traders serving 33 000 Navajo in Arizona and New Mexico, with Indian Arts and CraftsAssoc protecting interests and standardizing quality while letting cooperatives keep profits. He contrasts that with broader US Indian life, noting 400 000 Indians nationwide and two groups of tribes poised for self responsibility within five to ten years, and ends with a chemistry aside on diamond carbon turning to ash under heat.
Washington reports three representatives Hoff man Barden and Landis were barred from the Senate restaurant after joking about dining there during labor talks. Hoffman recalled trying to eat at a vacant table but was told to eat with employees at packed tables. The incident highlighted the ultra exclusive tone of the Senate dining area.
Hoff man said the Senate may be too preoccupied with international affairs to pay attention to anything else. He joked he would eat in the Senate restaurant as a displaced person. Neither Landis nor Barden could comment.
A fragment notes a hard fine wax derived from Camuba palm called Bray. It mentions Tea like texture and uncertain usage. No clear date or organization is provided, but the fragment suggests a botanical product description and potential mislabeling.
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