Physicians blamed for drug habit surge in nation
Dr L F Kebler of the Agriculture Department says 99 percent of cocaine and morphine in the U S comes from prescriptions by physicians and youth abuse rises as medical use expands He cites a 100 percent increase in drug use over 40 years and calls for stricter overprescribing practices A second doctor Dr J A Patterson in Grand Rapids says 19 of 20 patients treated for the habit trace to physicians' prescriptions.
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L. F. Kebler
Division of Drugs
Department of Agriculture
United States
Kebler
Washington
American Society For the Study of Alcohol and Narcotics
J. A. Patterson
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Self Sacrificing Tabby Dialogue Moment
A terse exchange features Tom declaring he would lay down five or six lives for Tabby, signaling a bold, humorous vow amid their tense rapport. The dialogue underscores themes of loyalty and risk.
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Tabby
Tom
Adoption of International Carat Standards
The international carat adopted in this country becomes effective July 1 and equals 200 milligrams or one fifth of a gram. It is already in use in France Germany and most countries except the United States Great Britain Belgium and Holland.
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France
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Belgium
Holland
First Ladies of the White House Through History and Wilson Era
The article surveys wives and widows who served as first ladies, noting Dolly Madison Abigail Adams and others, then traces White House renovations from 1814 to 1912. It highlights Woodrow Wilson preparing to move in with three daughters and describes varied presidential domestic life across eras.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Margaret Wilson
Jessie Wilson
Eleanor Wilson
White House
Europe
Abigail Adams
Quincy
Mass
Dolly Madison
Jefferson
Washington
Maj. Hoban
University of Virginia
Buchanan
Jackson
Van
When a Woman Doctors at Home Says Ed Howe
Ed Howe recalls a humorous portrait of the home mistress as the sick man’s nurse and boss. He notes her self confidence in choosing medicines and lotions, citing a family aunt as memory and the doctor’s morning verdicts. The piece lampoons the diligent care of women when illness strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Howe
Kansas
Harriet
Rome
Detecting Invisible Fingerprints Leads to Arrest
San Francisco police developed a secret chemical to reveal invisible fingerprints. In a murder case a former suitor vanished after the crime. A timetable and sprayed pages showed bloodstained prints, pointing to an Ohio village where investigators arrested the suspect.
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San Francisco
Ohio
Finishing School Mention Reveals Boston Ties
A brief dialogue notes Miss Prinkle departing for a Boston finishing school. The speaker recalls passing her on the street and remarks on the elegant lift of her chin, signaling change in demeanor.
Backache Signals Kidney Trouble and Remedy Promise
The article explains how weak kidneys affect health from backache to digestion, urging Dean's Kidney Pills as a quick remedy with no habit forming drugs. It cites E. D. Wert of Port Aransas Texas who recovered after doctors gave up, reporting improved strength and twelve years kidney-safe later.
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Dean’s
E. D. Wert
Port Aransas
Texas
Dean
Starved Husband Burns Clothes After Pantry Key Hoax
Jonsmith reveals he starved for two days and burned his wife’s dresses on the lawn after misplacing the pantry key in her walking skirt. He explains the chaos but finds the key while raking ashes. Her return from seaside life triggers the confrontation and the bizarre punishment.
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Jonsmith
Julia
Looking After His Bait on the Water
Two old fishermen Daniel and Harvey fish for trout in deep water. Daniel falls from the boat but surfaces quickly with his pipe still in his mouth and his whiskers shaking. He explains he went down to check if his bait was all right, while Harvey exclaims surprise at his companion’s return.
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Daniel
Harvey
Dan
Galvez seeks enslaved labor for Missouri settlers
On January 27 1778 Don Bernardo de Galvez governor of the Spanish Louisiana petitions the king of Spain for aid to Missouri settlers along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. He asks that the king provide negro slaves on credit to promote flax and hemp cultivation, with repayment from future crops.
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Don Bernardo de Galvez
Louisiana
Missouri
Spain
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Steady Hand Surgeon Praises Postum Over Coffee
A surgeon describes long insomnia and digestive illness from coffee and caffeine. After switching to Instant Postum his hand steadies and health improves, with promotional notes on Postum’s preparation, availability, and prices.
Evelyn and Loraine at Mrs Fussy’s tense party
Evelyn asks about Miss Fussy’s party. Loraine says Mrs Fussy worked hard to please guests but made everyone uncomfortable.
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Evelyn
Three year old Freddie begins knickerbocker era
A Bristol Times item recalls a three year old boy maturing into knickerbockers. At breakfast his mother declares the moment, the child beams with pride and asks if he may call on Bill now.
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Freddie
Bristol Times
Mummie
Bill
Untasted Thucydides Conversation in Household
Mrs Oldcastle questions Thucydides as Mrs Gottalotte wrestles with a shelfing choice and a $600 Persian rug. Josiah comments on freshness and a grocer who only stocks canned editions.
Castoria Reminder Guards Infant Health Signatures
Cautionary note urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the correct signature as the trusted remedy used for over 30 years for infants and children. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria reflects common reassurance in period advertising.
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Fletcher
Perennial exchange over corn and prune season
A brief dialogue features a star boarder asking about corn and a landlady noting corn is out of season. The banter pivots to a remark that everything is out of season at some time, followed by a final quip about prune.
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Antiseptic Powder
When rubber becomes necessary and shoes pinch use Allen's Foot-Ease powder to break in new shoes. Gold everywhere 26c sample free. Address A S Olmsted LeRoy NY. Don't accept substitutes.
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Allen
A. S. Olmated
LeRoy
N.Y
Christmas Shopping Quandary Prompted By Witty Riddle
A playful dialogue asks if a wife will finish Christmas shopping soon and answers yes unless the act finishes her sooner, turning a simple task into a linguistic pun about timing and consequence.
Dr J H Rindlaub Eye Nose Throat Fargo Ad
Specialized physician in Fargo promotes eye ear nose throat services. Also lists Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and wind colic relief at 25c a bottle. Agricultural ad offers alfalfa Timothy Clover mix at 4.50 and farms for sale or rent on crop payments by J Mulhall Sioux City ad. Turn about is fair play remark ends.
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J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Ila
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