Scary Outbreak Warning on Scarlet Fever Epidemic Measures
The text discusses suspected scarlet fever cases and the need for health authorities to investigate. It suggests health care provision with evidence, enforcement of regulations, and possibly appointing special guards to monitor premises with afflicted homes to prevent spread. The memo warns of a potential epidemic and the necessity of aggressive precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Borough Couneil
Keown
Clearfield
Town woes rise with out-of-town buyouts and fires
A hastily assembled 1915 column reflects on out-of-town purchases, local fires, and political bluster in Clearfield. It critiques health orders, liquor debates, and wartime rhetoric while urging citizens to heed public health rules and watch neighbors. The excerpts mention Woodrow Wilson, the Dardanelles, and Bryan, with scattered local concerns about tramps, liquor, and governance.
Scarlet fever warning issued by Clearfield Board of Health
The Clearfield borough faces a scarlet fever epidemic and enforces quarantines on affected homes. The Board urges strict adherence to quarantine rules, warns against concealing cases, and calls for prompt medical care and fumigation. Citizens should keep children home from school and avoid contact with recovering patients.
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Clearfield
Board of Health
Hail Bright Hills and Fields in a Translated Poem
The excerpt paints a lush pastoral scene with bright hills fields and forms of nature stirring under light. It mentions bees butterflies and lark songs with a shifting dreamlike imagery. The fragment ends noting French Schiller and Lytton as translators.
Cleveland Electric Plant Net Profit 1914 Reported
Cleveland's municipal electric light plant earned a net profit of 48875 in 1914, operating against the private owned corporation at lower rates. Figures compiled by Light Commissioner Ballard show the gain amid municipal efforts to cut rates and improve public utilities.
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Cleveland
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Ballard
Thaw insanity battle rages in long legal saga
The Thaw case pits lawyers against each other over insanity. Thaw, who killed Stamford White, was ruled insane and confined, then escaped. Now his lawyers contend he is as sane as any, while public opinion lingers on the question of his danger to society and where he should be confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Thaw
Governor Expects Local Option Bill to Pass
Harrisburg reports show Governor Martin G. Benabaugh expressing confidence the local option bill will pass as support grows. He backs public hearings and says the decision rests with the legislature. Senator Ware pledges to oppose any rush to final action, while Speaker Ambige and Chairman Williams indicate the bill remains in law and order committee with possible hearings planned.
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Harrisburg
Martin G. Benabaugh
Billy
Philadelphia
Edwin H.ware
Charles A. Ambige
Committee On Law and Order
Tong
Williams
Law and Order Committee
Helend S. Morris
Vance C. McCormick
Cormick
Faribault Deaf School Inquiry Hears Odd Child Tale
In Faribault Minnesota on March 11 during a legislative investigation at the school for the deaf and dumb a young deaf boy claimed two other deaf and dumb dogs were dragged into a dungeon. Representative J W North pressed the interpreter asking if the boy heard piteous cries. The comment sparked tension in the hearing.
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Faribault
Minn
School For the Deaf
J. W. * North
Investi * “Gation
SIX SMALL SMILES No Danger There
A collage of clipped humor and dialogue fragments from early 20th century magazines and newspapers. It includes quips about Germany, a teacher with a zebra drawing, a mother addressing a wary child, a train passenger’s musings, a rural joke about John’s regrets, and a courtroom gag about a judge fining a defendant.
Baby Farm Crusade Begun in Philadelphia
Health officials in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania launched a drive to abolish baby farms after a Bethel Home raid exposed deplorable conditions. Licenses not yet expired were revoked and only facilities meeting sanitary standards will have licenses renewed. Dr. Lincoln For tush of the Health bureau reported that twenty five baby farms investigated showed similar conditions.
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Philadelphia
Bethel
Warean of Health
Siste
Lincoln €. Fortush
The
Health Bureau
Bethel Home
Fish and Oyster Supper at Elk Hose Company Event
The Elk Hose company of the Fourth ward will hold a fish and oyster supper on Thursday March 1 at Seclotk. Attendance offers a chance to view the new building and bus stops at Nose house.
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Elk Hose Company
Fourth Ward
Se'clotk
Nose “House
Etk Hose Oe
British Aviator relatos Zeppelin Factory Raid
St Marys Pa March 11 Charles Tacob a Spirella Corset rep from Meadville says a British aviator bombed the Zeppelin factory at Dusseldorf Germany. He describes a single plane dropping bombs and escaping unhurt amid intense fire, a firsthand account of the raid.
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St. Marys
Charles Tacob
Europe
Spirella Corset Company
Meadville
Dusseldorf
Germany
Jacob
America
Tory
Imass Ol
Would Divert Tourists Through Wests Parks
Berkeley March 11 plans to divert 400 to 590 million dollars annually through the scenic areas of the west were to be discussed at the three day convention of national park superintendents opening at the University of California. President Benj Ida Wheeler welcomed the delegates and Assistant Secretary Stenken Mother replied. Experts were set to speak on attracting European travel to the parks and on informing travelers of transport costs routes and what they will see.
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Unined
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Benj
Ida Wheeler
Stenken Mather
Beenie
Housing conditions to be discussed at Pittsburg convention
In Pittsburg on March 11 a convention of settlement and social service workers will debate housing conditions. Special functions by the Pittsburg Association of Credit Men and the Civic Club of Allegheny County are set for today. Tomorrow the Congress of Women’s Clubs plans a luncheon. Sociologists and economist delegates from across the country will participate.
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United Prem
Pittsberg
Fort Pitt
Pittsburg
Come. to 318 Market street shoe repair ad
An old style classified snippet advertises J. W. Boyd promising first class shoe work at low prices and a claim to fix shoes from top to sole. Also promotes Dr Jos Keener foot examination at Dimeling hotel and Allen and Bartholomew cleaners offering to renew clothes with affordable prices.
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Market Street
Boyd
Dimeling Hotel
Jos. Keener
Poultry Offer Seeks Early Orders for Ready Pullets
Barred Plymoth hens raised on free range bred for good laying quality. Mores 20 orders encouraged. Contact md Kaye Levine for pullets before stock runs out.
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Sipor
MD Kaye
Levine
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