Dwarf Tapeworm Infections Reported In Georgia And Italy
The article warns that Taenia nana infections are common in Italy and present in tropical regions, with Georgia reporting 44 cases in 1919. It describes the worm’s tiny size, transmission via eggs in feces, and near universal mice involvement, causing weakness and poor nourishment, plus diagnosis by laboratory microscopy and treatment with drugs such as oil of chenopodium under medical supervision.
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Italy
United States
Georgia
State Board of Health
Hach
Jack
Capel
Atlanta
Georgia State Board of Health
Habit formation for children and daily washing habit
The text stresses that habit is strong and hard to break, urging parents to teach children healthy routines. It highlights forming good habits early, and suggests a simple practice: have the child wash its clothes at least once a day.
Tuberculosis risk rises from infected caregivers in childhood
The text notes tuberculosis often begins in children due to exposure from tubercular parents or nurses and stresses caring for children with colds measles and other illnesses to prevent tuberculosis symptoms. It remarks the population of boys is affected and emphasizes recovery prospects.
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Croup
W. E. Curry
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Minister Foils Armed Highwayman In Struggle For Life And Cash
An eighty year old minister, Te.y. Jon Stringer, wrestles with an armed robber to save his life and money. Stringer pushes the gun away and the robber flees in a car, leaving the clergyman unharmed. The incident raises questions about targeting clergy for theft.
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Jon Stringer
Ife
Philadelphia Evening Public
Harmony and Fashion Mix Up Choir Members
A light note on a church choir, Patrice asks about harmony as singers outfit details emerge. The soprano wears a pink hat with a green wrist, the alto sports a green waist and yellow hat, and the tenor dons a green necktie and a striking red nose.
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Patrice
The Place for It Willie Pop Confronts Carried Tune
A brief dialogue captures Willie replying Yes to his father. He asserts he can carry a tune and then is urged to whistle away in the back parlor. The exchange hints at a light family moment focused on musical ability.
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Willie
Man Moves Down Street Then Sees Strangers in Old Home
Tie leaves one house for a farther one and soon returns. He sits in the living room, mistaken by three total strangers who smile at his awkward apology as the joke spreads.
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Tie
Quite Catty Spat Sparks Park Watch Remark
In a Birmingham Age Herald item, Mrs Glipping and Mrs Twobble feud after a quarrel. Mrs Twobble hints Mr Glipping is “nut” food, prompting Mrs Glipping to keep a close watch on him during park strolls.
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Mrs. Glipping
Mrs. Twobble
Senator Palmer Speech in Gainesville Attacks Wilson Cotton Policy
The speaker criticizes the War Industries Board and Baruch for efforts to fix cotton prices in 1918 and 1919, claiming they caused a steep price drop and losses to farmers and lenders. He argues for freedom of seas and neutral port shipments, recounting his advocacy for U S rights and the economic effects on Georgia cotton growers.
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Wilson
Palmer
War Industries Board
Barney Baruch
Baruch
Gorton
War Trades Board
France
Vance McGormack
Georgia
Palme
Gainesville
Russia
Japan
England
State Department
Great Britain
Washington
United States
Liverpool Exchange
New York Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Sir Richard Crawford
Senate
Alanderers
Black-Draught touted as a household intestinal aid
Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham of Meadowsville Kentucky reports relief from indigestion and constipation after using Black Draught. The ad notes seventy years of success for Thedford’s Black-Draught as a standard remedy and urges readers to keep stomach liver and bowels in good order with a nightly dose.
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Meadowsville, Ky
Cynthia Higginbotham
Thedford
Cockney Dialect Persists in Bahama Islands History
The Bahama islands, settled over two centuries ago by Londoners, retain a Cockney accent as vivid as the one in the East End.
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Bahama Islands
Cheapside
Persevering Pancakes and Puzzling Punchlines
A quirky page item notes a diner aunt alarmed by John eating many pancakes while he confesses a desire for a “good one” and mentions odd phrases. It also references a London Punch quip about baboons arriving from the Cone and a child’s joke about “who saws the wood” linked to a family photo scene.
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John
Still Time to Repent End of World in Hindu Calendar
Fragmented notices from Lumpkin County Georgia solicitations for support payments and administrations. The text references Hindu end times and includes multiple court orders for permanent administration of estates with dates set for the first Monday in May 1920. W. B. Townsend, Ordinary, issuing various citations and required appearances.
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Georgia
Lampkin County
Nancy Grizzle
John W. Grizzle
Court of Ordinary
Lumpkin County
W. BE. Townsrnn
John H. Moore
Summerour
Samantha Ires
John Etres
W. B. Townsex
George Frix
John Webunt
Oid
W. BE. Towssunp
George Brix
Llomer Wehunt
Wittess
Agail
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Popula
Philadelphia
Eairagts
Senator Suites
Spcech
Gainesville, Sal
April Srd
Senator Smith
Enator Smith
Saleby H. Head
Townsend
Amy
Ohio State Journal
Paghind
Cone
London
Papa
Nellie
Dorothy
Porporiga Ani Nancy All
Vota Mlantd
IL. J. Ragsdala
Alma
G H McGuire
Dahlonega
Moore & Barlys
Mrs. T. S. Lutlerield
Athinia
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