Protecting health and preventing disease in 1918 Georgia
A Georgia State Board of Health appeal urges citizens to vaccinate and vaccinate against typhoid and other illnesses. It argues sickness is preventable, links filth to disease, and calls for community action under the health board and local laws.
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Thomas
Hig ; Tehen
Georgia State Board of Health Pis
Héddi
Board of Health
State Board of Earth
Georgia
State Board of Health
Public health plea on venereal disease costs in Georgia
Editor urges taxpayer action to fund institutional care for venereal disease in Georgia. Warns state spends over a quarter of a million dollars yearly on maintenance and facilities while highlighting strain on hospitals and schools. Call for public donations and awareness with Joe P. Bowdolin’s endorsement.
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Georgia
Joe P. Bowdolin
Novel Nasal Tubes Marketed to Prevent Snoring
A simple device uses a pair of tubes inserted into the nostrils to keep passages open and reduce snoring. The article describes this straightforward anti snore aid as an economical option among new devices aimed at improving sleep.
Marvelous Possibilities If We Face Our Fears Today
We dream of bold feats but fears and procrastination hold us back. The article urges embracing courage, acting now, and transforming hesitation into progress through practical steps and mindset shifts.
Don’t Judge Harshly Nine Times Out of Ten
A brief reminder urges patience before judging unusual actions. The author notes explanations often emerge after initial doubt, advising readers to wait for fuller context before forming conclusions.
Forward Girl Alights Backward From Streetcar
A curious incident notes a girl who remains forward in attitude yet exits a streetcar in a backward motion. The anecdote highlights social perceptions of behavior and mobility on urban transit.
Optimistic Thought Inspires Bravery in Contending for Good
A brief meditation on noble courage in striving for a worthy cause. It frames perseverance as heroic when facing hardship and suggests virtue in steadfast commitment despite risk.
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Herote
Toothache Home Remedy Instructions
For toothache heat two tables spoons of vinegar. Dip absorbent cotton and apply to gum at the base of the tooth.
Daily Thought about deeds and certainties by George Fillet
A concise aphorism argues that no great deed is achieved by those who seek certainty. The line attributes motive to hesitation and frames conviction as key to action.
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George Fillet
A Total Wreck Says Tennessee Man After Ziron Tonic
David Jones of Forbus Tennessee reports severe weakness stomach trouble and sleep loss before using Ziron Iron Tonic. He says the tonic restored strength enabling him to work a full day and recommends the medicine to others. Medical authorities note iron is needed for good health and improve blood iron levels.
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David Jones
Forbus
Tenn
Mrs. Jones
Cardus
Cardui
Major Fred Bates Johnson Recalled Amid Salem Safe Heist
An Indianapolis recall links Major Fred Bates Johnson to a crime at Walter Crim’s Salem office. A log-hauler suspects a yellow‑haired stranger cracked Crim’s safe, but the story’s punchline points to Johnson’s past prowess and insider know‑how.
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Fred Bates Johnson
Indianapolis
Salem
Walter Crim
Crim
Major Johnson
Indianapolis News
Bright Idea for Feminine Apparel
Professor Cimician noted substances that gain intense color near light and fade as light dims. He urged research to increase these bodies and apply them to textiles, imagining an Italian beauty in fabrics that glow brighter in bright rooms.
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Cimician
Re Search
Pure Herb Tablets advertisement claim and offer
An advertisement promotes Pure Herb Tablets as a natural digestive aid improving digestion kidneys liver and blood purification. It claims immediate improvement with no weakness and offers a three month treatment for one dollar with a money back guarantee. Manufactured in Ashland Ohio with agent W B Townsend in Dahlonega Georgia.
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Pure Herb Tablet, Co
Ashland
Ohio
W. B. Townsend
Dahlonega
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