Comfort for snufflers: cold not proven infectious yet
A West report to the American Association for the Advancement of Science questions whether the common cold is infectious or bacterial. California doctors Prof. William J. Kerr and Dr. John B. Lagen found transmission attempts failed, offering hope for snufflers shunned by society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Science Advancement Association
William J. Kerr
John B
California
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Nadinola Bleaching Cream Promises Quick Skin Improvement
An advertisement touts Nadinola Bleaching Cream for clearing blackheads freckles and sallow skin. It claims rapid whitening and smoothing results with a money back guarantee and offers a large box for 50 cents from Nadinola Box 14 Paris Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadinda Tega
Paris
Tenn
Murder in the City Aids a Web of Suspects and Clues
Detective Kilday and Peter sift testimony and alibis as the Web Spears Carmody and Callis Shipley become focal suspects. Peter argues the killer used a weapon from Franklin's revolver and may be an insider who knew Franklin well, with Callis not the blue woman. The case turns on a key, a phone call to Choo Choo Train, and the motive to stop a marriage.
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Byte
Westport
Callia
Callis
Franklin
Webster Spears
Peter
Web
Rylie
Callisto
Kilday
Rylie Carmody
Spears
Carmody
Callis Shipley
Choo Choo
Kyle Carmody
Alsp
Web Spears
Doris Carmody
Shipley
Blue
Kfil
Woman In Blue
Dan Bullis
Bluo
Miss Shipley
Doctor Abernathy
Women In Blue
Fletcher
Metcher
Nick Royce
Fletcher de Nea
New York
Royce
Tobacco Pickers Camps Across Southern Fields
Observation of traveling Negro tobacco workers in the South notes old log cabins with rock or mud walls and outdoor fireplaces. Leaves are dried in cabins as fires burn day and night, while workers sing and dance around the flames, creating a picturesque scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Americas Gas
Sarcastic Medical Advice Bordering on Satire
A reader riffs on doctors and public health guidance urging naps and longer life without considering busy work life and economic limits. The piece mocks nap length rules and stress over lunch routines, noting coffee and favorite foods may be restricted by doctors. It cites the St Louis Globe Democrat as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin State
Medical ‘Society
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Pimples on Face Never Could Be Shaved Away
A reader from Birmingham Alabama describes a skin eruption covering face and arms that caused itching and sleepless nights. After four cakes of Cuticura Soap and one and a half boxes of Cuticura Ointment he reports complete healing and feels like a new man. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum with sample offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Hail
14Th Ave
Birmingham
Ala
Cuticur Laboratories
Dept. R
Malden
Mass
Crazy Water Crystals touted for rheumatic relief
A Clifton New Jersey reader praises Crazy Water Crystals for rheumatic pains. Medical authorities note mineral waters aid chronic diseases through secondary minerals, promoting a powerful systemic effect. Dissolving crystals at home from Mineral Wells Texas water yields inexpensive mineral water. package lasts about three weeks at $1.50.
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H.” Williams
Princeton Street
Clifton
New Jersey
Bos
W. E. Fitch
Mineral Wells
Texas
Thorndale
Crazy Water Co
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Hiscox Chem
Wks
Paco
N.Y
Parker
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Feta
Worms
Mt. R Matt Fill Coy
Rand WY
City
Monte Barrett
Ge Bobbe- -Merrill Co
WNU Service
Cutiura
Southeastern States
Dues Me
Venir
Aiden Deke
Standard’ Milling CO
Fairlie St
W. W
Atlanta
Malerie
Wade
WNU
William Edward Fitch, M.D
Les Pout
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