Laboratory head explains spread of typhoid fever
Miss Whitfield, director of the Dothan state laboratory branch, explains how water and contaminated sewage spread typhoid. The article notes typhoid bacteria travel in water up to two hundred miles, survive days in rivers, and decline without multiplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missy Nettle K. Whitfield
Dothan
The
State Laboratory
County Health Department
Miss Whitield
Cess
Budd
Bue
Typhoid hazards and public health measures warned
Hambone discusses typhoid sources from sewage to contaminated milk and butter, notes bacteria persistence in water, soil, and food, and cites rat and rodent roles. He highlights Alabama health warnings urging free inoculation, water inspections, pit privies, milk safety, mosquito control, rat eradication, and public bulletins for prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puyyvaulia
Alabama
Health Department
Today's Cotton Market
Market report notes cotton trading activity with references to W Palmer and Company. Limited details describe prices and trading session context. Strong entity mentions include Palmer, a regional firm, and unnamed market participants observed during the day.
Ambitious thief steals cornerstone at Verona church
An ambitious thief made off with the cornerstone from a Verona church, taking a few coins reportedly hidden inside. The incident marks a bold act at the small Mississippian parish and authorities investigate for clues and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona
Oldest Mother in U S Honored in Apache Oklahoma
A 109 year old Apache, Nah thle Ue, named by the National Federation of Women’s Clubs as the oldest mother in the United States, receives a gold medal and certificate of honor. She has a son in Apache and is Geronimo’s cousin. the item notes a local Oklahoma town and scattered regional anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Okla
Geronimo
Hartford Area Social Notes From Local Visitors
Hartford and Dothan residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Names include Mrs. Morris Garner, Jack of Dothan. Mr. and Mrs. G. McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Camp and daughter. L. Chaney and Mildred and Catherine Chaney. Miss Atrulla Hertong and B. M. Herlong of Pinnappie. Henry Sawyer and children James and Margaret. W. L. Metcalf and Grill Russell and Eloise Russell. Miss Miriam Boyd. Dr. and Mrs. Dupree Davin. Leila Ford and Joe Ford. Boyd Powelle recovering after appendicitis operation at Dothan hospital. Mrs. Ramsey Mercelf and children returned from a short trip.
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Morris Garner
Jack
Dothan
Dave Folom
G. McGee
B. M. Herlong
Pinnappie
Hartford
Henry Sawyer
James
Margaret
New Brocton
J. J. Watson
Boyd Powelle
Dothan Hospital
W. L. Metcalf
Grill Russel
Eloise Russe
Panama City
Fis
Miriam Boyd
Atlants
Dupree Davin
Leila Ford
Huntsville
Joe Ford
Andalusia
J. P. Ford
Fragments from Ouary social notes and visits
The items mention Mrs. Dave Byteom Mitle visiting in Ouary, Mrs. A. L. Bilzzara arriving from Lake City, Fla., for a stay with Mr. and Mrs. 3. Qn Lin. Mise Nelle Holman hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering for Mrs. Pete Nation and Miss Elva Holman. Mrs. Dupree Davis returned from a brief visit in Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouary
Rand
Dave Byteom
Mitle Deuigttere
Fesey
Angate Heladex
New Breet
A. L. Bilzzara Hay
Lake City
Fla
Qn Lin
Mise Nelle Holman
Pete Nation
Elva Holman
Dupree Davis
Dothan
B C Relieves Headaches and Quiet Nervous System Aids
A North Carolina pharmacist promotes B C a blended kit of salicylates claimed to relieve most headaches within three minutes. Sold as B C 100 and 24 packages, the remedy also purports to soothe muscular aches colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates or habit forming drugs.
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North Carolina
B.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hambone’s Meditations
J.P. Abey
IRATS
Vaughan
Veeder
Chateau Thiers
Cottonarket
W, Palmer & UO
New York
Sue Ae
American Canny
Auburn Motors
Reko
Johns-Manville
Kennecott Corp
L&éw
Lorillard
Montgomery Ward
Central
Phillips Pate E
Aevere
Paramount Public
Patriard
Radio Corp
J Reynolds Tobacco
Keith Orph
Sears Roebuck Southern Railway
Aes Texas Corp
Texas Gulf
U S&s Steel
United Fruit
United Aircraft
Westinghouse Ee Woolworth
Western Union
U.S
McComb
Miss
Ita Loy Scout Organization
B. G. Collins
Board of Review
Chicago
Waymen Newton
Windy City
Firestone
Malone Motor Co
Firestone Service
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