Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Contagion Facts Recounted
An early 20th century medical discussion explains diphtheria as highly fatal and contagious, notes incubation ranges from hours to two weeks, and stresses destroying discharges by burning or disinfection. It links membranous croup, spread through air and contact, to same sanitary measures and warns about contagious spread through bedding, clothing, and even wallpaper. It also mentions scarlet fever as highly contagious and capable of multiple attacks.
Contagion and Prevention Warnings for Scarlet Fever
Health guidance warns that scarlet fever affects both children and some adults and may spread via contaminated items. It urges keeping homes dry and clean, proper sewer and venting, avoiding school attendance after exposure, restricting clothing and shared utensils, and limiting contact with sick individuals to prevent outbreaks.
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Ehitelven
October session of Modern Woodmen board records
The Modern Woodmen of America board completed October proceedings with liabilities totaling 178000 dollars and a benefit fund of 225888.70 dollars. Two claims totaling 6000 dollars were rejected. assessment No. 11 for November will be the last this year. Membership stands at 202844, including 201000 beneficiaries and 8844 social members. In local politics Palmer received 42 votes in Dubuque. Cinley carried the town by 201 to 159 in a 7887 vote. Cleveland won the city by 1454, while about 700 former Democrats voted against Bryan, preferring McKinley.
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Tun Board of Directors
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Claiis
Elaine
Palmer
Dubuque
Mel Cinley
Cleveland
Aagainst Bryan
Pilmer
McKinley
William Bryan Praised as Grandest Fleuri in the Republic
The text lauds William Bryan as a grand figure who fought for justice, freedom, and humanity. It extols his extraordinary gifts, noting his enduring usefulness and honors, and prays for God to grant him length of days and continued impact.
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William
Bryan
Republic
Te Tins
Lamin
A. Eeon
Seven Prisoners Taken by Sheriff Benton Last Week
Sher Benton of Clayton county escorted seven prisoners to the penitentiary after capturing them with help from J W McLaughinny of Windewid and Ren Johnson of Garejaaville. They recount their raid and the tale of the visit to justice.
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Sher Benton
Clayton County
J. W. McLaughinny
Windewid
Ren. Johnson
Gare Jaaville
O Nevl Returns From Minnesota Hunting Trip
Oulwein Register reports IL TR O Nev l returns from an extended Minnesota hunting trip and greets friends at the Etna Stm ball after a period away. He had some hospital time while absent.
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O'Nevl
Minnesota
sEtna
Baol
Oulwein Register
Are You Going South A Memory Driven Travel Notice
Fragmentary ad style text describes Southern Homeseeker excursions and round trip tickets from Cedar Rapids to southern destinations. It cites Epworth League convention in Cedar Rapids and references rail routes via Illinois Central and Yazoo Valley lines, with dates and price notes. Mentions a blind traveler Watkins and travel guidance, plus solicitations for agents and mail requests from Chicago.
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Epworth Gheague
Epworth League
Cedar Rapids
Lown
Tate
Ongid
Cownties
Ltinois Central
Jawa
Utote
Wiscongin
Manchester
Homeseekers
Cure
Tinos Cettril
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
New Oveans
Alden
Sioux
Cairo
Southern Homeseeker
Town
D. C
Merry
A. G. Bal
Minois
Wid la
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
Chicago
P. Skene
Royal
Own
Directory highlights local district officials and churches
Directory lists district representatives Updegrafe and Pellows plus Hobson Payettes Muay, and local officials including mayor L. Matoon and trustees L Y Kurteh Ben Sehort GG iho PB Nicklaus. It also shows area churches such as Methodist Episcopal and German Baptist with service times and offerings.
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THOS
Updegrafe
Meliregor
Dadees
Pellows
Alunakee
AN. Hobson
Payettas Muay Menator
J. Preaven
Tauaingy
L. B. Matoon
Wealaser
Lea
Flinn
Markisalt
Wil Sehneider Aghools
Baden Schugls
Sueel
Ueahan
Miss Paxwell
Meshada Lotiman
Gilicards
Toldali
Preis
Tireet
Ors
Ange Bensnig
Ory
Oswald
Thou
Bea
Sally al Bury
Muwphry
Nerman Baptist
We J. Mark
Mattoon President Tom Halverson init 16 percent
Fragmentary OCR notes show names L B Mattoon and Tom Halverson with unclear context and a 16 percent figure. No concrete event, date, or organization details are readable to form a full item.
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L. B. Mattoon
Tom Holverson
Presideny
Becker
Nee
Eee Valmten
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Jewett Stoves
Dives
Lisa Ny
Elloin
Lowa
L. Thoma’s
L. Thoma
Iowa
McAus Cherry
Neacenis
Ellie Useise
Jaurgy
Stoghr’s Pharmasy
Pranc “Desart
City Dray
Eppress
Baead's
Rondy
Elgin Central Hotel
M. G. Webb
Parsons
S. J. Creenley -the
Drayman
Hanlin
Draying
Schoriie CO
Watbug
Allmea
Dinah
Eula
Aes
Kim Ple
Wig” Welng
Som Eoniee Privat Yonetasy
Boye Wheeling
Dois Wedderbuln & CO
Washington, D. G
Stacy Board of
Thekeh
Siptheria
Tours
Moteros P&t Ay BO
Rk Ni Rys
Fleatas
Shang
Tookejoy
Wathing
California
Los Angeles
Watkins
Vane
Firavel
Towa
Piation
National
Star
Igin
J. Mouves
GPTA
Bank
Blein
Capytal
John Wolvergen
Nugust Benson
FE. O Lien
L. B. Mattoun
Jacobian
Secessare
United States
Europe
Baka
Ojohn Fale’s Se Tn
Elgin
Shiloh
CarecFoy
W. HH. Finkw
Wegon Shop
Lekaen'y Hard
Warn Store
Blyin, Toren
GEO, Newsivander
Mls
Karl
Wol Finke
Shitoh
W. H. Finke
W. TE. Finke
W. AL. Finke
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