Yellow fever mosquito findings stir debate on germ nature
The writer notes authority from the yellow fever commission and reports that Culex mosquitos may transfer yellow fever from patients to healthy individuals. A possible shift from bacteria to a protozoan germ is discussed, with implications for tropical regions and colonial possessions. A second item presents a medical testimonial praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States Army
Sternberg
Simerelli
Cuba
Theobald
Rev R B Johnsons Seventieth Birthday Recall
The piece recalls Rev Johnson of Lafayette who in 1869 was pronounced dead by two physicians. His coffin service ended with a revival as a gust of wind blew the church door, and he collapsed but soon recovered. He returned to his pulpit weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Johnson
Crawfordsville
Mr. Johnson
Local man reports cure after three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure
Edward Huss of Salisbury Missouri says he suffered lumbago and kidney trouble with no relief from other remedies. After trying Foley's Kidney Cure for three bottles he claims to be cured. Rushton's drug store. Daniel R Shafer, farmer near Logansport, signs and records separation from his wife. They divide property per deed filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Huss
Salisbury
Foley
Rushton
Daniel R. Shafer
Logansport
Couple Married After Army Service In Indiana
Joshua C. Freeman and Nora B. East of Elvin township Howard county wed in Kokomo on Memorial Day after dating since before his three year Army enlistment. The notice mentions prior lovers and contrasts with a bilious tired man. A grand jury in Perry county indicted a man for practicing medicine without a license and a woman for practicing obstetrics without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua C. Freeman
Nora B. East
Elvin Township
Howard County
Kokomo
Memorial Day
Perry County
Grand Jury
Health for 10 Cents Promises From Cascarets Candy
Advert describes Cascarets Candy Cathartic claiming to impart lively liver pure blood clean skin and perfect health. It notes Genoe tablets stamped C C C and warns never sold in bulk with availability from all druggists. Also reports pulp department at Diamond paper mills Anderson closed for lack of material and carloads of wood arriving from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Diamond Paper Mills
Anderson
Canada
Foley and Tar Medicine Brings Immediate Relief for Asthma
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of asthma attacks with one per year worst, but since using Foley and Tar medicine she has never failed to receive immediate relief.
Tallest Philadelphia passenger towers over ship crew
The Red D liner Philadelphia brought Capt. John S. Battle US A from San Juan Porto Rico, the tallest man aboard at over seven feet. Passengers recall his giant frame and space issues in cabins and on deck, while other items note a drunken man’s attack on a home causing the owner’s death.
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Philadelphia
New York
San Juan
Porto Rico
John S. Battle
US. A
Eleventh Infantry
Capt
Chambers
Battle
War Department
Military Academy
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Local Druggist
A Van Etten New York druggist Druggist J Goldsmith says he has sold Chamberlains Cough Remedy for five years with complete satisfaction to customers and uses it in his own family for ordinary coughs colds and la grippe cough. It is sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
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J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
Houseworth Bros
W. S. Whedon
First National Bank
Winterset
Iowa
Chamberlain
Houseworth
Bros.’ Drug Stores
Chinamen protesting poll tax liability over franchise rights
Anderson Chinamen protest a proposed poll tax, arguing they are liable for property assessment but not poll tax without franchise rights. They oppose the move and resist the asserted tax requirement.
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Anderson
Kidney Cure Brings Relief Says Decatur Resident
William Woodard of Decatur Iowa credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing years of kidney disease. The note appears in Rushton’s Drug Store advertisement. A separate item reports Claude Bickel of Frankfort recovering from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the brain base in a remarkable medical case. Houseworth Bros. promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as aiding digestion and stomach recovery.
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William Woodard
Decatur
Foley
Rushton
Claude Bickel
Frankfort
Houseworth Bros
Muncie Mother Arrested After Beating of Munda West
In Muncie, a mother was arrested after viciously beating her child Munda West. The child’s screams drew neighbors, and the mother pleaded guilty to the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munda West
Muncie
Grain-O praised as coffee substitute by doctor in Goshen letter
A. C. Jackson M D from Goshen writes Genesee Pure Food Co praising Grain-O as a coffee substitute after trying the product at home. The letter notes the product measures up to the best Java and Mocha, expressing strong satisfaction. In Anderson, Eugene Cavinon kills a nearly ten foot snake during a hunt and the reptile is displayed in a show window.
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Goshen
Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
A. C. Jackson
M. D
Eugene Cavinon
Anderson
Mystic Cure Promises Day Rheumatism Relief
A fragmented ad claims a “Mystic Cure” can eradicate rheumatism and neuralgic pain in one to two days. It touts radical system effects and remarkable demonstrations, though details are unclear from the damaged text.
Shipping Baskets Indestructible and Expensive
Shipping baskets are described as heavy sturdy items built to endure daily use in wholesale districts. Some cost up to 30 dollars for a compact 4x24x2½ foot basket, bound with wood and iron, with rawhide corners and casters to resist breakage. The piece also includes advertisements for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Rocky Mountain Tea.
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New- York Exchange
Welch and Kinanney Reunite After 32 Years Apart
Mrs. Anna Welch of Mishawaka and Thomas Kinanney of St. Louis, siblings, were reunited in Mishawaka on Friday after 32 years of separation. An advertisement in a trade journal prompted Mrs. Welch to open correspondence.
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Anna Welch
Mishawaka
Thomas Kinanney
St. Louis
a _ trade journal
Public plea against home card playing by Portland churches
Portland ministers urge parishioners to abstain from card games in homes. Whedon of Winterset notes a carpenter cured diarrhea with Chamberlain's remedy, buying from local druggists. Newcastle builds freight department and awaits new hose wagon. Liver pills advertised. Winona spring water analyzed for medical use.
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Portland Ministerial Association
Banner Salve Praised For Quick Healing Of Scalds
Ira D Reckard of Duncombe Iowa reports his young son suffered a knee to ankle scald. After applying Banner Salve, healing progressed in about three weeks. He urges families to keep Banner Salve on hand as a reliable remedy for scalds and sores.
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Ira D. Reckard
Duncombe
Rushton
Frank E. Edwards New Manager of Queen City Orchestra
Frank E. Edwards of Knightstown appointed as the new manager for the Queen City Orchestra in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Edwards
Knightstown
Queen City Orchestra of
Cincinnati
Traveling Man Praises Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
A traveling man praised Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the only remedy his family needed for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach troubles. Sold at Rush ton's and Thomas' drug stores. Mrs Nancy Talbert, 84, found dead in bed at her Gwynneville area home from heart failure.
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Stoutsville
Dr. Caldwell
J. W. Watson
R. B. Hurd
Rushton’s
Thomas’ Drug Store
Nancy. Talbert
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Istence
DeWitt
United States ‘Army
Madison Medicine Co
Henry Hockstine
Hope
Sherwin Hitchcock
Pitts
Arlington
Texas
John Downey
Morgan County
Tyrone County
Ireland
Newcastle
Saild
Elkhart
Ind
C. H. Leonard
B. Felt
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