New Drug Ends Disease Of Eye Trachoma
The Bureau of Indian Affairs reports sulphanilamide treatment has rapidly reduced trachoma among Indians, with a nationwide program expanding to Montana Wyoming North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Oregon Washington New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma Utah and California. Early trials by Indian Service physicians with Dr PhilipPh Phygeson of Columbia University began at Fort Apache Arizona, showing rapid healing in weeks. By December 1937 healing occurred in 20 patients at Rosebud Agency South Dakota, leading to a broader program that has eliminated trachoma among school children in several agencies.
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Fort Apache Doctors Tackle Trachoma Among Apaches
Physicians at Fort Apache report rapid progress clearing trachoma cases among older Apache populations as part of a health drive. Strong emphasis on treatment uptake and community outreach accompanies the medical effort.
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Cement Plant Begins Operations at Cheyenne Agency Facility
At GETSYSBURG on December 26 the new cement block plant started work with a dug pit and steam boiler installed. Radiators were connected to keep the plant warm for curing blocks destined for a large CCC garage at Cheyenne Agency. The project, costing about 25000 dollars, will run through the spring and serve Cheyenne River Agency’s needs.
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Freshman Michigan Football Nets Record Chicago Area Roots
Among Michigan's freshman football numeral winners this fall were 10 boys from the Chicago area, an all-time high, signaling a notable influx of talent from Illinois to the program.
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Reitinger Retires After Four Decades With AP Service
Philadelphia veteran John H. Reitinger retires January 1 after forty years with the Associated Press. He covered every major news beat in Pennsylvania from world series to national conventions and held many top assignments. Born in Philadelphia, he began as an office boy in 1886, returned after a stint with the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, and witnessed events from McKinley’s 1900 convention to coal mine strike stories amid state militia.
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Mrs Don Ruhlman Heads to Sioux City for Holidays
Dec 26 report notes Mrs Don Ruhlman travels to Sioux City Iowa to visit her mother during Christmas holidays. Mr Ruhman plans to leave Saturday to join her there.
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