Simple Rules Adopted to Cut Infant Mortality
A new public health plan urges mothers to follow compact guidelines to lower infant deaths. Dairy industry leaders pledge to support measures as part of community efforts to save babies’ lives.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
9
A new public health plan urges mothers to follow compact guidelines to lower infant deaths. Dairy industry leaders pledge to support measures as part of community efforts to save babies’ lives.
Dr Bruggeman issued clear guidance for infant care in heat to cut mortality. Feed only breast milk or physician approved formula, keep milk cold on ice, avoid reusing bottles, provide rest and light clothing, and ensure mothers educate themselves. Emphasizes careful milk handling by dairymen and strict cleanliness to protect babies under one year.
Dry slab wood offered at two dollars per single cord with delivery to any part of the city. Perrine Armstrong Co lists home phone number 1241 for orders.
A largely attended session at the Warne Hotel outlined plans for a Central Association with headquarters in Indianapolis. Discussions focused on interurban freight and passenger traffic, with leaders from Western Ohio, Indianapolis & Louisville, Indiana Union, Cleveland & Southwestern, Lake Shore Electric, Ohio Electric, and other lines present.
Cleveland hosts the sixteenth Walther league convention from July 1 to 29 with services at St. Matthew's on July 1 and closing at St. John's on July 29. Delegates from about 100 societies totaling over 5,000 members attend, as the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical conference marks its largest gathering.
The Fort Wayne region reports a large society wedding, with detailed bridal attire, guests from Chicago and Detroit, and a reception full of local leaders and family. The event highlights the groom’s Pennsylvania connections, the bride’s social standing, and plans to move to Lakeide after housekeeping.
Airdome performer Arcadia delivers graceful aria and violin pieces including Merry Waltz from Fyiet and Rosary, praised for a sweet voice and skilled violin. New York report highlights her natural art and stage presence amid a features list on Airdane's attractions.
The article reports on rumored will contests over Rudolph Leeds, son of a deceased financier. It details alleged changes to the will and trust funds, including a wife’s $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 trust, and a second son’s $6,000,000 portion. It notes Leeds’ alleged wealth around $40,000,000, market strains, and his social ties with notable clubs and yachts.
Tad Leeds, son of wealthy William B. Leeds, declines to discuss reports about his father's will and estate disposition. Relations between father and son have been tense but unchanged for four years since the son moved to Richmond after college and started a local newspaper venture.
A young woman receives a damages judgment following an incident where she alleges harm after being asked to alight from a car. The case involves a company and unknown parties who allegedly used force as the vehicle was stopped.
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