What Causes Colds Theories and a Soldier Virus Claim
The piece surveys various explanations for colds from germ theory to overindulgence and exposure to cold. It highlights Dr George B Foster’s experiments with diluted saliva claiming a virus causes colds, notes detection limits, and discusses how sneezing and hand-to-mouth contact spread germs. It also considers German naval supply rumors and submarine logistics during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Foster
United States Army
Submarine Menace and the U Boat Challenge
The article discusses early submarine warfare posing as a threat to Allied shipping. It notes U boats’ ability to traverse oceans under their own power, highlights the difficulties of submarine travel, and explains two main routes from home ports via the Kiel Canal and the Baltic. It emphasizes weather, darkness, and navigation challenges in evading surface and naval forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Elbe
Cattegat
Atlantic
U Boat
Germany
John Bull
Erie
Baltic
North Sea
Kiel Canal
Amoked Sarcines and Dried Goods Inventory Note
Readable items include canned fish 4d tin and 64 bottle Dried Peaches with assorted jars. Also listed are Tomato Sauce 64 bottles, dried fruit, jam, new potatoes, flour, ammonia, sugar and other pantry goods with prices in old coin terms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. B. Hannaford
Northam
J. WU. Purslowe
Undertaezer
Funerad
Pertti Mathie
Bey & Co
Wight
B. P. Chidlow
Lauren
Northam Hotel
Oxder New Management
Tomlinson
Perth
Nungarin
A. C. McCorry
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Fremantle
Hey
Guardian Assurance Company, Limited
OC. Melman
A. D. Mitchell
Commonwealth
Australia
London
Tidworth
Salisbury Plain
Rabaul
Joe Sills
Mace Acain
McUriti
Savings Bank Departacon
Papua
Interstate and International Savings Bank
Neoy Milles
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