Women's reform notes and temperance society updates
The piece lists society figures including Dr Tinta Ingram as secretary and treasurer, Miss Lain Potter noted for photography, and reports on temperance publications. It mentions a Home for Inebriate Women, a new monthly bulletin The Workshop, and various women’s industry efforts and education programs in domestic economy and sericulture.
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Louisville
Médical” ‘Society
Tinta Ingram
London
William Morris
How to Escape Cholera
Practical household rules to prevent cholera. Keep lime and copperas solution ready. Use fire as disinfectant, wash and flush Binks daily, cover marble blocks, pour copperas at night, clean water closets daily, keep privies clear with lime and ashes, and avoid pouring slops unless connected to a sewer.
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Bessie V. Cushman
Cholera prevention and sanitation guidance from era instructions
A historical vaccination of public health advice emphasizes cleanliness to prevent cholera. It urges draining cellars, removing filth, disposing garbage, keeping homes dry and sunlit, and organizing health boards with women participants. It warns against damp corners, mold, and improper diet while noting alcohol and opiates worsen risk.
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Paris
Spezia
Naples
Marseilles
Amendment to the school law expands county superintendent duties
The late legislature enacted an amendment requiring county boards to provide offices and supplies to the county superintendent who must visit every school at least annually and spend half the time visiting ungraded schools. It sets minimum annual days by county size, allows one to hire assistants with board consent, and requires a sworn statement of duties with visitation dates and bills. Also notes testimonial from C. L. Elrother about rheumatism relief.
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Amerdca
Statue gift and patriot subscriptions arouse nationwide support
A distressed yet hopeful piece notes France has completed and sent the statue Liberty Enlightening the World. It urges Americans to fund the pedestal, highlights subscriptions from Macy Co and others, and promotes miniature statuettes as lasting tributes. Also mentions Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure and general life reflections.
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France
United States
Richard Butler
Mercer Street
New York City
R. H. Macy & Co
New York
Shepard Norwell & Co
Boston
F. Loeser & Co
Brooklyn
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Helen Gardner
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Philadelphia
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Mirrox
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Iowa Agricultural College
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Tongaline
C. L. Elrother
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