February Health Tips From State Board of Health
February shows the highest sickness rate, but prevention helps. A New York census found 25 illnesses per 1000 in February versus 8 per 1000 in August, with 75 percent of February incapacity due to colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and breathing diseases. Preventive steps include fresh air, morning cold-water neck and shoulder baths, avoiding overheated rooms and overeating, and dental and tonsil care to ease rheumatic and digestive issues, thereby boosting overall health.
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State Board of Health
New York City
Expulsion Threat as Conductor Union Faces Court Order
Louisville Kentucky February 17 A legal fight tests whether members of a major railroad union may use court aid to halt a threatened strike yet keep their union membership. Fourteen Louisville and Nashville Railway conductors employees were cited to show cause why they should not be expelled for resisting the union’s September strike order served amid a looming nationwide railroad walkout.
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Louisville
Great
Order of
Louisville and Nashville Railway
L. and N
Georgetown Indoor Track Meets Draw Star Performers
Georgetown University hosts its annual indoor track and field games tonight in convention hall. The program adds relay races and special events, attracting a large local following and star performers from eastern clubs and colleges.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Convention Hall
United States Joins Farmers in New Economic Policy
Washington says a review by Carl Vrooman Assistant Secretary of Agriculture highlights new laws and offices since 1913 to aid farmers. The Farm Loan Act bonded warehouses and cotton futures act aim to lower costs raise capital and improve efficiency for a permanently prosperous agriculture.
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Washington, D.C
Carl Vrooman
Department
Office of Markets and Rural Organization
Vrooman
Grange Movement
Thee Farmers’ Alliance
Congres SS
Federal Department of Agriculture
Congress
Mardi Gras Opens as Rex Arrives on Royal Yacht
New Orleans waits for Rex the carnival king as the royal yacht leads a naval pageant from Chalmette to Canal Street. Yachts and revenue cutters escort the party to city hall where mayor hands over the keys. Boy Scouts replace militia escorts on the final leg.
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New Orleans
Rex
Chalmette
Canal Street
Southern Railway to Run 20 Special Trains for Inauguration
The Southern Railway announces 20 special trains and extra equipment will operate from March 1 to 4 to Washington for crowds traveling to the inauguration. Governor of Louisiana and his party, plus Atlanta's Loyal Legion, are among the designated groups, with full Southern network support mobilized to ensure smooth, prompt service.
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Southern Railway
Charlotte
Washington
Presidnt
Southern Railway System
W. N. Foreacre
Passengr
W. H. Tayloe
South
Louisiana
Loyal Legion” of
Atlanta
Prohibition on Import of Alcohol and Drug Habit Remedies
Melbourne February 17 importation of all preparations purporting to cure alcoholic or drug habits has been prohibited in Australia.
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Melbourne
Australia
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Coca-Cola Company
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Pinaud Bldg
New York
Ad Oult Bank & Trust
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
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