Leprosy Victim's Editor's Note From Carville Hospital
Major Hans Hornbostel writes about his wife Mrs Hornbostel who has leprosy at Carville Louisiana. He recalls his admittance battles and notes the disease allows a normal life with improving treatment and hope for recovery within a year aided by new drugs. He mentions how their experience could help others with leprosy and public understanding.
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Hans Kostel
National Publicity
National
Associated Press
Carville
Hansen
Philippines
Pacific Islands
United States
Stanley Stein
Stein
Fortunate Husband Speaks on Leprosy and Public Ignorance
A leprosy patient at Carville argues ignorance worsens the disease's impact and credits media coverage for honesty and hope. He recalls Sam Jones's hospital visit urging patients to vote, highlighting enfranchisement and dignity for inmates of public institutions.
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Carville
Philippines
Jones
Understanding Leprosy and Its Biblical Context
A personal account explains Hansen's disease, its distinction from biblical impurity, and the risks, treatment, and social perceptions. The author describes hospital isolation, family care arrangements, and efforts to educate the public about the disease and its transmission.
Little Dutch Band Revives Old Wagon For Parades
The Little Dutch Band of the Middletown volunteer fire department resurrected a fringe wagon that was 75 years old last summer after 30 years idle. The group, in gay 90s costumes, tours western Maryland to entertain at parades picnics and events and blends tunes from past days with occasional modern music.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Middletown
Would King Cole Be Merry With Stomach Ulcer Pains
An old style ad humorously links King Cole to stomach ulcer pains and promotes Udga Tableta as a remedy. The copy urges readers to buy a 25-cent box from druggists with a double money back offer at Mann's Drug Store and drug stores everywhere.
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King Cole
Cole
SOS Signaled in Snow to Aid Isolated Ranchers
In COLORADO SPRINGS isolated ranchers will use a snow marked SOS triangle to signal distress to airmen. The signal, planned by ranchers, fliers, and the El Paso county Red Cross disaster relief committee, outlines procedures for winter emergencies and snowbound farmhouses.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
el Paso County
Red Cross Disaster Relief Committee
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Hans Hornbostel
United States Marine Hospital
Sam Jones
Louisiana
Elizabeth
Hartnell’s
London
Robette
Ning
California
Mann's Drug Store
James F. Byrnes
America
Plarilee
Parllee
Wally Vanes
Mary Jane
Flarllee
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