Syphilis Education Warns Against Common Myths
A Des Moines era booklet outlines syphilis transmission mainly via sex, debunking rumors about contagion methods such as hotel beds or shared objects. It emphasizes early testing, cautions against quack cures, and urges seeking medical care, prudence in behavior, and careful hygiene to prevent spread.
If You and You Are Cause of Society's Ills
Judge Benjamin Scheinman argues society creates crime and hardship. He blames sweatshop wages relief policies saloonkeepers and flophouse owners for driving men to drink and vagrancy. He warns readers that blaming others risks admitting personal guilt in a flawed system.
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Mavericks Named for Congressman Spur Dingle Doos Rename
Renaming hors d oeuvres as mav ericks is proposed by George Rector in honor of Congressman Maury Maverick. Rector argues Maverick fits both the congressman and the old American word meaning a stray, suitable for a tray of antipasto and canapes.
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Endocarditis and rheumatic heart disease risks explained
The Family Doctor explains rheumatic fever as the leading cause of heart disease in children and describes endocarditis as interior heart inflammation linked to concurrent infections. It notes age-related incidence, typical symptoms of severe infection, high fatality in malignant cases, and that 95 percent of endocarditis cases stem from streptococcus viridans with no specific treatment found.
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A Book a Day By Bruce Catton
The excerpt critiques a sardonic French remark about treachery and self defense, reflecting Catton's commentary on historical perceptions and national character. It cites ancestors and suggests wary attitudes toward enemies, framing a broader debate on foreign policy and cultural judgment.
Cultivating Generosity In Children Through Freedom Of Giving
This piece argues children naturally possess generosity and urges parents to nurture it by allowing free giving. It contrasts selfish impulses with developing generosity, emphasizing modeling generosity and expanding acts beyond personal interest to build a habitual willingness to help others.
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Jail design cuts crime in Salersville Kentucky
Officials in Salersville Phi? MagottinCounty built a small jail from railroad ties with tiny ventilation slits to deter weekend drinkers. Prisons provide shelves instead of beds and are far from the road to minimize disturbances. Drunks now stay sober or stay beyond reach on Saturdays.
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