Chronic cough cured by Pe runa says Chicago woman
Mrs Wm Hohmann of 2764 Lincoln Ave Chicago writes she suffered since childhood with catarrh of the bronchial tubes and a terrible cough. After three bottles of Peruna her appetite improved she slept better and the chest pains lessened and she is now well. She credits Peruna with curing where doctors failed and urges others to try it.
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Wm. Hohmann
Lincoln Ave
Chicago
Ill
Pegana
Peruna
Perrin
Moonlit Misread on Moon's Name Sparks Naval Parody
A Massachusetts Naval Reserve member on watch during a San Francisco cruise mistakes the rainy moon for a signal, prompting comic exchanges with an officer. The tale shifts to a joking note about a newborn named Hat and a punchline about a baby named Matt in a telegram from Youngstown.
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Massachusetta
San Francissco
Lars
Yoaungastown
The Scorcher's Fate in a Tangled Pot
A cryptic excerpt describes a controversial scorching incident involving a figure named Bketeh and titled rulers. The fragment hints at a heated conflict, a burnt dish, and a cyclist linked to a charged event, leaving the exact details unclear.
Hookworm and Pellagra Among Historic Scourges and Infantile Paralysis
A historical survey identifies hookworm and pellagra as major endemic diseases, explains their symptoms and transmission, and traces early 20th century awareness and research. It also notes infantile paralysis’s emergence and global spread, with emphasis on U.S. outbreaks, age groups affected, and ongoing medical investigation.
Disease spread linked to insects and unsanitary housing
The article argues infantile paralysis may spread via insect bites and contaminated dust or water. It notes domestic animals and poor housing conditions in tenements increase risk, with infection possible from secretions of affected individuals. Emphasizes quarantine and thorough disinfection of premises for two weeks.
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Lemat
Heokwenn
Emrith Mar
Seorin
Keven
Princeton University
Wisconsin
Bread Rockefeller Research Laboratory
Emirse
Walt
Health and Natural Conditions From Right Feeding
A reader claims health gains from Grape-Nuts and Postum after nervous exhaustion. The testimonial describes improved digestion, bowel function, brain power, and endurance following morning raw egg with Grape-Nuts and hot milk or water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toston
Postum Co
Wellville
Pligs
Hookworm Disease Described With Local Slang and Causes
An early 20th century vignette explains hookworm infection, its grim symptoms and impact on patients. It notes soil pollution as the primary cause, cites rural poverty and plantation life, and mentions widespread southern prevalence among Blacks with a harsh, bleak outlook on health and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old World
United States
Goese
Gooloe
Froelich
Stiles
Constipation cure promoted by Dr Caldwell syrup
A Health Hints question prompts Dr Caldwell to tout Syrupy Pepsin as a cure for stubborn constipation. He claims forty years of practice support its use and offers free samples by writing to his Caldwell building in Modesto. He states the remedy strengthens nerves and helps the bowels return to natural function.
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Caldwell
John Gravelino
Milwaukee Ava
Detroit
Mich
J. A. Vernon
Okinehoma City
Catawelliat Caldwell
Mod Cello
Painful finger nails cured by Cuticura ointment
A woman recalls years of recurrent finger nail inflammation and pus, treated with home remedies and doctors. After using Cuticura Ointment on the nail base nightly and occasionally, she reports a rapid recovery with no further outbreaks following treatment lasting a few weeks.
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J. Horton
Katonah
Bent
Horton
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