Medical Inspection of Schools in Public Health Debate
At Indiana County convention Dr. F. McHenry outlines the shift toward medical inspection of schoolchildren as a critical public health measure. He notes the physician’s expanding role from treatment to prevention and advisory duties for communities and governments, with school health improvements reducing contagious diseases among pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Indiana County Directors’ Association
F. McHenry
Hellwood
Wood and Ainsworth
Ruth
Se Ie
Medical school inspections urged to curb contagious disease
A historical overview argues for medical screening of pupils to separate infectious or disabled children from classrooms. Data from New York City Boston Chicago and Terre Haute show thousands examined, hundreds excluded or referred, and eye ear and tuberculsis issues identified. The report advocates county led programs, standard records, and rural screening to protect health and education.
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New York City
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
United States
Pennsylvania
Samuel G. Dixon
Terre Haute
Indiana
Los Angeles
Samus G. Dixon
Maxwell
Darlington
The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Kirchner
Dixon
Health Department Collaboration Praised in Indian A Market Note
The piece voices tax relief via inspection and calls for cooperation of directors and citizens with the Health Department. Gratitude is extended to Dr Samuel G Dixon Commissioner of Health for valuable information received. mentions butter production and market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Samuel G. Dixon
Health
Indiana and surrounding towns classifieds and notices
A mixed slate of small ads and notices includes want ads for a housekeeper and good men for insurance and collection work, rental and sale prompts for coal land and a coal bank, an annual meeting notice for Patton's Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Indiana, Pennsylvania, a public sale notice at 183 South Second Street, Indiana, PA, and banking promotions from The First National Bank of Indiana. Also included are miscellaneous notices and advertisements from local businesses and jewelers, urging participation in community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne
Marion Center
Elome Station
Caleb Beyer
R. D
Johnstown Sanitary
Witter Street
Indiana
Pat- Ton’s Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Farmers’ Bank
James Sphedy
Isaac
Reitz
South Second Street
Tourists in Japan Face Language and Etiquette Barriers
Vern Collum in Wide World Magazine notes that unfamiliar travelers in Japan pay higher rates when not following local customs. He cites extra demands for bedding, food, utensils, baths, and even tips, with some men mistaking waitresses for entertainers and failing to distinguish gelshi from maidservants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelshas
Vern Collum
Wide World Magazine
Manyuema Cannibals: A Savage African Tribe
In central Africa near Tanganyika lurk the Manyuema, a feared cannibal tribe noted for sharpened teeth. They stalk victims at dusk, dismember with ease, and preserve dried flesh for future meals, a practice witnessed alongside the Wafipa in east Tanganyika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manyuema
Tanganyika
Central Africa
Wide World Magazine
An Unreasonable Friend
Philadelphia Times describes a group of young Philadelphia artists in a club where members must keep a set number of finished paintings. One artist, known for talent yet indolence, is near penury. A visiting friend values a painting highly but the artist mournfully warns that a sale would force him to paint again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Stubio
Philadelphia Times
Ancient Bridge Superstition Among Romans
The article notes a primitive belief that building a bridge offended the river god and saved lives by diverting victims. In Rome the Tibers. propitiatory offerings of human victims were made yearly to the Tiber goddess. Men and women were drowned by being bound and dropped from the wooden bridge across the Tiber near the end of the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tiber
Nome
Turkey joke on boarders ends meat pun
A humorous quip from Lippincott's features Mrs Pedagog serving Thanksgiving fare to boarders. The narrator notes the small turkey and one guest jokes about drawing the neck and pope's nose, praising her talent for waking both ends meat.
Looking Ahead Young Wife and Husband in Magazine Dialogue
A brief extract from Every Woman's Magazine presents a domestic exchange. The wife pleads for a return diet as she heads home to her mother while the husband provides rail fare money. The tone is practical and editorial in tone.
Early Intimations of a Young Astronomer
Fond mother jokes Horace will be a great astronomer when he grows up as he cries for the moon. Byatander notes caution not to overreach. Thomas Kew observes patience in the exchange.
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Horace
Byatander
Thomas
Plantation Preaching and the Tiny Coffin Sermon
An anecdote from Marion Harland recalls plantation preaching at a funeral in a negro cemetery. Two young acquaintances attended the service and witnessed a coffin so small that the preacher derided it as too insignificant for argument, remarking on the brevity of life and the crowd’s distraction from sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Harland
Ives
Tox
Fragmented quotes on money faith and work ethics
A garbled collage of aphorisms and misquoted lines on worship of money, honesty, and profit. It mentions terms like law and neighbor coupled with brief notes about employment opportunities and multilingual shipping roles, reflecting a杂乱 mix from multiple sources.
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Jose
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TEE Indiana Progress
Qi Moorsrad A. A
Moormtrad, PH Moorhead, Saaitore and Proprietors
Ines
Paniinhea
Érese al
Indiana Progress
Ind
Snellin
Ralph F. McHonry
Johnstown
Indian Brewing Co
Leechburg
M. Widdowson
Princeas “Ann
Thomas Widdowson
Todlann County
Indiauna
North Fith St
Houseworn
Tames
W. Mack
Oscen
Lev
Indi‘ina
White Township
Ropert Getty
Kt. D
Getty
Health Wand Acs
Eldent Insurance
Stefffy
Sheboetu
H. D
Lawto
Sherman Monyu
Heer
Oedto
Wayne Avenue
Maple Street
Ih. W
Lovejoy
Alonze Loews
Iidinon
Cash
Reymente
Progress Office
Wiliam Craig
Shaffer & McGaughey
Sheeda
Poatofee
Shieloete
J.C. Agey
BR. D
New
Alexandria
T. C. Dins
Heshbon
W. B. George
J. D
In@tane
Glen Cringrell
Cherry Tree
Creekside
Sagamore
Walelt
Manaqest
Hawthorn Bt
Kittanning
First National Bank of Indiana
Moore
Tals Ofton
Japan
Rangoon
Netion
Uncia
Antanlny
Wallace Dry Goods Company
J. C. Wallace &Son, Proprietors
Mack
Phila
Arctic
Alaskas
O. Nace & Son
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