Mosquito Menace and Health Warnings From Indiana Board
Indiana state health officials urge residents to remove puddles and standing water to starve mosquitoes. Comparisons are drawn to San Antonio where a mosquito problem led to fines for killing bats and construction of a large municipal tower to attract bats.
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San Antonio
Texas
Indiana Health Board
Indiana Board of Health
Indiana
Bate
San Antonio Tower
Warning of alleged collusion in Indiana public works
The State Board of Health reports a warning from the State Board of Accounts to township trustees and school boards about alleged collusion between architects and contractors for public buildings. The board cites architects favoring certain materials or contractors, viewing this as contrary to Indiana statutes.
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State Board of Accounts
Indiana
State Board
Meanest man in Kentucky linked to fatal wife’s death
In Harrodsburg Kentucky on July 30 Erastus Thompson’s wife died near Tatham Springs. As the family attended the funeral a thief broke into their home and stole all the meat.
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Harrodsburg
Kentucky
Erastus Thompson
Tatham Springs
Burdock Blood Bitters Tonic Promoted for Wellness
Advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a family system tonic to strengthen the body, improve appetite and digestion, and promote sound sleep and enjoyment of life. The line ends with a number 31, likely a price or issue reference.
Submarines and Torpedoes in Modern Naval Warfare
Rush M. Tou in Leslie's notes that torpedoes will play a limited role for battleships while destroyers and submarines carry the weapon. He argues future sea battles will occur at long range, with submarines delivering decisive unseen attacks as rules lag behind technology.
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United States
Rush M. Tou
Lesile
Vast public lands remain in United States says editorial
The Christian Observer notes that over 500 million acres of public lands remain vacant in the United States and highlights an ambitious plan for a $35 million railway across Alaska spanning 1000 miles to spur development akin to the transcontinental railroads.
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United States
Alaska
Bie Peninsula
Christian Terald
Rifles of the Armies in Europe Compared
The article notes each army uses a distinct rifle. Russians have the longest rifle, French possess the lowest bayonet, Austrians fire the heaviest bullet, French and Austrians bear the largest calibers, German rifle has the greatest muzzle velocity, and the British hold the shortest rifle though bayonet length exceeds Belgian and Austrian blades.
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Europe
Alfonso of Spain celebrates long reign milestone
The article notes King Alonso of Spain has reigned over twenty nine years, longer than most European sovereigns except Montenegro and Austria. It reflects on his birth as a king and his extended tenure compared with other rulers.
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Alonso
Spain
Montenegro
Austria
Alfonso
Curious Batfish in New York Aquarium
New fish called the batfish arrives with a bat like head and two large fins used for walking on the sea bottom. Also a guufish with gills so unusual that observers fear for its life. Report notes few sober men have seen either creature up close.
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New York
Invention Aims to Make Aeroplanes Invisible
The Scientific American describes a device to render planes invisible by covering the wings with transparent non inflammable celluloid. The inventor claims invisibility when the craft flies several hundred feet above the ground.
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Scientific American
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Remedies
Caution against tainted ointments and ointments containing mercury. Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo claims no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Buy only genuine Hall’s Catarrh Cure made in Toledo. Testimonials free, sold by druggists. Also promote Dean’s Ointment for eczema and itching with a 60 cent box price.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
F. 3
Cheney & Co
Practical Health Hint Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment
Cataract is a progressive eye disease with potential vision loss but a delicate operation can restore sight in some cases. Most patients improve with proper treatment and glasses, not quack cures. Early consultation with a reputable ophthalmologist is advised to ensure timely surgery and avoid delays.
When Bowser Deserves Care in a Cold House
A humorous tale shows Mr Bowser collapsing with a sore throat and the wife rationing care. He boasts of grit and vows to power through while she spoons tea and doctors itch at the edge of the bed. She exposes his stubbornness and exerts quiet control.
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Mr. Bowser
Tim Goine
Mrs. Bowser
Bowser
Unexpected visit prompts weather talk in Philadelphia Ledger
An afternoon call leads to a question about Bluebeard's wife health. He sighs that she was 80 upset and lost her head. The conversation shifts to the weather as a natural subject change.
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Bluebeard
Philadelphia Ledger
Poverty Is No Bar To Wit In Ancient Tale
Transcribed philosophy notes Croesus turns a stone to gold while Hindji the beggar muses that he is too poor to touch. The remark suggests poverty does not hinder wit in this reflective anecdote from the Louisville Courier Journal.
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Croesus
Hindji
Louisville Courter- Journal
Life's Changes in a Millionaire's Wakeup
A lyrical reminiscence traces a man who once had a million dollars and shared wealth with wife relatives and strangers. He recalls travels to distant places and gifts before an abrupt turn as the alarm clock wakes him. This fragment from Yonkers Statesman-Herald notes a reflective dream of fortune and generosity.
Servia Saved by Americans Work on Sanitation Efforts
Sir Thomas Lipton praises American doctors and nurses for sanitation and disease control in Servia after a second Near East trip aboard Erin. He notes 468 beds clean, typhus cases reduced, and American teams sterilizing clothing by rail cars while inoculating against cholera and directing Belgrade hospitals under Dr. Richard P. Strong and Dr. Edward W. Ryan.
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Near East
Erin
London
Servia
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Red Cross
Leo
Servin
Europe
Gherghel
James Pb. Donnely
Uskub
American Sanitary Commission
Edward W. Ryan
Belgrade
Ryan
Richard P. Strong
Harvard
Hon
Strong
Saloniki
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