Athletic activity aids insanity treatment in early 20th century hospitals
The piece argues that sports like wheelbarrow races and sprints aid mental patients at U.S. hospitals for the insane, boosting mood and physical health. It notes expanding asylums, claims athletics improve body and brain, and cites anecdotes of patients finding happiness through recreation under doctors’ optimistic view of future curability.
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America
Iere
Edward
King Cole
King Edward
Tie
Missouri Amendment Fixing Legislator Pay Lost
Jefferson City clerical error found late Wednesday night wipes out amendment one setting legislator pay at 750 dollars. Vote in Jackson County showed 16 100 in favor, 66 14 for passage, but the amendment defeated by 22 087. Only amendments two and three adopted, with the latter authorizing a tax for road and bridge improvements.
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Jefferson City
Secretary of State
Jackson County
Leiterant-roverm
Ae Sus
Bank Robbery at Sweet Springs Stuns Town
A five-bandit gang robbed the Sweet Springs bank, held citizens at gunpoint for an hour, and departed with about $35,000. They used tools from a Missouri facility, blew a safe window 100 feet away, and left with most of the cash while shots were fired to deter residents. A posse searched the woods as pursuit continued.
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Sweet Springs
Sempeh
Missouri Pacific Water Tank Roolhiomse
Fisher Dmiplement Company
Women duel ends with bonds after knife fight
In Jainsville a prearranged knife duel between sisters in law Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Crabtree led to serious injuries to both. They were released on bond after being charged with assault with intent to kill. The incident was witnessed by Mrs. Graham's daughter who believed her mother had been murdered.
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Jainsville
Frank Graham
Graham
James Crabtree
Prohibition Amendment Question For State Legislature
Prohibition election issue to be presented to the next general assembly to seek a statewide constitutional amendment allowing prohibition of intoxicants. Senator Peck of the First district will introduce a resolution asking voters to decide the issue at the polls, despite a prior failure to reach a vote in the last session.
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Jefferson City
General Assembly
Peck
Folk Makes Appointments in Missouri
Governor Folk announces appointments including J. B. Cole of Columbia to the state board of Osteopathy for five years from May 1, 1908 and David Husted of Gorin named coal oil inspector for Scotland county for two years from August 23, 1908.
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Folk
Jefferson City
J. B. Cole
Columbia
State Board of Osteopathy
David Husted
Gorin
Scotland County
Woman Stole Toys But Was Not Prosecuted
A St. Louis widow who stole five teddy bears for her children was released by Carr Street police after the arresting firm refused to prosecute. The woman, employed by the company, told a pitiful story and the firm asked police to drop the case.
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St. Louis
Carr Street
Fall Kills Contractor at Wheeler Watter Warehouse
Robert Garlich a 51 year old brick contractor died after stepping on a loose board on the third floor and falling to the basement while supervising work at the Wheeler Watter warehouse located at Seventh and Sylvania streets He leaves a wife and six children.
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St. Joseph
Robert Garlich
Wheeler Watter
Sylvania
Phelps County Jurist Dies in St James
Judge Geo. W. Smith longtime Phelps county judge died at his home in St James His body was brought to Rolla for burial in Rolla cemetery following Red Men's lodge rites of which he was a member
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Geo. W. Smith
Rolla
Geo. W.smith
Phelps County
St. James
Red Men's Lodge
Habitual Constipation Relief with Syrup of Figs
An advertisement promotes permanent relief from chronic constipation through a natural regimen supported by regular use of Syrup of Figs and Senna. It emphasizes forming daily bowel habits with nourishment, proper effort, and right living, stating the product aids nature rather than replacing it. Sold by leading druggists at one regular price per bottle.
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California
Fic Syrup Co
Widower’s proposal moves Cook with four children present
A Cook recounts a proposal by a widower who brought his four children to the moment. they knelt before her, making the gesture deeply moving.
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Cook
A Dead Bird and a Darwinian Moment
A brief anecdote about Samuel Butler and his posthumous popularity. The tale recalls Butler's 1902 death and a notebook story Darwin might have enjoyed, featuring Frank Darwin recounting a moment near a hippopotamus cage where a young girl mistakes a dead bird for the hippo’s sleep.
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Samuel Butler
Charles Darwin
Frank Darwin
Mounting from the left at the Riding School rule
An instructor explains mounting on the left side remains a rule from horsemen who wore swords on the left hip. The habit kept the sword from hindering mounting and reduced the chance of being kicked when rising from the right.
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The passage contrasts contentment with perpetual dissatisfaction noting that content people enjoy what they have while those never satisfied lack earthly fit and would be unsettled in heaven. It hints at restlessness and impracticality of constant diligence or monotony in life and afterlife.
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Earth
Heaven
Preference for Cash Over Checks in Mexican Markets
Citizens of Mexico show a preference for cash over bank checks, especially for small sums under $1,000. They find it easier to pay with cash and argue that business deals gain advantage when cash is visible, reducing the hold of checks on daily transactions.
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Mexico
Living Advertisement For Postum Coffee Substitute
A Tennessee woman attests she recovered from indigestion nervousness and insomnia after stopping coffee and using Postum. She claims weight gain from 117 to 170 pounds without tonics, credits Postum for health, and calls herself a living advertisement. The letter is from Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and promotes the line There’s a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
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