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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
15
Witness recalls Salvatore Stellario as a fragment of a man among ruins, saving many with courage. He risked danger, shared food, and distributed apples through the night, seeking safety toward the railway as aftershocks and fires raged. The account links to vaccination history and Typhoid immunity research in military medicine.
The readable fragments discuss preserving historic sites and a frontier era legend involving Tasalle and Ta Salle confederacy. Mentions a Springfield Journal context and Illinoisans interest in acquiring and preserving the historic spot for future generations.
A local man from Princeville, M. L. Bingham, feared leg amputation but doctors warned of gangrene. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was wholly cured. The ad touts its cures for eczema fever sores boils burns and piles, 25 cents at Robt Prewnett's drug store.
The article states typhoid can be prevented by inoculation, likening it to smallpox vaccination. It argues vaccination makes typhoid exposure a deliberate risk if neglected and notes a suitable vaccine can render individuals immune. The tone emphasizes public health progress and personal responsibility.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneota New York writes his daughter benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative. He calls it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble, noting its mild pleasant and effective action and its value as a spring medicine for cleansing the system and complexion. Kelfer's drug store endorses the product.
In April issue Dr. Miriam Sinclair Headland surveys odd beliefs of native Chinese doctors. She recalls a physician using acupuncture charts to locate injectible spots and recounts a family incident where a long needle was applied under the tongue to a sick house boy.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recalls doctors declaring his son doomed with consumption. After three weeks on Dr. King’s New Discovery, the boy recovered fully. The ad touts the cure for coughs and colds at Robt Prewett’s drug store with a trial bottle offered.
In the next county discussions stall as factions clash over agreeing with him plan. Local officials seek a consensus while residents watch for a path forward amid opposition.
Hearing set for June 7 1909 in Marshall Illinois on probate of Melissa A Hodges will. Unknown heirs and affiliated church societies named as interested parties are invited to appear and contest if any. Administrator G Franklin Burger schedules a separate May 8 1909 public sale of Joseph Kurts estate realty in Martinsville Clark County.
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