Cholera and the Fly Vector Alarm in Early Public Health
Physicians in New York and Boston warn cholera can spread via house flies. Reports say disease is controlled but rigorous fly precautions remain. Surgeon General Wyman notes flies can carry cholera bacilli. warnings and monographs urge sanitation. Historic fear links hygiene to disease spread and public measures.
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New York
Boston
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Marine Cspital Service
Washington
Germany
Eyotes
Europe
Russia
Hamburg
Italy
Eue
United States
Political musings on 1908 presidential race and figures
The piece critiques candidates, disputing who has a ghost of a chance and noting Roosevelt's active leadership in The Outlook. It mentions a Senate adjournment and Champ Clark losing money, while Wilson leads a straw vote and Bryan trails.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Local residents travel and visit various Michigan towns
Grand Rapids visitor G W Twing arrives, Mrs Dibble in Homer, Mrs Wagner in Jackson, Mrs Church in Kalamazoo, and others travel to Battle Creek, Marshall, Gull Lake, and Eaton Rapids. Attendees include city attorneys, hotel guests, and shoppers. several relocate or plan moves to Kalamazoo and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Twing
Grand Rapids
I. F. Dibble
Homer
Arthur Wagner
Jackson
W. F. Church
Kalamazoo
EB. J.dennison
Battle Creek
Clarence Prior
Hilings
Montana
Pearl Robinson
S. BL
F. J. Dibble
Calla Dibble
Alblom
Fred Burlingame
Clarendon
Harlow Fox
Charlotte
Nora Donovan
Chas. Golduy
W. 3. Jewell
Dennison
Royal Hotel
Frank Blerkt
Mt. Clemens
Vide
A. P. Vary
Katherine Hoeitzel
E. 2
Pase
Pearl Page
Atv
Carl Seaman
F. G. Seaman
Cedar Lake
Mauel Carlson
Marjorie Rooks
Marshall
Elizabeth
Louise Waidley
Niles
South Bend
Mishawaka
Arthur
Cyrus Goodrich
Nara
Hazel Goodrich
Gull Lake
Neva Swattwout
Detze City
Kas
James McDonald's
Ray City
Moran
Detroit
W. J. Dibble
Josephine Bibbie
Beary Chambertsin
Chicago
Dialogues on Cigars and Style Between Edith and Edward
Fragmentary exchange shows Edith and Edward arguing over smoking habits and spending on cigars. Edith claims disapproval of cheap brands while Edward defends choice and teases Edith about her own preferences.
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Edith
Pipa
Mr. Stingy
Edward
Social and socializing notices from a local paper
Thimble party, birthday picnic, lawn party, and dinner dance events unfold with local residents attending gatherings at homes and venues. A card party honors Mrs. Anna Cotton of Chicago. The Miller Merritt wedding announces Miss Allene Merritt and Frank Miller marry in Albion and plan Paw Paw residence.
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Amity Birthday Club
Wm. .Shieldz
East State St
BPIVE
Grace’ Simmons
Hera Swindell
Kalamazoo
Gladya Gillett
Anogz Johnson
Swindell
Fred Cuzzing
Anna Cotton
Chicago
C. A. Prior
Maresil la Rahen
Mary Palen
Stephen Riley
Jay Cronin
J. EH. Painter
Grace
Butler
Blary Larkin
Chicaggo
Miller-Merritt
Allene Merritt
George F. Merritt
Bidwell Street
Albion
Frank Miller
Paw Paw
Mich
Mote Publc
Atler
Ind
Miller
Albion High School
College Hill
Arthur Miller
Man Wrings Neck Over Bragging About Fowl Theft
A British factory worker who kept fowls vowed not to boast after a thief carried off prized birds. When a second batch arrived he heard a hen boast of laying an egg and stormed into the fowlhouse, seized the offender, and wrung her neck, warning others to stop bragging.
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Ana
Progressive compound interest outlined for wage earners
An unaffectionate worker learns to save one dollar weekly and, with a 4 percent rate, shows how small regular deposits grow over twenty years. The article explains simple vs progressive compound interest and urges regular saving as a practical path to wealth.
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Ana
Achaya
Anapes
H O Waa
Christian Herald U
Milk to Extinguish Fires Said to Work on Oil
A Home Department note in the National Magazine claims milk can extinguish flames from Baseline and other petroleum fires by forming an emulsion with the oil, whereas water spreads the blaze.
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Mil
Syureads
P.— Home Department
National Magazine
Lost Mappa Tots Ganme frat pin
Finder on north side of Main street should return the pin to this office.
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Main Street
Baseball Scores From Wednesday’s Games Across Leagues
Wednesday results show the American League with Washington 22 over Detroit 5 and Philadelphia 6 over Cleveland 4, plus New York 6 5 over St. Louis and Chicago 1 over Boston. National and American Associations list multiple scores while a city ordinance offers a $25 reward for arrest of liquor sellers.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Pittsburge
Cincknati
Brooklyn
Baston
American
Columbus A
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee A
St. Paul
Toledoes de Louisville
Indianapolis
Sastern League
Rochester Gk
Baltimore Ochase
Toronto
Montreal
Buffalo
Fersey City
Newark
Providence
Ww. L. Kalamazoo Pet
Bar City
Lansing
Adrian
Flint Vee
Saginaw
Battle Creek
Jackson
Phildelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
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Vance
Soth
Witte di de Wytie
Mr. Hrgan
June
la Follette
Hannon
Roocsavelt
Senate
Champ Clark
TGG
Is, D. &. Slater
Emily Gauss
Virginia Stuart
Frances Bathrick
Chas. Bathrick
Tyson, Ave
Ida
Elizabeth Favor
Natalie Murphy
C. E. Gorham
Gali Gorham
Theodosia
Grace Saxe
Irving Favor
Winer
Cooking Club
D. C. Dickey
Mabel Moss
Des Moines
Mise Moss
U. 3
Star Publishing Co
National League
American Association
Toledo
Su Paul
Tndianapolis
Louisville
Kansas
Ciiliwaukee
Columans
Twill
E. C. Sawdy
Choice
Schroder Bros. Co
Batyie Creek
Prige
Paige
O.l.linn & Son
Marshall, Michigan
W. Bradshaw
Stuart
W. M. Stuart
Statesman
Interogean
Thic
Inter Ocean
Farmer
Sdd
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