Remarkable brain and organ grafting feats stun medical world
Berlin doctors report Lena Wolff six after thyroid graft to her pancreas awakens from idiocy. The mother donated throat tissue in a rare operation linking thyroid to pancreas to feed brain blood. Margaret Huber regains sight after lens capsule cutting surgery at German Poliklinik. Other cases show artificial ribs and windpipes, skull relief enabling improved cognition in Hoboken and Stamford patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
Louis Wolff
Lena Wolff Haseen
Karl Garre
Breslau University
Germany
Lena Wolff
Garre
Lena
Philadelphia
Toledo
Ohio
Carl Fredericks
Clinton Street
Hoboken
Rahway Reformatory
Des Moines Letters Highlight Rail Rates and Local Trust Probes
Des Moines correspondent reports potential discrimination in rail rates favoring Chicago hog buyers over Des Moines. Agar Packing cites equal freight to Chicago from Des Moines and Council Bluffs, urging Interstate Commerce Commission intervention. Also notes coal trust probes, pay for state official binds, a Des Moines Coliseum study, archives work at the Capitol, and insurance letter disputes involving New York Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chicago
Rock Island Road
Agar Packing Company
Marshalltown
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Atlantic
Iowa
W. G. Agar
Interstate Commerce Commission
Photography as Fine Art Through The Photographer’s Tricks
A Providence Journal critique argues photography rivals painting in artful portraiture and animal depictions. It highlights photographers molding appearance to convey intellect and grace, noting cows shown with unexpected intelligence and a statesmanlike look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry James
Providence Journal
Prohibition Candidate Draws Contrast With Russian Terrorists
A. C. Jones of South Carolina denounces Russian terrorists in Columbia and recalls an anarchist named Bierming who collapsed after a dog bite while preparing to lead a mob. The tale is framed as a cautionary memory from Jones's boyhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biermiug
A. C. Jones
South Carolina
Columbia
Mr. Jones
Russia
Peter
Argentina No Home for Boers
Many Boers who migrated to Argentina have returned to South Africa. Those remaining in Argentina are saving their money to buy homeward tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
South Africa
Polk County Court House Dedication Promised as County Day
Tax collections reach 212 588 09 for September marking a likely all time high for the city and county. The semi annual total exceeds prior years as county and state receipts rise. Des Moines ad committee to consider a formal dedication event for the 650 000 mansion with offices opening and a special entertainment. A County day may be set.
Ministers as Labor Delegates in Des Moines Meeting
The Misinternal association of Des Moines will be asked to elect two fraternal delegates to attend Trades and Labor assembly meetings. Delegates may participate in discussions and assist the labor body but cannot vote. This was decided by the executive committee of the Iowa Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jesse Miller
Miller
Grand
Omaha
Nebraska
F. M. Haskell
Misinternal Association of
Trades and Labor Assembly
Iowa Federation of Labor
The Common Evil and Harsh Winter Vents
A fragmented snippet discusses dishonesty equated with disease and injustice, includes a Robert Plato quotation and stray ads. It mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a Peoria Illinois dealer claim, plus a line on keeping a house warm by coal for the cellar.
Cure for Sciatic Rheumatism with Pink Pills
Mrs. Thomas Bresnehan of Watertown New York credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her sciatic rheumatism after months of severe pain. She began to improve after six weeks and was fully cured after a few boxes. The remedy is sold by druggists or mail order for 50 cents a box six for 2 50 from Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Swedish Essence of Life Promises New Health At Free Trial
Remarkable 104 year old Dr Yernest famed for a life extending remedy called Swedish Essence of Life. The tonic, made from roots and herbs, claims to improve digestion, liver function, blood quality, and overall health. Free trial bottle offered by M R Zaegel & Co at 161 Main St Sheboygan Wisconsin for rheumatism fevers constipation and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yernest
Malaria
M. R. Zaegel & Co
Chemists
Main Street
Sheboygan
Wis
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Lena Wolf
Swale Vincent
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Canada
London Lancet
Minkowski
Mehring
Margaret Huber
East Highly-fourth Street
New York City
Poliklinik
Margaret
John A. Price
German Poliklinik
Raymond Moore
Baltimore
Hamilton Brown
Fordham Hospital
Joseph Reicher
Stamford
Conn
Michael Gunther
J. T. Higgins
Guthrie
Carrell
University of Chicago
Milan
Meda
Margaret Gubers
SUVER
Chee
Bronwen
Tedford
Howard Tedford
John Staley
Staley
Martin
Executive Council
Howe
Edward Bowman
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mercy Hospital
Bowman
Capitol
Benjamin F. Shambaugh
State University
John C. Parish
Parish
Clara A. Neidig
State House
Shambaugh
Carroll
Department of Insurance of
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Company
Insurance Company
Insurance Department
Commissioner of Insurance
Michigan
J. R. Riggs
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Riggs
Marshal
White
Jefferson
Lewis
Peoria
Ill
Gures
Lane
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