Common Cold Study Wins Public Health Interest
A Washington survey of health habits samples 20 000 Americans with focus on colds. Public Health Service, Army and Navy, and universities collaborate to identify why colds recur and how they might be prevented.
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Boy Scout Movement Recognized Across the Land
The Boy Scout movement is now known for shaping character and training boys. It has established a valuable place in every community across the nation, with growing recognition noted by the New Haven Register.
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Boy Scout Movement
New Haven (Conn
Woman County Judge Bellinger Leads Pensacola Bench
Mrs. Bessie Bellinger of Pensacola Florida sits as county judge following the death of her husband who served eighteen years on the bench. She is noted as one of the few women in such an office.
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Bessie Bellinger
Pensacola, Fla
Woman fills pivotal Nashville post as comptroller
Miss Nell J. Roche holds the esteemed position of comptroller for the city of Nashville. The appointment marks one of the most significant municipal roles filled by a woman in the United States, highlighting advancing gender representation in city government.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Nell J. Roche
Nashville
Kid Responds to Mother in Witty Water Prayer
A mother questions her five year old Edwin about his water intake and the boy replies with a sharp quip about avoiding washing her. TheExchange captures a playful parent child moment reflecting sharp humor and domestic warmth.
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Edwin
Vengeance Is Mine In Plains Tragedy Of A Wolfer
In 1861 on Kansas plains, a wolfer killed by Kiowas after defending himself with his last cartridge. Satanta, Kiowa chief, recounts the tale of the lone hunter who poisoned buffalo hump meat, killing four attackers and costing Kiowa warriors five lives.
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The Fight at the Wagon Box Corral
A historical clash near Sheridan Wyoming on August 2, 1867 pitted 32 white soldiers and woodcutters against 3000 Sioux. Capt James W Powell and his men used wagon box barricades and breech loading rifles to repel the attack, suffering 3 killed 5 wounded while the Sioux reportedly lost 1,187. The battle is known as the Bad Medicine Fight.
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Red Cloud
W. J. Fetterman
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Piney Island
James W. Powell
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Welsh Enthusiasm at Manchester Cider House
Three Welshmen visited a Manchester venue asking for cider. After tasting, the first praised it as the finest he had never tasted, the second echoed the sentiment, and the third agreed likewise, all in humorous fashion.
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Heart of Wales
Manchester
London Morning Post
Black and White Ointment Promises Clearer Skin Quickly
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment as a magical remedy for eczema, ringworm, itch and other skin complaints. It claims rapid, easy results and broad dealer availability with affordable 50c and 25c sizes offering varying quantities.
New Doctor Delayed by Breathless Visitor
A young doctor opening a new office waits all day for a patient when a breathless man arrives seeking urgent contact with his wife ill. The scene from the London Express sets a brisk demand for medical accessibility.
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London Express
Time to Move
A woman with a bad cold attends a dinner and, despite a poor appetite, is urged to eat. After persistent prodding, she finally concedes, saying she will eat or “bust” if she must.
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Advertisement
Advertisement promotes Cuticura products for baby rashes with hot baths using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment and Dusting with Cuticura Talcum. Claims soothing, purer and sweeter results and notes talcums priced 25 cents.
Ignorance Is Costly in Car Repair
A garageman quotes forty eight dollars and fifty cents to diagnose and fix a car, while the owner remains unsure of the problem. The vignette from Arkansas Utility News underscores the costliness of unknown automobile issues.
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Arkansas Utility News
Bond's Liver Pill Advertisement Encourages Night Use
An old ad promotes Bond's Liver Pill to cleanse the liver and bowels at bedtime to prevent serious colds influenza and related complications. It claims removal of the cause and lists a price of 25 cents at drug stores.
No Limit to Vanity in World’s Wheel
A quotable reflection on vanity notes there is no limit to self-regard in any era. The image of a wheel’s spokes suggests individuals overestimate their own power. The saying probes collective egotism and the danger of hubris in society.
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H. W. Shaw
Dandelion Butter Color Sold For Five Decades
A harmless vegetable butter color labeled Dandelion has been sold in drug stores and general stores for 85 cents, widely used for 50 years. Ady notes the product remains common in markets and kitchen pantries.
Grazing Plate Incident Between Spouses Reported
A light collision occurred as a plate grazed the ear of one spouse during a near miss scene. The exchange suggests relief and humor after a close call with minor injury potential.
Castoria Use Over 30 Years Aids Infant Sleep
The advertisement touts Castoria for babies and children to relieve Constipation Flatulency Wind Colic and Diarrhea and to calm Feverish discomfort by regulating the stomach and bowels aiding food digestion and natural sleep without opiates. The genuine bears signature of
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Fletcher
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