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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
4
A historical review notes mixed reports on cancer cures through blood transfusion. It cites Dr. Tartnell and others, discusses early experiments in dogs and humans, and concludes that while some cases hint at immune effects, no definitive cancer cure via transfusion exists.
The Frederick City Hospital Association monthly meeting notes May activity with 49 patients treated and results on admissions discharges and aid. The board expressed thanks to Rev and staff for Grace Ry nursing graduation and acknowledged donations including an incinerator to the Nurses' home.
Taft's secretary Charles Dyer Norton begins a busy first day handling official duties and meetings with western railroad heads. The article notes past secretaries Lamont Cortelyou and Loeb rose to prominent posts, with Norton seen as poised for high influence at the White House.
A New York salesman says some people pawn specific ten dollar bills for fractions of their face value to retain sentimental keepsakes. He cites a man who pawned a ten dollar bill for 50 cents to preserve a cherished note, noting brokers report such acts recur when individuals attach emotional meaning to particular money.
A. Pfitzner of Hammondaport New York, builder of a homemade air machine named Mighta India, learned a life insurance policy was canceled due to assumed risks. He was forced to sign a release absolving the insurer from any death payout while operating the aircraft.
A church outdoor pulpit near the iron millings on Broadway drew a throng as Rev Dewistles Lewis Shittery led services. Clergy explained the purpose of the joyalyst pulpit offering gospel to non attenders, a welcome to those who feel forgotten, amid cautious neighbors and workers observing.
The Agricultural Improvement Association of New York State was organized at the Belmont Hotel New York City. Will Brown, president of the New York Central Railroad, was elected president with a leadership group spanning multiple regions. The group aims to promote opportunities in New York agriculture and attract families to rural life. Committees were named to recruit organizations, handle incorporations, and find funding. In a separate note from Othello Washington, a fad of domesticating badgers as pets is noted, with several animals kept in captivity and appearing in streets.
Mrs. Lewis erman president of the Flathuah New York branch of the Women's Municipal Tenge offers use of a tract to be divided into farms for children to learn to raise venerables and sowers.
An early aviation column compares monoplane and biplane design, noting monoplanes offer simplicity and high notes yet face stability issues. It recalls Blériot's July 25 crossing of the Channel and speed feats, while highlighting French leadership and limited American adoption to date.
Mrs Siegfried Rechtin heads a global anti kissing society with 0000 members and chapters in major cities. She began the movement after a kissing incident at a social function, advocating Kiss Not as a safeguard against disease and promiscuous public affection, including kissing babies. She cites tubercular risk from kissing and notes several deaths linked to courtship kisses.
In Cincinnati a health officer notes a man Daniel Chredron has devised a strap to avoid germ contact on street car straps. Chredron uses his strap daily, claiming it prevents exposure from worn straps. Health official Landis calls the idea fine though precautions remain.
Police reveal Dr Patchienko admitted using cholera bacilli to poison a wealthy patient list. He allegedly offered bribes to remove rivals and attract donations, including a man named Squinber, in a murder case tied to a plot in St Petersburg.
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