Deaths and dangers faced by medical researchers across history
A historical account recalls researchers like Kassabian, Weigel, Reed, and Ricketts who died or faced severe illness from X ray burns, yellow fever work, or typhoid studies. It notes the personal risks of laboratory science, the quests against meningitis, cancer, and other diseases, and the toll on science and pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassabian
New York
Chalmers da Costa
Jefferson Medical College
Thomas A. Edison
Louis Weigel
Dailey
Edison
Weigel
Curie
London
Walter Reed
Reed
Ing
United States
Louisville
Memphis
New Orleans
Dr. Ricketts
Little American
Mexico City
Rickett
Amazon
Niger
Ganges
Philippines
America
Alfalfa Pest Accidentally Brought to This Country
The alfalfa weevil, non native to America, was first found in spring 1904 near Salt Lake City Utah. The insect overwinters as a beetle in barns and field debris, lays eggs in stems from April to July, and larvae feed on young alfalfa causing stunted growth and potential loss of a second crop if outbreaks persist into May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Africa
United States
Salt Lake City
Utah
F. M. Webster
United States Department of Agriculture
America
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station
Wool Production Leads: New Mexico Tops Southern States in 1910
In 1910 New Mexico led 12 southern states in wool output with 3,782,300 sheep and a 23,078,155 pound clip. Texas ranked second with 1,467,576 sheep and 8,804,456 pounds, while Kentucky was third with 848,250 sheep and 3,817,125 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Texas
Kentucky
Average Farm Sizes Across States
The average farm size in the country is just over 100 acres. Vermont has the smallest average at three acres for corn farms while California shows the largest average at a 169 acre ranch.
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Vermont
California
Woman praises Lydia E Pinkham remedy after five years
Erie Pennsylvania resident Mrs J P Endicci credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a dramatic recovery after five years of female troubles. She says two bottles showed improvement, six completed, and urges other suffering women to try the product. The Pinkham lab in Lynn Mass lists many cures and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Lydia EH. Pinkham
J. P. Endlicci
Eris
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia I. Pikham
China education ladder misaligned hinders student ascent
The National Review Shanghai notes China started with universities without proper prep for students. The top is set, but the lower rungs are poorly built, making it hard for students to rise through the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
W National Review
Shangha
Shouldn't He A Theater Incident Sparks Exit
A jovial broker larger than his wife jokes at another’s expense in a theater. A man behind him asks to remove a person, but the broker warns him to do it himself. The man rises, protests, and leaves the theater.
It is the little things in this world that cause us trouble
A shoe clerk quips that the big things, owned by others, cause more trouble than small items, altering shop dynamics and perspectives.
Indignant Diner Finds Button in Roast Turkey
In Harper's Bazaar a diner complains about a button found in the dish during a meal. The waiter explains the item is from the dressing and part of the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
Experience and Wits Clash in Cautionary Quote
A wry exchange contrasts experience as a teacher with high charges, as a Wise Guy notes lessons learned and a Simple Mug remarks on costs. The riff suggests many prosper by being adept at guessing.
Grape-Nuts proves benefits after heavy meat diet switch
A reader letter extols Grape-Nuts as a cure for stomach and kidney woes from heavy meat meals. It claims relief from heartburn, indigestion, back pains, and mental fatigue, plus improved nerve steadiness and sharper thinking after switching to the cereal. The ad notes the Pos tum Co. of Battle Creek and urges reading The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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