Preventable infant deaths and poor public health abuse
A speaker at the American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality warns that every year millions of children die from preventable causes. He blames ignorant mothers, poverty, and city water and housing conditions, and urges universal physician guidance and better public health action to save children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association For the Study and Prevention of
Baltimore
Kent
New York
Chidren
Shecter
Celeb W. Saleeby
England
Saleeby
Detroit
Simon Frexner
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
East
Middle West
Rockefeller Institute
William Palmer Lucas
Harvard Medical School
Flexner
Scandinavia
Atlantic
Pacific
Boston
Minnesota
Sumer
Slexner
France
Miss Susan Glaspell and Her Dog Inspires The Visioning
The author Miss Susan Glaspell owns Voila a collie with a French name and wandering ways. Her real dog inspired two puppies Why and Ain't It in her new novel The Visioning. Voila often vanishes prompting phone calls and last minute changes to chapter plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Glaspell
Miss Glaspell
Voila
Paris
Hans Bummiehansen
Elert Bummelansen
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad From 1920s Ohio Notice
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from J L Myre of Lebanon Ohio claiming relief after six weeks. It warns of back pains and diminished limb strength as signs of weak kidneys and promotes 50 cents per box with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Myre
J. L. Warrick
W. Mulberry St
Lebanon
Ohio
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Where It Belonged Opinion Cartoon Quote
A London Opinion note records a terse exchange about fetching water. A passerby asks about trousers, the local speaker clarifies he carries water in a pail. The cartoonish line captures the era's social humor and class nuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorr
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promises Pain Relief Claims
An 1840s advertisement touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as a cure for headaches toothaches and various aches claiming it offers superior relief for many pains. The copy emphasizes quick soothing effects and broad pain coverage.
Prisoner Strikes Man in Melee, Eyewitness Testimony Heard
Witness recounts a struggle where a prisoner swung at a man during the melee. Another account notes the accused did not strike but swatted him on the nose instead.
Beautiful Post Cards Free and Cigar Ads Parade
An old time paper ad bundle touts Beautiful Post Cards Free samples from the Art Post Card Club in Topeka Kansas and a Teax' Single Binder cigar pitch alongside vintage life advice and teething syrup. It lampoons self improvement while noting running expenses of a fast young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Post Card Club
Tul Duchsou St. Topeka, Kansas
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Edwin Morsi
Fearson Fyb, CO
Winslow
Sloan
Francisco
Tars Catue
Carl
Sioan Beston
Hiass
Canada
U. M
Oitawi
Can
Agen
Costec
Lotz Broshens
Elm ST St.louis
W.F. Young
P.D.F
Temple St
Springfield
Automobile News
Delmar Motor Car CO
Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis
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