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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
7
An A D blurb promotes S S S Blood Poison treatment claiming thorough blood purification. It describes symptoms such as mouth throat sores groin glands hair loss copper colored spots and ulcers. The ad promises complete cure by purifying circulation and offers a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
Sports roundup with Wisconsin Illinois League results, National and American League standings, boxers Ketchel and Burns, and notes on Chicago New York Detroit and Milwaukee boxing cards. Includes results from Milwaukee Fairgrounds and mentions of ring veterans and upcoming matches.
A wartime style report describes a statewide and national effort to eradicate tuberculosis. The Equitable Fraternal Union allocates a per member tax to fund sanitarium campaigns, with local lodges in Milwaukee Kensosha and Neenah coordinating with state associations. The plan mirrors German insurance company tactics, focusing on sanitariums and early treatment to reduce deaths.
Dr John O'Brien at Mascillion state hospital asserts paresis is a germ disease and curable. He cites specific cured cases including a Washington newspaper man, a Nashville civil engineer, and Ohio patients. He used spinal serum experiments and notes progress among current patients.
The state association aims to stamp out tuberculosis by improving sanitary conditions in cities and communities. Fraternal organizations join the effort, promising to increase participation and effort to achieve a greatly improved public health condition.
Madison Wisconsin May 20 Adjutant General Boardman receives through the War Department an invitation for Wisconsin’s National Guard to compete in the international shooting matches in Vienna from June 2 to July 7 and to enter a team for the Olympic Games in England. Entries may be filed with Adjutant General Boardman.
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