Tuberculosis in the Home Progress and Precautions
Dr Henry Albert reports Iowa makes progress reducing tuberculosis deaths to 35.1 per 100000 in 1927 the lowest in state history. A New York study cites infant resistance and exposure risks, urging prevention by removing household carriers rather than isolating infants. Early diagnosis drives treatment and protects children in the home.
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Henry Albert
State Department of Health
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Nebraska
Iowa
United States
M. Alice Asserson
Children’s Service
New York
Tuberculosis and Health
Asserson
Dr. Albert
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Iowa Patents Granted for Farm Gate and Slicing Machine
Dee Moine March 17 reports Merrit G and F L McCorkel Washta Iowa received a patent for a steel framed farm gate hinged at a lower corner that opens upward and can be operated from a distance. Edward M Stiles Burlington got a slicing machine patent for butcher shop use. Other Iowan patents include William G Dunn Clarinda awning structure Milo Elson Toddville wagon end gate seat John F Hyland Des Moines veneer cutting machine attachment Emil C Loetscher Dubuque wood door construction.
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Edward M. Stiles
Burlington
Iowa Population Up as Births Exceed Deaths in 1927
The Division of Vital Statistics reports 44,237 births and 2,237 deaths in 1927, giving a natural increase of about 20,000. For 1926 the increase was 19,011, with five-year averages showing 21,965 births minus deaths. Males account for more deaths under 20 and 40 to 90, while infant deaths total 2,478.
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Iowa
R. L. McLaren
Division of Vital Statistics
State Department of Health
Iowa Deaths and Demographics Reported for 1927
The report details 1927 Iowa deaths by sex nativity and race, with five year averages and provisional figures. It notes 23,942 white deaths, 280 Negro and Indians in 1927, compared with 25,120 white, 329 Negro and 14 Indians in 1926, and projects final corrections by September.
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Iowa
Fr. McLaren
Rock Island Train Service Schedule Fragments
Eastbound passengers Nos 470 472 474 listed with local freight No 832 and eaterbound passenger No 78. The legible text records train numbers and service notes for eastbound movement and related passenger and freight services.
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Rock Island Train Service
Wabash Time Table shows Howell Iowa local trains
The table lists Westbound Limited at 12 am and Local Pass at 7 25 pm. The Li does not stop at Howell. Harvey times are given. Local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell, usually arriving on alternate days about 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Freight for shipment must be at the station not later than 5:00 pm the evening before.
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Jes Moindon
Sanday
Wabash
Howell
Iowa
Harvey
Look Ahead Reflection on Unpleasant Subjects
A brief editorial note contemplates facing grim topics with measured perspective. It notes that considering future implications can aid understanding without dwelling on distressing details.
Warning on old age dependence and poverty risks
The article warns that nearly 80 percent of the elderly rely on others for support and many who prosper in youth may fall into poverty later due to illness accidents or extravagance. It urges early planning to avoid such disasters and secure future old age.
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Ia's
J. H. Shinn Hatcheries
Pella
Wiltons
Brussels
Asminsters
Artroom
Axminster
Oppenheimer-Alsop Co. Furniture Dept
Southeastern Iowa
Oskaloosa
HAMM
Auto Top Co
Oskaloosa Iowa
Jones
Poiret Twills
Poiret Sheen
Helenmaup
Southwest Corner Square
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