Centennial Celebration Honors Illinois Medical Society Founders
The Illinois State Medical Society marks its 100th anniversary in Peoria May 21 to 23, recalling pioneer doctors who served frontier communities. Stories span William S. Wallace near Lincoln, Dr. Hughes’s Guatemala voyage, Dr. Webb’s river peril, Chandlerville founder Dr. Chandler, and other physicians who built towns, led schools, printed papers, and served in war.
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Illinois Medical Society
Elmo Scott Watson
UHE
Ilinois
trans-Missouri West
Rocky Mountains
M. Heim
Duate
Bellmore Meds College
William S. Wallace
The
Jefferson Medical Colege
John Todd
Sisers
Lincoln
Mary Todd
Springfield
Abraham Eincoln
Todd
Illinois State Medical Secion
Cer
William S. Walentioned
Abraham Lincoln
Frances
Wallace
Washington
Charles F. Hughes
Illinois Society
Doctor Hughes
Gian
America
Sangamon County
Rochester
Hughes
Charles H. Webb
Livingston County
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cave-in-Lock
Ohio River
Shawneetown
Doctor Webb
Cave-in-Rocx
Webb
Smithland
Cassandra Ford
James Ford
Ford
Cassandra
Dre
Charles Chandler
Chandlerville
Rhode Island
Chandler
Illinois
Illinois River
Fort Clark
Peoria
Beardstown
Clinais
Felow
Benjamin Kirtland Hart
Alton
Ilinois State Medical Society
Rudolphus Rouse
Rouse
Edward Reynolds Roe
Travis Journal
Springfeld
Alton Courier
Dr. Caldwell
Jacksonville Journal
Constitutionalist
Estrogen Cured Dry Form of Catarrh in Study
Health column notes estrogen treatment for atrophic rhinitis showed promising results in 14 patients. After nasal estrogen, crusts faded, odor diminished, and membrane color improved. 22 started treatment but many did not complete the course due to travel and cost. No deafness or head noises reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Barton
Western Newspaper Union
Des. W. W. Eagle
R. D. Baker
E. C. Hamble
Colds May Be Affected By Emotional Strain
A fragment from a medical note explains how emotional distress can weaken the nose’s protective mucus layer, reducing resistance to colds. It cites Dr. J Kent Leasure of Indianapolis noting that worry and excitement can disrupt the nasal lining, allowing cold germs to invade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kent Leasure
Indianapolis
Question Box on Epsom Salts and Lemon Rice Effect
Medical query explores daily use of Epsom salts and lemon rice for weight loss and blood pressure. Answer notes limited weight effect, potential toxin removal, but possible depletion of iron and minerals if overused. Cautions against unnecessary use and emphasizes balanced intake.
The Bargain Between Shelia and Mrs Netherby
In a tense drawing room scene Shelia Davenport rejects emotion for control as Mrs Netherby confronts her about her husband Roderick. A sharp bargain unfolds with Shelia proposing a discreet arrangement and cash, while Netherby probes motives and loyalty. The exchange reveals power, public image, and a brittle stratagem between two formidable women.
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Shelia
Atec
Roderick
Mrs. Netherby
Shelia Davenport
Mae
Wetherby
Sim
Mrs. Wetherby
Shela
New Federal Method Turns Swiss Cheese Into Canned Ready-Serve Market
A government driven shift converts natural Swiss cheese into canned forms for restaurant and lunch counter use. Sliced and moisture sealed, the cans reduce waste and ease serving while boosting American made cheese consumption. Cooperatives report success marketing canned Swiss in hotels and restaurants for a year, with quality and packaging standards emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Gairy
Siz Sheet
Mer ry Go Round Test Models at Bridge Center
Test models of bridges and large structures are studied at the Colm bie school of engineering with a whirl ing arrangement. Centrifugal force reaches 2,600 times gravity to simulate stresses expected in real bridges and tall buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colmbie School of Engineering
World’s Largest Window at Rockefeller Center
The two story high, 200 foot long window inside Rockefeller Center New York features sew pattern glass and 23 louvrex. It would take two window washers a week to clean the massive pane.
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Egn
Rockefeller Center
New York
Texas Oil Reserve Surpasses Six Billion Barrels
Texas has produced 6,118,000,000 barrels of oil since 1889. Current Texas oil reserve is estimated at 9,506,000,000 barrels, about half of the national total.
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Texas
Double Value: Woman Finds Double Yolks in Egg Dozen
Mrs. Walter Houston of Casper Wye reports a dozen eggs she recently purchased all contained double yolks. She says each egg showed two yolks, claiming she got her money worth from the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Houston
Casper, Wye
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Hinds State Normal University
Bloomington
Vicksburg
Pantagraph
Chicago
Benjamin Franklin Allen
Watertown
Kane County
Joliet
Wil County Courier
Barney. O'Toole
Mr. Dooley
John Tedd
Dr. Barton
Platonic Ag
Verda Jensen
Sitate
WND
Servier
Netur
Aight
Mrs. Nethere
Alder Worgen
Mr. Netherby
Nex
Marylin
Pearle
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