Science Indicts the Rat as the Cause of Infantile Paralysis
A Boston physician suggests that rat infection underlies infantile paralysis, with the disease spreading from rat fleas to humans. He cites local outbreaks, focal transmission in tenement blocks, and parallels to bubonic plague, noting that healthy carriers and environment drive spread more than direct human contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Richardson
Boston
Association of Physicians
American Journal of Publi ‘Health
Richardson
New York
Charles T. Brues
Brues
India
Apollo
Emerson
J. L. Goodale
BE. H. Williams
New England
Be. W. HA. Goon
John Hughcock
John A. Ceccoi
Boston Board of Health
Ceconi
Wickman
Pim
Stephens
Massachusetts
New York City
Purthermore
Charles K. Mills
Philadelphia
Zappert
Lerner
Wiesner
Mud Barrage Beats German Front in Muddy Clash
Rifleman Patrick MacGill reports a trench tale where mud dominates the action. British soldiers improvise with mud to blind a German and seize a trench, taking forty prisoners in a rare victory amid a swampy No Man's Land. The piece also includes a satirical Irony on German officers and Kaiser comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick MacGill
Paris
Mall
Gahey
Gabey
No Man’s Land
More Eggs claims boost for hens and profits
Waverly Missouri writer Mrs. WU. M. Patton reports 1500 eggs from 166 hens in 21 days after using More Eggs and a tonic called Sore Biggs. The ad promises doubling egg production, a $1 package, a special fall discount, and a poultry guide, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU. M. Patton
Waverly
I. J. Reefer
Reefer Bldg
Kansas City
Reefer
Yrou
Albania's Unexplored Resources Promise Great Wealth
Brig. Gen. Scriven, after a military inspection tour, describes Albania as largely unexplored. He notes potential mineral wealth including petroleum traces and metals such as copper iron silver and lead. He warns Albanian resistance to outsiders but foresees road building and army presence bringing change, with favorable upland climate yet malarial fever affecting troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Scriven
Balkan
Albani
George D. Scriven
America
Theis
Scriven
Albania
Valona
Malik
Anal
Atel
Balkans
Macedonia
Saloniki
Struma
Santi Quaranta
Janina
Greece
Berat
Kiemile
Yalo
Terelent
Verraro
Pain Relief Claim Promoted In 1910s Liniment Ad
An old advertising snippet touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless remedy for neuralgia and general pain. It promises instant relief after gentle rubbing on aching nerves, claiming quick effect across facial or body pain with no skin damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
Get No More Cold Worries With Quick Relief
An old ad touts Dr Bell s Ping Tar Honey as safe and effective for colds or coughs. It promises rapid relief, claims simple ingredients, and urges buying now with price references 60c 80c and 1.20. The tone is promotional and period specific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
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Ish
AL Herman
Amerier Waa
Hamburg
Jackson
Fenster
Dix
Raston
Lone Star Brewing Assn
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Mae
Igen
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