San Antonio Health Resort Claims Stir Debate on Mortality
Dr Theo Hull counters claims of extremely high infant mortality in San Antonio, arguing figures are misinterpreted by incomplete data and by the city's unique influx of health-seeking poor Mexicans. He cautions that infant and general mortality must be viewed with context including population, housing, and poverty factors.
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Ben Antonio
North
Inhose Sé
Davia
M.D
Theo
FY. Hull
San Antonio
Ths
Biguirande
Hall
San Antonio Ia
Bebion
Fietiron
Antonila
United States
Cuticura Heals Dandruff and Tetter in Children
A testimonial from Katie Merritt of Critz Virginia dated May 2 1917 extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing dandruff and tetter in children. It describes irritated, cracked skin, scalp scaling, hair loss, and the product’s effectiveness after using a free sample followed by purchases. Includes order details and pricing for soap and ointment.
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Katie Merritt
Critz
Dept. H
Heston
Mortality Disparities Press San Antonio Immigrant Death Toll
The article analyzes San Antonio's high mortality rate, driven by a large Mexican and immigrant population and harsh living conditions. It compares 1910–1914 data to other cities, notes infant mortality among Mexican babies far higher than whites, and discusses the impact of hearth-seeking and poverty on overall death rates.
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Bar Antonio
Oath
Citzeon
Dillard
San Antonio
Ch Mexienh
United States
Washington City
Winnington
Richmond
Elies
Gome Fea
Céot Ware
San Aus Tonio
Hijsher
Endy
Amon
Board of Health
Mexican Corrale
Onliré
Atstonia
Inara
Gan Anwolo
Aliuny
Omaha
Neb
Albany
Iiltig
Immrestan
Beautifying Calcium Waters Ad Claims Rapid Complexion Fix
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Calcium Wafers promising clearing skin and a blemish free complexion. It urges readers to send for a free trial program and offers a box at 80 cents. Claims link blood quality to skin health and toxin removal.
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Stuart
Trial package of Study Col- Mum Waters offered by mail
Fragmented OCR text indicates a mail order offer from A. Stuart Co at 132 Stimet Building, Marble, Mich for a trial package of Study Col- Mum Waters. The readable portions are garbled but suggest a promotional or catalog mail deal.
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A. Stiart Co
Mali
Stuad'y Col- Mum
Penny Famine Threat Plagues San Antonio Banks and Stores
A distressed note from 1919 describes a looming penny famine as pennies flood circulation and banks struggle to stock copper. Reports of limited mint output spark banks to order large penny supplies, while shoppers fear coin shortages impact everyday purchases and theater prices.
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Imeem
San Antonio
Srext
Lenina
Sam
Houston
New Orleany
Yohnine
Wisaker
Thiel
Waltton
Ananyi Bankard
Germans Fall in Belgium in Brutal Occupation Reflections
A long examination of German rule in Belgium contrasts the organized yet harsh German administration with Belgian resilience. It laments German culture as coercive, demeaning, and unfit to civilize. Belgian spirit remains defiant against occupation and oppression.
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Bovern
Siment
Belgium
Vernon
Garemans
Sithor
Holland
Helvgium
Germany
Bel
Cdminiatra
Bhutan
Uric Acid An Enemy in Ambush by Dr M C Lions
A fragmented early 20th century medical note discusses uric acid as a hidden foe. It cites Arthur Garrad’s discovery and links high uric acid to gout rheumatism and kidney disease, advising Anuric tablets and water intake as remedies in a period clinical voice.
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Dr. M.C. Lions
Arthur Garrad
Polson
Domin Strongto
de. Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Avery
Heart of Young Soldier Presses Careful Fitness Plans
An old study of military health notes that shifting soldiers from sedentary to active life reduces incapacity. It cites Civil War lessons and British practice using graduated exercise and heart strength programs. The aim is to shape a robust army through gradual conditioning and disciplined training.
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Omak
Bea
Surgeota
Zaldier
Military Camps Swell In Capital As War Closes In
Washington D C October Nineteen hundred seventy four report says military camps surround the capital during wartime. Troops quartered on New Hampshire Avenue and near Sixteenth Street Massachusetts Avenue and embassies patrol residential streets. Residents grow accustomed to guards though many old timers recall Civil War guard scenes as fear and curiosity mix in the nation’s capital.
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Washington, T. C
Willch
Limanwon
Perry Bolmoant
Washington
Reidental
Uéel
Cho Aslgi
Erned Goldsare
Sixteenth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
New Hampshire
Sam
Loys
Anty
Club discussions on Max Hostman stir Chicago women clubs
A chaotic club meeting scene features Urbana’s Max Hostman and Chicago women’s groups debating loyalty to the administration. Mrs Charles Clark of the Women’s Club leads program planning as reservations are made for future speaker exchanges. The Arche Club and others weigh similar issues as War-work and Army ties influence decisions.
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Max
Veah
Chlenxa
Slaxans
America
Chicago
IAM
Jowlah Wom
Chisago Wormants Club
Arche Club
Max Hostman
Charles Clark
Clark
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