Expert Explains Origin of Epidemic
New York July 14 Dr Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research assured hundreds of anxious parents that the infantile paralysis epidemic was not as alarming as it appeared.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
8
New York July 14 Dr Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research assured hundreds of anxious parents that the infantile paralysis epidemic was not as alarming as it appeared.
Militiamen in Columbus New Mexico face a tougher medical screening after departure from Massachusetts. Heat during hikes caused several men to collapse and be driven back to camp. High humidity and rain worsen conditions as guards plan a long stay with improvised adobe walls and wooden tent flooring.
City revenue from fines and bail collected from liquor law violators averaged 6003 dollars for the months of May and June.
A notice proclaims a new home remedy for asthma sufferers promising relief without discomfort or time loss. It emphasizes accessibility and ease for readers seeking relief from asthma symptoms.
Architect John Graham estimates a new terra cotta and copper dome over steel will rise to the height of the towers at St James Cathedral. The previous dome collapsed under February snow.
Advice favors simple coconut oil as a mild cleanser for hair and scalp. It states commercial soaps and shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and damages hair, while malified coconut oil cleanses thoroughly with little effort and leaves hair soft and lustrous.
Seattle physicians express cautious optimism about a possible infantile paralysis germ but warn it may be impossible to isolate. Health Commissioner Tuttle urges a $5 000 state fund and preventive cleanup measures while doctors note the disease’s unclear origin and emphasize protection and rest for afflicted children.
Washington D C based National Park Service chief R B Marshall issues a rule restricting hired autos in Rainier National Park. Only entrants whose drivers receive no compensation from any party may enter under the directive.
New York July 14 Col Edward Howland Robinson Green the likely heir to Hetty Green's fortune of about 100 million is described as a jovial, ambitious railroad man who may marry for love. He is over 200 pounds and already runs a Texas railroad while pursuing philosophy and business interests. The fortune is expected to be split with Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks.
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