Typhoid in Camps Sparks Warnings From Surgeons
Washington May 4 The Association of American Physicians heard Dr W C Vaughn’s advance report on typhoid in volunteer camps. The board found typhoid misdiagnosed as malaria and gastric fever, blamed filthy camp conditions, and urged sanitary reforms and sterilization measures for fever outbreaks. Surgeon General Sternberg criticized oversight by volunteer officers and pledged reforms after inspecting camps including Montauk Point and Jacksonville. Dr George Dock cited misinterpretation of typhoid symptoms and overuse of quinine among volunteers.
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Washington
Association of American Physicians
Arlington
W. C. Vaughn
Sternberg
Vaughn
Jacksonville
Chickamauga
Camp Alger
Montauk Point
Montauk
George Dock
University of Michigan
Sternberg General Hospital
Dock
Revenge Motive Cited in New York Hotel Killing
Alexander Masterton director at Farmers' Loan & Trust, age 72, was shot five times and died within hours by James Neal Plumb in a West Thirtieth Street hotel. Plumb’s prewritten statement claims motive rooted in financial ruin and alleged personal slights, while the motive remains officially unknown.
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New York
Alexander Masterton
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company
James Neal Plumb
West Thirtieth Street
Masterton
Plumb
D. Neal Plumb
Fire destroys block in Pickering Missouri
A fire last night in Pickering seven miles north of Maryville destroyed a block of buildings in the town center. Discovered around midnight in an empty building, the loss is about 10000 dollars. In Jefferson City Gov. Stephens will sign the Farris beer inspection bill after a senate and representative committee notified him.
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Pickering
Maryville
Jefferson City
Stephens
How Dr Bennett Lost Five Hundred Dollars Story
The Tipton Mailana reports Dr Bennett bought property in Sedalia and planned a move within two weeks. A tale links his home sale to Prof Weltmer who offered five thousand five hundred dollars. The doctor’s son kept the offer, Weltmer’s son followed up, and the deal closed at five thousand dollars.
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Bennett
Sedalia
Tipton Mailana
Weltmer
Beware of Mercury Ointments in Catarrh Remedies
An article warns against ointments containing mercury for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio as mercury free. It notes the product is taken internally and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also mentions resignations at a Baptist church meeting with George W. Driskell and Florence Lamy stepping down as chorister and organist.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Coroledo, O
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
The
Baptist Church
George W. Driskell
Florence Lamy
Driskell
Lamonte
Green's August Flower Widely Used for Dyspepsia and Liver
Professor Houton cites worldwide use of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia deranged liver and stomach and constipation. He says it helps tourists and workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomachs. Sample bottle offered free at local outlets and sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
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Prof. Houton
Greer
W. E. Bard & Son
A.S. McGowan
Otis W. Smith
Big Forest Park Camp Meeting Planned by Local Church
Arrangements are being made by the Rev. J. B. Bitler and the members of the first M. E. church to hold a large camp meeting at Forest Park next month. The event will last several days and is expected to draw immense crowds from surrounding towns and countryside.
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J. 8. Bitler
M. E. Church
Forest Park
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Easy Walking This Season
An old advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into shoes to soothe swollen hot tired feet and curb blisters and corns. It claims quick relief and lists 26 cents price with a free trial, distributed by Allen S. Ginsted Roy NY. Also notes events and notices including a Black 400 club ball for colored coachmen and DeWitt's Little Early Risers bowel regulator.
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Allen
Allen S. Gimsted
Lie Roy
N.Y
Famous Little Pills for Torpid Liver Ad
A promotional note extols De Witt's Little Early Risers as the famous small pills that cure torpid liver and all irregularities of the system, claiming lifelong efficacy for those who have tried them.
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de Witt
Servant’s Pharmacy
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