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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
6
A state duty to protect inmates from deadly tuberculosis is argued as prisons become hotbeds of disease. Quotes warn that long sentences condemn men to death by pulmonary consumption, calling for sanitary prison reforms and safer conditions. A doctor printer, Dr. S A Knopf, visits to assess the penitentiary’s safety.
A historical note on cold water baths as a health tonic. It advises taking a brief bath after waking, with water no colder than 75 degrees, for one minute max, followed by brisk rubbing and 15 to 30 minutes of exercise. It warns against overreaction and adjusts for age by warmer water in winter.
The text reflects on mental discipline and resilience, suggesting that maintaining upright posture of body and mind leads to stronger character and life. It emphasizes overcoming inward restrictions to achieve erect vitality andPurpose through positive thoughts and steadfast attitude.
Sixteen thousand English physicians signed a petition asking Parliament to inaugurate systematic health instruction in public schools of Great Britain, focusing on preservation of health and the harmful effects of alcoholic drinks. The petitioners hope it will be granted.
A study shows almost half of humans die before age five with Stetten Germany worst at 473 per thousand in first year. Ireland Scotland Norway Sweden fare better with ten percent deaths. Tuberculosis bacteria in cow milk blamed. boiling or scalding milk urged for infants and adults to save thousands of lives annually.
A writer recalls a boyhood breakfast visit to Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, the Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, describing the morning routine and Holmes's engaging manner after the meal.
A daily cold bath and abundant fresh air are urged as safeguards against colds. The article notes deep breathing outdoors or in a well ventilated room at first symptoms to prevent progression. A doctor recounts using breath holding to curb coughing in children, claiming it reduces coughs and aids recovery by soothing the mucous membranes.
A collage of old time recipe fragments covers Barley Soup Noodles with Cranberries Stuffed Potatoes Creamed Turnips Lanse Brad and Squash Custard. Instructions mix barley with vegetables and tomatoes, shape noodles, bake potatoes, thicken turnips with milk and flour, toast stale bread, and bake squash for serving.
A compilation of legal rulings covers bank liability for customer funds misappropriation, island nets as a nuisance, stockholder debt in insolvency, trademark and future contract assignments, and other civil action principles. Notable holdings address jurisdiction limits, nuisance remedies, and gifts in parol agreements with bank deposits.
A Washington physician famous for a quick temper recounts an incident when a well dressed stranger brought a black and white cat named Toby. She pleaded for help claiming the pet was ill. the doctor treated the cut and proudly says he cured Toby, despite his irritation.
A New Yorker recalls a crumbling tombstone in a Manhattan cemetery that lists two deceased in separate locations. The inscription notes one name followed by the line not far away from this place also, another name who died years later. No further burial spots are marked, suggesting the stone was an executor’s business arrangement.
Captain Peter Conley of Winona Minnesota recalls the fading era of rafting and lumbering on the Mississippi. He notes the decline from fifty upper river rafts to ten, the move of lumbering to southern waters, and how many pilots have shifted to other work or moved to Alaska while others steer vessels in southern routes.
A Philadelphia man recalls a two week summer stay at a Northern New York hotel with poor meals and beds. He told the landlord the place did not pay, suggesting arson for insurance. He notes the hotel burned down recently with a probable spontaneous combustion explanation.
A Cass County Missouri schoolboy’s pocket contained a pocket pistol and a box of matches. While the teacher paddled him for discipline, fire burst from the pocket. She used a dipper of water to extinguish the blaze. The report notes a New York Mall mention and a wary claim that someone has caught the speaker.
Lew Fields recalling Weber and Fields company plans a rehearsal by Telegram from Omaha to the Atchison theatre. He asks for the stage manager, stage carpenter, assistant stage carpenter, property man, chief electrician, and all stage hands to be at the theatre at three o clock tomorrow. Three hours later the Atchison manager replies that the show party will be there.
A French literary man visiting a British cab listainister mistakes English verb usage while touring galleries. The host corrects him noting the proper word is encroach. The playful exchange turns on pronunciation and gendered forms in English.
In suburban Baltimore an ancient glue factory odors the area and an open car passes by with an Irish laborer and a middle aged lady. The Irishman asks politely for the smelling salts bottle to be stopped, saying excuse me ma'am.
A story from Corfu recalls Emperor William learning that English midshipmen swam to shore after an excursion to Achilleon. On reaching the ferry, several men swam across, passing by Ulysses Island’s nunnery. The exchange between the emperor and Admiral Domvile clarified no costumes were worn.
An Oakland woman recalls a transformation after leaving coffee and embracing Postum Food Coffee. She credits two days for early gains and a year of lasting nerve and stomach health, noting renewed energy during San Francisco’s Concorde Conclave parade. Name given. by Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich. There’d a reason.
A Milwaukee woman describes severe headaches back pains and dizziness improving after taking Peruna. She notes initial doubt but after the first dose her condition steadily recovered over two months. This testimonial cites personal experience from 99 Eleventh Street Milwaukee Wis.
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