Cost of Tuberculosis and Its Heavy Toll on Society
Dr. Harmon Biggs estimates tuberculosis costs the United States about 390 million dollars annually. New York deaths valued at 1.5 million. municipal losses reach 23 million with nine months of incapacity and care costs around 500 thousand, while national deaths total 150 thousand valued at 820 million. He notes New York deaths have declined despite population rise.
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Harmon Biggs
New York
American Medicine
United States
Biggs
Oil rubbing and warm baths as skin care advice
The text warns against excessive clothing and proposes oil rubbing after baths to maintain skin lubrication, especially in cold weather. It notes risks of over rubbing, benefits for infants, and potential aiding in chronic dyspepsia emaciation diabetes and skin dryness.
Horrors of the Cocaine Habit Exposed in Lecture Room
An professor of materia medica praised cocaine as harmless and urged students to try it. Of a class of thirty two, five became users within two years and thirteen a decade later. Four died from direct use and the lecturer himself became invalid and retired, a victim of his own counsel.
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Materia Medica
Horace Mann Quote on Growth and Reformatories
A focused aphorism from Horace Mann on growth values, noting that progress in any area outweighs many reform efforts. The saying links expansion with the idea that development is more effective than numerous reforms.
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Horace Mann
Tuberculosis Now Classified With Other Contagious Diseases
The Philadelphia Health department moves tuberculosis into the same category as smallpox and diphtheria. The new rule requires attending physicians to report every contagious TB case to enable disinfection and public guidance to prevent spread. The measure aims to protect body and mind and urges enforcement in all civilized communities.
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Health Department
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Union
Brazilian Origins in Early Human Life Described
A contemporary magazine writer notes that when first discovered Brazilians lived the natural original life shared by all mankind, a state repeatedly described in ancient histories.
Quiet Ways Are Best In The Tempest Of Wrath
A reflective verse contrasts rushing and tumult with restraint and inner mastery. It argues that calm discipline prevents ruin, praising self control as the route to serene estate and the avoidance of violence and haste. The rain n our flowers is a blessing when temper and gentleness prevail.
Exercise Increases Physical Power And Resistance
The practice gradually grows physical power and boosts the ability to resist sickness. It emphasizes steady, progressive effort to build strength and enduring health.
Frequency of Tuberculosis Across Different Regions
At the second annual American Congress on Tuberculosis in New York in 19u2 Dr Pryor stated that 14000 persons die annually in New York State from this disease. Worldwide one sixth of all deaths are due to tuberculosis. France 150000, Germany 170000, United States 160000, Paris 1100, London 13000, New York City 9000. Among ages fifteen to forty TB claims one third of deaths, and ages fifteen to thirty five one half. TB mortality exceeds that of war and other calamities.
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Massachusetts Medical Journal
New York
Pryor
France
Germany
United States
Paris
London
New York City
Plato’s Mockery of a Mindful Man Named Jame
The remark claims Plato called a man Jame for exercising the mind while the body suffered. It frames a philosophical jab on intellectual pursuit during physical hardship and questions the value of rote discipline versus mental effort.
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Plato
Healthful Dishes and Easy Preparations Recap
A collection of simple recipes including Fruit Nectar from Concord grapes or berries strained into sweet juice, Macaroni au Gratin using cottage cheese and crackers, Grape Fruit prepared with sugared filling, Vegetable Bouillon from bran and tomato, coconut butter with cheese straws, and Golden Salad hard boiled eggs stuffed with yolk mixture served on lettuce with mayonnaise around the egg whites.
Nebraska Legislature Passes Multiple Bills and Measures
Nebraska lawmakers advanced a wide set of bills on the 20th to 24th, including taxes and licenses, prison lands, and state fair projects. Committees moved open depots, alcohol and confinement acts, and road, school, and insurance reforms with debates on tax levies and constitutional questions.
Senate Action On Repeal Of State Architect Office
In committee of the whole the senate disposed of measures including Eppersons bill to repeal the state architect office and cited cost savings from outside architects. Other measures recommended for passage include H. T. 122 for a fish pond at South Bend and S. F. 18 penalties for jury bribing and for juror bribery. S. F. 125 punishes parents contributing to child delinquency. S. F. 30 extends corporate rights to include Scottish Rite Masons. S. S. F. 149 transfers county funds to school districts for tuition. S. 143 allows Omaha school board a three year secretary term. New bills: S. F. 218 raises South Omaha police board pay. S. F. 219 permits refund of special taxes on Twenty-fourth Street properties. House actions noted as of the 23rd.
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Senate
South Omaha
Gibson
Cady of
Howard
H. R GO
State Fair Grounds
State Board of Irrigation
Meserve
Jones
Otoe
Hastings Insane Asylum
State University
State Board of Education
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Epperson
South Bend
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Douglas County
Supreme Court
Omaha School Board
Douglas
Healthy Old Age Promoted by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound
An advice piece asserts most live seventy years and warns that nervous exhaustion invites illness. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as best for building up the nervous system during life changes and cites Mrs Mary L. Koehne of Chicago praising relief from dizziness backache and headaches after six bottles. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for free advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary L. Koehne
Garfield Avenue
Chicago
Thaye
Lydia KE. Pinkham
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