Lewis Clark expedition medical details from 1804 journal
July 31 1804 Floyd notes illness and recovery while Lewis acts as expedition doctor. Entry mentions his mother teaching herbal cures, outfitting the expedition with 90.69 for medical supplies, including cinchona bark for malaria and mercury treatments for venereal disease. Edited by Gary Moulton.
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University of Nebraska
Ken Burns
Nashville Star contestants draw fans from multiple towns
Sharon McKendree from Logan and her daughter Kaytee joined fans Evelyn Caldwell of Wayne City and Dig Miller supporters at a Nashville Star event. The group traveled to Paducah for a Thursday Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center show before Miller headlines in Du Quoin on September 2. For details, call 618 542 1515 or visit agr state il us dg.
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Susan Kirby to speak at Carbondale mini conference
The Southern Illinois Reading Council hosts Susan Kirby at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Carbondale Civic Center. Evelyn Bailey can provide more information at 618-833-2606. This notice follows an accuracy correction by The Southern Illinoisan.
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Chancellor Wendler Upholds Personal Beliefs on Same-Sex Benefits
SIUC Chancellor Wendler argues personal faith shapes his stance on same sex benefits though he condemns the sin not the people. He stresses policy direction by the university, financial concerns, and the board of trustees will decide. Colleague Glenn Poshard notes campus debate will be intense before trustees act.
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Carbondale Council Adopts Childcare Center Recommendations
The council approved a plan to trim center capacity, cut at least five full time jobs, consolidate rooms, and shift funding. A board of directors may oversee operations as city officials tighten oversight and pursue an action plan to keep the center open.
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Reform drive intensifies over medical malpractice crisis
Summers supports local actions by Cole and Butler to curb malpractice premiums that threaten patient access to care. He notes Illinois faces high premiums and fears continued doctor departures. Cole and Shimkus push federal and state action, calling the issue a life or death, nonpartisan matter.
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