Health Note on Splenic Anemia and Public Fund Drive
Drifting through health observations, the piece explains splenic anemia known since 1845, with slow onset and mild initial symptoms. It describes spleen enlargement, liver involvement, and blood changes, then shifts to community notices about a Legion meeting and a local drama group preparing a three act play The Demon in the Dark to be staged November 6 and 7 with Legion sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst Dramatic Players
The
Amecan Legion
Post No. 197
Disease Known as Banti's Disease Described in Detail
A description of Banti's disease calls it an intoxication of unknown origin marked by chronic progressive spleen enlargement and liver involvement. It notes fever patterns, possible germ infection, and that malaria and pernicious anemia can be distinguished by blood tests. It cites Miss W. McF who reports anemia and left rib pain with an enlarged spleen after medical testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meliss Blauacu
Banti
W. McF
Malaria and spleen enlargement in financially distressed patient
A patient with malaria related spleen enlargement faces lack of exposure history and scarce funds for extensive blood tests. Diagnosis may require hospital care. if Banti’s disease or spleen pathology is confirmed, early splenectomy could restore years of health, with delays risking severe outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banti
Rand
McF
Programs in South Amherst to aid undernourished children
In South Amherst on October 18, the first graders at Toca school, aided by all grades, will present a program in the school auditorium next Monday. Proceeds will be used for a milk fund to help undernourished children, who will receive daily milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Monlay
Home Treatment For Varicose Swollen Veins
Swollen veins may be dangerous and often burst. Sufferers are advised to obtain a two ounce originl bottle of Emerald Oil from C. W. Phillips or any pharmacist and begin night and morning applications until swelling subsides. A small bottle lasts long due to high concentration. Refund guaranteed if unsatisfied. Emerald Oil is claimed useful for troublesome cases not due to vascular disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Phillips
Bond Vote Planned on Fire Truck for South Amherst
On election day November 5 residents of South Amherst will vote on a new $4,904 fire truck bond issue to be repaid over ten years at an average rate of 0.7815 mills per $1,000 valuation. The village’s existing bonded debt of $1,506 is scheduled to be retired in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
The Bower Bird of Africa Builds a Courtship Bower
A bower bird constructs a twigs and leaves avenue serving as a playground or salon for courtship displays. The structure acts as a social stage enhancing mating rituals and attracting mates in its natural habitat.
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Africa
Remarkable Pavement of Bone Shell and Stone Bowers
One species builds a pavement of bone shell and stone, with bowers that can exceed a yard in length, a startling display of architectural instinct and material use observed in the natural world.
Native Rubber Harvesting Practice Described
A historical note outlines how African natives collected rubber by applying tree sap to their bodies, letting it dry into a sticky coating. The description focuses on the simple method used before modern processing, emphasizing cultural context and technique.
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Claud North Chrisman
DR. Chrisman
Istyle Center
Mojud Clari-Phane Hose
Trousseau
Dian Beaver
Kit
Black Fox
Geous
Flatties
Coats
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