The Acetanilide Habit Warns Against Danger in Pain Remedies
Cautionary notice on acetanilide dangers in cheap headache and grippe cures. It explains how the drug can numb brain centers, weaken the heart, and cause blue lips or skin, nausea, fainting, and anemia. Readers are urged to read labels and consult health authorities before using so called safe medicines.
Tinkering With Old Sores and Cancer Myths
An article argues that chronic facial sores and skin irritations lasting months are often skin cancers and dismisses fears of surgery. It touts modern anesthesia as making operations safe and claims cancer pastes are less effective and more dangerous than surgical removal.
Questions and Answers Keep the Colt Growing
A reader asks about a five year old boy not gaining weight and seeks layman reading on children's health. The reply urges medical examination, lists free literature from the Children's Bureau and titles, and warns against overusing home remedies or unproven applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Bureau
Washington, D. C
Woods Hutchinson
Oppenheim
Questions and Answers Don’t Poultice a Boil
The article explains boils arise from a pus germ invading via hair follicles or skin glands. They are spread by contact through scratching. Prevention centers on cleanliness and regular warm baths. If a boil appears early, avoid poultices. apply carbolic acid then iodine. If pus forms, see a doctor for incision and sterile dressing. a hot compress helps without danger.
Bad Stuff in Cough Medicine and Opium Risks
Question about a cough remedy with opium and the dangers of narcotics like morphine and codeine. The answer warns such medicines can worsen chronic bronchitis by dulling the brain briefly while the underlying disease strengthens. A doctor may temporarily ease a cough, but self treatment carries serious risks.
Disbursement Totals for Company Accounts
Financial records show disbursements totaling 50.00 and 45,106.27 plus 50,000.08 42.92 and 95,189.29, indicating cash outflows across accounts.
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Russell and Green Sis
T. M. Stanton
Dr. Peacock
Sam Ware Case
W. F. Armfield
Carolina Municipal
Associated Charities
W. P. Ragan
W. E. Snow
R. O. Lindsay
J. W. Hedrick
D. A. Stanton
Arc & White Way L’ts
Telephone & Telegraph
R. G. Lassiter & Co
N. C. Pub. Sc
A. E. Taplin
Anderson, Christie and
A. FE. Taplin
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Centennial Avenue
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Union Furniture Co
High Point
Messrs. A. Sherrod
R. R. and
Ed. L. Ragan
Penny Bros
Twin Auctioneers
Ec American Land Co
J. M. Millikan, Mer
State Board of Health
Raleigh
Questions and
City of
High Point N. C
T. J. Murphy