Tuberculosis Crisis in Newfoundland Faces Bed Shortage
The Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association warns that 4 percent of the population on the West Coast Humber Area shows active TB. It calls for 900 beds, reports only 300 available, and notes high death tolls among ages 15 to 35. It urges rest, nutrition, and new sanatorium beds to curb transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Department of Public Health
Avalon Peninsula
Humber
St George's
Port An
Tuberculosis Facts and Myths from a Health Lesson
The text states tuberculosis is caused by a tiny germ spread through coughing and close family contact, not inherited. It argues early stage is curable, debunking cures, pills, and dietary tonics, and notes X rays can detect hidden disease before symptoms appear.
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Newfoundland
England
United States
Canada
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
Robert Koch
Denmark
Elinar Hjolboell
Scien
Missing Bill Found After Brief Hospital Stop
Two workers joke about Bills whereabouts with clipped slang and a whispered line that he is in hospital. The exchange notes his dawn arrival ten minutes after the ladder was taken away in a terse, informal exchange.
Books for the Library (Continued)
A list of titles and authors including Ellery Queen works, detectives and travelogues. Notable entries include The greek coffin mystery, The cloister and the hearth, The seventh cross, Quentin Durward, They who go again at the current, The battle o r Agia, Hi Hattie I’m in the navy now, and Fifty masterpieces of mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranberry Ball
Hi Hattie
Storg
Delaneys
Canada
Rural council meeting adrift over main road complaint
Farmers pressed a rural district council deputation about the village road but faced a noisy reception as members deemed the road fairly good overall. The exchange features a chairman and opposing farmers debating access and use.
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Anid
Elephants and Truth Told in a Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange features Teecher asking Tommy where elephants are found and Tommy quipping that elephants do not get lost due to their size. A politician jokes about being whipped for truth, noting it cured him, prompting a bold remark from the hall.
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Teecher
Tommy
Truth Should Shape First Lines In Public Notices
A cautious motto urges agencies to disclose accurate facts upfront in initial statements. Authorities emphasize avoiding obfuscation and presenting clear information to reduce confusion and preserve trust.
Worry Exhausts and Nervous Disorders Warn Health Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr. Chase’s Nerve Food as relief for worry, sleeplessness, irritability, and memory issues. It urges readers to trust the product to restore vitality and healthful living, promising improved well being and renewed strength.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association
ATA Oah Cay
Weswee
Bill
Lark Ascending
Black Ewan
Sherston's Progress
Pioneers
O Pioneers
Busman
Quentin Durward
Gerald S. Doyle Ltd
North Sydney
Canadian National Railways
General Freight Department
St. John’s
Muir's Marble Works, Ltd
Twillingate
E. J. Linfield
Eddy
F.M. O'Leary Ltd
Fred. T. Fuge
Mcdougall
Fostoria, Ohio
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