Athletic cure for insanity gains medical favor in early 20th century
The article argues that sports and physical activity aid insanity treatment in American hospitals. It cites wheelbarrow races and dances as therapeutic tools, notes improved mood and health, and describes rising hospital numbers while suggesting future brain operations could cure insanity. It includes anecdotes of patients’ improved outlooks and a king Edward delusion case, illustrating the humane approach to care.
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America
Edward
King Cole
King Edward
Pensions Guidance for Soldiers and Heirs Reprinted
A reprint of pension queries and official answers outlines steps for veterans and widows. It covers filing for disabilities, establishing proof of service, and securing minors pensions, plus guidance on special examiners and choosing the April 19 1908 act for widows. Included are sample cases from John M. D. Susan K. A. John L. P. and Martha O D. with procedural details.
Widow's pension claim guided by 1908 act for Civil War widow
The letter explains that Mary Jane T's widow’s pension filed under the 1890 act will not be considered under the 1908 act. She should file anew under the April 19 1908 act, which starts pension from filing date if the soldier served 90 days in the Civil War and was honorably discharged, and if her husband and son were married before June 27, 1890.
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Alexandria
Susan K. A
Scranton
Martha O'D
Mary Jane T
Catarrh Twenty-Five Years Cured by Peruna
Miss Sophia Kittleson of Evanston writes that a twenty five year catarrh caused a persistent cough and poor health. After trying many cures she used Peruna. her throat soreness and cough disappeared and her overall health improved. She recommends Peruna to others. The ad also promotes Peruna tablets and Mangarlin laxative and suggests asking a Druggist for a free Peruna Almanac for 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Kittleson
Evanston
Mangarlin
Work Outdoors Warns To Cure Colds Fast
An outdoor work warning urges immediate treatment of any cold to prevent pleurisy or pneumonia, stressing swift action to protect health.
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Chicago
C. BE. Jones
C. E. Jones
Washington, D. C
New York
John M. D
Commissioner of Pensions
Denver
Col
John L. P
Kansas
Miss. Sophia
Pe-Ru-Na
Dr. D. Jayne
WE Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Iiss
Bee Sane
W. Douglas
Wr Douglas
Spark St
Brockton
Mass
T. Clemons
Fr. Smith
Ark
Watson E. Coleman
Wash Prington
D.C
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