Undeaths Exceed Births in Iowa Last Year
A peculiar mortality pattern in Iowa last year shows undeaths surpassing births, according to local reports. The data indicates a notable shift in population dynamics across several counties and communities.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1905
Page
6
Iowa vital statistics show more deaths than births this year
Des Moines reports Iowa will publish vital statistics showing more death notices than births for the year, a reversal from prior patterns. Health officials blame missed birth reports by doctors and undertakers, with possible immigration effects discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
J. F. Kennedy
State Board of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Board of Health Bulletin
Kennedy
State House
Ross
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Pew
University drug proving experiment replaces animal testing
In Iowa City the College of Homeopathic Medicine at the State University of Iowa begins novel drug proving with human volunteers under Dr. George Royal. Students ingest non dangerous doses of various drugs and poisons to observe symptoms, recording effects to identify substances, a first for the university and perhaps Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
College of Homeopathic Medicine
State University of Iowa
George Royal
Washington, D. C
Fix Football Age Limit Set at 20 Years
At the North Central Association conference in Chicago the maximum football age for high school players was fixed at 20 years. The athletics committee also urged against employing professional coaches. Attendees included President MacLean of Iowa, Dean Small of Chicago, and Sean Birge of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Central Association Colleges and Secondary
Committee On Athletics
MacLean
University of Iowa
Dean Small
University of Chicago
Sean Birge
University of Wisconsin
John Stephenson to Run Livery and Feed Barn tied to Hotel
John Stephenson plans to operate the liv ery and feed barn in connection with the hotel and invites his old friends and patrons to visit. The notice appears in the 40 41 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephenson
Rheumatism Remedies Highlight Chamberlain Pain Balm
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a relief for rheumatism, claiming one application eases pain and noting many testimonials of permanent cures. It promotes the product as inexpensive and available at Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Stewart
I’harmacy
Cook & Sherman
Local Residents and Visitors Reported in Crawfordsville
Local residents and visitors are noted including J. E. B. Peck from Crawfordsville, Mrs. Nettie Foster of Wellman, Mose Porter from West Chester, Miss Mabel Hopkinson of West Chester, Renwick Cannon of Wyman, and Mrs. J. B. Adams returning from Fairfield. Licenses issued to John K. E. Long and Edith P. Young. Rest Room enrollments for March and February listed. Carl Roberts and family return from western trip. Lizzie Anderson of California sends orange blossoms to Washington friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E B. Peck
Crawfordsville
Nettie Foster
Wellman
Mose Porter
West Chester
Mabel Hopkinson
Renwick Cannon
Wyman
D. H. Gobie
Bidon
Ralph Kellar
Mary Finney
Morgan Park
F. G. Sands
Rex
Ainsworth
Kellar
EK. B. Carney
Baby
John KE. Long
Edith P. Young
Flo Purvis
Oskaloosa
APF
H. E. Case
Sethi Thomas
Carl Roberts
United States
Llanaian Islands
Lizzie Anderson
California
Washington
Resigns the Rectorship of St Andrews Church
Rev. Frank Henry resigns as rector of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Chariton and leaves for Flandreau North Dakota to take the Church of the Redeemer post. Mrs Henry will stay a week then join him. Friends extend best wishes for success in the new home. It is not yet known who will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Jaws
Frank Henry
St. Andrews’s Episcopal Church
Flandreau
N. D
Church of the Redeemer
Flenry
Henry
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Consumption and Colds
Pekin Iowa resident W M Smithart credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with saving his life after doctors deemed his illness incurable. He praises the medicine as a marvel throat and lung cure used for over 10 years. Guaranteed 50c and 1.00 bottles at J H Stewarts drug store with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Smithart
Pekin
Iowa
J. H. Stewart's
Northwestern Mutual Life praised by state insurance review
The state Insurance Department, under Commissioner Zeno M. Host, examined Northwestern Mutual Life of Milwaukee. The 24 page report lauds the company as acting in policyholders' best interests, notes a surplus about 600000 higher than claimed, and commends systematic, faithful investments and overall management. Stanley Logan, representing the company, is praised for effective dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno M. Host
Northwestern Mutual Life of
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Stanley Logan
Land Ofice
Wine of Cardui Promises Comfort for Working Women
An advertisement touts Wine of Cardui as a cure for women’s weakness and a source of strength for all ages. It claims Miss Monie Bowey recovered after using the medicine and urges readers to buy a $1 bottle from their druggist for private, home relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fardui
Monie Bowey
Cardus
Miss Boney
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Fen. J. L. Loring
Dallas Center
Board of Health
Loring
Isthmian Canal
Waterman
Parker
C. S. Lemmon
J. 8. Adams
Fairfield
Erry Street
Troit, Michig
Miss Monte Bowey
Cardui
Wanamaker
New York
M Marshall Field
Eton
Lohich Pe
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