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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
3
The Thaw case exposed a healthcare of privileges for the wealthy inmate. He received private accommodations, luxury foods, and extra freedoms while labeled dangerous yet protected by money. Critics warn such bias undermines justice and weakens the republic. The Kansas City Journal notes the far reaching social danger.
An article from July 29 discusses infant mortality linked to improper feeding and outlines Nathan Straus’s certified and modified cow milk system. It details four management regulations, handling, and the extensive U S network of dairies and stations, stressing the dangers of contamination and the limits of pasteurization.
The article discusses infant death rates by region and outlines feeding methods. It recommends weighing infants before artificial feeding and using certified or high quality clean milk with fat content under 3.5 percent, bottle preparation and sterilization, and heat testing to body temperature. It notes sterilization for under three months and pasteurization after, with cautious use of raw milk if weather is cool and digestion is unaffected.
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine reports her mother, past 70, improved greatly after twenty years of dyspepsia. Doctors gave up, but Electric Bitters revived her health, boosting digestion sleep and strength. Only 50 cents at J E Lemmon’s.
Davenport hosts the Iowa department Union Veterans' Union encampment with J. H. Shaw named Department commander. Other officers include J. W. Elis as second vice commander C. C. Butterfield adjutant Ismus Wolf as quartermaster and C. M. Wittig as chaplain, all from Davenport or nearby.
Kenneth, a seven year old, frets over who will care for him after family deaths. The piece portrays his woebegone fear and tears as he speaks of illness and guardianship. A Foley’s Kidney Remedy ad follows, urging prompt use to prevent backache and kidney trouble and promising quicker recovery.
The resignation of President Reyes was presented to the Colombian senate and unanimously accepted. An election to select his successor was set for Aug 3 to complete the constitutional term ending Aug 7, 1919.
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