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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
12
An article argues Americans lead in drug use and urges swift corrective action. It blames physicians for fueling addiction and contends widespread publicity of drug sales could help curb the evil. The piece says the habit is hard to overcome.
Dr Harvey Wiley warns that the growing drug habit threatens national strength. Dope fiends arise from physicians prescribing unnecessary medicines, and he says cures from so called experts are fakes. If unchecked, the United States risks widespread weakness and confusion.
Wiley warns the United States could become weak minded unless drastic action ends the growth of drug use. He blames physicians for the spread, urges public records of drug sales, and backs a House bill to curb opium and morphine distribution amid calls for legislative reform. A Chinese porter’s self inflicted death in Furnace, Nelson, B.C. is noted.
A mother’s neglect of minor skin issues can lead to eczema and long suffering. The ad touts Cuticura soap and ointment as pure, effective cures, claiming relief from itching and burning after a warm bath and gentle ointment, often with a single cake and box enough.
A Washington article discusses James Tightman Lloyd's charge that large city elections, especially in St Louis, were tainted by fraud. It notes Missouri's statewide defeat offset by rural support, calls for investigations, and outlines broader GOP hopes as party figures shift to state and national roles.
Edith Melber of Schenectady was indicted for first degree murder in the death of her 6 year old son Georgie. A not guilty plea was entered. A psychologist found her rational. Prosecutors will use the mental health report the coroner's ruling and her Rochester police confession in building the case. She could not view the body before burial. She wished to see Howard Kirk, but police barred the visit.
Nevada lawmakers organized the lower house with one independent vote aiding the Republicans. A. Froelich of Reno was chosen speaker. The Senate, with a Democratic five vote edge, elected Clay Tallman of Rhyolite as president pro tem.
Translation of formal charges against Ivan Sanchez Azcona, sought by Mexico, will be completed today enabling his counsel Col. T S Hopkins to review. Doctor Valdez Gomez, once Diaz family physician, says Sanchez Azcona was a key anti Díaz figure in Mexico City and that his paper Mexican Nuevo opposed Diaz.
Charleston W Va January 16 Republicans and Democrats in the state senate named new conference committees at Gov Glasscocks suggestion but no agreement was reached. Republicans insist on presidency concessions and refuse to attend the senate chamber until demands are met. Democrats plan to name two candidates for the US Senate as two days remain before House committee appointments. Formal contest of G R Wiles for Wells Goodykoontz seat filed.
Oatmeal is described as the most nutritious cereal for winter use by those performing heavy physical labor. It should not be given to children under three or the elderly due to digestion concerns. Cook oats long at low temperature in a double boiler or fidless cooker to protect albumen and other nutrients from injury caused by high heat.
Nashville Jan 16 The withdrawal of G T Fitzhugh of Shelby County from the race for James B Frazier's Senate seat complicates the contest. His exit leaves Wright not entering tomorrow and shifts independent Democrats toward Frazier while Luke Lea remains courted by fusion interests. The regulars vow to push McMillin as the choice.
A meditation on killing a chicken for dinner contrasts sentimental hesitation with callous pragmatism. It traces the process from capturing the bird to dispatch, cleaning, and roasting while pondering life, nourishment, and broader ethics.
Helena Montana January 16 lawmakers urged end to stalemate in U S senate balloting Representative Binneard appealed for Walsh as eminently qualified Senate supporters noted Conrads national stature and empire builder claim Senator Carter Allen and Walsh totalled 32 to 17 with 12 scattered in Democratic votes as Republicans split their ballots
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