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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
6
A jumble of short humorous, science, transport, and social notes. Items mention the Clyde yard output, flying machines, submarines, blonde criminals, Prussian education, and a 15 year old Washington bride seeking divorce. Various quips touch on ships, politics, crime, and fashion with misc. nonspecific regional references.
Dr Doty and American health officers track cholera and bubonic plague across ports and ships. A sentinel at Port Said and at every major port records sickness, inspecting crew, cargo, water, and food to stop infections before they reach New York. Japanese and German efforts, plus Indian routes, are monitored to prevent outbreaks and protect U S ports and territories.
The line of dialogue shows a tense moment where a father repays the $25 borrowed from his son, signaling consequences and guarding family honor. The exchange moves to a grim sense of closure as fear and concern surface.
The article argues that the main battleground against plague lies in India. It notes India has long suffered outbreaks and suggests the Indian empire is the origin of great contagious diseases. It attributes spread in part to religious groups and a health mission led by Dr Doty and colleagues.
The Bavarian town of Klingenberg near Aschaffenburg offers free town upkeep and a parish birth grant of 60 units. If invested at a given rate, this could yield about 7,200 by age 60, assuming proof of parish birth is required to claim.
A 1907 Attica Indiana testimonial by Mrs William Geeding describes a struck by itching sores on her baby that healed after three uses of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She reports no scars or lingering illness and highly recommends the products.
Hon J S Tharin cites Peruna for catarrhal disorders and as a tonic of great usefulness. Barnecott Ontario resident reports relief after influenza and links Peruna to improved capability and recovery. A note mentions Peruna tablets as a daily option, claiming equivalence to liquid form.
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