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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
7
An advertisement claims rheumatism is caused by mind germs reachable only by true medicine S S S which removes these germs from blood. It touts fifty years of use and offers personal advice from Swift Specific Co Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta Ga.
The article contrasts pioneer hardship with modern farm life offering city comforts on a farm. It argues a home is foundation of permanence, stressing aesthetics, surroundings, and value added by attractive grounds, shrubs, and trees, while noting limited capital may delay full comforts.
A dispatch notes statements by state health officials urging repairs to rural school houses. Insanitary conditions and poor ventilation are blamed for health and learning issues among students. Proposals include improved heating, ventilation, lighting, sanitary toilets, handwashing, and safer window designs to reduce drafts.
The first conference of rural education and rural life under the Bureau of Education begins in Chico on December 5. Leading Pacific Coast educators sit in, including college and normal school presidents and leaders from major educational centers.
Fragmentary report recalls a strange town event with vocal performances and a backward played melody. The piece mentions a New York setting, high bids, and a curious tale of music and admiration, with several garbled names and phrases.
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