Tuberculosis Recovery Story From Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Mrs. Pears Jones, 42, of 1423 S Loudoun St, worked 18 years at O Sullivan Rubber Co. before caring for grandchildren led to illness. Diagnosed early tuberculosis, she admitted to Blue Ridge Sanatorium with help from Winchester Tuberculosis Assn. Within a week she gained nine pounds and over six months 53 pounds. By April she returned home fully recovered and resumed household duties with careful rest.
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Pearsones
S. Loudoun St
O’sullivan Rubber Co
Sherry Ann Rinker
Charlottesville
John S. Jones
Sherry Ann
Mrs. Jones
Recovery Inspires Plans for X Ray Check Up
A grateful patient praises Blue Ridge sanatorium officials for excellent care and a remarkable recovery. She intends to attend the x ray survey next week and urges others to get a check up, emphasizing tuberculosis can creep up unnoticed.
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Bute
Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Futhermore
Burned Out Miller Family Hopes For New Home
The George Melvin Miller family burned out in a recent fire may move into a vacant unit of a double house on Northwestern Grade with permission from two parties. Prospects look good per an older daughter, though some furniture was ruined by water damage. Winchester Moose plan a May 14 benefit dance, and Red Cross aid continues.
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George Melvin Miller
Winchester Moose
Millers
Red Cross
Home Doctor Book Offered By Winchester Star Coupon
An advertising notice promotes the Home Doctor Book with health guidance on sickness care infant care home medicines and personal hygiene. The 40 page volume is offered for 15 cents by mailing a coupon to the Winchester Star Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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Winchester Star
Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Mouse on merry go round aids insecticide tests
Washington researchers at the Department of Agriculture test 5000 chemical compounds on a mouse on a carousel to find a stable fly killer better than DDT. If the mouse is bitten and the flies die within 24 hours, the compound is worth pursuing for cows and horses, potentially saving millions. The experiment aims to speed testing and reduce costs compared with using cows, with ongoing work led by Dr. Edward F. Knipling.
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Department of Agriculture
Edward F. Knipling
Scientists Test Mice On Free Merry-Go-Round Rides
Researchers describe mice enjoying circular rides as they are exposed to scented chemical sprays. The device aims to deliver fast, repeated exposure by letting the mouse pass a stationary jet each revolution.
Moonshine Price War: Japan Slashes Liquor Costs
Tokyo reports the Japanese government cuts prices on alcoholic beverages to bootlegger levels in a bid to outcompete moonshiners. Officials argue bootleg liquor harms consumers by impurities that discolor drinkers' skin, aiming to curb illicit sales.
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Tokyo
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ACME
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Home Health Guide
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Millwood Ave
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Jap Liquor Board
WEW International
Enone Scions
The
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Merriam -Webster
Loudoun St
Buick
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Jone Im
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ABC Network
Winchester
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