Category Archives: health

Health Inspectors Check Land Irrigated With Sewage

Posted on July 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

    July 28, 1899: What happens when a city uses sewage for irrigation? People get sick.

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Man Dies of Tetanus

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 16, 1889: A man dies of tetanus and railroad employees are suspected of raping two passengers.

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Bullets Fly When Men Try to Kill Mule

Posted on July 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 10, 1889: Two men trying to shoot a sick mule nearly kill a neighbor. The mule had glanders, an incurable disease passed in public watering troughs, so they shot it five times. One of the bullets almost hit … Continue reading →

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Devout Family Trusts Diphtheria Patient to Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 6, 1889: The father of a diphtheria victim tells The Times, "if the Lord could not save his child it was no use to trust in doctors."

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Fireworks Injuries

Posted on July 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 5, 1899: The Times tallies the injuries caused by Fourth of July fireworks … and in Fullerton, a Mexican named Gonzales is beaten for spitting on the flag.

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City’s Mortality Rate

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 3, 1889: Health Officer MacGowan says 63 people died in June. The leading cause was consumption.  

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Summer Wardrobe

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 2, 1899: It's too hot in the summertime to wear a heavy truss.  

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Street Sweeping — Cut to Save Money — Resumes

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 30, 1899: The city will resume sweeping streets after a two-month suspension to cut expenses.

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Peculiar Insanity

Posted on June 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 28, 1889: The Times pays a call on Mrs. Elizabeth Severet, who is ailing and a bit crazy. Upon later examination, her mind was clear and she said she planned to live with relatives in Baltimore. 

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Dog Attacks Actress — Koufax Sets Record

Posted on June 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1959: "Hello, Young Lady." Elaine Stewart said she was watching TV at the home of tenant Floyd Appel when his dog bit her on the lip. In 1963, she was awarded $4,500 in damages. At left, Irene Dunne … Continue reading →

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Ailing Lou Gehrig Retires From Baseball

Posted on June 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Quiet, Stupid! … Yeow!"  The state Senate approves a bill that would license bookies and take 5% of their gross. I wonder what the lobbying was like on this bill. A Ford executive says industry voluntarily reduced the workweek to … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Without Dad

Posted on June 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Father's Day Without Dad Mysterious Paper Airplane Lifts Grieving Daughter's SpiritJune 17, 1990 By TAD BARTIMUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS; Tad Bartimus is a special correspondent for the Associated Press. Based in Denver, she covers the Rocky Mountain states. March 19, Monday:My … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Cinema

Posted on June 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 13, 1938: "Marihuana" is playing at the President theater, Broadway near 8th Street. And guess who's in "How to Undress in Front of Your Husband": Trixie Friganza!

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Health

Posted on June 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 12, 1936: Irene Rich is over 40 but weighs what she did at 16.

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U.S. Sells Seized Narcotics to Highest Bidder!

Posted on June 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 6, 1889 June 6, 1899: Yasijura Kubato has an imaginary girlfriend.

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Sculptor Kills Himself With Home Remedy for Back Pain

Posted on June 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jan. 6, 1947: Of course, it could be that Charles Atchison had a bad back. Then again….

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Homeless Sleep in All-Night Theaters!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

  "Norda Noll Slain" The Lugo Adobe on Gage Avenue. The Police Commission wanted to close all-night theaters but the council rejected the action amid debate over whether the city, county or state should care for the homeless who would … Continue reading →

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Woman, 28, Has 13 Children!

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

"This Is Like a Spy Movie!" At the women's jail, "Conditions are terrible … Sixteen patients are being assigned to rooms designed to contain eight." (As Nathan noted, that's General Hospital, not the jail–thanks Nathan!). Sax Rohmer, creator of the … Continue reading →

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Doctor Addicted to Painkillers

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 3, 1889: Dr. J. Sweigert is addicted to morphine.

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Found on EBay — ‘They Call Them Camisoles’

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is truly an unusual item. "They Call Them Camisoles" was written by former actress Wilma Carnes using the name Wilma Wilson and describes her harrowing experiences at the state mental hospital at Camarillo. Wilson was committed to the hospital … Continue reading →

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