Dogsled relay in Alaska delivered antitoxin serum to Nome to combat deadly diphtheria outbreak
On Feb. 2, 1925, a life-or-death race to save the children of Nome from a diphtheria epidemic made…
Legislation in Tennessee called for a ban on the teaching of evolution
On Jan. 21, 1925, Representative. John Washington Butler introduced legislation in the Tennessee House of Representatives that called…
The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years
In 1925, The Medical College of Virginia pharmacy curriculum extended to three years.
Helen Keller asked Lions to serve as ‘Knights of the Blind’
In 1925, Helen Keller travels to Lions International Convention to ask Lions to serve as ‘Knights of the…
Congress voted to cut off the Seed Distribution Program
In 1925, the U.S. Congress voted to cut off its expensive Seed Distribution Program, which had consumed more…
Charles Armstrong showed bunion pads used to cover smallpox vaccinations were contaminated with tetanus spores
In 1925, Charles Armstrong showed that 25% of commercial bunion pads commonly used to cover smallpox vaccinations were…
Rolla E Dyer defined the unit for scarlet fever streptococcus antitoxin
In 1925, Rolla E. Dyer, a senior scientist at NIH, defined the unit for scarlet fever streptococcus antitoxin.
Joseph W Schereschewsky published statistical review of cancer death figures in the US
In 1925, Joseph W. Schereschewsky, head of a PHS Special Cancer Investigations Laboratory established in 1922 in Cambridge,…
Nikolai Vavilov lead Russian plant hunters on the first attempt to cover the globe in search of primitive cultivars
In 1925, Nikolai Vavilov led Russian plant hunters on the first attempt to “cover the globe” in search…
The First medical staff of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital was named
In 1925, after conferring with the Pulaski County Medical Society, Arkansas Childrenﾒs Hospitalﾒs first all-volunteer medical staff was…
The Cook County Hospital treated nearly 42,000 patients
In 1925, the Cook County Hospital treated nearly 42,000 patients, and a new building program began at a…
Harper Hospital establshed an animal laboratory for research for cancer and other diseases
In 1925, Harper Hospital established an animal laboratory to research cancer, pellagra, tuberculosis, and bone tumors.
Dr. James Collip of McGill University discovered the parathyroid hormone
In 1925, Dr. James Bertram Collip of McGill University discovered the parathyroid hormone.
Dr. William T Sanger, former secretary for the State Board of Education, became the Medical College of Virginia’s third president
In 1925, Dr. William T. Sanger, former secretary for the State Board of Education, became the Medical College…
The Scripps Metabolic Clinic was founded
On Dec. 11, 1924, The Scripps Metabolic Clinic, a predecessor of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), was founded…
First construction at present Arkansas Children’s Hospital site was completed
On Nov. 6, 1924, the dream of Dr. Orlando P. Christian, the Society’s first superintendent, and Arkansas Childrenﾒs…
The Supreme Court ruled that the Food and Drugs Act condemned every statement on a product’s label that may mislead or deceive
On Jun. 2, 1924, in U.S. v. 95 Barrels Alleged Apple Cider Vinegar, the Supreme Court ruled that…
Iodized salt first became available on grocery shelves in Michigan
On May 1, 1924, iodized salt first became available on grocery shelves in Michigan, spurred largely by the…
The Harrison Narcotic Act required prescriptions for products exceeding the allowable limit of narcotics
On Feb. 14, 1924, the Harrison Narcotic Act required prescriptions for products exceeding the allowable limit of narcotics…
Smallpox epidemic claimed the lives of 500 Minnesotans
Between 1924-1925, smallpox hit Minnesota and more than five hundred people died – four hundred in the Twin…
Roscoe R Spencer and Ralph R Parker produced a vaccine against Rocky Mountain spotted fever
In 1924, Roscoe R. Spencer and Ralph R. Parker produced a vaccine against Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the…
Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota
In 1924, Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota. Rigler obtained full…
Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson established first overseas operating company in the United Kingdom
In 1924, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson established first overseas operating company in the United Kingdom.
Bristol-Myers’ gross profits topped $1 million and shares held by John Myersﾒ heirs became available for sale
In 1924, Bristol-Myers’ gross profits topped $1 million and its products were sold in 26 countries. Shares held…
Plan for Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children was announced
On Oct. 14, 1923, plans were announced for Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children. Frank S. Doernbecher was a…
Movie star Rudolph Valentino visited Seattle’s Children’s Orthopedic Hospital
On May 30, 1923, movie star Rudolph Valentino visited Seattle’s Children’s Orthopedic Hospital during his only known visit…
The Priestley Medal awarded for first time to to Ira Remsen by the American Chemical Society
In 1923, the Priestley Medal, named for Joseph Priestley, was awarded for first time by the American Chemical…
Dr Frederick Banting and Dr J MacLeod win the Nobel Prize for their work isolating insulin
In 1923, Dr. Frederick Banting and Dr. J. MacLeod win the Nobel Prize for their work isolating insulin.
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William Mansfield Clark alerted the public to the dangers of tetraethyl lead in gasoline
In 1923, William Mansfield Clark from the U.S. Department of Agriculture alerted the public to the dangers of…
Atherton Seidell developed a physiological test for the activity of vitamin preparations
In 1923, Atherton Seidell was a renowned research chemist who developed a physiological test for the activity of…