EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 23, 1881. 10.00 A. M. The President was more restless last night, but this morning at 7 o’clock, while preparations were made
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President Garfield’s Condition: July 22, 1881, 7:30 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 22, 1881. 7.30 P. M. The progress of the President’s case continues without material change. At 1 P.M. his pulse was 98;
President Garfield’s Condition: July 22, 1881, 8:30 AM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 22, 1881. 8.30 A. M. The President rested well during the night, and is quite easy this morning. Pulse, 88; temperature, 98.4°;
President Garfield’s Condition: July 21, 1881, 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 21, 1881. 7.00 P. M. The President has had another good day. At 1 P. M. his pulse was 92; temperature, 98.4°;
President Garfield’s Condition: July 21, 1881, 8:30 AM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 21, 1881. 8.30 A. M. The President has had a good night, and is doing excellently this morning. Pulse, 88; temperature, 98.4°;
President Garfield’s Condition: July 20, 1881, 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 20, 1881. 7.00 P. M. The President has passed an excellent day. At 1 P. M. his pulse was 88; temperature 98.4°;
President Garfield’s Condition: July 20, 1881, 8:30 AM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 20, 1881. 8.30 A. M. The progress of the President towards recovery continues uninterruptedly. He has passed a quiet night. Pulse this
President Garfield’s Condition: July 19, 1881, 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 19, 1881. 7.00 P. M. The President has passed an excellent day, and the afternoon fever has been less than on any

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This 1985 poster titled “Fry Now. Pay Later.” from the American Cancer Society conveys an important message that is still valid today. There is a proven link between sun exposure and skin cancer.