Death Toll from Independence Day Fireworks Soars
A historical survey details the high death and injury tolls on Independence Day, noting fireworks, drownings, and motor-vehicle accidents as major causes. It contrasts 1920s figures with earlier battles, urges safer, community centered celebrations, and cites public health data from the American Medical Association and American Museum of Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
America
Lexington
Concord
Princeton
Cowpong
Charleston
Bunker, Hill
Ft Mouttrie
Monmouth
Stone Ferry
Stony Point
Bennington
Saratoga
Trenton
Germantown
Yorktown
Uberty
Valley, Forge
Pennsylvania
Almerican Medical Association
American Museum of Safety
George Washington
American Medical Association
National Museums of Safety
Cleveland
Ohio
Playground and Recreation Associaton of America
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Associated Press
United States
Midwest
Mountain States
Northwest
Middle Atlantic
Jolat
Beaumont
Tex
Oregon
Eos EL
Lamar
Chicago
Evolution of a name through the years
A brief note traces a person whose given name Mary changed to May, then Mae, and later Ala after marriage, reflecting personal identity shifts over time.
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Mary
May
Mae
Ala
No Time for Business With the Smelt Biting
Charles Francis Adams former Harvard treasurer and Navy secretary under Hoover is depicted as a sea loving, independent figure. A deputy sheriff hunted him down when he could not be reached before a Supreme Court plea. the boat trip to Hangman’s Island led to a note reading the smelt bite like thunder.
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Charles “Francis Adams
Harvard University
Navy
Hoover
Adams Ts Samuel
John Quincey
Supreme Court
Kiingham
Mass
Hangman's Island
Adams
Nino
Los Angeles ‘Times
Me and the Goat photography in the neighborhood wagon
A photographer canvassed the neighborhood with a line goat and wagon to photograph children. Little Jane, three, sat in the wagon while her father teased that the goat would be in the wagon with Jane. Jane later recalls the moment saying this is me and this is the goat.
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Litle
Jane
Great Luck Hubby Reading Statist Evidence
The excerpt notes a humorous statistic about every third child being Chinese and jokes about blessings with only two. It mentions wage scales and gin costs as a recurring theme, reflecting period editorial humor and social stereotypes in Atchison Globe style.
Prodigal in That Respect and Public Sins Noted
An excerpt notes Mrs Binks as vulgar yet generous, while some seek pleasant appearances and confess cheating only when losing. It reflects a hungry world for romance across ages and mentions ten people guilt over little sins. It contrasts health as wealth for parents with poverty for doctors.
Light and Health Ultraviolet Light in Health Discovery
Dr. E V McCollum notes in McCalls Magazine that a specific spectrum of ultraviolet light uniquely promotes general health of the bone system. The finding is described as a spectacular physiological breakthrough with deep implications for wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. McCollum
McCalls Magazine
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Tousiat
Noade
West
Sioux City Directory
National Roofing Co., Inc
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Sioux Falls
Cannon Brakerite
Auto Parts Auto Salvage & Distributors
Dupple
Virginia St
Or’ Calle Exchange CO
Sioux City
Lows
Peirce & Gametee Due
Ono
Fitch Stree Gantr
Pleven Steel
Slouk City
Iowa
Motor Service Co
Shen City
Smith Electrical Works
Fowa St
Postum Company, Inc
Battle Cheek
MICU
Koasties
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