Women and the electric chair in early executions
The article recalls Ruth Snyder's pending electrocution and historic female inmates in New York. It notes previous executions of Mrs. Martha Place and Mrs. Mary Farmer and reflects on women's presumed weakness versus courage in the death chair.
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New York State
Ruth Snyder
Hortense Saunders
New York
Gray Sing Sing
al Smith
Snyder
Judd Gray
Martha Place
Mary Farmer
Robert Ingersoll
Theodore Roosevelt
Red Cross
Mrs. Place
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Musterole Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
Advertised as first aid for adults and children, Musterole claims to ease symptoms of sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and body pains. The ad touts instant use with a jar handy and suggests it may prevent pneumonia.
How to Stop A Headache
An ad describes Capudine as a fast acting headache remedy. Two teaspoonfuls in water are said to work instantly by soothing nerves rather than dulling them. It contains no opiates and is advertised at 60¢ and 30¢ sizes plus a trial size at druggists.
Sulphur Clears a Pimply Skin From Breakouts
A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur quickly clears pimples on face neck arms and body. It dries and removes pimples with no side effects and is inexpensive. A large jar costs only a few cents at drug stores with a test coupon offered.
Aviator Dies After Fall Near San Antonio Field
Teohn Z. Kirk, 39, a civilian aviator of San Antonio, died from injuries after his plane crashed from about 150 feet near Keilman field. Marvin Jacobs, 26, a MGM News cameraman riding with Kirk, suffered a dislocated hip and severe cuts but is not in serious condition.
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Cholera Takes Heavy Toll in British India
Calcutta report spells severe cholera outbreak in Bengal with 3708 cases and 2130 deaths for the week ending November 19, and a 50 percent rise expected this month. The Associated Press notes Bengal as a major division of British India facing escalating infection and fatalities.
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British India
Calcutta
India
Bengal
Alleged Oklahoma Gangster Escapes from Iowa Jail
Roy Harmon, an alleged Oklahoma gang member sentenced to ten years for attempted robbery at Fort Madison, escaped from Floyd county jail last night, Sheriff Saddler announced today in Charles City Iowa.
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Iowa
Roy Harmon
Oklahoma
Fort Madison
Floyd County
Saddler
Illness and Injury Cost Army Days in Yearlong Losses
Disease and injuries削 caused the loss of 1 559 768 days to army personnel in the last fiscal year. Major General M W Ireland reports 192 877 officers and men with 4 273 incapacitated daily, 3 511 from disease and 762 from external causes.
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International News Service
Washington
M. W. Ireland
Wyeth Chemical Co Free Sample Offer
Wyeth Chemical Co. based at 578 Madison Ave New York invites readers to mail the free sample to Dept MM-472.
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Madison Ave
New York
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No. 9 Rat Killer Envelopes Advertised
An advertisement claims No. 9 Rat Killer envelopes, sold for thirty five cents at druggists, will rid premises of rats within 24 hours. The company from Columbus Georgia promises refunds if the product fails.
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Columbus, Ga
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Disturbed Sleep Warns of Night Time Urgency
Mrs. J. N. Alexander of Sugden Oklahoma lauds Keller’s Lithiated Buchu for stopping nightly bladder urge and burning after twenty years of trouble. She claims one night’s rest now, encourages others to share experience. Sold at 2 cents per tablet via Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio and Randal Drug Co.
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Sugden
Okla
The
Waureka News
Keller
Keller Laboratory
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Randal Drug Co
City of London Civil Band Plans World Jazz Fallacy Tour
Emile Gilmer, band director, announces a twelve month world tour by the City of London Civil Band to demonstrate the fallacy of jazz. The troupe aims to show how jazz is constructed and scored and hopes for a successful US visit, presenting the style to the public eye. The plan emphasizes exposing jazz to audiences overseas.
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International News Service
London
City of
Attendance and Death Toll in Annual Report Summary
The report records an average loss of 9.68 days from diseases and 2.10 days from external causes. Deaths for the year totaled 522, ten more than the prior year 1026, with the annual death rate rising from 3.77 per thousand two years earlier to a higher figure.
Diapepsin Promises Restore Appetite and Digestion
Advertisement claims excess stomach acid harms appetite and digestion. It touts Pape's Diapepsin as dissolving acids and easing indigestion, bubbles, and weight loss. The copy notes 5 million packages sold yearly and urges chewing one or two tablets after meals.
Record of deaths and fatalities in the epidemic year
The report notes 3.94 last year with higher deaths from pneumonia and influenza during the epidemic. Personal crisis reports reached 44, up two from the prior year and down from 1924. Homicides were 21, 86 soldiers died by accidental drowning, 20 from automobile accidents, and 22 in air and balloon crashes.
Constipation Relief Praised by Wiggins Resident
A Wiggins resident Mr A L Cone testifies that Thedford’s Black Draught has relieved his constipation for 30 years and that his wife also favors it. The ad notes the product cleanses the system, relieves symptoms quickly, and is sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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A. L. Cone
Wiggins
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