Four Children Struggle With Rare Diseases
New York AP reports progress for three of four children with rare illnesses. Benny Hendrick, seven, left hospital and played in rain near Wilkes-Barre after six weeks of treatment for a glandular disorder causing excess calcium. Roma Garrett, four, at East View hospital, briefly improved after a blood transfusion but doctors warn she will deteriorate. Willie Mae Miller, four, in Memphis, remains weak though doctors promise a diet and treatment may help, while Theodora Hines’ father considers experimental care as hope wanes for her and other child.
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New York
Benny Hendrick
Wilkes- Barre
Benny
Roma Garrett
East View
N. Y
Roma
Willie Mae Miller
Memphis
Tenn
Gly-Cas Heralded as Cure for Stubborn Ailments in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids resident recounts relief after trying Gly-Cas for years of digestive and kidney issues. He credits the remedy with sleep restoration, reduced bloating, and overall improvement, claiming Gly-Cas achieved what prior medicines could not. The tablet is sold at Thrifty Drug Store near 1st Street and 3rd Avenue SE.
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Cedar Rapids
Ca ¢ Stuart
South Sixth St. Carpenter
Drus
Corist Standard Ave
Nine Planes Hunt 3 Americans Lost In Hangchow Area
Nine planes searched the Hangchow area as winds intensified for three Americans missing since Tuesday. The men are James Finch of Miami, Robert Gast of Louisville, and Ivan Carlson of Donna. Frank Hawks led the search pilot but reported no trace of the missing trio.
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Bhanghay
Hangchow
China
James Finch
Miami
Fla
Robert Gast
Louisville
Ivan Carlson
Donna
Texas
Frank Hawks
Wyoming faculty sign contracts to return next year
Seven members of the Wyoming schools faculty have signed contracts to return next year. The group includes Supt. W 2B Scarcliff Principal W. M. Johnston Latin instructor Jane Inglis grades Leota Wherry Lois Lockhart Ellen Marshall music R. T. Schwab.
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Wyoming
W 2B Scarcliff
W. M. Johnston
Jane Inglis
Leota Wherry
Lois Lockhart
Ellen Marshall
R. T. Schwab
Attic Hermit Freed Of Wife Killing Charge
Nashville resident Charles E. Youngblood was cleared of murder charges after Judge Charles Gilbert directed a verdict of not guilty. He had hidden in his mother’s attic for nine years following the 1924 death of his wife, staying indoors whenever anyone entered the home and promising to rest and write about his experiences once health returned.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Charles E. Youngblood
Charles Gilbert
Criminal Court
Youngblood
Raquel Torres and Stephen Ames to Wed in Europe
Hollywood actress Raquel Torres announced plans to marry Stephen Ames, the wealthy broker and former Adrienne Ames husband. She described him as wonderful and said the wedding would occur abroad, not in Hollywood or Los Angeles, showing a diamond ring and a grand car as gifts.
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Hollywood
Raquel Torres
Stephen Ames
Adrienne Ames
Meester
Ames
Europe
Los Angeles
Poll Of Committee Postpones Action By House On Air Mail
Washington INS reports a House Post Office Committee poll shows opposition to the administration air mail plan. The poll was discussed as the committee prepared to vote on competing proposals, delaying action and signaling a hostile reception to the plan.
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House
Washington
INS
House Post Office Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission plan on mail rates debated
A congressional committee debated delaying action on postal rate changes with a proposal to fix rates via the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan favored by most would allow air mail contracts for canceled lines, require bids after six months, and let the ICC set rates after three years. Opinion split on competitive bidding and the six month window.
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Mead
New York
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Funeral for Mrs. Arys Gaunt Held in Coralville
Funeral services for 81 year old Mrs. Arys Gaunt were held at her daughter Mrs. Delos Francis home in Coralville. Rev. Herroy D. Henry of the Methodist church conducted the service. Mrs. Emma Hinkley of Freeborn Minnesota and Mrs. Ernest Fountain of Band Croft South Dakota attended the funeral.
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Coralville
Arys Gaunt
Delos Francis
Francis
Herroy D. Henry
Methodist Church
Emma Hinkley
Freeborn
Minn
Ernest Fountain
Bandcroft
Human bone count varies from 206 to 270
The exact number of bones in the adult human body is disputed with estimates ranging from two hundred six to two hundred seventy. The variance reflects developmental differences and inclusions such as sesamoid and micro bones.
Foot Relief Oil-of-Salt Promises Quick Comfort
Banish foot trouble with relief oil of salt touted for sore itchy burning feet. Claims soothing liquid gives comfort after a hard day and helps cuts burns bruises and insect bites. Sold for about 60c with a pharmacist refund if not satisfied.
Allenru claims quick relief from neuritis and rheumatism
An advertisement touts Allenru as a safe non narcotic remedy from May Drug Co Podzimek Pharmacies and others. It promises speedy pain relief within 48 hours and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging readers to return to work.
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May Drug Co
Podzimek Pharmacies
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Waley City
Theodora
Glycas
C. C. Stuart
Jacob Ruppert
Antarctic
Granville P. Lindley
Victor H. Czegka
ISO
S. Weather Bureau
Tie
Standard Oil Service
ATLA
Standard OU Co
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