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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1975

Page

8

Haunted House Frights Bring Jaycees To First Avenue Scene

Jaycees Haunted House on First avenue SE before Halloween features goblins vampires witches and a shark. Dracula Wolfman and a dungeon execution thrill or terrify as participants navigate stairs tilted floors and total darkness while photographers capture varied reactions. Ed Gehl lunges as a spook and Merlin actor Bob Cooper gets makeup help from wife as Jaycees staff the event.

Jaycees First Avenue SE the Gazette Dracula Wolfman Merlin Jaws Dr. Frankenstein Ed Gehl Seely Avenue Bob Cooper Quail Court

Arnold’s Maine march endures harsh privations in 1775

Dateline Chaudiere River Maine November 1 1775 reports Col Benedict Arnolds invasion force starving in the Maine wilderness. Troops subsist on shaving soap hair oil leather from shoes and cartridge boxes a gruel of water and flour and the stewing of a dog that accompanied the expedition.

Chaudiere River Maine Benedict Arnold Quebec

Captain Cook’s Onion Remedy Roamed the Pacific Voyages

Capt. James Cook used onions as a remedy against scurvy during long voyages in the Pacific. He reportedly ordered crews to eat 20 pounds of onions, then 10 pounds after two days to bolster health at sea.

James Cook Pacific

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