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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
2
Vienna faces a deadly outbreak of encephalitis lethargicus or sleeping sickness, with American doctors aiding local researchers to find a treatment. The illness follows acute influenza and thrives in Vienna’s poor unheated housing as influenza and hunger worsen conditions.
In Kane Pennsylvania on March 31 a school uses a baseball styled spelling drill. The classroom is a diamond with bases. two sides bat, three words per batter, mis-spellings oust players and correct spellings earn hits.
Fresh fig bars priced at 25 cents a pound offered at Murphy's located at 204 E Lincoln. Local shoppers can buy the snack at the storefront.
Sir William R Meredith turns 80 today while the Prince of Wales visits Panama City en route to Australia. Missouri Democrats meet in Joplin to name delegates at large for the national convention. Kansas selects 20 delegates in Salina for Chicago. Conventions opening in Spokane and other cities include Inland Teachers, North Carolina Drainage, and South Dakota Dairymen associations.
Paris marked the second anniversary of the first shelling by the German long range siege gun Bertha. Reports from France note continued public interest in the event as the city reflected on the disruption to daily life caused by the bombardment.
A friend credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with relief from gallbladder problems after doctors planned surgery. The ad claims the product clears intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach and liver ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Also mentions Foley Kidney Pills relieving muscle pains and rheumatism.
A shipment of 100 new spring hats arrives for sale at popular prices. The items are ready for immediate purchase and priced to attract shoppers.
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