Bay Rum Cocktail Deaths Prompt Police Warning
In Iola Kansas a drunk man identified as Bill Jones was found consuming bay rum lemon extract and ginger while jailed. Police Chief Creed and Assistant Chief Christy ordered medical care and home return, citing two prior fatalities and urging council to fund an emergency hospital ward for intoxicated men.
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Iola
Kas
Bill Jones
Missouri Pacific Railway
Jones
John J. Creed
Thomas I. Christy
E. C. Reynolds
Tolan
Missouri Pacific
Chief Creed
Creed
Christy
Campbell, Field and Jones
The Cost of Carelessness and Home Remedy Claim
A warning against neglecting a cold cites risks of disease and proposes a home remedy using Glycor Virgin Oil of Pine and whisky. The article claims a teaspoonful four times daily can break a cold in 24 hours and cure curable coughs, citing Leach Chemical Co. of Cincinnati.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Caring for the Unfortunates Before Their Release
The speaker argues against sending a corpse to St John’s hospital and urges keeping inmates alive in jail. They advocate aiding the disadvantaged until they are able to stand on their feet again.
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St. John’s Hospital
Vast Canadian peat bogs seen as future fuel source
Ottawa reports 37 000 square miles of peat bogs in central Canada could rival coal after drainage. A government peat bog and fuel testing plant in Ottawa evaluates peat as a domestic and industrial fuel, with potential to cut reliance on U S coal and save millions annually.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Eugene Haanel
Dominion
United States
Middle Provinces
New Skin Remedy Claims Rapid Relief for Itching
An early 20th century ad touts Poslam as a complete cure for eczema and other skin troubles with immediate relief after first use. It promises soothing effects on infant chafing and claims to banish pimples, hives, and other blemishes. Available in 80 cent and two dollar jars at Huder's and Weber Drug Co in Indianapolis, with free experimental samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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H. J. Huder’s
Weber Drug Co
Indianapolis
Emergency Laboratories
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York
Peat Fuel Feasibility Study for Gas Producers and Engines
The plant aims to demonstrate using peat as a power source by gas producers and engines. Air dried peat at the bog costs about 1.75 dollars per ton, suggesting peat could replace coal at a lower cost per ton of coal equivalent.
Child Killed While Playing In Street In Harlem
New York dispatch reports seven year old Jennie Bernstein known as a little mooner of Harlem was killed when a taxicab ran her down in front of her home at 1606 Park avenue. The driver did not stop as bystanders shouted. The mother had just given birth three days earlier and may suffer a fatal shock.
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New York
Jennie Bernstein
Harlem
Mulder
Park Avenue
Jennis
Jennie
Going to the Arctic but Not to the Pole
Prof. L. L. Dyche of Kansas University plans a two year Arctic hunting expedition. He seeks leave to expand his polar animal collection, joining peers Tor Cook and Commander Peary. The first year will be spent in southern Alaska, the second aboard ship in far northern seas, with no intent to reach the pole.
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Lawrence, Kas
Arctic
L. L. Dyche
Kansas University
Dyche
Tor Cook
Commander Peary
The
State University
United States
Flo
Alaska
Pole
Easy Fat Reduction with Marmola Diet Plan
An old remedy claims rapid fat loss without effort. The plan suggests a simple mixture of Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and peppermint water to be taken after meals and at night, promising 10 to 16 ounces daily loss and up to 50 pounds overall. The tone assures safety, affordability, and no deprivation.
Couple Parts 100 Times In Western City
In St Louis Missouri on November 12 1930 Mrs Margaret Smith and her husband argued after he left yet again for the hundredth time. She sought a suitcase he had taken to Emma Wall’s home where he boards. A fight ensued and Mrs Smith received a black eye and a $25 fine. She recalled their 1892 marriage in Louisville Kentucky.
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ST. Louis
Margaret Smith
Frim
Tree Grows Cordless and Seedless Apples in Washington
In Moran Prairie, near Spokane, B. K. Short grows a single eight acre orchard tree bearing cordless and seedless apples on a 12 to 15 year old tree. The fruit averages three inches, with yellow green skin and red streaks, deep pink cheeks, and firm flavor. Short claims no credit for development, saying it is a natural freak.
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Spokane. Wash
Moran Prairie
Spokane
B. K. Short
Short
Cat Hunting Birds Blocks City Hall Park
A crowd at City Hall Park in New York gathers to watch a cat attempt to catch sparrows. A sharp-eyed urchin notes the cat’s aim as a policeman clears a path through the watchers. The cat leaps, misses, and the crowd disperses amid amusement.
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City Hall Park
New York
Broadway
Merchants Gave Safe Instructions to Burglars
Springfield Massachusetts November 12 The Ferdwuare firm of Chapman and Brooks boasted of leaving safe opening directions for burglars in the door of a safe Typewritten instructions including the combination were pasted on the door Burglars visiting the store used the information but found no money and disturbed little else Police are following leads to the culprits
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Springfield
Mass
Ferdwuare
Chapman & Brooks
Burglar Uses Burns Holes to Break Home Doors Near Keyhole
A burglar gains entry by burning holes through a door near the keyhole, prompting curiosity about the tools and heating method. Captain Boyle of the detective bureau calls the latest burglary wrinkle remarkable.
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Capt. Boyle
Detective Bureau
Latonia Balloon Flights Called Off For Day
Latonia Kentucky November 12. Thousands who came to the Latonia racetrack to see trial flights of dirigible balloons and air ships for the upcoming aviation meet were disappointed as officials announced no flights would be attempted today.
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Latonia
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