Joint Effort Conquers Fire at Wisconsin Warehouse
In FREEDOM Wisconsin a fire destroyed a central warehouse storing fence posts and barbed wire. Firemen from Seymour and Buchanan aided about 100 residents hauling cream cans and milk trucks for water. The blaze spread to a feed mill and barber shop. the mill survived with minor damage while the barber shop kitchen burned. The warehouse was leased by Ed Vandenberg. Cause was not immediately determined.
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Freedom
Wis
Outagamie County
Seymour
Buchanan
John Geenan
Ed Vandenberg
Meat First Transported in Ice Refrigerator Car
A historical note states meat was first moved using an ice refrigerator car around 1862. This marks an early milestone in refrigerated transport enabling chemical and logistical advances in meat distribution.
Presbyterian Church rejects Catholic marriage ties and mercy killings
The 162nd general assembly adopted a resolution by the special commission on marriage and divorce opposing Catholic marriage conditions and disapproving legalization of euthanasia. It urged church unity with the Episcopal Church and called ministers to inform members of the action.
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Cincinnati
Presbyterian Church
Special Commission On
162Nd
General Assembly
Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Chester
Doan’s Pills Offer Relief For Backache And Kidney Strain
As age and stress slow kidney function, backache headaches and dizziness can occur. Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, claim to help flush waste from kidney tubes and relieve discomfort. Get Doan’s Pills today.
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Dean
Doan
Deficit Seen in United States Mutual Insurance Audit
Chicago report shows a 401000 deficit in a new audit of United States Mutual Insurance Co filed in circuit court. The deficit exceeds prior figures by 79000 as the state seeks liquidation or reorganization. A May 29 continuance was granted for defense review, with the audit requested by a syndicate's lawyers. The firm served auto club members and shared offices at 2400 South Michigan.
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Chicago
United States Mutual Insurance Co
Illinois
T. S. Mutual
Illinois Automobile Club
South
Michigan Avenue
Chinese Reds Fail Invasion Attempt at Wanshan
Hong Kong dispatches report the Chinese Nationalists repelled the initial Communist invasion at Wanshan, with claims of 1000 Reds killed and 70 junks sunk. Wah Kiu Yat Po cited independent sources noting the failure and a predicted second attempt.
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Hong Kong
Wanshan
Ladrone
Wah Kiu Yat Po
Mailman in Pal mers and Prowses village puzzle
In Nether Stowey Somerset a mail carrier faces a quirky mix with 64 Palmers and 32 Prowses among 566 residents. The mailman's name is Edwin Palmer and he knows all the others named Palmer or related. Yet he still encounters mailroom confusion as initials collide.
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Nether Stowey
England
Somerset
Palmers
Edwin Palmer
Polio Strikes Pregnant Women More Than Others
A Milwaukee hospital study of 717 polio patients finds 57 percent of women aged 18 to 45 with polio were pregnant, higher than the general pregnant rate. Authors Dr. Max J. Fox and Dr. Frank H. Belfus report 33 cases, with 22 normal births, 7 abortions, two maternal polio deaths, and two postnatal maternal deaths.
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ST. Louis
Milwaukee
Max J. Fox
Frank H. Belfus
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
South View Hospital
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Braintree
Mass
Cremer’s
Glynn Cremer
G. WM. Cremer
Cremer
On Main
Doerflinger
Fifth Ave
Lacrosse, Wis
Wardslow
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