Canadian Prisoners Endure Salted Whippings At Montreal Prison
In a Montreal penitentiary a brutal method known as the crucifixion lash is used on three inmates Henri Dumont James Miller and William Martin. Each man is lashed ten times then later faces further rounds totaling thirty strokes. The punishment is carried out under medical scrutiny with the men restrained and salt applied to their wounds.
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Montreal
Quebec
St. Vincent de Paul’ Penitentiary
Henri Dumont
James Miller
William Martin
Dumont
Miller
Martin
United States
St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary
One Litter Produces Over a Ton of Pork in 124 Days
Indiana records a 2,010 pound litter from 15 pigs in 124 days, the Hoosier Ton Litter contest winner. Sired by a Durham boar out of a Yorksh ire sow, the sow has produced multiple large litters, with 54 pigs farrowed and 53 raised across four litters. Adams county leads nominations with 38 litters.
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J. R. Wiley
Purdue
Wiley
Indiana
Adams County
Cheaper to Marry headlines at Grand Tonight with Cast
The Grand presents Splendid cast led by Lewis Stone Conrad Nagel and Marguerite de la Motte in Cheaper to Marry a drama about love challenging social rules. The Love Bug comedy closes tonight with the program. Tomorrow and Saturday feature Bebe Daniels Richard Burns and Hale Hamilton in The Manicure Girl a romance of Broadway jazz and modern romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stone
Conrad Nagel
Marguerite de la Motte
Bebe Daniels
Richard Burns
Hale Hamilton
Hem-Roid relief promise from Hamilton’s Drug Store
A pill marketed as a quick remedy for piles assures relief or a full refund. The ad notes Dr. Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid tablets available at Hamilton’s Drug Store.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Hamilton
Five Best Radio Features Tonight
Radio listing from 1925 details programs across stations WCBD KGO WRC WEAF WCCO WBZ WEEI WJAR Philadelphia Pittsburg WFL WCAE and others. Highlights include Marine band impression at 8:30 and dance orchestra under Joseph Knecht at 10.
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United Press
WCBD
Zion
Ss. T
KGO
Oakland
P. C
WRC
Washington
Schenectady
WBZ
Springfield
U. S
Marine Band
WEAF
New
New = York; WCCO, Minneapolis- St. Paul
Woc
Davenport
WSAI
Cincinnati
WWJ
Detroit
WGR
Buffalo
WEEI
Boston
WJAR
Providence
WFL
Philadelphia
WCAE
Pittsburg
S. T
WFI
WCTS
WCCO
Joseph Knecht
Missouri mule shipment to Spain as North Africa conflict grows
In St Louis on July 23 a convoy of forty carloads of mules and 135 horses was sent to Barcelona, Spain. The mules priced from 110 to 150 dollars and the horses from 70 to 75 dollars each as American supply supports the Rift region fighting alongside Spanish and French forces.
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ST. Louis
Africa
Barcelona
Spain
Freedom From Stomach Distress Elixir Promises Quick Relief
An ad for Dr. Dares Mentha-Pepsin offers a money back guarantee if it does not relieve gas fullness heartburn or distress after eating. Regular use reportedly strengthens the stomach and aids digestion with testimonial from Dr William F Morgan of Bridgeton New Jersey. Available at Duncan's Pharmacy and all druggists.
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Dr. Dare
Wm. F. Morgan
Bridgeton
N. J
Dave
Duncan’s
Pharmacy
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AX & Fry
Santos
Warrior
Joan of Arc
Peo
Ple
Gem
Old Missouri
Duncan’s Pharmacy
Caswer
Brooks
Dickey Bird
For All
Lias
Terre
Haute Tent & Awning CO
Terre: Haute, Indiana
Chestnut Streets
Pace
CBAN
Hudson
Hudson - Essex
Kenneth Hannum
Greene County
Tampa
William Vanderbilt, Jr
A. C. L. Railway
JOE E. Beasley Agency
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