Warns Against Using Galvanized Utensils
A Scientific American note reports that galvanized iron utensils can poison drinks stored in them. Twelve sailors at Guam naval station became ill after drinking root beer, with zinc salts found in multiple bottles. Federal tests show zinc contamination in beverages stored in galvanized buckets.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Guam Naval Station
Washington City
Scientific American
Misread Hands On Crowded Bus Leads To Amusing Moment
Two ladies aboard a rain soaked omnibus find no seats. Miss Mumps, tense on his legs, grips what she thinks is her friend's hand during a bus hitch. Realizing the mistake she blushes as a man calmly offers the other hand with a reassuring smile.
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Mumps
Where Seals Are Found Worldwide
Seals inhabit Guadalupe Island and coastal Chile New Zealand and southern Australia as well as southern coasts of South America and nearby islands. The northern fur seal lives in the north Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea.
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Guadalupe Island
Chile
New Zealand
Australia
South America
North Pacific Ocean
Bering Sea
Former President Wilson Dies After Long Illness
Woodrow Wilson died at 11 15 PM after a three day decline in Washington. Mrs Wilson, Margaret, and Dr Grayson were at his bedside. President Coolidge pressed sympathy and a Proclamation ordered flags at half mast for 30 days and honors at the funeral.
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Wilson
Margaret
Grayson
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
South Carolina
Mr. Wilson
District of Columbia
United States
Republic
White House
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
City of
Base Canard? A pun stumps a boy in London Post
A London Post item recalls a boy puzzled by the question What is a canard He answers with a pun about canards and disbelief The anecdote ends noting the boy feels the pain of sitting for the exam in London
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London Post
Agnes Keeps Youthful Habits Cited by Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript notes Agnes remains young at heart, describing her enduring habit with a light touch. The exchange highlights a playful view of aging and personal routines.
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Agnes
Boston Transcript
Castoria Endorsed By Physicians With Proven Directions
A traditional remedy used for over 30 years as a safe substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. It contains no narcotics and carries proven directions on every package as well as a physician endorsed reputation.
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SPI
BAYER
Fletcher
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