Doctor recounts strychnine cure for criminal tendencies
Dr Earl R Dudding former prisoner describes receiving strychnine in 1910 at West Virginia state penitentiary then recovering and claiming his criminal thoughts vanished The Prisoners Relief Society head offered to sell his body to Johns Hopkins University for study after his death and life expectancy cited due to heart ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Earl R. Dudding
Prisoners' Relief Society
Johns ‘Hopkins University
Doctor Dudding
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Dudding
Filibuster Rages in Austrian Assembly Over Rent Chair
A Vienna committee of the Austrian National Assembly has prolonged debate with endless speeches to stall city rent questions. Members vow to talk the measure to death, with Herr Witternigg speaking for forty eight hours across seven days and planning another seven days of mumbling at a rate of about two words per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austrian National Assembly
Social Democrats
Doctor Ktenbock
Herr, Witternigg
Newark
N. J
Billy ‘Aynter
Bitty
Teddy
Pak
AyAs
St. Michael's Asylum
Jersey City
Agn McHugh
Andrew Hunt
Yankee Travelers Too Free With Tips
Reports from Southampton say the American State department condemned extravagant tipping by travelers abroad. Tales from steamship stewards claim a American millionaire gave $10 to each crew member and $25 to each officer on a recent voyage, totaling about $10,000. Another passenger reportedly gave a steward $400 after a six day crossing from New York to Southampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
American State Department
Atlantic
New York
Safety Rules In Electric Storms From Harvard Expert
Milton notices an expert, Alexander G. MacAdie of Blue Hill Observatory, offering thunderstorm safety guidelines. He urges getting under cover, avoiding trees and doorways, and staying indoors during heavy flashes, with caution toward chimneys and metal objects. He defends lightning rods as still helpful for well grounded houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Mass
Alexander G. MacAdie
Blue Hill Observatory
Harvard University
Blue Hill
Massachusetts
Blue “EU Forest
MacAdie
Oklahoma City woman insured nose for valuable scent
Mrs. Blanche Cavitte of Oklahoma City seeks Lloyds coverage for a nose valued at zero thousands and travels to Europe to buy perfume and attend the Decorative Arts exhibition in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Cavitte
Okahoma City
Okla
Lloyds
Europe
Paris
Crime Rates in Mexico City Reported at 102 Daily
The article claims that a group barred from police HQ published evidence of a 102 daily crime average in early May. It cites 1924 figures from the prosecuting attorney and federal penitentiaries showing tens of thousands handled and a 95 percent punishment gap, with details on assaults robberies and detentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Atte
Local notices and social updates from the Scandia area
Mr A M Bettis ill midweek. Hair marcel service offered for Scandia picnic. Mrs Ray Tingstrom, Mr and Mrs Jay Bell and family to visit Saginaw Michigan. Young Purples Class of American Methodist serving ice cream at Farmer's Union star Saturday at 4. Rev Chas Pehrson and Mrs Clara Cedarstam to Ozark regions for three weeks. Miss Nelle Gingles and Miss Jennie Walker visiting. Mrs C V Hageman and Miss Ruth and Mrs Mary Creager returned from Milwaukee. L V Garman renews subscription to Journal. Santa Fe Wheat Special meeting attendance noted in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Pehrson
Clara Cedarstam
Ozark
Missouri
Arkansas
Rydal News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Mrs Ollie Johnson and children visited the Glen Householder home Tuesday afternoon. About fifty members of the Rydal Farmers Union local enjoyed a picnic at Pawnee last week. The McGowans and McGlashans attended the funeral of Mrs Katie Osman in Belleville. The Berry threshing machine was active last week. A half inch rain fell Saturday and another shower Monday. An ice cream social was held at the Rydal Presbyterian Church last Tuesday. R H Lund will leave for Exeland Wisconsin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Johnson
Glen Householder
Rydal Farmer’s Union
Pawnee
Hugh McGowan
J. C. McGlashan
Katie Osman
Belleville
Rydal Presbyterian Church
R. H.lund
Exeland
Wisconsin
Aging Major Boyd Honored In County News
County notes mark sixty four years since Major H N Boyd enlisted in the Civil War with July 16 1861 noted. Court house and jail painting nearing completion beautifying the county seat. Heat and drought injure corn in Belleville and surrounding areas but rains could improve crops. Visitors include R C Baird Fargo N D visiting sister Mrs W H Mikesell and Edgar Baird at Agenda en route to Denver. Mrs A J White Scandia and companions shop and call on county folks. Chas W Nordman former Scandia city marshal now with Rickel and Shivvers stops in. Otto E Johnson Norway township and Glen Householder and W A Johnson Scandia township travel east on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Boyd
Belleville
R. C. Baird
Fargo
N. Dak
Baird
W. H. Mikesell
Edgar Baird
Agenda
Denver
Lincoln
Kansas
Mikesell
A. J. White
Scandia
Chas. W. Nordman
Rickel and Shivvers
Otto E. Johnson
Norway Township
Glen Householder
Ww. A. Johnson
Union News Highlights and Local Visits
Mr Massa of Minneapolis, an agent for maps and magazines, visited Union this past week. Roy Hall, Ralph Bowersox and families fished at the river but battled chiggers and mosquitoes. Dale Sanderson of Scandia spent the week with his sister Mrs Coldazier and family. The Robison sisters of West Onion and Miss Yeager of Republic stayed a Beloit week and returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Massa
Minneapolis
Minn
Union
Roy Hall
Ralph Bowersox
Dale Sanderson
Scandia
Arthur’ Coldazier
Robison
West Onion
Missie, Yeager
Kansas
Werner Haggburg
Mr. Lindecrantze
Lundine
River
Charley Larson Jr
Hollis
Frank Granstedt
Robert Lloyd
Arthur Coldazier
Ladies Aid
Roy Thomas
Fred Bassett
H. ©.Marshall
Harry Brown
Washington Township
Charles Mikesell
Myer
Frank Goodwin
Alfred Kallman
Frank Mikesell
E. Swafford
Verner Haggburg
Ed. Swiercinsky
James Goodwin
Myrtie Sanderson
Frank “Goodwin
Alta’ Marie
Isadore Bowersox
Deweys Marshall
Master George
John Wenda
Mike O’neal
Finley Waites
Merle Yeager
Clela
Republic
I. Bowersox
James, Woodward and Son
Stafford
Wanatchee
Washington
Labon Marshall
Marshall
Malcom Waite
Colorado
Bernice, Roe
Mutual Benefit Club
Mesdames Welles
Ethel Bowen
Hageburg
Ambrose
Archie Larson
Ernest Mikesells
Hogue
Simpson
McNess and Rawleigh
Thru Union
Ethel Olson
Scandia Township
Joe Wendas
Freedom
Ugrl- Bowen and
Kansas farmer spirits lifted by light rain and farming news
Farmers welcomed a half inch rain on Saturday morning that revived crops and spirits after a harsh spell. The notes mention family reunions, church attendance, vacations, illness in the area, and ongoing farm work and school construction. Several residents are cited visiting relatives, helping with harvest security, and planning sowing for fall.
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Austria
A. M. Bettis
Marcel
Ray Tingstrom
Jay Bell
Saginaw, Mich
Wm. Bell
M.thodist Church
Farmer's Union Star
Nelle Gingles
Bethany
Nebr
Jennie Walker
Reserve
R. T. Walker
C. V. Hageman
Ruth
Mary Creager
Milwaukee
Wis
L. V. Garman
Lewis Walin
A. J. Brandstrom
Reynold Nystrom
Aaron Johnson
W. C. Preble
G. P. Plotner
Concordia
Rydal News
Seat News
Union News
Princess
John Bowers
Alice Calhoun
Johnnie
Johnnie Hines
Frank: Mahan
John A. Freeburg
Jeandebeur
F. R. Bachelor
Geo
Polarine
Ford Cars
Stand RO Oil CO
D. P. McMurray
Frank G. Spurney
Belleville, Kansas
Scandia, Kansas
M.D. Peters, M.D
Courtland
Hall
B. J. Chehev & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Bcandia Lotge
C. F
W. R. Billings
N. G
A. Anderson
J. E. ‘Bryan
Kah
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