Death Rays Debunked Yet Gas Cures Fight Disease Says War Dept
Washington reports Brigadier General Amos A. Fries says sensational death rays are untrue but new gases show civic value. Chlorine gas treats colds bronchitis and whooping cough with 3 000 cases proving effectiveness. Gas masks protect workers and plans target boll weevil and marine borers in ships.
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Washington
Amos A. Fries
Chemical Warfare Service
War Department
General Fries
United States
Fries
Edgewood Arsenal
Clodfelter Goes On Trial In December
Vincennes Ind December 12 close lines form as the state and defense prepare for the trial of Roy Clodfelter 35 prominent Knox county farmer and grain elevator proprietor. He faces a sensational highway robbery indictment after notes totaling 8000 were taken from Mrs Jesse Bond and found paid at his home. If not convicted on robbery the state will press arson charges accusing him of burning elevators to force sales.
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Vincennes
Ind
Roy Clodfelter
Knox County
Clodfelter
Jesse Bond
Oaktown
Special Price on Rubber Reducer Garment by Frolaset
Zelma B. Haas announces a two week sale offering the rubber reducer garment for nine dollars, down from eleven dollars. The Frolaset Corset Company guarantees the product and invites customers to try a demonstration.
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Frolaset
Zelma B. Haas
Italian air bicycle combines gasbag and pedal driven rotor
An Italian invention pairs a gasbag large enough for one person with a bicycle frame that has no wheels. A small rear air-screw, powered by pedals, provides lift while handlebars steer the bag’s elevators and rudders.
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Italy
Railroads safer than crossings says study on accidents
A report notes 23 automobile crossings accidents on the C M and St P lines in two weeks eight autos struck trains. Examples from Wisconsin Missouri Illinois show drivers misjudging speed and stopping on crossings. Railroads carried 520 million passengers last year with no fatalities overall. 1923 highway deaths totaled 2 265, highlighting safety efforts and dangers at crossings.
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Wisconsin
Missouri
Illneis
South Dakota
Iowa
Engraved Christmas Cards Available at Daily Tribune
If you missed engraving deadlines the Daily Tribune offers sample engraved Christmas designs. The paper prints your name on these ecards and can fill orders on short notice with in stock cards.
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Daily Tribune
the Tribune
For Sale National cash register at bargain price
Classified note lists a $225 National cash register offered at $175 by J. J. Peter. The brief ad includes a terse sale line with contact name.
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J. J. Peter
Jacksonville Leads South In Lumber Shipments
Jacksonville in Pla ships 55 000 carloads of lumber annually or 1 000 000 000 feet, the largest total in the southern United States for this commodity.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Miss Edith Leach Resigns as Schneck Hospital Superintendent
Miss Edith Leach resigns as Schneck Memorial Hospital superintendent effective January 1. She cited desire for home life after marrying Joseph L. Williams in July 1924 in Jeffersonville. Anna Frankie, surgical nurse, succeeds her and will lead the surgical staff after appointment by the hospital board.
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Edith Leach
Schneck Memorial Hospital
Joseph L. Williams
Seymour
Jeffersonville
Williams
Anna Frankie
Frankie
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Board Handles Routine Monthly Business After Changes
The board conducts only routine monthly matters beyond accepting Mrs. Williams resignation and confirming the appointment of Miss Frankie.
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Williams
Frankie
Hawkins Rumor Of Flight To Spain Circulates
Associates of Morton S. Hawkins, head of the defunct Hawkins Mortgage Co, believe he fled to Spain. They recall his talks of Madrid and Barcelona and his claim of large financial interests there. Nearby, twelve of sixteen Hawkins defendants were convicted of fraud in federal court and await sentencing December 19.
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International
Portland
Ind
Morton S. Hawkins
Hawkins Mortgage Company
Spain
Hawkins
Madrid
Barcelona
Pyrennes
Limestone Beams Buckle Under Heavy Loads
Engineers report limestone beams fail when bearing excessive weight, with few beams remaining straight under stress. Tests show deflection and cracking occur at lower loads than anticipated, raising concerns about structural safety in affected buildings and projects.
Seymour National Bank Stockholders Meeting Jan 13 1925
The stockholders of Seymour National Bank in Seymour Indiana will meet at the banking house on Tuesday January 13 1925 at 7 oclock p m to elect five directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before them. J S Mills Cashier
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Seymour National Bank
Seymour
Indiana
J. S. Mills
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Collect Canned Goods Drive
Charitable groups urge sending canned fruit and jelly to 1 O. O. PF. Or to Frank Bretthauer at 522 Bruce Street by Thursday the 18th. Collection aims to aid those in need this season.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
O. O
Frank Bretthauer
Bruce
Weevils Spread From Stored Crop Not Infected Seeds
A farmer reports that weevils reach crops not by planting infected seeds but by pests carried over from the previous year stored near fields. The finding emphasizes storage practices as a key control factor.
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Standard Oil Company
Second
Ewing Sts
J. Fettig Co
Second St
Mary Dodds
Main St
Hayden
Ernest Beatty
Cortland
J. O. Sutton
Coopers Garage
Carter St
Seymour, Ind
International News Service
Miss Leach
Jos. L. Williams
Fire Department
Pollowine Dealer
R. F.bukner Garage
Chestnut Street
Nash Distributor
Stockholders Meeting
George’s Battery Shop
George & McDougal
East Second St
Phone
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