Woman Autopsy Chief Leads California Lab at San Bernardino
Dr. Louisa H. Bacon heads the San Bernardino County Hospital autopsy laboratory, becoming the state’s only woman autopsy surgeon and director in 1930. She has performed 98 autopsies, testified in court about deaths, and speaks on why women pursue this field after earning degrees from the University of Chicago and its Medical School.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Louisa H. Bacon
San Berardino County Hospital
California
Laborawy
Bacon
Merchants Ready to Fight Pennsylvania Sales Tax
In Harrisburg the Correlated Retail Organizations mobilizes as the 1932 1 percent sales tax nears expiry February 28. Merchants vow minute readiness to oppose any renewal and press Governor Pinchot's call for abolition, arguing the tax raises costs for retailers.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Bootlegging Era Echoes From Fort Union 1833
Fort Union Mont January 21 100 years ago federal efforts aimed at stopping bootlegging rum running and liquor trade with Indians. Kenneth McKenzie of American Fur Co ran a corn Whisky site at Fort Union in 1833 to supply traders and bolster fur exchanges amid government crackdowns.
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Fort Union
Mont
Missouri River
Kenneth McKenzie
American Fur Co
McKenzie
Autopsy duties by county coroner office noted
Dr Bacon performs all autopsies for the county and the coroner's office. She is married to Dr Charles S Bacon, a Riverside physician.
Elyria and Lorain Fire Depts Offer Mutual Aid Details
Elyria and Lorain fire chiefs exchange letters outlining mutual aid facilities available in emergencies. Elyria can send a 750 gallon pumper with 1000 feet of hose and a crew. Lorain can send a 750 gallon pumper, 1000 feet of hose, 10 to 15 men, a chemical and hose wagon, plus a 65 foot aerial if needed.
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Elyria
Lorain
W. N. Bates
David E. Hart
Bates
Heldmeyer
New Dodge Eight Combines Performance and Luxury
Dodge Brothers introduce the Eight model the Hight offering 8 cylinder Floating Power smoothness and standard luxury features. The car aims for high value with advanced engineering and unified Chrysler group support while staying within accessible price levels.
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Dodge Brothers
Chrysler Motors Group
Dodge
Steel industry sees auto demand raise work and output
Five million man hours of labor are supplied to the steel sector by each 100,000 Chevrolet cars delivered, according to Bethlehem Steel Vice President Paul Mackall. Wires from industry leaders including J C Williams of Wierton Steel and B F Fairless of Republic Steel say rising auto sales boost steel demand, operations, and employment as the industry recovers from a low earlier in the year.
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Chevrolet
Paul Mackall
Bethlehem Steel Company
H. J. Klingler
Chevrolet Motor Company
J. C. Williams
Wierton Steel Co
B. F. Fairless
Republic Steel Corp
E. T. Weir
National Steel Corp
Indians in Colombia Use Plant to Preserve Teeth
Smithsonian reports plant from Chaco region linked to near perfect Indian teeth. Dr. W. A. Archer notes a new Schradera species. natives chew leaves to form a film that blackens teeth, regarded as beauty. Further finds include a Garden of Eden like fruit, asparana archeri, and other jungle treasures.
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Washington
Colombia
Smithsonian Institution
W. A. Archer
Chaco
P. C. Standley
Field Museum
Archer
Cher
Jungles
Smithsonian
Garden of Eden
Archeri
Smithson
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Townships in Ohio
A sequence of quitclaim and sheriff deeds transfers parcels across Eaton Ridgeville Brownhelm Avon Elyria and Grafton Townships. Notable transfers include 115 acres on Root Road Eaton Township to Ora and Dorothy Walker and 70 acres in Grafton Township to Charles Draga. Other deeds cover 23 acres in Brownhelm to Catherine Yunich then to Mathew and Katie Radojev. 52 acres on Root Road Ridgeville and 2 acres on Butternut Ridge Road to Lee R Walter and Ima Walter. and additional deeds involving Stinchcomb and Wimpeny families.
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Ima
Lee R. Walker
Ethel
George Li. Stinchcomb
Esther R
John A. Worcester
Lolita L
Roy S. Wimpeny
Ora A
Dorothy Walker
Root Road
Eaton Township
Charles C. Draga
Grafton
Magdalena
Nick Schummer
Catherine Yunich
Brownhelm
Mathew
Katie Radojev
George L. Stinchcomb
Lee R
Ima J. Walter
Ridgeville Township
Butternut Ridge Road
Ridgeville Townehin
Intelligent Enthusiasm versus Enkindled Urge
Quote on human motivation contrasts eager readiness with true intelligence in forming enthusiasm. It reflects a cautious view of passion over thoughtful, informed zeal.
Native Tap Kerosene Tree Used For Lamps
The jan tree, nicknamed the kerosene tree, is tapped by natives who collect sap to fuel lamps. Arch er notes it as highly serviceable for lighting.
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Jan
Archer
No movement is mere charage for measuring human ability
A fragment discusses movement and measurement as key to assessing human capability. It hints at psychology’s challenge in defining adequate metrics for performance and mental processes.
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