05 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1928
Page
1
The State Bureau of Communicable Diseases reports 72 poliomyelitis cases this year, with 39 in Baltimore City and most new ones in August. Dr R H Riley urges physicians to spot infantile paralysis symptoms and use convalescent serum, asking hospitals to help obtain blood from patients under care.
Smithsburg man held for court after November Grand Jury action. Matthew Tracey, Smithsburg district, charged with fraud. Creditors obtained execution against him and it was placed in the sheriff's hands for action. Execution laid on live stock. Tracey allegedly disposed of goods. Vandisch returned home on Potomac Avenue after time in Baltimore.
Dutch Boy white lead paint comes in heavy or soft paste forms sold by leading dealers. Mixed with linseed oil it yields a superior exterior glass paint. When blended with Dutch Boy flatting oil it creates a washable interior flat. The paint can be tinted to match any shade and a booklet titled The House We Live In explains exterior and interior color selection and painting facts.
Pittsburg federal court prepares to try 167 defendants in a blanket indictment charging conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. The group includes Superintendent Peter P. Walsh and several police officials, lawmakers, and other prominent figures. The trial is set for November in a courtroom that holds 150, with hundreds more expected as witnesses and spectators.
An advertisement touts O Joy Corn Wafer as the newest corn remedy. It claims a paper-thin wafer sticks to the corn or callus without acids or bulky pads, stopping pain instantly and letting wearers resume shoes. Six wafers cost 16 cents, with a druggist selling point emphasized.
Edwin Marlowes of this city spoke at the Hamilton Lions Club lunch about life and customs in Australia. He described Melbourne as a city of 800000 with a low death rate and praised Sydney as a beautiful harbor city over a million in population. Guests included Russell Eldridge Charles Boultman Egbert Purdy Richard F. Simmons and Frederick.
Frankfort Ky Sept 4 Disposition of eleven more of the cast against twenty three registered lobbyists from the last session of the Kentucky State Legislature was made today seven cases were displaced three men accepted fines of 250 Peter Campbell first of the defendants to stand trial was found guilty and fined 750 Campbell who represented the Kentucky State Federation of labor was found guilty All defendants were indicted by a recent session of the Franklin County grand jury following investigation of their activities during the session of the Legislature.
The clerk reports about 800000 in property seized under the big indictment. Each defendant can hire counsel, which would mean 334 lawyers for 167 defendants, plus prosecutors, jury, court staff and 1168 witnesses. The small courtroom for a vast proceeding strains under the load as District Attorney Meyer wonders what to do.
Detroit reports Governor Fred W Green Republican seeks renomination in today’s primary and takes early lead as results come in.
Welsh, a former lieutenant governor, maintained a margin as incomplete returns came in from more than half the state's counties.
John C. Yeager, health teacher for H. and J. Laboratories, arrives in Hagerstown to discuss and demonstrate Orange Root Iron and Celery Compound at Rudy's Rexall Drug Store on Hotel Hamilton Corner. He invites those suffering from indigestion nervousness rheumatic and kidney complaints to talk their case, noting the tonic benefits while stressing it is a real prescription from experienced druggists. Free Nugget samples offered to inquirers.
Mise Lucia OConnell of North Potomac Street left today for Joseph's Academy at Emumitaburg to begin a new chapter. The move marks a significant step for OConnell and the historic school community today.
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