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The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1920

Page

3

Leper colony cure claims draw attention in Boston report

A Boston report describes Dr. FH Parker curing two leprosy patients at the Penthese Islands colony using chenmuga oil and sodium compounds. Officials say discharge will follow a clean bill of health from experts. Parker and wife live largely in isolation aboard two schooners.

Boston FH Parker Penthese Islands Mass Parker Carey State Board of Health Ialand

Tastelees Castor Oil Promises Tasteless Laxative

Doctors dispute be t functional claims about a new process yielding tasteless castor oil. Kellogg presents Kellogg's Tastelees Castor Oil as a prompt, non nauseating laxative sold in 35c and 66c bottles.

Scienar Ae Kellogg's Castor

Va. Aug. 2 That to be noted in polls appeared high

A fragment from Virginia reporting on polling shows a notable lead or strong showing for a candidate or issue. Details are incomplete but indicate elevated voter interest and a shift in momentum measured near August. Further context from the full page would clarify candidate names and exact figures.

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