Leprosy Conquered at Kalihi Hawaii by US Public Health Service
Washington reports leprosy appears conquered after 48 patients at Kalihi Hawaii received a new treatment and were released on parole with no recurrence after a year. Officials remain cautious about declaring a cure while planning to expand Carville Louisiana to treat 500 patients and study the method further.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Kalihi
Hawaii
Public Health Service
J. T. McDonald
Kalihi Hospital
A. L. Dean
University of Hawaii
United States
Louisiana State
Carville
O. E. Denny
Louisiana Hospital
Rat Cleaning Cost Stucky $125 Says Plumber Bill
James Stucky recounts a rat infestation that clogged toilets and drains in his home. Workers tore up floors and pipes to remove a rat nest, with a $125 plumber bill. Rat Snap claimed to clear the rodent as a product sale.
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James Stucky
Dallas Aviator Killed Landing in Illinois Fog
Bryan McMullen of Dallas, a pilot for the Chicago Omaha aerial mail service, was killed while attempting a landing near Batavia Illinois in early morning fog. His plane struck telephone lines, overturned, and the gasoline tank exploded. George White and his wife tried to help but flames were too intense. The flyer was en route from Chicago to Omaha.
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Bryan McMullen
Dallas
Chicago-Omaha Aerial Mail Service
Batavia
Ill
George White
Chicago
Omaha
Lax-Fos with Pepsin Syruphonic Laxative Ad
Advertisement for LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN a syruphonic laxative claiming cure for habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. States it relieves promptly and should be taken regularly to induce regular action. Notes pleasant taste and price 60 cents per bottle.
Hunger striker Fitzgerald dies in Cork jail
Cork October 17 The first death among Cork jail hunger strikers occurred at 9 45 pm after sixty eight days of abstinence Fitzgerald who was arrested for shooting Private Soldier Jones outside Fermoy Church on Sept 7 1919 died as doctors finally treated him with consent of the others A special Cork physician attended and nuns cared for the prisoners whose emaciation had alarmed medical staff for weeks Murphy remained gravely ill.
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Cork
Fitzgerald
Murphy
Jones
Fermoy Church
Pearson
Battiscombe
In All Malarial Countries Herbine Promoted
In malarial regions the popular remedy Herbine is touted as a good medicine for purifying the system and warding off the disease. Rice, 60c. Sold by Dyer and Jones, Druggists.
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Dyer & Jones
Spray Clouds With Liquid Air to Produce Rain
Port Arthur Ontario October 16. A. E. Cole former Royal Air Force member announced a new aerial irrigation company with his father to produce rain on call by sending airplanes into the clouds. The project aims to spray liquid air to trigger rainfall.
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Port Arthur
Ontario
A. E. Cole
Royal Air Force
Cole
Cloud seeding concept rebounds with liquid air spray
Proponents discuss spraying clouds with liquid air to condense atmospheric moisture as a method of weather modification. The idea centers on introducing cooling agents to trigger cloud formation and potential precipitation, though practical efficacy and environmental impact remain debated.
Rat Snap Ad Warns of Farm Infestations
On farms rats threaten babies and homes. breaking a cake of RAT-SNAP and placing it around promises control. Three sizes priced 35¢ 65¢ and 1.25, sold and guaranteed by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer and Jones.
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Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
These Rats Wouldn't Eat My Best Grain
Fred Lamb reports success using RAT-SNAP to protect grain from rats at a feed store. After years of trouble, a neighbor's product eliminated rats. Lamb now buys RAT-SNAP from Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones, offering three sizes at 35c, 65c, and $1.25, with a guarantee.
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Fred Lamb
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
Pierce's Cafe Promises Fair Treatment and Prices
For fair treatment and fair prices, Pierce's Cafe is promoted as the place where most people eat, emphasizing value and good dining.
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Pierce’s Cafe
Babe Berg Hits Freak Home Run in Railway League
In Joliet Illinois on October 16 a remarkable feat occurred in the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railway Baseball League when Babe Berg of the Car Shops squad hit a ball that was driven by a passing engine, completing a circuit as the locomotive carried the ball away.
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Babe” Berg
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