Virginia Industrial Board Handles 25000 Accident Cases in 1928
Statistics by Frank P. Evans show 25000 accident cases in Virginia in 1928 with medical attention. About 7600 cases with more than ten days loss of time saw approved compensation agreements between insured employees and employers. The Industrial Commission’s workload rose due to amendments to the compensation act and expanded statistical work for accident prevention.
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OCCA
State Industrial Commission
Frank P. Evans
Department of Workmen’s Compensation
The
Industrial Commission
Influenza Epidemic Prompts Calls for Government Action
Citizens urge government to take stronger measures as many stay indoors with windows closed to avoid flu spread. Public opinion favors faster interventions while concern grows over ongoing illness and public health response.
Winchester Families Urged to Use Vicks VapoRub Early
Local readers advised to keep a jar of Vicks VapoRub for immediate use at first cold signs. Rubbed on throat and chest or inhaled, the medicine is said to loosen phlegm clear the head and ease breathing to prevent progression to flu or pneumonia.
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Vicks
Rex Bell Redefines Western Hero in The Cowboy Kid
The bearded Western archetype yields to a clean shaven collegiate cowboy type portrayed by Rex Bell in The Cowboy Kid. Bell, groomed by Fox Films, stars as the accessible hero whose charm and daring replace heavy gunplay and rugged grit. The Colonial Theatre shows seven reels of fast action and comedy as Bell, a Chicago youth, proves his growing star power with horsemanship feats and a strong supporting cast.
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Rex Bell
Fox Films
Bell
Colonial Theatre
Denny Seeks Re-Election to House of Delegates
Joseph S. Denny announces his candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary. The notice notes a date string and includes stray lines about astronomy and Boston recounts from the Toledo Blade.
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House of Delegates
Joseph
Denny
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