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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01

New York, April CUP) =
| More than 100 patients who used
"radithor," a radium water, are
afflicted with radium poisoning
| and are in danger of the death
suffered by Eben NJ. Byers, Pitts
| burgh steel manufacturer and
sportsman, according to DR. Fred
erick 3. Finn, a consultant.
Use of the radium water solu-
| ton was recommended to the pa
tients by Pittsburgh physio-ther-
apist, according to DR. Finn, who
is director in industrial hygiene in
the College of Physicians and Sur
geons Columbia University.
Films statement came in con-
nection with reports of federal
and medical investigation of Byers
death, the second reported due to
| the. radium solution. Many deaths
had been attributed to radium pois-
oning, but only one previously to
poisoning contracted in this man.
| ner.
The first victim died last Sep
TENDER. Other patients. Finn re-
ported, have been so frightened by
that death they have refused to
seek proper medical attention. The
uiSSaSc Soh oiiAy VIC ANN "
early stages.
The number actually endangered
by the disease may number in the
hundreds, for others than patients
advised by the Pittsburgh physio-
therapist have been taking the
treatments.
"Raditthor" has been on sale
for seven or eight years, accord
a. Nv. III n
poisoning is almost impossible to
diagnose except in the advanced
stages and after consultation with
an expert.
Federal and medical investiga
tons were in the offing today as
the result of Byers' death. Byers'
attending physician, DR. Joseph s.
Wheelwright, certified his death
was due to radium- poisoning. An
autopsy was planned today. DIR
Wheelwright will bring the case
before the Academy of Medicine,
he said. to hasten an investigation
into the solution Byers had been
taking for several years.
DR. Finn said the Federal Trade
Commission had been investigating
the product for nearly two years,
the market last year.
Byers, who was 81, began TAX
ing "Radithor" more than two
years ago on advice of Pittsburgh
physio- The former ma
tional amateur golf champion had
complained on pain In his arm and
a general run down condition.
Byers became enthusiastic about
the compound. He took as many
as two and three bottles daily. He
told his friends about it. Several
cases Of "a bottles each were or
dered sent to his residences in
Pittsburg. Southampton and Aiken,
S. c.
Each bottle. according to DR.
Finn. contained one micrograi. Of
radium and enc microgram OF es-
othorium. another radioactive
compound. but cheaper than ra-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01

hibition front some trench bombs
and a good deal of poison gas are
being launched at The Digest re-
gardless of our non-combatant
status and the fact that we are
busy obtaining light for both sides
to see by.
"In the near future The Literary
Digest is going to produce some
facts and figures that will stop all
that loose talk as far as sensible
people are concerned.
I'm the meantime. you must look
at it as a whole. not concentrating
on the rough spots. Twenty mil
lion ballots! Some are undeliver-
ed, some overlap, some do not turn
up where they are fondly expected
and fiercely desired. Drys COM
planning. Women complaining
some of them dry and some OF
them wet.
But the thing as whole-it
works, it gives results. Well-in-
formed people, both wet and dry.
respect it's soundness. They know
that in a big way, in spite of its
rought spots, it finds out the
truth"
The seventh report in the 1880
Literary Digest prohibition poll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01
Radium Poisoning Is
Endangering Lives
OF Several Hundreds
mended By Pittsbug observation-disclosures
nent Sportsman Already Dead

dunn. These two minute particles
were mixed with triple-distilled
water. One was instructed to
drink, from the bottle itself, the
entire contents after any meal.
Each case was sold for about $40
and contained about 81 worth of
radium.
About year and half ago. &C.
cording to his physicians, ByeIs
lost the "toned-up feeling" He
lost weight and suffered severe
headaches. He felt pain especially
in his jaw. He lost several teeth.
The positive diagnosis of radium
poisoning was made year ago,
after DIR Wheelwright had consult
ed DIR Finn. Finn has diagnosed
more cases of radium poisoning in
duced through industrial contact
with the element than has any
other American physician.
Byers' case was hopeless from
the time that diagnosis was first
made. it was said. Five micro
grams of radium deposited in the
bones over a period of years, DR.
Finn said, were sufficient event
ually ocause death. Byers had
taken hundreds.
"Radithor" was manufactured
by the Bailey Radium Laboratories,
Inc, of East Orange. N. j. The
head of the laboratories was listed
as DR. William ]. A. Bailey, not
named in American Physicians
and Surgeons" the Medical Di-
rectory of New York, New Jersey,
and Connecticut" or who's Who
in American Medicine
Byers' death certificate was re-
fused at the bureau of vital sta
tistics late yesterday on the grounds
that it offered IAN improper ex-
PLANTATION of the cause of DEATH"
it was learned to-day.
The certificate was submitted
after p. m. r. j. Foley, assist
ant director of the bureau was ret
icent in discussing it today but
admitted that 1t placed the cause of
death as "radium necrosis of the
right jaw and neck in cellulitis."
The certificate could not be ac-
cepted, he said, unless it explained
more specifically the manner in
which the radium was taken.
The body of the capitalist was at
Bellevue hospital, where an autop-
sy was to be performed to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01
Lone Dry State OF Kansas Nears
Majority For Prohibition Repeal
In Latest Literary Digest Vote
Forty States and District of Columbia Voting Over
3to 2 Wet-Drys Show Sixth Consecutive Gain
Throughout Nation

The only state that has had a
dry ma jority, Kansas, comes within
fractional percentage of voting
wet in hte seventh weekly tabula-
ton of The Literary Digest's Pro-
hibition poll as over 100000 addi-
tfonal ballots are added to the ma
ton wide tally, published in to-
morrow's issue of the magazine.
The dry percentage of the Kan
sas vote has been reduced from
1894 last week to 5000 this week.
Throughout the country as
whole the dry vote shows sixth
consecutive gain, rising from 1886
per cent. of the total vote of the
first weeks returns to 25.10 per
cent last week and 1915 per cent
of the current tabulation.
Forty of the forty-eight states
are voting three to two wet in the
present report. OF these states
nine are voting more than three
to one for repeal and nine more
states are voting over four to one
wet.
North Carolina continues to
show rising dry vote and is within
one-tenth of one per cent of
majority for prohibition with. 1921
per cent of it's total balloting so
far in favor of the eighteenth
amendment.
The East South Central states of
Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee,
and Mississippi form the dryest
sectional group in the United
States, although voting wet. with a,
percentage of their combined totals
of 1852 for repeal.
The geographic unit with the
largest vote for repeal is the mid
die Atlantic States of New York.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania
where the wet balloting is 80.88
per cent of the combined total.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01
MOST PoPUIOUs NATION

China, the most populous nation
in the world, had 474.S21,000 In
habitants in 1880. That country
has 110.4 persons for each square
mile OF land area.
In IA instances out of 103, the
country's largest city is also the
capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01
ABOUT THE EARTH

Scientists estimate that 40 per
cent of the land area of the earth
Is desert, 80 per cent Is productive.
and 80 per cent is poor grazing
land, forest, high mountains and
waste. There Is no agreement as
to the exact portion that Is inhabit-
able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01

giving three options on the ballot
instead of two. showed total tab
ulation of 3.705,742 votes of which
1,092,745, about 20 IL per cent,
were for enforcement; 1,105,683
votes, or approximately so per cent
for modification; 1,507,314, or
about 40 IL per cent of the total,
were for repeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-01

In The Literary Digest's prohibit
ton poll in 1922, the seventh
weeks tabulation showed a total
of 787,475 ballots returned of
which 302,515, nearly 38 IL per
cent were for strict enforcement;
322,328. nearly Al per cent, were
for modification and 162,632 Or ap-
proximately 20 IL per cent were
for repeal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
SCHOOL GROUNDS BEING
IMPROVED IN STATE
Fifty Three Schools OF Various
ClassificatiOns Have Asked
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Based upon the constantly
increasing number of requests
for assistance that have been
received by the Extension Ser
vice during the past few years,
it is evident that more interest
is being taken in the improve
ment and Identification Of
school grounds in Maryland.
Since January 1, 1881, requests
for aid have been received
from So schools of various
classifications and representing
nearly every county in the
State, according to Mark Shoe
maker, assistant in landscape
gardening.
Some of these schools have
already carried out plans sub
mitted by the Extension Ser
vice and others of more limited
financial resources are carry
ing out plans on a budget sys-
tenn covering a period of years.
The value of such landscaping
in improvement to the COM
munity and the stimulation Of
private effort by example can
hardly be estimated in dollars
and cents, it is pointed out by
Mr.. Shoemaker. Increased VAL
ue of the property, together
with the provision of pleasant
surroundings for children, is
far above the cost of such
work.
Among the schools which
are developing the grounds in
accordance with plans of the
Extension Service are: Jar
rettsville High School, Elkton
Elementary School, Elkton,
Calvert and Rising Sun High
Schools, Brandywine School.
Silver Spring Elementary
School, Goldsboro High School.
fredericksburg High School,
Snow Hill Consolidated School,
Berlin Consolidated School,
Thurmont High School, Nam
Ijemoy High School and Big
Pool School -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

nUREES! Entrees! Soufles!
Timbales! Sounds French,
= doesn't it? French cooks
have long been famous for these
ground fruit and vegetable dishes
and from their language come
these understanding names Of
smooth-tasting delicacies.
You may belong to the school
which cries out for more rough
age in the diet, and look askance
at Underground foods. Or you
may belong to that school which
says eat what you want, exercise
plenty, and don't worry. But in
either case, you will be interested
in principles of dietetics recently
enunciated in The Literature of
the Medical Profession and Allied
Sciences Concerning Food.
Interesting Excerpts
''Man, as an omnivorous animal,
digests meat best when 1t Is bolted
in the manner habitual with the
carnivorae, and digests foods from
vegetation best when they are
finely comminuted (ground or pull
verized) by mastication or other
wise, in the manner habitual with
the herbivorae."
,"Pureeing, or fine grinding Of
fruit and vegetable foods in nor
NAL diets is not detrimental to
the maintenance Of sound teeth.
Diet, rather than exercise Of teeth
and gums, is the important factor
in avoiding or arresting dental
carries"
Whichever side of the fence you
are on, you will agree that here
ere some light, delicious and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10


Deep sea diving, that most hazard
GUS undertaking of men salvaging
sunken submarines and other vessels
far below the surface of the ocean,
necessitates constant communication
with salvage ships above the wrecks.
In such emergencies nothing takes
the place Of the telephone, naval off,
cial say. Without this modern means
OF person-to-person communication,
diving work would be badly handi-
capped, and only the most meager
service could be given by these men
who now render SO great a service by
such operations.
Lieut.. Norman s. Ives, head of the
deep sea diving school at the Wash
ington, D. G. Navy Yard, says that
divers can descend 300 feet below the
surface Of the ocean, but that their
work is not very effective below $50
feet. Divers working under water,
whether few feet or several hundred
feet, must be in constant communica.
ton with those in charge of such op-
erations to do the most effective work.
Lieut.. Ives says, and this is where the
telephone is Of real service. Included
In every navy divers outfit is a tele-
phone transmitter and double head
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
ANTS MAY BE CONTROLLED
Arsenate Of Soda, Sugar And
Water Mixture Is One OF
Best All-ROund Con-
troll Measures

| In spite of respect for the
diligence and industry of the
ant, there are few persons who
are not anxious to get rid Of
them, especially when these
little insects select the front
lawn for their activities. When
such an invasion of the lawn
takes place, or for that matter
any other part of the home,
suitable measures Of control
are in order and one of the
best of these for Maryland is a
poison bait made from water,
sugar and arsenate of soda.
This poison bait is both easy
and inexpensive to prepare, it
is stated by DR.. E. N. Cory,
State Entomologist for Mary
land. One pound of sugar and
125 grains of arsenate of soda
are boiled in a quart of water
until the arsenate of soda is
thoroughly dissolved. A table
spoonful of honey added to the
mixture will attract the ants
more readily.
One of the best ways to dis
tribute the poison is in shallow
containers, such as pill boxes
which have been treated pre-
viously with parraffin to make
them pater proof. The poison
should purposely be made weak
so that worker ants will carry
it back to the nest and feed the
queen and young ants.
Often the little red ants will
not take the above poison, in
which case, the following mix
ture will prove effective: one
pound of sugar, three ounces Of
honey and ~ grains of thalli-
UNI sulfate brought to a boil in
one pint of water, while STIR
ring vigorously.
If the large black ants,
which are found so often in the
house, do not seem to relish
the posion bait mixed with
honey, then it should be spread
on the inside of a piece of ham
rind as they are fond of fatty
Substances. busting around
the entrance places, base
boards and crevices with sodi-
UNI f1oride is also effective and
if the nesting place outside can
be found, which is usually a
hollow tree, it may be fumigat-
ed with carbon bisulphide.
DR.. Cory warns that since all
of the above mixtures are pois-
onous to man they should be
handled carefully and the exact
amount of poison weighed out
by druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

healthful dishes which vertically
melt in your mouth" These
pureed fruits and vegetables
which are now packed in cans for
our convenience, are delicious also
in salads and desserts. For cases
of sickness and during conva-
lescence, these easily digested
dishes are most useful, and also
for baby's diet, providing the doc
tor is consulted for detailed in
structions.
Tested Recipes
Carrot SouTle: Fold the con-
tents of large can of pureed car
rots into two egg whites, to which
a pinch Of salt has been added.
Pour into a casserole in a pan of
boiling water and bake In a mod
crate oven $3.50 degrees) for
thirty minutes or until set. Serve
Immediately. This serves three
persons.
Pea TimbGles: To one beaten
egg and the contents Of a small
can of pureed peas, add one tea
spoon melted butter and a pinch
of salt. Bake in buttered tim
bale mold in a slow oven-S25
degrees for twenty minutes-or
until a knife blade comes out
clean when inserted. Serve with
mushroom. cream, cheese or egg
sauce. This serves three persons.
Mired Vegetable P1ree: For
this you need the contents Of a
small can of pureed mixed vege-
tables. one-fourth cup of evap-
GRATED milk, one-fourth cup
water, ,one-fourth teaspoon salt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
Better Breakfasts
aspiring in the aVorldl
And all things are made neaV.

flavor. It didn't take long to pro-
pare either, and it was ready on
the dot! Let's pass it along.
Sliced Oranges soith POWDERED Sugar
Oatmeal tcith Cream
CrilIed Sardines on Toast Nth
Cream Sauce
Bran Mullins Coffee
Grilled Sdrdines on Toast 1oith
Cream Sauce: Saute the contents
of two 3H-ounce cans Of sardines
gently in their own oil, and lay
on squares of hot toast.t Pour
over each serving some hot, highly
seasoned and rich cream sauce,
made with evaporated milk. One
and one-half cups of rich cream
sauce will serve six.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

set, which is connected by waterproof
cable with similar Instruments in the
surface vessel from which the diver
operates.
The receivers are clamped over the
mans head before he puts on the
diving suit and are held in place by
a skull cap. The telephone trans
mitter is part of the helmet. When
the helmet is clamped on to the suit,
the connection is established between
the receiver and the transmitter, and
the diver Is able to give information
to those on the surface and to direct
the adjustment Of chains and sings,
the use Of blow torches, or other
equipment with which he may be
working.
Telephones have been used by
divers since 1905, Lieut.. Ives states,
but they have been very much more
effective since improvements were
made in the instruments in 1912.
Needless to say this telephone equip
ment is kept in thorough repair and
is tested prior to each diving opera
ton.
Lieut.. Ives has been awarded the
Navy Cross for outstanding service in
numerous diving operations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

and one teaspoon butter. Com
bine these ingredients, and heat.
If richer PURGE is desired, dilute
the evaporated milk with cream.
This serves two persons.
Tomato Jelly Salad: Soak one
half tablespoon gelatin in one
tablespoon cold water while the
contents Of large can of pureed
tomatoes are being heated to the
boiling point. Pour the tomatoes
over the gelatin, and stir until
it is dissolved. Pour into molds,
and let set in a cold place until
solidified. Serve with French
dressing. This serves three per-
sons.
Tempting Desserts
Apricot Whip: Chill thoroughly
the contents of a small can of
pureed apricots, and fold in few
drops Of lemon juice and one egg
white which has been beaten to a
stir froth. Serve with custard
sauce or cream. This serves three
persons.
Gold CrstGrd: Mix well the con-
tents of one small can Of pureed
carrots, one egg beaten slightly,
one tablespoon sugar, one-half tea
spoon melted butter, two table
spoons evaporated milk diluted
with two tablespoons water and
one-half teaspoon of vanilla. Bake
in buttered custard cups in a slow
oven (S25 degrees) for twenty
minutes or until a knife blade,
when inserted, comes out clean.
Serve very cold with plain or
whipped cream. This serves thr
x,nrnnxne, q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
RATS DIE

so do Mice, once they eat BEST
YET. And they leave no odor
behind. Don't take our word
for it, try a package. CATS
and DOGS won't touch it. Rats
pass up all food to get BEST
YET. Two sizes.
so cent size, 3 OF. is enough
for Pantry, Kitchen and Cellar.
rs cent size, 6 OF. for Chick
en- House, Coops and small
buildings.
Sold and guaranteed BY deal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

6SXVy HAT a perfect spring
w morning!" your husband
says, as he looks from
the table to the scene out Of the
window. And perhaps he thinks
that the weather alone is respon-
sible for his exuberance.
But you know of some other
things that have put spring into
the picture. You know that you
are wearing one Of your new
spring morning-dresses, tn a t
Nancy Lee has on her gay spring
frock, that the table is dressed
in a lettuce-green tablecloth with
May blossoms in your lovely pink
crystal bowl, and that last-but
by no means least-you have just
served a breakfast with spring
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
Large Newspaper Collection

What is said to be the largest col
lection of newspapers in The world
has been opened to the public in a
newspaper museum at Aix-la-Chapelle,
Germany. Among its collection Of
10000 newspapers are curiosities
from all over the world, including an
Eskimo paper from the middle Of last
century.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
Hebrew Money

The monetary system Of the He
brews was based upon the Babylonian
system of weights. The ratio of the
value OF gold to silver was 1 :13 1-8
and prevailed over all western Asia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

You hurt the feelings Of the
meek and you don't know it.
You hurt the feelings of the
high-tempered and you know it
in two seconds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

A man who isn't generous,
picks out all the old tightwads
as his excuse.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

It's only a mans heirs who
are ever really interested in his
ailments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

All some women talk about
is-well, about eight hours
daily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

Boys always make out what
the big words mean if they're
on a circus poster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

Some men are long on ener-
gy but short on the ability to
use it,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

If mistakes were crimes
most men would be IN jail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

Millions can't understand
why anyone should be so set on
puritanical perfection OF be-
havior.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

: Freedom is humanity's des-
tiny.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
: THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

eyes with a handkerchief as she
listened to Geiger's denial that he
ever asked her TO marry him. He
accused her of attempted black
mail.
He described various trips they
took together. including one to the
home Of Mrs. Catherine Belts in
Pittsburgh. where Miss Priehs was
living.
When I first went there" the
slightly bald and bespectacled de-
fendant explained, IT slept by my
self in a room next to Mrs. Belts,
But after my hostess went down.
stairs the next morning, Miss
Priehs came to my room"
Declaring she met Geiger at
parade in Canton in 1926, Miss
Priehs said he deceived her when
he first took her to Cleveland to at
tend a convention. He told her
they were to stay with one of his
relatives, but instead he took her
to hotel, she testified.
"We left our baggage and went
out for the day." she related. "We
came back about midnight. A bell
boy took us to room. After he
left, told Mr.. Gieger, Well, I'll go
over to my room now
But he said, since we're engaged,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
100000 BALM
ASKED To CURE
love WOUNDS
Pittsburgh Woman Charges
Wealthy Ohio Realty Man
Deceived Her.
By United Press
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ny UHfte0 PTe8s
CLEVELAND, April 8. -Relation-
ship between a Pittsburgh pottery
decorator and a wealthy Ohio real
estate operator, described variously
as real love" and pleasing con-
venience," was to be determined
today by federal jury in the court
Of Judge Samuel H. West.
The jury is trying the 100000
breach of promise suit brought by
Miss Grace Priehs, 30 of Pittsburgh,
against Arthur H. Geiger, AZ, of
Alliance, o.
While the two admitted sharing
hotel rooms in Cleveland and other
cities several times during the
course Of their relationship, extend
ing from 1926. each attributed the
joint arrangement to separate
motives.
Geiger, denying promises of
matrimony. said 1t was "but a
pleasing convenience" acceptable to
the plaintiff. Miss Priehs said she
was seduced with the understand
ing they we're to be married.
From the witness stand were de-
Scribed trips to other cities which
the two took, nights on lonely roads
in Geiger's automobile, parties,
dinners, movies, and costly gifts of
clothing and jewelry.
Dressed in fashionable brown
ensemble, Miss Priehs dabbed at her