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[October 16th, 1925] Miss Moyna MacGill, actress and wife of Poplar Mayor Edgar Lansbury, gave birth to a daughter. They name her Angela Lansbury. She expressed her Socialist beliefs and hopes to support her husband politically.

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[October 15th, 1925] The new Walt Disney Alice comedy "Alice Plays Cupid" is released in theaters

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acidosis. The treatment helped stabilize the patient before surgery, reducing complications and mortality risk.

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[October 15th, 1925] This article discusses the use of glucose infusions and insulin to improve surgical outcomes in high-risk patients with pre-operative acidosis. The method successfully transformed a poor surgical risk into a better one, as shown in a case involving severe abdominal pain and

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His death has left many in the region grieving.

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[October 15th, 1925] James L. Jackson, a prominent Augusta citizen and key figure in industrial and civic development, died at his North Augusta home after a long illness. He played a major role in Augusta's growth, including establishing electric rail systems and promoting industrial projects.

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[October 15th, 1925] Today's Fritzi Ritz comic by Ernie Bushmiller

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[October 15th, 1925] Civilization Road Roller (Karagoz)

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[October 15th, 1925] "The Vanishing American", a controversial silent Western film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed through Paramount Pictures, is released in theaters

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Residents dispute benefits, arguing water level lowering isn’t desirable for their areas.

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[October 15th, 1925] The Kankakee River Ditch, completed after 20 years, spans from St. Joseph County near Crumstown to the Southwest boundary between Starke and Laporte counties. Marshall County isn’t dredged, but its land drains into the Kankakee River, with assessments levied.

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[October 15th, 1925] Advertisement: Hendler's offers delicious Banana Ice Cream made with fresh fruit and rich cream, available at local dealers. Enjoy it on-site or take home in hygienic pint packages. Why settle for ordinary ice cream when Hendler's is available?

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[October 15th, 1925] Famous fashion model Marion Morehouse, wearing a Lelong dress, and jewelry by Black, Starr and Frost. Photo taken in Condé Nast’s apartment at 1040 Park Avenue

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[October 15th, 1925] Colorful covers of today's magazines

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[October 15th, 1925] The Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series 9-7 in a dramatic Game 7 against the Washington Senators, with Hazen Cuyler's key hit sealing the victory. Max Carey and Cuyler led the offense, while errors by Peckinpaugh hurt the Senators.