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On This Day | Death in a Jar
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Josh Wolsky
A dramatic six-day battle to save the life of Anton Weigel ended in failure early Sunday when the victim died. A son, Eddie, 20, remains in a serious condition. The iron lung rushed from Minot prolonged the father’s life several days.
December 4, 1941 | Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This was — sadly — a fairly common story in the old days. Food preparation science and equipment has reduced the risk, but botulism remains dangerous, and is among the reasons home-food preparation is regulated. The best medicine is prevention.
Josh Wolsky
Developer & Writer @TheMinot Voice, Fan of the Souris River, SavorMinot Advocate. Fortunate to be a 'former' City Council member ;)
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