Miscellany: Jul. 20, 1925

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Speed Law

In Florida, Governor John W. Martin signed a new speed law for automobilists—45 miles an hour on the open road.

Hand

In Pulaski, Va., one D. M. Nickels, farmer, preacherman and Bible reader, was offended by the behavior of his right hand. He forthwith laid this member on a chopping block, took a blunt hatchet in his left, hacked it off.

Iced

In Kansas City, one Lionel J. Chapman, rich dairyman, was prostrated by the heat. Alarmed, he caused a refrigerator car to be filled with ice, installed...

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