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Willie Davenport Injured When Rat Poison Explodes, Aug. 1, 1925

Box of Rat Poison Explodes in Face

Creswell, Aug. 1—Willie Davenport had his eyes badly hurt Wednesday afternoon at his home here when a box of rat poison exploded in his face. The box of poison was found in the attic of his home by some carpenters who were repairing the house. They threw it down to Mr. Davenport and he was attempting to get the top off with his knife when it exploded.

From page 3 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, August 1, 1925

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