In Pennsylvania 350 milk dealers have been detected recently in using formaldehyde to preserve the fluid, and comparatively few dealers have yet undergone inspection. The Philadelphia Press says “this is discouraging,” and it is warranted in saying so, because this use of formaldehyde is pronounced to be deleterious to health. Other poisonous substances are also used in milk. In short, there appears to be an utterly conscienceless resort to drugs for the treatment of milk. The Press declares that thousands of infants are killed by the use of such poisons, and many adults are injured, perhaps permanently.

50 Years Ago, 1954

A request for erection of an incinerator to handle waste and garbage at a trailer court at Main and Russell streets was submitted last night by the Lewiston Zoning Board to the city’s corporation counsel for study and advisement. The request was made by John Stretton, operator of the court at which 15 trailers are located. He said he proposes to purchase a commercial-type gas-fired incinerator, similar to ones employed in large apartment buildings.

25 Years Ago, 1979

Among the plaudits were congratulatory telegrams from Gov. Joseph E. Brennan and US Rep. Olympia Snowe. Over 200 zealous supporters waited in the rain Sunday for the Auburn Suburban All-Stars to return from Gary, Ind. to a heroes’ welcome at the Hasty Memorial Armory. As reports of the procession’s movement were radioed to Dick Schrepper from the toll gate, Lewiston and Auburn, the crowd’s anticipation grew. A burst of applause rang out as the team was seen aboard an Auburn fire truck at the head of the caravan leading to the Armory. It was 17 games ago when Auburn began its long route to Gary with a 15-1 victory over Elliot of Lewiston. After Saturday’s 6-1 loss to eventual champion Taiwan left Auburn third in the World Series, ASLL officials and fans cemented plans for the tribute.