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December 12, 1921
The Rock Island Argus And Daily Union
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Peoria, Ill., on Dec. 12, James Bardin saved his wife from burning to death after a patent medicine with alcoholic ingredients she rubbed on her chest exploded due to friction, engulfing her head, arms, and shoulders in flames. He doused her with a pail of water.
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LOTION BURSTS
INTO FLAMES ON
WOMAN'S CHEST
Peoria, Ill., Dec. 12.- James
Bardin saved his wife from
burning to death last night after
she had rubbed her chest
with patent medicine containing
alcoholic ingredients which
exploded enveloping her head,
arms and shoulders in flames.
Agonizing cries for help
brought Bardin from his bed
to his wife's side, who seized
a pail of water and threw it
over his wife's body.
Friction caused by rubbing
the concoction into her body is
believed to have caused it to
explode.
INTO FLAMES ON
WOMAN'S CHEST
Peoria, Ill., Dec. 12.- James
Bardin saved his wife from
burning to death last night after
she had rubbed her chest
with patent medicine containing
alcoholic ingredients which
exploded enveloping her head,
arms and shoulders in flames.
Agonizing cries for help
brought Bardin from his bed
to his wife's side, who seized
a pail of water and threw it
over his wife's body.
Friction caused by rubbing
the concoction into her body is
believed to have caused it to
explode.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Medical Curiosity
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Lotion Explosion
Fire Accident
Husband Rescue
Patent Medicine
Alcoholic Ingredients
What entities or persons were involved?
James Bardin
James Bardin's Wife
Where did it happen?
Peoria, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
James Bardin
James Bardin's Wife
Location
Peoria, Ill.
Event Date
Dec. 12
Story Details
James Bardin's wife rubbed patent medicine containing alcohol on her chest, which exploded from friction, setting her head, arms, and shoulders on fire. Her cries brought Bardin, who extinguished the flames with a pail of water, saving her from burning to death.