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June 12, 1907
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
In Chicago, Dr. Carl H. von Klein announces a new sterilization method using electric currents in a metallic bowl to kill germs and bacilli in liquids. He demonstrates its effectiveness on milk, keeping it fresh for days, and plans to test on fruits and vegetables.
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Chicago, June 12.-The bacillus will meet death by electrocution should a new method of sterilization proclaimed by Dr. Carl H. von Klein come into general practice.
Two wires charged with positive and negative currents and a metallic bowl, preferably copper, are the weapons of death with which Dr. von Klein slays the germs. With one of the wires applied to the outside of the vessel, the other resting in the fluid it contains, he claims swift and sure death by electrocution is meted out to the unwelcome life therein.
"Sterilization by my new method," said Dr. von Klein, "not only kills all the ordinary germs and bacilli, but it likewise kills the fermentive germ and itself becomes a most wonderful preservative. I tried it on a bowl of milk last Thursday. Here it is Tuesday and that milk is as sweet and pure as possible."
Having satisfied himself of the effects of electricity on milk and water Dr. von Klein proposes trying it on fruits and vegetables.
Two wires charged with positive and negative currents and a metallic bowl, preferably copper, are the weapons of death with which Dr. von Klein slays the germs. With one of the wires applied to the outside of the vessel, the other resting in the fluid it contains, he claims swift and sure death by electrocution is meted out to the unwelcome life therein.
"Sterilization by my new method," said Dr. von Klein, "not only kills all the ordinary germs and bacilli, but it likewise kills the fermentive germ and itself becomes a most wonderful preservative. I tried it on a bowl of milk last Thursday. Here it is Tuesday and that milk is as sweet and pure as possible."
Having satisfied himself of the effects of electricity on milk and water Dr. von Klein proposes trying it on fruits and vegetables.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Electrocution Sterilization
Germ Killing
Milk Preservation
Electric Preservation
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Carl H. Von Klein
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Carl H. Von Klein
Location
Chicago
Event Date
June 12
Story Details
Dr. von Klein's new method uses electric currents in a copper bowl to electrocute and kill germs in liquids, preserving milk fresh for days; plans to test on fruits and vegetables.