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March 7, 1924
Shenandoah Herald
Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Shenandoah County mistakenly received and applied creosote disinfectant instead of floor oil in the Treasurer's office, causing discomfort to officials and loafers, likely leading to an investigation by the Board of Supervisors.
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OUGHT TO BE PROBED
Inadvertently or intentionally, the fact remains that either through mistake of purchase or shipment Shenandoah County has received a quantity of an oleaginous disinfectant when floor oil was wanted. It is also true that a goodly application of the substance was made to the floor in the County Treasurer's office on Monday and that there was a consequent weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. The strength of the creosote in the disinfectant opened up the tear ducts of the officials and the Associated Order of Regular Loafers, with wailing because of the stifling fumes and gnashing of teeth because of the mistake. Since oil probes are getting to be so popular in official life, it is probable that the Board of Supervisors will order an investigation to fix responsibility for the substitution of disinfectant for floor oil.
Inadvertently or intentionally, the fact remains that either through mistake of purchase or shipment Shenandoah County has received a quantity of an oleaginous disinfectant when floor oil was wanted. It is also true that a goodly application of the substance was made to the floor in the County Treasurer's office on Monday and that there was a consequent weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. The strength of the creosote in the disinfectant opened up the tear ducts of the officials and the Associated Order of Regular Loafers, with wailing because of the stifling fumes and gnashing of teeth because of the mistake. Since oil probes are getting to be so popular in official life, it is probable that the Board of Supervisors will order an investigation to fix responsibility for the substitution of disinfectant for floor oil.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Disinfectant Mistake
Floor Oil
County Treasurer
Creosote Fumes
Official Investigation
Where did it happen?
Shenandoah County
Story Details
Location
Shenandoah County
Event Date
On Monday
Story Details
County received disinfectant instead of floor oil; applied to Treasurer's office floor, causing weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth from fumes; Board of Supervisors likely to investigate the substitution.