Eats Powdered Lye

NORRIS

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes (email)
Date: 3/7/2009 at 17:07:41

Grinnell (IA) Herald; Nov. 10, 1914

Last week, James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Norris, ate some powdered lye, mistaking it for sugar. He found his mistake, however, before much damage was done. For several days he had a very sore mouth.--Montezuma Republican.