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Dr. David Roberts Ratu-Bait
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Studio photograph of a one-pound can of Dr. David Roberts Ratu-Bait containing Warfarin. The active ingredient is an anti-coagulate which prevents a block from clotting normally, resulting in the rats and mice being killed by internal hemorrhage. The product was a Wisconsin Alumni Research discovery.
August 10, 1954
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Dr. David Roberts Badger Balm
August 10, 1954
Studio photograph of Dr. David Roberts Badger Balm. Dr. Roberts (1866-1951) was a Waukesha veterinarian. In 1904, he incorporated the Dr. David Robert's Veterinary Company to produce animal medici...
Spelling Bee Winners
April 10, 1954
Badger Spelling Bee state finals winner Robert Suszycki and runner-up David Hemmy (of Juneau City) shake hands.
Family Fun, Sailing
August 10, 1954
Dr. and Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Maloof of 636 East Gorham Street and their children George ("Mickey"), 8, and Patty, 7, look at the sailboat made by Dr. Maloof. They enjoy sailing on Lake Mendota.
Family Fun, Swimming
August 10, 1954
Dr. Anthony and Mrs. (Dorothy) Curreri of 3636 Lake Mendota Drive relax on their pier with children Bill, Cynthia, and Bonnie. They all enjoy swimming in Lake Mendota behind their home.
