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Word: harger (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Method of Northwestern's survey was to stop drivers at selected points on the streets, ask them to blow up small balloons. The breath-filled balloon was then tested for alcohol on a "drunkometer" developed by Indiana University Medical School's Dr. R. N. Harger. One driver was willing but too drunk, huffed & puffed on the balloon but could not fill it. Helplessly he turned to his wife and said: "Honey, you finish...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport: Tipsy Drivers | 5/16/1938 | See Source »

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