Prohibition Debate Shapes Canadian Provinces
The Ottawa-parliamentary debate finds no power to curb liquor control, with provinces split over prohibition. Quebec and British Columbia abandoned the experiment, Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba favor government control, Ontario shifts to a provincial scheme after plebiscite pressure. New Brunswick ends prohibition. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland debates loom. Only Prince Edward Island retains prohibition for now.
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The Ritchie Boom in a Presidential Lens
Governor Ritchie of Maryland tours the Middle West to be judged by Democrats there. He presents himself as a strong governor and potential presidential timber while advocating state rights and a measured approach to liquor policy. His campaign style relies on indirect, party line speeches.
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Ontario Begins Open Sale of Alcohol Dismaying Prohibition Opponents
The week marks a new Ontario policy allowing whiskey wine and beer sales outside licensed premises as part of ending prohibition. Government seeks to curb drunkenness while profiting from taxation, betting Americans will visit to spend dollars. observers note mixed outcomes in similar Canadian reforms.
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World Court membership debate urged by National Association
The League of Nations Non-Part Association led by former Attorney General George W. Wickersham urges U S adherence to the world court and arbitration treaties modeled after Locarno to outlaw war with France and seek wider pacts with other powers The group argues the United States should join by joint congressional resolution and favors peaceful settlement of disputes once all nonviolent options are exhausted The piece notes current League activity and hints at a possible shift in U S public stance toward membership amid Coolidge era diplomacy
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Health Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy Quackery Warning
A damaged clipping discusses health diet guidance by Dr Frank McCoy and mentions annual columns. It includes asides on alcohol laws in the United States, diet advice, and a tongue in cheek reference to mince pie as a cause of indigestion. The piece mocks political stances on temperance and public health rhetoric.
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Pinioning Mince Pies and Pie Habits in Kansas
A reader argues against banning mince pies in Kansas citing limited law effectiveness. They urge education via newspapers schools and institutions on nutrition and proper food choices rather than prohibitions, advocating awareness over punitive measures to curb unhealthy eating habits.
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Radio Program Listings And Horoscope For May 21 1927
Radio listings detailing Minneapolis and Omaha stations with program blocks from 6 to 11 p.m including KC and KEW, along with a lengthy Horos cope for Saturday May 21 1927 predicting social and national trends and urging restraint in domestic disputes prior to a summer season of patronage and cultural growth.
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Oliver Herford in Life satire and a bedtime tale
Oliver Herford praised as witty and merry in Life editors notes. A short humorous verse about a dormouse seeking shelter under a toadstool and the joke that umbrellas were invented. Also mentions Rev George Potter in a new religious work and his roles at St Johns Peckham England.
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