Prohibition Enforcement Faces Uncertain Future
Rodney Dutcher surveys the drift of federal prohibition policy as enforcement flounders under Civil Service changes. New officials Seymour Lowman and Doran prepare to lead an inexperienced force, while bootleg operations persist in major cities and the capital.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Andrews
Enforcement Service
Army
Seymour Lowman
Treasury
Doran
Lowmen
Prohibition
Roy A Haynes
Haynes
Anti-Saloon League
Lowman
Liebermann Exiled No More as Germany Embraces Realism
A reflection on the Liebermann exhibition in Berlin and the shift from Wilhelmine rule to a republic. The painter, once opposed by Wilhelm II for his realism, now enjoys full citizen status and respect in a Germany that values truth over pomp.
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Liebermann
Berlin
Unter den Linden
Max Liebermann
Wilhelm the Second
Wilhelm
Germany
Doorn
Fannie Hurst Defends American Pride Against Inferiority Claims
The piece links Fannie Hurst to defending American culture against charges of inferiority. It quotes her critique of European sneers and praises the American spirit, wealth and curiosity. It contrasts milked American optimism with overseas resentment and defends national pride.
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Merica
America
Fannie Hurst
Fannie
Torn
Thither B
Nickelodeon
Everyman's University
Lady Fannie
Sentenced to gain weight for college entry study
Ninety one students preparing to enter Dartmouth College were required to gain one ton of weight before the term. The program, praised by Dr. William R. P. Emerson, showed weight gains correlated with better study adaptation, with many peers joining weight gain classes and attempting to maintain energy during vacations.
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Dartmouth College
William R. P. Emerson
Woman's Home Companion
Doctor Emerson
Henry Ford Aims for 15 Million More Automobiles
On his sixty fourth birthday Henry Ford declares the biggest job of his life lies ahead. He plans 15,000,000 more Model Ts in less than nineteen years and seeks a better, cheaper car. He also pursues a 1,000 horsepower air cooled airplane motor and a four ton heavy power truck. He continues railroads, mines, steel works, and his Lincoln car, asserting work keeps youth alive.
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Henry Ford
Detroit
Ford
Government to quiz GM and DuPont on big business surge
The article argues for public oversight of large trusts including General Motors and DuPont as a path to national strength. It praises giant firms for efficiency under oversight and echoes Ford's vision of expanding car production. It notes a customs court stance on plurality of words like stockings.
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Steel
General Motors
Esteel de Nemours Company
Cgovernaon
Dunlop
Chair Gift Highlights Union Support for Candidates
The Upholsterers International Union gifted Al Smith a hand carved presidential chair. The union aimed to produce 191 more chairs for McAdoo Governor Ritchie and the 99 dark horses as part of their backing.
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International Union
al Smith
McAdoo
Ritchie
Pest Found in Indiana Turns Corn Borer Misread
A newspaper headline misled readers to expect a political mess, but the pest cited was merely the corn borer discovered in Indiana. The mix up sparked headline drama and local curiosity about agricultural issues.
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Indiana
Rumanians cheer six year reign as king hears cryptic wish
The dialogue hints at royal authority in Romania with speculation on a monarch's tenure. A remark about a cat playing with a king frames uncertain politics. Gene Tunney states he may retire when he marries, a note of personal decision amid public talk.
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Rumania
Mae Murray Sues Over Faulty Los Angeles House Sale
Actress Mae Murray files suit alleging a home sale in Los Angeles was defective and the structure is deteriorating. The claim targets alleged misrepresentation by the buyer or seller and seeks remedies for damages and repairs.
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Mae Murray
Los Angeles
Milk pasteurization and health questions addressed
Dr Frank McCoy discusses pasteurization benefits and safety of certified milks, noting little loss of food value and public health gains where laws enforce pasteurization. He advises enemas for nervous symptoms and numbness linked to high blood pressure and heart valve issues, with cautions on local medical standards.
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M. J
Digestive Health Note on Intestine Parasites and Diet
An article discusses intestinal bacteria and parasites, distinguishing beneficial lactic acid organisms from harmful germs. It warns about animal endo parasites like bladder, tapeworms and pinworms, explains infection via contaminated food, and suggests a long water fast as a remedy for worm expulsion.
Tape worm remedies and enemas for pin worms
The passage advises that one of several tape worm remedies can be obtained from a druggist to cause the worm to release and pass with bowel movements. Pin worms in children may be removed in a few days by giving the child two daily enemas until all worms are washed away.
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Tient
Perfumes to match personality and Broadway fortune
By the Way in New York notes a beauty parlor founder who built a fortune selling EURO perfume mixes to match customers personalities. It adds bold stars like Yacht Club boys and Ukulele Ike, highlighting savvy investments and quick fame on Broadway.
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New York
Main Street
Broadway
Manhattan
Europe
Wall
Tommy Purcell
Paris
Ike
Bronx
Van
Schenk
United Press Says Navy Program to Stay Unchanged
The United Press reports on August 4 that the failure of Coolidge’s naval rations conference will not alter Britain’s naval program. The government will continue the Washington arms conference 1921 plan unchanged.
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Mt Coolidge
United Pres
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