Prohibition Enforcement Steps Outlined by Mellon
Washington reports that lectures on proper method of enforcement have been given nationwide. Secretary Mellon submitted his annual report noting improved cooperation among bureaus, more stable operations, and increasing use of search warrants. In fiscal 1929 agents arrested 66,878 people and seized autos valued at 2.88 million dollars and boats worth 260,845 dollars. Civil service reform for agents advances, industrial alcohol production remains restricted, narcotic law violations yield 83,789 ounces seized or purchased.
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Washington
Mellon
Congress
Treasury Department
Prohibition
Prohibition Bureau
Civil Service
Secretary of Aid
Secret of Youth Linked to Liver and Bones
An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel supplement to improve complexion and energy. Labeled as olive colored pills, they claim to restore buoyancy by toning the liver and removing impurities. Prices listed as 15c, 50c, and 60c.
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Edwards
Ohio
Edwarda
Mystery of the Hogarth Case Ends in Death at Cora Barker’s Room
Detective Bonnie Dundee confronts a grisly murder at Cora Barker’s room. Police, including Commissioner O'Brien and Sergeant Turner, find Cora strangled by her own braided hair while Bert Magnus races in shock. Dr. Price confirms death by strangulation as the Hogarth case twists toward a fatal kiss theory.
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O'Brien
Sergeant Turner
Dr. Price
Dundee
Cora Barker
Payne
Turner
Sevier
Hogarth
Bert
Cora
Commissioner O'Brien
Callahan
Rhodes
O’brien
Pat
Bonnie Dundee
Bert Magnhus
Fiddler
Bonnie Lad
Price
Bert Magnus
Murder at the Rhodes boarding house sparks a web of suspects
Mrs Emma Hogarth is found strangled in a boarding house run by Mrs Rhodes. Inspector Strawn and cub detective Bonnie Dundee pursue leads to Emil Sevier, Cor a Barker, and other boarders while uncovering ties to Sally Graves and Dan Griffin. Sevier claims innocence and Cora Barker faces confrontation as Dundee presses forward.
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Emma Hogarth
Walter Styles
Dundee
Dowd
New York
Sevier
Bluefielder Named to Forestry Post
The West Virginia Forestry Association formed as a permanent body at the state commercial forestry conference. Officers elected include Thomas W. Claggett of Bluefield as president A B Brooks of Wheeling and Mrs W F E Chilton Sr of Charleston as vice presidents Ross B Johnston of Charleston as secretary and treasurer. The group urged changes in the state tax system to promote forest replacement with tax talks by T C Townsend state tax commissioner R C Hall and D A Burt among the speakers.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Forestry Association
John
Raine
Rainelle
Thomas W. Claggett
Bluefield
A. B. Brooks
Wheeling
W. FE. Chilton Sr
Capudine Provides Quick Relief From Nervous Headaches
An ad touts Capudine as a fast acting liquid remedy for nervous headaches and nerve pains. It claims rapid relief without opioids or stomach upset and notes availability in 30 and 60 cent sizes sold by druggists.
Federal plans to expand public building program in 1929
Washington December 5 The federal government advanced the public building program with 1929 outlays totaling $58,142,526 as contracts were let for 37 structures and major extensions costing about $40 million. Secretary Mellon urged Congress to authorize higher total outlays to accelerate construction and employment nationwide.
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Washington
Mellon
Congress
Treasury
Essary
District of Columbia
Economics
Department of Agriculture
Supreme Court
Department of Commerce
Internal Revenue Bureau
Revolt of youth wins new Girl Scout uniform
New Orleans on December 5 reports a quiet youth revolt leading to a new chic Girl Scout uniform. The old heavy outfits were unpopular and impractical for outdoor activities. At the convention the girls secured a loose blouse and bloomers as the new outdoor attire.
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Revolt OF Youth
Girl Scout
Orleana
Paris
Grand Champion Steer Brings High Bid at Sale
Elliott Brown, a 20 year old Iowa farm youth, sold the grand champion steer to J. C. Penney for 8.26 a pound live weight, with steaks and roasts valued to retail 12, but Penney later donated the animal to United Charities of Chicago to aid the Christmas fund. Ford Smith won third in Hereford cattle with two calves.
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Chicago
Elliott Brown
Lowa
New York
J. C. Penney
United
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Commissioner O’brien
Ser T Turner
Emil Sevier
Betty
Lee Hop
Betty Lee Dress Shop
Shoe Market
Betty Lee
Forestry
Lewis
Company
Bluefield, Art
Virginia
Mare de la Roche
van Dine Bene A
Oeer Dees
Sinclaiy
the Greem Nevada
Birrer Hertes
Elmer Gener
Wallflowers
Temple Bailey
Sale Ek R. Praha
Charles A. Lindbergh
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