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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
12
In Detroit Circuit Court five men jailed on liquor possession were released after the State Supreme Court ruled the search and seizure portion of the Michigan prohibiton law invalid. Charges against others on bail were dismissed, and about five hundred remaining cases are not expected to be pressed. State police had been patrolling high crime areas under the law.
A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel remedy from Ohio. It claims to improve complexion and energy by cleansing impurities, noting the olive color and pricing 10c and 7c per box with druggists carrying the product.
Ohio to Michigan routes ordered closed as state officials urge federal action on liquor imports. A legislative liquor committee meets to consider a bill carried into the session a week earlier. Detroit reports indicate large quantities crossing the line without concealment.
Senator Jones of Washington urged legislation to prop up Liberty bond prices after bonds traded well below par. He critiqued banks for discounting below their original sale price and proposed parity maintenance or redemption at par for small denominations. Senator Lodge noted the difficulty of a universal plan since issues varied above market value.
Washington officials and employees at state county city or other subdivisions will not pay income tax on public compensation for 1900s. private income remains taxable. Governors, executives, legislators, judges, and local officials are covered. federal employees are excluded.
Mr. D. J. Lane of 532 Lane Bldg St Marys Kansas claims a simple home remedy cures asthma. He sent samples to sufferers who report relief and offers a postpaid $1.25 bottle with payment only if cured. Recipients must judge results within ten days after use.
Orson Lowell, the noted artist, offers a humorous take on contemporary life with his drawing on upkeep to appear in next week’s Boston Post Sunday Magazine.
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