Readers View Prohibition From Many Angles in Open Letters
A sequence of readers argue for and against Prohibition. Arthur H. Harris, Roy H. Balloch, and Paul B. Fenton present views on criminality, freedom, enforcement, taxation, and public health, urging reform or repeal based on alleged social harms and economic consequences.
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Treasury Department
Paul B. Fenton
Glenville Avenue
Allston
Prohibition Sparks Letters From Pro and Anti Voices
A volley of letters to the Prohibition Editor of the Post argues for and against the Volstead Act. Names include James Martin of New Bedford. Walter H. Sellin of Hingham. Jason E. Sanborn of Plymouth. Leland C. Bickford of West Lynn. and J Nickerhole of Lynn. Readers urge enforcement, defend prohibition, or call for limited licensing and reform.
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Potter’s Field
the Post
J. Nickerhole
Lynn
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
Advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home remedy to darken faded or gray hair. A bottle reportedly colors hair naturally, evenly, and quickly with repeated use, making the user look younger.
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Wyeth
Put Stomach in Fine Condition From Radical Salts
A noted authority describes indigestion as hyper acidity causing fermentation of undigested food. He recommends four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and promote digestion, noting the salts are inexpensive and widely used with excellent results.
Warns Against Ignoring Early Rheumatism Signs from Weldona
A Weldona man warns readers not to neglect the first twinge of rheumatism and to take action rather than wearing it out. He urges exercising and seeking information, promotes Weldona products, and offers a free book “Germs of Rheumatism” via Weldona Co. and in Boston.
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Weldona
Weldona Co
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
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