Giant three ton cheese draws Boston crowds at Mohican Market
Appleton Wisconsin made four milk cheese for Mohican Market end of June weighs about 6489 pounds on scales. Created by 450 farmers with 656,721 pounds milk and 80 pounds salt, the cheese required eight factories and 10 expert cheese makers. Container weighs 605 pounds and price is 43 cents per pound.
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Appleton
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Mohican Market
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Supreme Court weighs legality of dry laws in wartime case
The Supreme Court closed arguments on the validity of wartime prohibition and the Volstead Act, with no ruling expected soon. Lawyers argued whether beer under 0.5 percent alcohol falls under these statutes and whether the acts impose a temporary ban or broader enforcement. The decision may hinge on whether beer content and brewing methods meet the acts' definitions.
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Prohibition Case Skirmish Over War Time Act Ends In Court
The Ruppert beer case moves forward as two hours more are allowed for arguments. Elihu Root leads the defense against federal enforcement to block beer production under Lever and Volstead acts, arguing the war time prohibition expired with demobilization and that Congress exceeds constitutional powers without clear limits.
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Texas
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God Grant
William D. Guthrie
Mr. Guthrie
Riendeau Found Guilty In Baby S murder Case
In Providence on November 21 the jury convicted George Riendeau of the murder of his baby boy in Central Falls on May 17. Lucina Riendeau was found not guilty. Closing arguments praised the defense and attacked the father's conduct while the mother faced alleged pressures from hardship.
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George Riendeau
Lucina Riendeau
Central Falls
Samson Nathanson
Thomas M. Vance
Capotosto
Vance
Riehdeauw
Whiskey Hoax Floats as 100 Percent Water
New York reports expose a whiskey scam dubbed Adam’s Ale where a metal cylinder in a water barrel delivers fine whiskey. Detectives allege James White, former bartender, sought to sell the contraption for 800 dollars amid a string of at least 50 similar attempts.
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Nus
James White
German Propaganda Links Highlight Boston Figures
A collection of letters and receipts links Dr. Muck and associates to pro German activities. It details ties with Count Bernstorff and the German embassy, and notes Boston figures Klock and Muhleder aiding auxiliary war work with substantial fundraising.
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Albrecht
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Klock
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Bernstorff
Deutschen Hiefesussehusses Fur
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Umgebung
von Klock
Boston Post Teases Future Post Content
Excerpt notes copyright and exclusive privilege of receiving moneys for the German Red Cross. Mentions continuation planned for tomorrow's Post. States Copyright 1919 by Post Publishing Co. The Boston Post.
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Beer Ad Judged Harmless in War Time Prohibition Case
Judge John C. Pollack granted a temporary injunction preventing enforcement actions against St. Louis brewers over beer at 2.75 percent alcohol content. The ruling cites state rights, argues Congress overstepped war powers, and notes Missouri laws allowed brewing. The injunction stays until the broader validity of the wartime act is decided.
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United States District Court Today
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Congress
Missouri
Wilson
Charity Ball Draws 1000 Couples For Hale House
The Hale Settlement House ball at Copley Plaza Garland street drew about 1000 couples with dancing from 10 PM to 4 AM. Two 2 piece orchestras played in the main hall while a jazz ensemble entertained in the salon. Guests entered through the main ballroom as committee members Mrs Charles Francis Adams and others greeted attendees. Beal Jr. and Stephen V R Crosby led the event as president of Hale House and head usher.
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Garland Street
Copley Plaza
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William A. Gaston
Alfred Rodman Weld
Stephen V. R. Crosby
Richmond Fearing
Thomas P. Beal, Jr
Hale House
Harvard endowment tops 10 million in drive
The Harvard endowment reached 10 023 461 last night while Boston leads New York with 3 984 387 and 3 668 672 respectively. The nation totals 2 460 402 as classes push to reach 6 million in Boston and pledges roll in from early reports.
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Our Mary Wins Suit Mary Pickford Verdict
Mrs Gladys Mary Moore known as Mary Pickford was awarded a verdict in New York in a suit by play broker Mrs Cora Wilkening who claimed a contract with Famous Players Corp at 1 080 000 dollars and a ten percent commission owed. A prior jury verdict was set aside by the appellate division ordering a new trial.
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Gladys Mary Moore
Mary Pickford
Cora C. Wilkening
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Famous Players Corporation
Wilken
Examinations for Army Field Clerks Set for Monday
Examinations for permanent army field clerks in the regular army will be held Monday, November 24, at the Northeastern Department. The test is open to any emergency field clerk seeking reappointment for regular army service.
Sophomore Class Dance at Lotus Bungalow
The sophomore class of the College of Secretarial Science will host the first college dance Monday evening at the Lotus Bungalow in Mattapan. Committee members include Laura La Fond of Woonsocket Rhode Island, Roslindale, Eleanor Nemser of Somerville, and Cecilia Dalton of Watertown.
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Mattapan
Laura la Fond
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Somerville
Cecilia Dalton
Watertown
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