Mate drinking may become prohibition beverage in United States
An American beverage maker probes import potential of mate from Argentina and Paraguay in a bid to introduce the South American drink to North Americans. The social ritual uses a hollow gourd and bombilla, shared among guests, with silver or gold gourds favored by the wealthy in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
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Paraguay
Brazil
Republic
Knights of Columbus to Exhibit First Degrees Thursday
The Knights of Columbus degree team will work the first and second degrees on a large class of candidates Thursday night at the club house. The third degree will be exemplified Tuesday night February 10 in Colonial ballroom.
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Knights of Columbus
Colonial Ball Room
Stop Itching Eczema with Zemo Treatment
Bold advertisement touts Zemo as fastest relief for eczema and related skin troubles. Claims quick healing from first application and removal of dermatitis pimples rash and blackheads. Promotes extra large bottle at one dollar from E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Profiteers Reign as Vienna Grapples with Cold Hunger
In Vienna, authorities authorize limited forest wood collection as fuel. Pro profiteers and smugglers exploit scarcity, while luxury venues remain crowded. Banks of beggars fill streets as prices soar. middle class suffers with no unemployment aid or wage relief.
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Vienna
Viena
Bitter Senate battle over compulsory military training
United Press dispatch from Washington notes a fierce clash in the Senate over universal training amid a pending army reorganization bill. Senator McKellar cites threats to democracy, with Sheppard joining in the minority report and others considering tax hikes. The dispute signals a heated, multi‑angle contest with potential party splits.
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Washington
United Press
Senate
Ang
McKellar
Tennessee
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Sheppard
Texas
Capper
Kansas
Lenroot
Beautiful silk lampshades for sale Monday at low prices
Store advertises an assembly of beautiful silk lampshades ready Monday. The sale highlights a unique reason for lower prices, promising a standout collection not seen in a long time.
Debtors Debt Slavery Reported in Malay States
In the unfederated Malay state of Selangor or its British protected area, debt slavery endures with children pledged against parental debts. British agent de J Humphreys notes abolition planned, yet heirs bear the debt and no labor credit is granted for children.
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Ondon
Yab
Reneganu
de I. Humphreys
Mr. Humphreys
Houston to Take Up New Duties Today
Washington February 1 David I Houston former secretary of sericulture will assume duties as secretary of the treasury next Monday after Senate confirmation His nomination along with J T Meredith for secretary of agriculture was approved Carter Glass is expected to leave the treasury to become a Virginia senator early in the week
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Washington
David I. Houston
Sericulture
Plang
Six Rescued From James River in Frigid Rescue
Six men were rescued from the James River near Newport News by the schooner Nava hoe after clinging to a parrel and driftwood for six hours in ten degree above zero cold. They were cast adrift when their small boat swamped and were in serious condition from exposure.
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Newport News
Tames River
Liquor Smuggling Probe Sparks Canadian Frustration
Windsor Ont Feb 1 Canadian motorists crossing to the United States at Detroit complain federal authorities are unreasonable in inspecting their cars. Officials justify actions by revealing alcohol smuggling was found aboard several vehicles, prompting stricter checks at the border.
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Windsor
Ont
United States
Detroit
Fortieth Door and House of Baltazar in new stories
Fortieth Door by Mary Hastings Bradley follows Jack Rider in Egypt as he seeks Aimee at a masquerade and navigates danger through wit and daring. House of Baltazar by William J Locke features Baltazar returning after exile to face love, fate, and a changed world.
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Frank Packard
Jimmie Dale
Mary Hastings Bradley
Egypt
Jack Rider
Aimee
House of Baltazar
William J. Locke
John Baltazar
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