Port Huron Becomes Crossborder Liquor Hub Amid Prohibition
Port Huron, Michigan emerges as an international crossroads for Canadian beer whiskey and wine amid Volstead enforcement. Private docks houseboats guard routes across the St Clair river with underground vaults storing cases of Canadian whiskies bound for Michigan cities. Shippers use motor launches to move thousands of cases weekly, aided by border gaps and weak federal presence along the riverfront.
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Lawrence Sullivan
Port Huron
Mich
Lake Huron
St. Clair River
Lake St Clair
Lakes Huron
Erie
Sarnia
Ontario
Fort Huron
Michigan
Middle West
Detroit
United States
Coast Guard
Grand Trunk
Michigan-Ontetta
Piche
Canadian Royal Commission
Courtright
Sarala
St. Clair
Canadien
Ayents
Sombra
Ontario River
Canada
Royal Commission
Commission
Beck
Canadian National System
Windsor
Ruw
Canadian National Service
Flea-Tox Kills Mosquitoes Warns Health Officials
Health authorities urge use of a toxin to kill mosquitoes and prevent disease spread. The notice emphasizes safe handling and cautions against misuse while detailing basic application guidance and the need to control fever and infection vectors.
Girls Use Buttermilk To Remove Freckles Sundorn or Tan
An advertisement promotes Howards Buttermilk cream for skin whitening and freckle removal. It claims the product keeps skin smooth and pliable and offers a money back guarantee if users are dissatisfied. The text references stores and a tarot goods counter.
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Ptt
Matfactien
Fallen arches case tossed by compensation board
Joe Matt a machinist from 608 Bostwick Avenue claimed injuries from standing on tip toes after a platform disappeared at Columbia Phonograph. Commissioner EF T Buckingham ruled the man’s pre existing fallen arches caused the injuries and dismissed the compensation claim.
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Leard
Stoner
Buckingham
Joe Matt
Bostwick Avenue
Columbia Phonograph Company
Resuli
Becauhe
Sunday school premie and church events noted
Easton July 20 Special Correspondent The Jesse Lee ME church plans a Sunday school premie with transportation for children whose parents cannot provide. Meet at the church Thursday at 9 am for pickup. The Ladies Aid of Center Avenue ME church holds a Thursday meeting at 4 pm in the church hall followed by supper from 6 to 8 pm. Various locals are listed as visitors and guests across Fairfield, Norwalk, Danbury, Shelton and Long Island areas.
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Easton
Jesse Lee
Ald Corlely
Charles Ducomb
Ossining
New York
NeNte Wright
Mr McKenny
Danbury
Charles Everitt Rob Miles
Donal Miler
Norwelk
Chris Sprandel
Eugene Fisher
Hamden
Herbert Wo Wright
Gooday
Wright
J C Field
Shelton
Dorothy Marsh
Fairfield Beach
Rey
Jefferson
New Haven
Charles Everitt
Mary Jennings
Fairfield
Charle
Miller Min Pelar S Petersen
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Michigan Point
Algonac
Zach
Customs and Immigration
Barnie
Deintel Pichr
la Salle Ontario
Norv
Ealth
Mai Ocate
Raedbott
Heuse
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Fl.oor
Duroleum Congoleur
Germany
Price
Jack Tarr Sample
Oliver
Arehives
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