Urge Holiday Spree To Use Up Liquor
Washington December 21. A grand Christmas spree on the 40,000,000 gallon stock of whisky in government fed warehouses was proposed to the house ways and means committee. Prohibition officials urged concentrating storage to cut guarding costs and argued for central warehouses.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Joseph W. Fordney
Prohibition
John F. Kramer
Wayne B. Wheeler
Kramer
Fordney
Representative Green
Dows
Mexico to end gambling in border towns after casino closure
Gen. Alvarado Obregon of Mexico confirms a permanent ban on gambling in the southern republic following the shutdown of a casino at Tia Juana near San Diego. Horse racing remains allowed, ending roulette, craps, poker and related games near the border.
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San Diego
Alvarado Oprecon
Mexico
Tia Juana
America
Monte Carlo
American Linte
Here
Obregon
Senor Jacinto Toovino
Republic
Patrolman Cadell Hero of Chinatown Retires
New York December 21 Francis Cadell the information booth patrolman at the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn Bridge has retired. Once known as Chinatowns romantic hero Cadell reportedly saved a man at the Old Bowery years ago and a grateful acquaintance promised him a California ranch upon retirement.
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New York
Francis EB. Cadell
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Chinatown
Cadel
Old Bowery
California
Willers Fate Soon After Desertion Trial at Governors Island
John Willers former army captain faced a court martial on Governor's Island for desertion and embezzlement of 5000 dollars from his command. A deposition from an uncle refuted his claim of being a German spy and planned slaughter for the Kaiser. The court's decision and sentence will be announced within days. London notes the dachshund’s public return to favor after war.
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New York
John Willers
Forty-eidth United States Infantry
Willer
Governor's Island
John Doane
Yudlana
America
Darken Gray Hair with Sage and Sulphur Compound
Womanly beauty ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home hair darkener. It claims gray hair disappears by morning with use and repeated applications. asserts the product gives a glossy youthful look and disguises age.
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Wyeth
Toyland Open Late Brings Tricycles Autos Velocipedes
Store opens Wednesday evening and advertises a rush of toys arriving from the railroad last week. Automobiles, velocipedes, and hand-cars sold fast with prices from seven fifty to twelve seventy five. Tricycles priced twelve to thirteen fifty and many items praised as extra good value.
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Toyland
Holiday Gift Specials Include Collars Books and Apparel
2 for 25c Arrow collars in all shapes and sizes plus Barker collars known for durability. A mahogany clock priced to please. Kid’s Middy suit in blue serge with 4 to 8 sizes at 5.75. Perfume atomizers, frosted droppers, bathrobe options for Dad to Baby. Georgette waists with lace and satin hues. Wide holiday book selection for all ages.
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Helso
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James St
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New York City
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U.S
Main ST
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Victor
Steinert
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Glock-Reimers
John McCormai
Erin
Rint
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Victor Orchestra
Black Forest
Neapolitan Trio
Wapitino Wo Baker
Carter
Neey's
Herald Angels
Lorrerie Records
Vicirolas
M. Steinert & Sons CO
Telephone Barnum
Main Street
Conn
Wue
Waltham
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Charles L. Dennis
State St
Henry H. Joseph F.lieberum & Heaphy
Austin St
South Ave
State Stre ‘Telephone Barnum
M. J. Gannon
John Street
Vine St
Margaret John Gallagher
Hawley & Wilmot Undertakers
Lafayette St
George B Hawley
Washington Terrace
Edward H. Wilmot
Clinton Ave
Stratford
George P. Potter
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