Supreme Court Declares Prohibition Constitutional Under 18th Amendment
The U S Supreme Court today upheld prohibition as constitutional under the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act. The ruling covers equal two thirds votes for proposed amendments, the power to enforce, and the scope of concurrent federal and state authority, including beverages with low alcohol content. Justice Ruppert and Caffey concurred in the decision.
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Uni- States Supreme Court
Congress
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Kansas
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Id Henke
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Several Rates
Jacob Ruppert
McAuliffe to Receive 16 New Prohibition Agents
New Haven reports Prohibition Agent Thomas McAuliffe said his office will gain 16 new officers sent from Washington by Director Shevlin within days. The small five member force has struggled since three suspensions reduced staff from eight. Supreme Court ruling will not increase duties but will aid stricter enforcement with the augmented team.
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Washington
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Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe Pain Relief and Packaging
An advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin tablets as genuine and safe, prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges consumers to accept only intact Bayer packages with proper directions addressing headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Small tins of 12 cost a few cents. larger Bayer packages are also sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Statement of Mr McAuliffe on office and authority
Mr McAuliffe asserts no desire to resign, willing to work for the Boston office under William J McCarthy or any supervisor. He notes 12 years in government service and familiarity with routine of transfers and supervision, and says he would not resign even if Connecticut came under Boston jurisdiction.
Glamorous sports suits and dresses described for value
The piece extols vivid sports attire with baronet satin and Kumsi Kumsa blends in blue and brown, detailing bright crepe de chine dresses and tricolette combos. It highlights striking color, elegant patterns, and prices from 35 to 65 dollars, emphasizing wealth of design and novelty.
Books at 95c debut collects lively titles
New releases advertised at 95 cents include Flower of the Dusk and The Way Out among various novels by Eleanor H Porter Myrtle Reéd Dane Coolidge Ethel Hueston Emerson Hough and others. The listings tout exciting plots with action and suspense and promise attractive bindings for the Main floor rear display.
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Eleanor H Porter Myrtle Reéd Dane Coolidge
Ethel Hueston Emerson Hough
G A Chamberlain
Margaret R Piper Corra Harris J C Beecham
Arthur Stringer
P G Wodehouse
Pretty and seasonable white shoes for women
An advertisement touts a wide range of white footwear for women, from high cut shoes to oxfords and pumps. Various styles and materials are offered with prices from $4.50 to $10, including nubuck, linen, canvas, and buckskin options. Main floor rear.
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Nubuck
Fine platinum set with diamonds described in ornate treatise
A fragment describes jewelry appearing as a fine platinum set with diamonds, noting delicate tracery and gleaming fire. It mentions a sterling silver foundation topped with platinoid and many brilliant white stones arranged by skilled artisans. An apparent price hints at £4 75 and 4 0 0.
Probate Court Allows Trustee Sale Of Estate Real Estate
State of Connecticut district of Stratford probate court orders hearing on June 11 1920 at 10 o clock in the forenoon for a trustee to sell certain real estate of Sarah M Warner late of Stratford deceased. Notice must be published in a local newspaper and personal notice given to all interested parties by June 7 1920 with a return of notice to the court. Judge Charles H Welles affirms.
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Sarah M. Warner
Stratford
Charles H. Welles
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