Missouri Hears Plan for August Special Constitutional Election
Jefferson City lawmakers debate a nonpartisan constitutional convention with Aug 12 ballot on holding a convention. If voters approve, two delegates from each of 34 districts will be chosen, governor appoints a three member commission, and funding of 15000 for the commission plus 50000 for the convention. Missouri also ratifies the federal prohibition amendment by a 22-10 senate and 104-36 house vote, with St Louis lawmakers opposing.
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Fragmentary Dialogue About Spoiled Children And Artistry
A garbled exchange reflects on spoiled children and social mores. A judge comments on chaos and order while a boy asks about chaos. A painter is framed as tall and collected, and a high toned beauty responds with a sharp glance, ending with a flirty quip.
Legislative contests loom as charges near filing
Rumors say Dent and Harrison counties will supply contests. Brown a Harrison Republican won by 200 to 300 votes amid accusations of tax-receipt based property holdings. Elmer in Dent, ex state central committee member, faces espionage-charge aftermath and seeks Foster's seat despite Democrat control.
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St. Louis Boundary Bill Aims to Preserve City Rank
A measure to extend St. Louis city boundaries faces lengthy deliberations as county representatives oppose it citing higher taxes that would result from adoption.
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Nationwide Prohibition Experiment Takes Effect Soon
United States moves into a national prohibition era following ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment. The article notes the wartime influence, legislative path, and expected enforcement efforts by federal and state authorities, with predictions of political and legal challenges to come.
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Danderine Hair Grower Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement extols Knownlton's Danderine as a dandruff remover and hair growth product. It claims rapid scalp relief within ten minutes and new hair after about two weeks, touting gloss, fullness, and a blemish free head. It also mentions Red Cross Ball Blue for whiteness and a closing quip about marriage.
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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Promises Relief
A reader reports back from using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for chronic backache headaches and weakness. The notice quotes a friend’s referral and urges other women with similar symptoms to try the product and consult RoBRBeErc, 620 St. Women note displacements headaches nervousness and fatigue as sources of their suffering.
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