Federal Prohibition Rules and Dealer Permits Outlined
On January 17 the national prohibition amendment took effect and the Treasury Bureau of Internal Revenue began enforcement. Acting federal prohibition officer Leslie A. Miller explains permit, bond, and inventory requirements for druggists, physicians, and non beverage liquor dealers, with strict timelines and penalties. Units across states are adapting as details cover prescriptions, storage, and private possession rules.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
John EB. Kramer
Wyoming
Kramer
Leslie A. Miller
Internal Revenue
Miller
Prohibition Enforcement Tightened in Local District
The district reports drastic penalties for liquor possession outside private homes. Individuals must report ownership to the office for disposal guidance. Violations carry fines from 500 to 41000 dollars or 30 days to one year imprisonment, or both. The Internal Revenue Department vows strict enforcement and prompt action.
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Internal Revenue Department
Weathered Highways Report Across Regions
Roads vary by area with muddy and rough conditions on north slopes and low spots. West to beyond Laramie passable with some poor areas. South thirty miles fair then excellent. North high places good while low spots bad but passable.
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Laramie
Postoffice Bill Sets High 1924 Appropriation Record
Washington January 17 The House passed the largest postoffice appropriation bill ever presented providing 460 977 868 for department maintenance in 1924 The original estimate 391 713 6738 was increased by 75 783 900 for salary raises The plan to extend airplane mail service beyond July 4 was struck down by Rep Tinker Kansas on a point of order leaving 150 500 for airplanes and route extensions.
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Washington
House
Tinker
Kansas
Aerial mail supporters seek Senate restore of provision
The article notes supporters of the aerial mail will ask the Senate to restore the provision. It mentions that appropriations for experiments in motor vehicle truck routes and country motor express service were eliminated due to rising prices and booming business. Chairman Peterson says the large general appropriation was needed. Mondell predicts all thirteen general appropriation bills could pass by April 4.
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Alaska
Senate
Peterson
Minnesota
Post Office Committee
Mondell
Wyoming
Annual Meeting of Congregational Church
The Congregational church will hold its annual meeting Wednesday night. The Ladies Aid will serve supper at 6 30 for 50 cents per plate. It will be a business and social gathering with most of the evening devoted to church matters, as stated by Pastor Rev C F Fisher.
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Congregational Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. F. Fisher
Lovelace Remains Jailed Over Bond and Possible New Charges
H. W. Lovelace, arraigned earlier in the week, remains in jail for failing to post a 350 bond. He was accused of taking 18 dollars from the Red Cross by posing as a discharged soldier in need of aid and of passing a worthless five dollar check. Authorities say if he posts bond on the current charge, more charges may be filed to keep him detained.
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H. W. Lovelace
Mentzer
Lovelace
Red Cross
Cheyenne
Home Agent Demonstrates Fireless Cookers in County
Miss Edith Fowler, Laramie county home demonstration agent, visited Wauneta last week and produced two fireless cookers for Mrs. R. Gorman and Mrs. W. G. Bouser. Over forty women attended to see the demonstration and learn the cooker principle. Additional cookers have been made in the county, with plans to assist more housewives and requests for iceless refrigerators and fly traps. Call or telephone 849W to connect with the agent.
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Edith Fowler
Laramie County
Wauneta
R. G. Gorman
W. G. Bouser
Longer Stay at Market Places for Shippers
The 72 hour limit for livestock shippers and tenders to stay at market points before returning to the shipment origin will likely be extended to 15 days, as a result of a forthcoming decision or administrative action. The change aims to ease turnover and logistics for market operations and transportation.
Wyoming Livestock Board Seeks Emergency Rate Extensions
A conference between the Wyoming state board of livestock commissioners and railroad representatives discussed extending time limits for shippers under present emergency rates. Senator John Kendrick was told by the Railroad Administration that outgoing emergency rates extend to January 31 and return rates run from May 15 to July 1.
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Wyoming State Board of Mve Stock Commissioners
Wyoming
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
John B. Kendrick
Railroad Administration
Railroads pledge to curb theft of hides and pelts
Wyoming state board of livestock commissioners receives assurance from all Wyoming railroads of full cooperation to block shipments of illegally removed hides and pelts from livestock after December blizzards. Railroads will refuse shipments lacking special inspection tags and alert sheriffs if untagged hides and pelts are presented for shipment.
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Wyoming State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Wyoming
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Prohibition
Spaulding
Knight’s
W. W. Dumm
Carey Avenue
Highways Weather Report
First National Bank
THE
Postoffic
Ingersoll’s
Seventeenth Street
American National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyo
Citizens National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyoming
John EB. Osborne
Jess Yoder
Wesley I. Dumrms
George H. Gilland
Chas. W. Hirsig
B. F. Yoder
E. W. Stone
Wesley I. Dumm
J. C. Gans
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