Local option vote described as wets and drys split
Analysis notes a split among wets and drys in local option campaigns. Voters include dry Republicans supporting the measure, wet Republicans opposing it, and concerns about the legitimacy of the law. The State Anti-Saloon League faces scrutiny for backing a measure seen as influenced by whiskey interests.
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League
Party of Local Option
Party of Prohibition
Republican Party
United States
Doys
State Anti-Saloon League
Guaranteed Eczema Remedy from Dr Hobson’s Ointment
Bath Ill resident J C Eveland reports a 25 year eczema battle ended by Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment. The Pfeiffer Chemical Co advertises the physician formulated remedy available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Philadelphia and St Louis.
Prohibition Politics and Immigration Enforcement Echoes
Discussion on temperance leaders motives and a note on federal efforts to curb alien contract labor. Immigrant inspectors, led by W. J. McConnell of Moscow Idaho, report isolated cases slipping in via employment agencies. A dairy and poultry demonstration train is planned though Stevens county is not reached this month. Also details on C O D parcel post rules effective July 1 and limits on value and liability.
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United States Immigration Service
United States
W. J. McConnell
Moscow
Idaho
State College Department of
Northern Pacific
Stevens County
C. O. D. Parcel Post
Philippines
Canal Zone
Farmer Checks Tire, Sheriff Notes Worn Out Spare
Sheriff Woodard explains he is simply changing the air on a vehicle while noting another tire wore out. The remark follows a brief exchange about equipment maintenance on the rural property.
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Woodard
Best Laxative for the Aged Ad
An ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as safe for the elderly promising prompt easy relief. The product is priced at 25 cents and recommended by Frank B Goetter.
Expert horseshoer pledges help for crippled horses
H Rukgaber city blacksmith of Colville advertises that skilled shoeing can improve crippled horses. He claims hundreds of cases show restored usefulness and value and invites owners to consult him about possible treatment.
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H. Rukgaber
Colville
Adv
Colville Beats Republic in 12-Inning Classic Slim margin wins in extra frame.
A 12 inning Colville baseball game against Republic drew a large crowd with Sullivan’s 11 strikeouts for Republic and a strong Colville offense hitting 11 safely off McIntire. Colville won 4 to 3 in errors, with Wright and Trembley delivering key hits and Putnam and McIntire on the mound. The series concludes later in the season and plans for a July 4 5 game against Kettle Falls were announced.
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Colville
Republic
Harrison
Thurmond
Sullivan
Mann
Johnson
Newport
Kettle Falls
Marcus
Arden
Orin
McIntire
Putnam
Columbia River
Ferry
Okanogan
B. C
Wright
Trembley
Graham
Moore
Slagle
Jervis
Smoky Southpaw
Klussmans
Walsh
Colville Theater and Local Baseball News Highlights
The Colville team aura features manager H D Williams and a 7 to 10:30 show each night. Graham hits 4 of 5 to raise batting, Marcus game Sunday opens fifth in Marcus series. Skeels shines with Edmonton Twilight league. A Fourth of July 100 yard dash is planned with a purse.
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Colville Theater
H. D. Williams
Marcus
Colville
Graham
Nobby
Graham and
Strauss
Goetter
Jotinasa
Heese
Trembley
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The
R. E. Lee Co
Bell
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Wash
Congress
J. C. Harrigan
New York
Chicago
Stannus-Keller Hardware Co
Temperance Work
First National Bank
Colville, Washington
Hall
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