Prohibition enforcement sparks U S court action in Memphis
United States Judge Ma Call issued a temporary order halting 114 saloons from serving alcohol as authorities in Memphis failed to enforce the prohibition law. The move follows a long fight to extend federal reach in the city, with governor and attorney general resisting enforcement. The ruling shocks saloons and local optionists, marking a major federal intervention in a southern city.
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Southern
Law and Order League
Memphis
Tenn
United States
MaCall
United States Court
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Woodmen of the World
Louieville
Dayton
Statesboro
N. C
Statesville Air Line Railroad Company
Statesville
Yadkinville
Yadkin County
Birmingham
Ala
Rose Drummond
J. Goldsmith
John Carleton
Nellie Carleton
Rupert
Arthur Howard
Blountsville
Mountaineer
John Moore
Frank Howl
Loyingston
W. J. McNaughton
Fred Flanders
Swainsboro
Gilbert
McNaughton
Flanders
Washington Postal Savings Plan Slow to Advance
Treasury officials steadily advance postal savings bank plans amid caution to avoid defects that could affect over 60 000 post offices and up to 15 000 000 depositors. Interstate commerce commission issues strict Section 44 order with no carrier rights changes before Feb 17 1911. Cit ies cited for growth and fraud include Tacoma Seattle Aberdeen Portland Minneapolis Boise Fort Smith. Willard Whitmore Washington inventor of the papier mache matrix stereotyping dies in Washington DC.
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Treasury
Postal Savings Bank
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Nashville
Tenn
Omaha
Neb
Durand
Census Bureau
Tacoma
Seattle
Aberdeen
Washington
Portland
Ore
Minneapolis
Minn
Boise
Idaho
Fort Smith
Ark
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
General John H. Martin New State Commander In Georgia
Georgia Confederate veterans elect General John H. Martin of Hawkinsville as state commander succeeding General John Waddell who did not seek re election. Waddell receive high regard in resolutions. Western brigade commander named Captain William Redd Jr Columbus with eastern James L. Fleming Augusta northern Captain Little Commerce and southern brigade commander unnamed. Next meeting set for Rome Columbus and Macon area next year.
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Martin
Rome
Columbus
Georgia Confederate Veterans
Tome Macon
Mobile
William Redd, Jr
James L. Fleming
Augusta
Little
Commerce
Confederate veteran leaders vow to educate on war history
Major J W Hall of Brunswick and Colonel E G Gilmore lead a cavalry brigade with resolutions denouncing Camp W H T Walker of Atlanta for endorsing a gubernatorial candidate. A committee including Professors Zettler and O Connor and Colonel Howard to draft a war history to be used as a textbook, arguing present histories treat the Civil War as mere incident in national story. Graymont residents protest Georgia and Florida railroad service after cotton bales blocked tracks, delaying a through train until link between Swainsboro and Normantown finished. Athens to host Southern Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools in November. Oconee Heights oil mill near Athens nearing completion. Macon bank receivers report $20,800 cash on hand among assets not yet distributed. Chariton County man G W Allen recently killed 12 rattlers in one hole, one with 11 rattlers. Commerce Presbyterian Synod of Georgia to meet in Commerce on Wednesday, November 8.
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J. W. Hall
Brunswick
E. G. Gilmore
W. H. T. Walker
Atlanta
United Confederate Veterans
Brown
B. M. Zettler
W. Q O. Connor
Cave Spring
Robert M. Howard
Columbus
Graymont
Georgia and Florida Railroad
Swainsboro
Normantown
Georgia
Florida
Macon
Exchange Bank, of
Million for Tuberculosis Seals Aims Beds Nationwide
A bulletin from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urges funding for 275,000 beds in special TB hospitals. It notes a bed exists for only one in ten indigent consumptives and calls for public funding and a broad agitation campaign. Revenue would come from Red Cross seal sales in many communities.
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Red Cross
United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Mrs Dolan’s Yard Troubles Spark Handy Hints Debate
In a rural district Mrs Dolan learns outdoor experiments falter and blames the Handy Hints column for misadvice. She recalls a prior suggestion to treat stains with soda and leave the tablecloth on the line overnight, only to awaken to a missing cloth and a brisk marital dispute.
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Mr. Dolan
A Logical Landlord Story From The Philadelphia Record
A tenant in a small rented house endures refused repairs until the landlord visits and announces a rent raise. He cites improvements like painting and installing a new range and bathtub as the reason, while taxes are unchanged. The tale reflects tenant sympathy for unfair rent hikes.
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Philadelphia
Jones
Wise Words A Physician on Food
A Portland Oregon physician asserts food as health protection and endorses Grape Nuts for all, citing 20 years of experience. He recommends it for breakfast to start the day, for indigestion, and when digestion is weak, noting no medical condition forbids its use and promoting the book The Road to Wellville.
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Portland
Oregon
Wellville
What He Considered Fair Up in Minnesota
A Minnesota farmer, Mr Olsen, faced a railroad claim after his cow was killed on tracks. The railroad claimed trespass, offering sympathy while seeking a settlement. Olsen replied with two dollars, describing himself as a poor Swede farmer.
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Minnesota
Olsen
Mr. Olsen
Advice to George Men Mike-Shure on fullness after meals
A quivering dialogue offers a humorous method to curb postmeal fullness. The speaker suggests a paradoxical regimen of not eating to feel full yet treats emptiness as fullness. The quirky exchange blends Irish slang with playful observations about appetite.
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George
Mike
Dan
Murine Eye Remedy Ad and Humorous Exchange
An old advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy for red weak weary and watery eyes with soothing claims and prices 25c 50c and 1 00 for liquid and 25c 31 00 for eye salve in aseptic tubes. A brief joke follows with Farmer Corntessel and a summer boarders gag about hiring and worries.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Spohns Remedy Promoted For Distemper In Horses
Advertisement for Spohns medicine labeled as the greatest remedy for distemper pink eye heaves and similar horse illnesses promoted by Spohn Medical Co Goshen Ind with price 50 cents to 1 dollar and agents wanted plus a free book drawing on military parade chatter from Harper's Bazaar and a mention of Ida and Miss Rogers.
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Spohn’s
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
Randall
Ida
Capudine Claims Quick Relief for Various Ailments
Headache Hicks promotes Capudine as effective for colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. The liquid formula is said to act immediately and is available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores.
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Capudine
On What Grounds Does Your Father Object to Me
A witty exchange about grounds for paternal objection frames a scene with sharp humor. The dialogue features a decisive retort as the couple navigates expectations and boundaries, highlighting social tension and personal resolve within a compact moment.
Another Woman at Black Duck Promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
An ad from Black Duck Minnesota features Anna Anderson praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her retroflexion illness and restoring energy. The piece urges women to avoid unnecessary surgery and consult Mrs Pinkham for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Black Duck
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Anderson
Lydia
Pinkham
United States
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