Smith's Prohibition Plan Faces Repeal and Nullification Debate
The piece argues that Al Smith cannot legally modify the Eighteenth Amendment to let states regulate alcohol without repeal or nullification of the Volstead Act. It claims any limited change would effectively repeal the ban and that current law defines intoxicating drinks. It warns that Democratic calls for light wine and beer rest on a misreading of constitutional and statutory constraints.
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al Smith
Smith
Supreme Court
Tammany Hall as Orchard Watchman The City Ledger
In a W R Werner excerpt on Tammany Hall, the group is described as the orchard watchman and city treasury, often staffed by immature men with greed. Big John Kennedy advises a protégé that a careful, sober man can rise in politics, noting politics as a profitable game like a bank.
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Tammany Hall
Big John Kennedy
Elf
W. R. Werner
When They Really Count Resolutions Late in the Day
A reflective quotation from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat cautions that resolutions made late when fatigue sets in are the ones that truly count, urging careful self-discipline.
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Ross
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hoover Curtis 1932 Ticket Declared Nationwide
The 1932 campaign ticket of Herbert Hoover for president and Charles Curtis for vice president is highlighted as a national Republican platform. Supporters rally around the incumbents seeking reelection amid economic strain and political momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
First Vote by 99th Birthday Woman in Port Crane
Mrs. Jane Anne Mandeville of Port Crane New York plans to cast her first vote for Herbert Hoover on her 99th birthday making her the oldest new voter in the country. She taught William H. Hill who chairs the New York Hoover-Curtis Campaign Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Anne Mandeville
Port Crane
N. Y
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Seen as Strong Executive for Nation
Peoria Illinois Star notes Hoover as a top business executive aligned with national interests. The piece suggests he may not be as strong a politician as New York's governor but could become an outstanding working president for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
New York
Peoria
Senator Walsh Praises Herbert Hoover in 1920 World Trib ue
Senator Walsh of Montana lauds Herbert Hoover as an exceptional and world recognized figure, calling him one of the great men of his day in a 1920 New York World tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Senator Walsh
Mont
New York World
Hoover and Rubber Monopoly Breakthrough Highlighted
A Republican National Committee pamphlet credits Herbert Hoover with breaking foreign rubber monopolies that raised U S costs. It notes savings of about 500 million dollars and outlines Hoover’s campaign including investigations, new sources, and peaceful methods to deter foreign control.
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United States
Brazil
Egypt
Chile
Potash Trust
Hoover
Hoover in Hearts of People
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska in 1919 praises Hoover’s standing with the American public. He argues Hoover would outpoll any Senate rival if Hoover ran for President, reflecting strong bipartisan admiration for Hoover’s appeal nationwide.
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Hoover
United States
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Dr Caldwell’s Three Rules for Constipation Relief
Dr Caldwell promotes a natural mild vegetable compound for constipation and related ailments. He discourages drastic purges and urges keeping the head cool feet warm and bowels open. A free trial bottle offer via Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
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Dept. BB
Monticello
Iinois
Daniels Praised Hoover In 1920 Remarks By Secretary
Secretary Josephus Daniels lauded Herbert Hoover for his monumental work in Europe and the United States. He said it was a great privilege to be intimately associated with Hoover during the war and after the armistice, praising his commanding abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Josephus Daniels
Europe
Court action filed in Beaverhead County Montana
Cyrus Snell Brown files a district court action in Beaverhead County Montana case numbers 41 44. The filing is noted in the Fifth Judicial District and lists Brown as plaintiff.
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Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
Cyrus Snell Brown
Ownership Statement of Dillon Tribune 1928
Statement of Ownership for the Dillon Tribune dated October 1, 1928 lists F. E. Foote as publisher editor and business manager of Dillon Montana with Ida M. Foote as owner. It notes no required security holders holding 1 percent or more and includes notarization by B. N. Stevenson.
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Congress
Dillon Tribune
Dillon
Montana
State of Montana
Beaverhead
F. E. Foote
Dillon, Mont
Dillon Mont
Ida M. Foote
Montana constitutional amendment on county commissioner districts
Notice describes an act to submit to Montana electors a constitutional amendment dividing counties into three commissioner districts with district based elections. It sets terms, district creation rules, boundary changes, and election timing including initial terms and vacancies, and requires official ballots in 1928. Approval triggers full force.
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Montana
State of
Board of County Commissioners
Wey
Congress
United States OF America
State OF Montana
John W. Mountjoy
Helena
John “Aw
Mountjoy
Notice to Creditors Estate of J R Sconce
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana the administratrix Annie E Nelson notifies creditors and others with claims against the deceased J R Sconce to exhibit them within four months after first publication. Claims must be presented with vouchers at the law offices of J E Kelly Dillon Montana. Dated September 27, 1928.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
J. R. Sconce
J. E. Kelly
Dillon
Annie E. Nelson
Mien Montana
A REAL KING No. Lady Astor Returns in English
King Zogu of Albania asserts monarchy by arresting conspirators, executing eleven as he tightens grip. President Coolidge and Kellogg reject Franco-British naval accord, declaring Albania independent outside British or French dominion.
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Lady Astor
Zogu
Coolidge
Kellogg
US must outbuild foes with cruisers subs and planes
Opinion notes the United States should reject open ended naval limits and instead build what it needs. It cites Britain’s wartime rhetoric, Lady Astor’s return to America, and calls for American industry to outpace France and Britain, while remarking on US films and accents abroad.
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United States
France
England
Britain
Silent and Talking Movies Shape American Tastes
Discusses how films influence language and culture, noting that silent movies already taught audiences to adopt American clothing and other customs, with talking pictures expected to reinforce these preferences.
Prohibition Era Drinks Mentioned Across Regions
The text notes various alcoholic drinks during prohibition. It cites the white mule in the South and needled beer in the Middle West. It mentions legal beer adulterated with denatured alcohol and unsafe ether tainted smoke sold around New York City plants.
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South
Middle West
New York City
Estate of Edward Massie heirs creditors notice
In the Matter of the Estate of Edward Massie deceased the administrator notifies all creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be presented at the law office of J and E Kelly Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. State Bank and Trust Co. Dillon Montana dated October 8 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Edward Massie
J. &E. Kelly
Dillon
State of Montana
State Bank & Trust CO
Notice to creditors in estate of Henry C Burfiend
Gladys Burfiend administratrix of the estate of Henry C Burfiend deceased invites creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims must be submitted to the administatrix at John Colling law offices Poindexter Block Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. Dated October 8 1928. First publication October 12 1928.
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Henry C. Burfiend
Henry Vu, Burfiend
John Colling
Poindexter
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
State of
Gladys Burfiend
Henry. C. Burfiend
Ambiguous Quote Appears in Buffalo News Comic Nugget
A single line from the Buffalo News notes a man who does not want more money and a man holding a fly appears in a casual comic snippet.
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Buffalo News
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