Diplomats Face Search Controversy Over Liquor Imports
Secretary of State Colby urged court action against customs and Treasury agents probing baggage of foreign diplomats. Officials argue international law protects diplomats and liquor imported for state use may be admitted. prohibited consignments must be removed only by a diplomat or their household.
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Ashington
Colby
Ne Wreasury Department
United States
Land of the Free
Rouiania
Monneo
Sweden
Albanian
Armenia
Slberia
First Postage Stamps in the United States
A summary of early U S postage stamps noting the 1847 five cent issue with Franklin, the 13 years since, and the growth to 475 stamp types by the present era. It covers Franklin’s role as postmaster, parliamentary acts, and evolving postal needs including population-driven stamp usage.
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United States
New York City
Congress
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Philadelphia
Phildelphia
City
Boston
Continental Congress
American Hen as National Institution and Its Weaknesses
American hens are depicted as a national institution with strong collective output. The piece cites 25,454,000,000 egg enclosures last year and 1,947,000,00 dozen eggs produced in the United States, with farmers earning about 43.8 cents per dozen totaling around $850,000,000. Data are from the U.S. Department of Agriculture via the National Poultry, Butter and Eggs association conventions in Chicago.
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America
Sam
National Poultry, Butter and Beg Association
Chicago
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
New York City
Gotham
Farm Tenantry Increases Across Central West States
A Washington sourced survey shows farm tenancy rising in most Central West states from 1910 to 1919, with Wisconsin stable, Oklahoma down, and Illinois Minnesota Nebraska Ohio showing gains. Figures by state agricultural officials indicate tenancy grows from 4 to about 5 percent overall, driven by new farm openings and aging owners relinquishing land.
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Kansas
Central West
Washington
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Tlinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ohloyshow
H. A. Shutz
Joseph A. Hecker
Millnen
Wis
State Department of Agriculture
Springfield
Ohio
A. Q. Falconer
Ohio State University
M. J. Tolmer
Leo Stuhr
Bute Department of Agriculture
Holiday Red and Green Christmas Crepe Paper Decoration
A festive two tone crepe paper piece uses red petals and green inner layers with holly sprigs at the top. The text notes red water and green outer edges, describing decorative construction for Christmas.
Pretty Powder Bowls and Baskets Featured in Vogue
Four pictured items show Christias witts with platted Hilk baskets. One at left has a putt under its cover and ribbon bundle. A right basket bears a doll puff. Lower left a glass bowl holds a puff with a dots head. West a wet Jiu enthrones a Jap baby.
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Christias Witts
For Holding Pins Time of Christmas Gifts Page Item
A baby will be served and his mother delighted at Christmas time with little gifts convenient for holding safety pins. A doll and a basket are shown suspended by ribbons for hanging them. Little rings on the doll hold pins of several sizes. Assorted pins fill the basket.
To Welcome the Baby Gifts for a newborn welcome
To welcome the baby two gifts are suggested a cap of georgette crepe and a silk lined and ribbon frilled basket containing all the baby's toilette needs.
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Georzetta
Charm to Ribbon A Morning Jacket and Cap
Gift suggestions describe a morning jacket and a handed cap made from narrow satin ribbon and Valluce. A powder puff and tile toned mirror are listed among items, with the aim of pairing charm with practical accessories.
Fragmented World News Blinkers War Decrees and Bank Failures
A garbled World War era update notes seven classes demobilized by decree, Harding’s Thanksgiving program and a day of national pause. Reports claim Wiggins Bank Homer closed with 780,000 in failure. Turkey abundance near San Antonio worries shippers. Archbishops Walsh arrest referenced. New York Times editor Stolth dies, and Dublin reports on political tensions. Global war costs and charity leads cited, with Dublin guards and Italian council clashes noted.
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Warsaw
Wiggins & Wiggins
Homer
San Antonio
Tex
Dubin
Walsh
Willte Ielly
K. J. Rehybaugh
New York
Braunawilde
Germany
Coast Range Steel, Ltd
Caps AM
Vancouver
B.C
Harding
Cristobal
Tie Shins Inhie Harbor
State Bank of
Mohall
Slater
Press- Ventaleck Dierdling
Social Service Department
United States
Suregeo Gena Lugh
S&s. Cummings
Dublin
Chinpalgh
The
Ark of the House
Washington
One Wounded in Rum Raid Near Escaniha Mitel
At Escaniha Mitel an undercover raid by state constabulary led to one bartender shot and 13 alleged liquor resorts raided. John Kerenski, who worked as a saloon worker, was reportedly shot by Trooper Sherl ain after entering the saloon in disguise misrepresented as a limberjack and ordering whisky.
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Escaniha
Mitel
Archie Dinoning
John Kerenski
Sherlain
Kerenski
Markets Report From Chicago Opening Prices and Grains
Chicago markets show early moves with wheat futures mixed and notes on spring wheat patent prices. Cotton, corn, and oats price ranges listed. livestock prices for cattle hogs and calves appear with varied quotes. Futures activity and supply details reflect market conditions and seasonal demand.
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Chicago
Lura Springs
I.ie
Staten
From Forty-Five to Sixty Morse Okla Drama of Change
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is extolled as a safe remedy through the change of life. A 60 year old woman claims the product helped her raise a large family and stay in good health. The ad invites readers to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Morse
Okla
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lve
Anton Ranay
Moras
Oklahoma
Lidia Pinkham
As One Raised From Dead by Entonic Remedy Claim
A reader writes of recovering from months of stomach pain after taking Entonic and feeling “raised from the dead.” The ad claims Entonic neutralizes heaviness and gas, aids digestion, and restores a healthy stomach. urges carrying the product and using it after meals with a druggist guarantee.
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Eatonie
A. Pereified
Setting Him Right Darling IT Dream of You
A fragmentary line from a sentimental piece pivots on a speaker addressing a beloved. The excerpt hints at intimate longing and dreamlike imagery as the speaker contemplates love and connection.
Purity claims and sample offer for Swamp Root remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure herbal medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises safety and non habit forming properties and offers sample bottles for ten cents. Also promotes Cole s Carbonalve for skin relief and warns readers to beware of an unluded gun and a crippled mule.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Boschee's Syrup Advertises Soothing Throat Relief
Boschee’s Syrup claims to soothe throat and lung inflammation from irritation and congestion. The ad touts its long-standing use for colds cough bronchitis and lung troubles, promising restful nights and easier breathing. Ad copy cites universal distribution and a La Fontaine quote about distrust.
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Hoschel
Iaet
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Nerborne
Ike
Holiday
Michigan State Constabulary
Raney
Fregkles Fiotenegsee
Wasle
Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Mockford
Boschee’s Syrup
Distrust
la Fontaine
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