Colonies of illicit stills report in northern Iowa cities
An official statement cited by the Jews Sub-Saloon League claims Prohibition conditions in Dubuque Clinton and nearby areas are deplorable. The report cites 44 000 residents and 4000 bootleggers in Dubuque with widespread moonshine on the Mississippi and wooded bluffs. It notes a wholesale price drop and tells of large scale stills operating weekly, reflecting lax moral sentiment and pervasive illegal liquor production in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jews Sub-Saloon League
New York “Herald-Tribune
League
Dubuque
Clinton
Misalsaippi
Lubaque
United States
Kentawk
Offliion
Overland Six Cars Promise Superior Quality Features
The advertisement extols the Overland Six with claims of meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials. It highlights chrome vanadium steel and precise tolerances, contrasting with pricier cars, and ends with a humorous old tale about a cart and a mischievous boy.
Ominous Remark and a Fifth Marriage Tale
A farmer recounts Bill Jones planning a fifth marriage aided by Parson Beggs before a landlord confronts an arrears tenant. The tenant, amid debt, refuses payment and hints at selling the back door for fuel, underscoring hardship and sharp dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Bill
Parson Beggs
Mary
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Tested by Soper Family
A historical testimonial records O Soper of Eliza Street Sydney praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for relief from back pain and kidney illness. Mrs Soper later confirms lasting benefit after ten years, urging others to choose the same remedy with genuine Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
O. Soper
Eliza Stree
Miscellany of prices and curiosities from Sydney
A jumble of commodity prices like butter cheese oats and lucerne hay plus mentions of 400 extinct Indian tribes, Atlantic winter routes, British Museum holdings, Paris Zoological Society luncheon dishes, and an eye care advertisement urging readers to consult Webster Jack and McDonald Opticians for sight reviews and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Emma
Lara
Webster
Jack and McDonald
Opticians
Pil-Sl
Martin Place
Waleh
Hite
Next Vistl
Melon Growing Method Attracts Curious Experiment
An unusual melon growing method is described with a string and cork device used near the fruit. The narrative notes a scientific display claiming large yields and mentions a biodynamic setup involving water, cattle, and extended experimentation to boost melon production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisen
Stein
Katine Pedgens
Ivan Fe
Community Advocate Urges Immediate News for Local Events
A 47 year old civic-minded resident urges all faculty and locals to publicize community activities quickly. He says publicity builds a progressive town and encourages individuals to write about sports socials and send-offs, or do it themselves if no one else does.
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Cash Grocery
Holmes & Homewood
Church Street
Stonerston Green
Miss
Trenbath
Mercanili# Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
Naliong! Mita! Life Assurance Co
Ans. Ltd
Government Savings Bank of Nsw
Glaude Wood & Co
Cester
Mitchell
Neil Michels
Gloucester Hotel
W. A. Phillips
Royal Hotel
Gloucester
P. Kerr Royal Motel
Commercial Hotel
W. C. Fulton
Thor
Ughly
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Sydney Saleamon
Winchcombe Carson Sr. Jist
Homebush Bay
Winchcombe
Garson
Lid
Bridge ST
Ancheor
Pitt, Sqn & Wadgery Ltd
Mike
STOLK
WOK
Pitt Son & Badgery Ltd
O'Connell Street
Consign
AML. & F. CO. Ltd
Offlene
Bilgh Street
Australi
Ney
Jame
Jamie
Sinc Columbus
America
British Museum
Paris Zoological ‘Society
Asatralia
World's
Pepsodent CO. (Australia) Ltd
Dept. C
Clarence St
J. Whatson
City Price
Draper
Lina Feu
Simul
Conor Sine
Regent
Sh. Faustoi
Tel Aly
Ina Roca
Bcp
Heck
Doris
DR Forsythe
Surgeow Benet
Avery
Hloucester
Amet
Tovezae
Cuoveesyeer
Vox
D. Mitchell & Co. Ltd
Cornwell's Malt Extract
the Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co
Flemington
Farmers & Graziers
A. B. McLeod Baker
Comino Bros. Ke
A. J. Woodward Baker and Pastrycook
Park Street
Commonwealth
Bank
Australia
A. J. White
White Church Street
Comino Bros
Lange
ALF
Victoria Insurance Co Ltd
Warkmen
H. J. Channell
Newes Agent & Stationer
Falconer Bro
General Carrier
Market Street
T. Charlton
T. Hannan Saddlee and Namness Maker
cLtvecell
Bedeock
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