Nebraska ratifies 18th Amendment creating national prohibition
The Nebraska legislature ratified the 18th amendment, making the United States dry. Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify, with Missouri 37th shortly after, followed by Wyoming as the 88th. The change becomes effective in January 1920, with enforcement measures to follow. War time prohibition acts may extend to July 1, 1919, until permanent prohibition begins.
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United States
Nebraska
Missouri
Wyoming
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New Mexico
Congress
Peace Congress Opens in Paris with World Leaders
The peace congress opened in Salle La Paix with Georges Clemenceau named permanent chairman. President Poincare welcomed delegates, and speeches by Wilson George and Sonnino urged friendship and amicable cooperation to decide the treaty.
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Paris
Salle la Paix
Georges -Clemenceau
Poincare
Fne
Wilson
Clemeceau
Money Loaned to Farmers in Montana
The Board of Land Commissioners has loaned Montana farmers 2,400,870 since loans began. There are 1,098 mortgages on record with 57 unfinished, 657 applicants totaling 1,423,650 awaiting action. Investment on hand is 430,025.30, and December investments reached 166,327 including 84,400 in farm loans and 60,000 in U.S. bonds.
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Helena
Board of Land Commissioners
Farmers of
Montana
Sidney Miller
United States
Pershing Never Voted Say Brother Says He Is A Soldier
Buffalo January 11 General J J Pershing often named as 1920 presidential candidate is said to have never voted for any ballot. James F Pershing Chicago businessman, brother of the general, attends a Pershing celebration and declares his brother not a politician. He asks to be excused from further political talk, noting Pershing remains in the service most of his life.
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Pershing
Buffalo
N. Y
J. J. Pershing
James F. Pershing
Chicago
West Point
I. W. W.'s Found Guilty in Sacramenot Trial
All 46 defendants in the I. W. W. conspiracy case were found guilty by a jury in the United States district court here tonight after 85 minutes of deliberation. Sentences will be imposed by United States Judge Frank H. Rudkin of Spokane.
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Sacramenot
Cal
United States District Court
United States
Frank H. Rudkin
Spokane
Wolves Invade Machens Missouri. Pack Driven Off
A pack of 25 timber wolves attacked the town of Machens Missouri, 26 miles north of St. Louis, last night in search of food. Residents armed with shotguns rifles and revolvers drove the wolves off. The animals had crossed from northern states on Mississippi ice floes.
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St. Louis
Machens
Mississippi
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Testimonials
Mrs. O. Cook of Macon Indiana says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives the quickest relief of any cough medicine she has used. Mrs. A. Knott of Chillicothe Missouri claims it cannot be beat for coughs and colds. H. J. Noore of Oval Pennsylvania notes it has always brought relief for chest cold when used during illness.
Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlains Tablets For Stomach Ailments
In a letter from Litchfield UK Mrs D W Isley states she has used Chamberlains Tablets as a laxative for stomach disorders. The message reflects personal experience and endorses the remedy.
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D. W. Isley
Litchfield
Chamberlain’s
French peasant stock resources amid four and a half year war
After four and a half years of war and occupation of a seventh of France in its key industrial region, the French masses have raised a loan of about 4.5 billion dollars. The world should honor the indomitable French spirit, whose record may only be matched by itself.
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France
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