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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
13
Cheyenne Wyoming June 20 Wyoming long the oasis of this section of the west will enter the ranks of prohibition states on July 1. Sale and manufacture of liquor within the state will cease on that date regardless of federal action. Under terms of the constitutional amendment adopted by voters last November the move to prohibition proceeds.
Edward Hellyer of Alexandria tops 149 of 150 and 295 of 200 in combined state event. George Baldwin of West Chester runner up at 294, with W B Lang of Pittsburgh third. Hellyer also takes class A trophy and amateur silver bowl for overall three day shoot.
The text reflects on how diverse cultures measure time and space, from Assam hill peoples using betel nut chews to Washington Irving references and early Dutch colonial lore. It notes a Montaguis Indian marking travel progress by shadow length, illustrating navigation and estimation methods across regions.
Wyoming prepares for national and state prohibition with July 1 start. A state prohibition commissioner will be appointed and a privately funded Law Enforcement League will enforce the new law. Fred L. Crabbe is tipped as prohibition commissioner. Also, James Johnson moves from boxing to promoting auto racing with a June 14 meet at Sheepshead Bay.
The Majestic showcases Eddie Borden Co and Melnette Duo with "Fashion De Vogue" and "Father's Daughter" amid live vaudeville. Colonial Theater runs Alice Brady's "Redhead" plus weekly theater stagers. All-Star Week features Kitty Gordon, June Elvidge, Carlyle Blackwell, Montague Love, Anita Stewart and Tom Mix with Douglas Fairbanks. Paxtang Park premieres Calvert the wire walker with free nightly shows and a grand Borsini troupe vaudeville.
Hummelstown Fire Company edged Middletown A C in a nine inning twilight game at Middletown. Hassler allowed four hits for the Fire Company while McNear checked the Hummelstown attack to three safeties. Strong defense and timely pitching produced a clean, low scoring contest with no runs until the final tally. Next up Hummelstown faces Dauphin A C Saturday afternoon and Manheim A C the following Saturday.
Advertises a 25-cent box of Tiz to ease tired swollen feet, reduce pain from callouses and bunions, and eliminate shoe tightness. Promises instant comfort and glow for achy feet, urging readers to ask for only Tiz.
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