Crusade in High Point to modify Volstead Act for beer
Organizers of the Rational American League arrived in High Point to circulate a petition urging changes to the Volstead Act. They propose legal 4 percent beer and 10 percent wine under government control, while denying a return to saloons. Thousands have signed in North Carolina, with influential figures among supporters.
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Rational American League
High Point
North Carolina
District of Columbia
League
Congress of
United States
Congress of the
Aspirin Gargle for Sore Throat or Tonsillitis
The remedy suggests preparing a gargle by dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four spoonfuls of water. Gargle the throat thoroughly and repeat after two hours if needed. Use only genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, sold in twelve tablet tins for a few cents.
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Home Treatment For Bad Legs
A new remedy called Moone's Emerald Oil claims permanent relief for bad legs without bed rest. It promises to melt varicose ulcers and veins, reduce swelling and inflammation, with thousands testifying to its benefit. Available from Mann Drug Co and other druggists.
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Moone
Mann Drug Co
Congressmen Invited to North Carolina Legion Conference
Royall C. Johnson of South Dakota will be invited to attend the American Legion post officers conference in Winston-Salem on March 11. Johnson plans to speak at a Washington's Birthday banquet in Winston-Salem on February 22. Judge MacRae notes strong Legion support and a growing membership drive aims for 400 to 500 members before the conference.
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Royall C. Johnson
South Dakota
Conerence
American Legion
Henry L. Stevens, Jr
Department of North Carolina
Washington
Johnson
Winston- Salem
High Point
Winston
Judge MacRae
Winston-Salem
Congressman Johnson
Legion
Congress
McLean
John R. McQuigg
Crossword Puzzle Answers From Yesterday
A lengthy list of horizontal and vertical clues covers withdraw grieving region celestial body harass area solar disc unoccupied fed nourished furious sorrowful hypothetical unit small brown tumor pack you miss the target remain nude simpleton eyeballs led marched in line tiresizes loses energy female sheep dancers tear resemble uncommon poet bard direction allot pare elope cat's foot sneak bare bulb type hall treachery ship parcel sixteens erasers carved from rubber manufactured mineral powder face powder fifty two weeks nods eat cry spinning thread psychology subjects fare transport fee drop to fall debaters fruit observes repeat reword court game fashions constant companion depart entice pun play on words broad not narrow affirm child by west north east south sixth note in scale.
Mission Bell Remains as San Diego Mission Crumbles
In San Diego the Mission San Diego de Alcala shows a ruined facade and collapsed buildings as time and neglect erode the once grand monastery complex. The iconic Mater Dolorosa bell tolls over the crumbling adobe hill, symbolizing a mother’s cry for a crushed child.
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San Diego
Cal
Old Town San Diego and Mission Move Noted
The article recalls the first permanent Franciscan settlement in California at Cosey named Old Town, two miles from the city. It also notes Mission San Diego’s relocation five miles up the San Diego River valley in 177? and its status in 1783.
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State
California
Cosey
Old Town
San Diego
Internal Bathing with Cascade Promises Health Benefits
A Beardsley Minnesota man credits Internal Bathing with Cascade for freeing him from laxatives and gaining fifteen pounds after five years of near daily use. The ad claims Cascade flushes and strengthens the intestines, suggesting internal bathing as superior to laxatives. The Mann Drug Company offers a free booklet titled Why We Should Bathe Internally, available at the drugstore.
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J.B. L
Mann Drug Company
Mission Reconstruction and Decline After Earthquake of 1803
The text chronicles a mission rebuilt between 1808 and 1813 after a 1803 quake, expanding irrigation, damming a river three miles upstream, and laying a tiling aqueduct to irrigate vast lands. Prosperity lasted until secularization about 1833, then decline as padres lost control and remaining walls crumble.
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de Alea
Fire daages upper floors of Equitable Building
Four alarm blaze at the Equitable Building Broadway and Pine Street damaged woodwork and furnishings on the 34th and 35th floors. The fire started in a steam shaft and spread through elevator shaft insulation before being controlled after three hours of effort.
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Equitable New York
Equitable
Broadway
Pine Street
Hearing Postponed for Two Men in Assault Case
In Charlotte police court Oscar Martin and Jim Knoot waived preliminary hearing and were remanded to jail to await trial at the next superior court term starting February 22 for the attack on an elderly Newell woman.
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Charlotte
Oscar Martin
Jim Knoot
Newell
Superior Court
Cotton Market Closed In New Orleans Mardi Gras Day
Market reporters note the cotton market remains closed in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day February 16 as celebrations proceed and trading halts.
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New Orleans
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