Texas Officially Dry on This Date
Austin Texas June 26 Texas becomes officially dry as a special session law bans manufacture sale and distribution of intoxicants within the state. About 300 400 saloons breweries and distilleries are banished and interstate shipments are barred. Texans must leave state to obtain liquor unless prescribed for medicine or used for sacraments science or mechanical purposes. Penalties include one to five years in prison.
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Kenny Company Aids Red Cross Passes Day Closure
The Wilmington branch of the C. D. Kenny company is allowed to donate $100 to the local Red Cross chapter and close for one day in lieu of a blacklist, restoring its ability to operate after the sugar sale.
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Wheat Growers in Favored Position in North Carolina
Raleigh June 26 North Carolina farmers who raise their own wheat will receive an entire season s flour ground under a policy of the State Food Administration Henry A Page The rule allows wheat producers to grind up to 12 pounds per person monthly for new crop wheat until October and emphasizes continued use of corn meal and substitutes.
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Inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate
An old health quack item advises drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush poisons from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion nerves and energy and urges regular use before breakfast.
Deserters Face Deadly Shootout in Jefferson
In Jefferson on June 26 a deserter, Dave Welch, died from four bullet wounds after a confrontation with civilian Winfield Goss who tried to arrest him. Goss was fatally shot in the back by Welch, then died shortly after.
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Combatant Troop Share Roughly 65 to 70 Percent
Secretary Baker said that between 65 and 70 percent of the 900,000 American soldiers sent to France are actual combatants. He cautioned that the figures are rough estimates and declined to provide specific numbers.
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