Sinclair Lewis paints life of bloody Marion
The narrative recounts Marion strike violence with sheriff deputies firing on strikers at the Marion Manufacturing Company mill. It describes evictions, illness, wage changes, discrimination claims, and a fatal toll rising to six dead and many wounded as the clash prompts calls for justice and further inquiry.
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Sinclair Lewis
Bloody Marion
Marion
Marion Manufacturing Company
John Peel
Carver
Sheriff's Deputies
Mr. Carver
Bill Ross
Clinchfield
Baldwin
Adam Hunt
North Carolina
Harding
Sheriff Adkins
Plapao Pads Claim Superior Hernia Support
An ad touts Stuart's Adhesive Plapao-Pads as a self adhesive treatment for hernias, claiming they strengthen abdominal muscles, stop friction, and prevent rupture without trusses. It cites medals from Rome and Paris, swears testimonials, and urges readers to mail a Free Test coupon without sending money.
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Stuart
Rome
Paris
San Francisco
Pullman Tax Debate Gathers Steam at ICC
Arguments for removing and retaining the Pullman fifty percent surcharge are filed with Commissioner Taylor as the Interstate Commerce Commission begins an inquiry into the wartime tax. Lawmakers have sought to repeal the charge for over four years through proposed legislation.
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Scriins-Howard Notespaner Alliance
Washington
Taylor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sheppard vows to press liquor buyer prosecutions
Senator Sheppard said he will widen the law to prosecute liquor buyers alongside sellers to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment. He argued Section 3 should harmonize with Section 6 of the Volstead Act and asked the attorney general to review the legality, predicting many buyers would stop once branded criminals.
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Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance
Washington
Senator Sheppard
Sheppard
United States
Kentucky
Ox Gall Therapy Promises Quick Liver Relief
An advertisement claims ox gall from the liver stimulates bile flow to treat liver torpor. It promotes Dioxol tablets containing ten drops of ox gall and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Drexel is named as the supplier and the ad urges readers to start today.
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Plapao
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Normans
Archase
East Wase
Michelin Tires
Public Service Tire
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Indianapolis
Eas
Qindianapolis
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Crothersville
Austin
Franklin
Ind
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Seymour
Scottsburg
Henryville
Sellersburg
Charlestown
Jeffersonville, Inc
Ohio River Bridge
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City Traction Terminal
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Sunblush —Tea Time —Boulevard
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