W. C. T. U. Notes on Child Street Peddlers in St Louis
Miss Mary McDowell raised concern over a five year old girl selling papers at Union Station and chewing gum near Seventh and Olive. Local women including Miss Bulkley and Mrs. Knefler pushed for legal remedies, finding no effective means to keep children off streets at night. The House of Delegates joined the effort to resolve the lax city laws in St Louis.
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Mary McDowell
Union Station
Miss McDowell
Chicago
Mary Bulkley
D. W. Knefler
Olive
House of Delegates
United States
St. Louis
Widow in Tennessee Bootlegging Case Faces Mercy Request
A handsome widow from Eads Tennessee was found guilty of bootlegging whiskey and asked for leniency. The judge planned to pass sentence later, noting no mercy should be shown. Sidney Baker a detective from Piqua Ohio is in town reviewing cases. The county remains dry since Christmas Eve. Ministers and business leaders met in Macom to push a local option election set for January 29. Temperance advocates say county victory is hollow while the county seat still has saloons. Large liquor shipments are allegedly moving daily from Macom to drier areas.
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Eads, Tenn
Trudge
Sidney Baker
Piqua, C
Sid
Macom
Mocom
Court of Appeals weighs beer intoxication in Mitchell case
The Court of Appeals took judicial cognizance of beer intoxicating qualities in the appeal of The state versus C Q Mitchell of Chirk Co. Mitchell, charged with selling liquor without a license, argued he sold only beer not intoxicating. The circuit court ruling against him was sustained, noting the drink’s intoxicating character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
C. QO. Mitchell
Chirk Co
Mitchell
Post-Dis patch: Biloxi saloons go silent after prohibition
The article notes Mississippi's prohibition effect with saloons closing in Biloxi, citing the end of seven operating venues and residents discussing beer's impact on drinkers. It highlights Miss Reena Shaner, Missouri WCTU vice-president, touring St Louis and overseeing national organization duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxie
Mississippi
Aderea
Reena Shaner
St. Louis
Miss Shaner
of Missouri
Free nursing scholarships for young women at The Philadelphia School for Nurses
The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Chestnut Street Philadelphia offers full two year training scholarships for young women across the Union. Scholarships cover room, board, uniforms, laundering and railroad fare home after completion. Home study and short resident courses also open doors to service and solid income. Endorsed by leading physicians and educators, with prospects to extend benefits to rural districts.
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Philadelphia School For Nurses
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Cone
For Sale Pure-bred Mammoth Hroner Turkeys in Jackson Mo
Auction note lists pure bred mammoth turkeys and fine young toms for sale at eight dollars each. Contact E I Lewis railroad field 4 Jackson Missouri with details dated nine.
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E. i. Lewis R. Fld
Jackson
Cod Liver Oil Seen Essential Yet Unpleasant Remedy
Doctors insist cod liver oil remains indispensable for pulmonary ailments weak lungs consumption nervous weakness and debility despite its disagreeable taste and stomach upset. Plain oil often provokes discomfort yet no substitute exists for curing these wasting diseases.
C O D Tablets Introduced For Cod Liver Oil
Purified cod liver oil condensed into dry tablets to avoid digestive upset. Tabs promise easy taking and no oily taste, enhanced with lime and soda phosphites and licorice. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles. mail order available from Or. Kasson Chemical Co. New York. local dealer H L Jones Jackson Mo.
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OR. Kasson Chemical Company
East 20Th Street
New York City
H. L. Jones
Jackson, Mo
Magnetic and Divine Healing School Promotes Cure Claim
Murphysboro based Magnetic and Divine Healing School run by L Haskell markets magnetic therapy as a universal cure without drugs or surgery. It claims endorsements from national figures and offers home treatment with guidance via mail inquiries and stamped reply requests.
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Murphysboro
Incorporated
L. Haskell
United States
L. Haskill
Orrer On South High Street Over Cape County Savings Hank
Jackson Missouri notices list an office phone 172 and a residence 174 on South High Street near Cape County Savings Hank. The fragment references a street address sequence and local contact details in a civic notice format.
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Orrer
South High Street
Cape County Savings Hank
Jackson
Missouri
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Post-Dispatch
School of
H. A. Ueleke
Globe Democrat
Brest
the Globe Printing Co
St. Louis, Mo
G. S. Henderson
Chris
Day
J. L. Jenkins
Schaefer's
Dr. C. V. Alsop
Ver
Pechanke
Watik
Tes
Milice Plone
Xchange
Jowh A
Bhider
S. Schwab
Tine
H.R. Quinn
Kehlom
L. F. Wagner
Root Cashier
Mosler
Yale
Dayshiit Robery
Bankers’ Association
Henderson's Lumber Yard
Chas. W. Henderson
West Main Street
Jackson, Lo
Fruitland Roller Mills
Fruitland, Missouri
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