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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
4
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It touts creosote as the active healing agent that soothes inflamed membranes and fights germs, claiming quick stomach absorption and blood action. The ad promises money back if relief is not found and targets bronchial asthma bronchitis and post cold recovery.
New York reports repeal of the D10 curfew. taxis crowded late, lights on in apartments, and people flocking to licensed venues. Hotels and restaurants operated at capacity as illegal speakeasies shifted to legal service with lower prices. Patrons recalled famous figures and past times as the city celebrated legality.
John Grindinger 58 father of 12 who worked 23 years at a packing house died from self administered poisons after returning home from work. Ill health was cited as the cause.
Dr. W. Dewey Wightman a 41 year old Los Angeles physician shot himself after a domestic quarrel involving another woman police said today They released his wife from custody as the investigation continued The article notes a separate 25 year study finds earthquakes rarely occur north of the Travelic Circle noting the polar regions are largely quake free
Shirley Caroline Drew, 17, of Payette, tied for first in the National 4 Club Health Champion contest in Chicago, credited to outdoor life and horseback riding for her health. Her mother, Mrs. Claude Drew, notes Shirley’s long history with horses, riding since age four, and her achievements in stock judging and horsemanship across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa.
President Roosevelt outlines the nation’s path after repeal urging moderation and lawful control of liquor. He calls for cooperation to prevent a return of pre prohibition evils and supports licensing, tax enforcement, and state aligned saloon regulation to curb excess and illicit traffic.
Senate races ahead on liquor bill while House stalls and amends, aiming to resolve differences in conference committees. Expect no legal liquor until Christmas as lawmakers weigh reforms urged by Senator Bennett Champ Clark to end the old-time saloon.
Mrs Sallie Breckenridge Ellis 95 mother of Missouri author J Breckenridge Ellis died yesterday at a nephew Will Hockaday’s home in Granite Oklahoma. She was the widow of Dr John W Bilis who once led Plattsburg College and the Christian College at Albany Missouri.
Trapped by fire, a man and wife and two of their four children were burned to death early today as flames destroyed their frame home in Glace Bay Nova Scotia. The victims were Sam Aucoin aged 38 his wife Addie 36 and their children Josie 11 and Harold 7.
Report from Washington notes the government gold price remained steady at 34.01 dollars per ounce for the fifth day as the mother and others sought to rescue remaining gold, with offers continuing in London.
Mrs. Bolivar E Kemp opposed by Huey Long ally in Sixth District balloting as Governor Allen calls a primary. Long dominated proceedings, Judge Tycer enforces injunctions, vote tally shows Kemp ahead with 4 2 votes from about 45 141 electors across nine parishes, ten parishes abstained.
The text records an ounce price near 3244 and sterling opening at 5.17 to the pound. It also mentions RFC gold quotation unchanged since last Friday with a peak of 24.01.
White House states President Roosevelt has no intention of weakening the 1933 Securities Act.
Jack Quinn a well known resident of Ashland died last night in the loft of his barn. Officials say apoplexy is believed to have caused the death. Quinn aged 75 was born at Claysville and moved to Ashland thirty years ago. He left a wife three sons and a brother. He operated a drug business in Ashland for many years.
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