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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
3
Federal Judge Farris dissolved his own injunction ending a fortnight of alcohol ban in St Louis. The move followed weeks of city crackdown actions and local enforcement efforts to curb disturbances tied to drinking events.
Surgeon General Rupert Blue appeals for a nationwide Christmas Seal campaign observed December 5 6 and 7 in schools and places of worship to raise funds and awareness against tuberculosis. The drive targets public schools churches and communities with emphasis on preventing the disease and supporting the Red Cross effort.
The report details that over two weeks more than a billion Red Cross Christmas Seals will be sold nationwide to fund tuberculosis campaigns. One cent seals support state and national efforts with most proceeds staying in the sale state to fund anti tuberculosis work.
The County Commissioners met in special session to receive proposals for supplying books blanks and stationery for 1920. Contracts award: classes one two to Thornton Levey Co Indianapolis and classes three four to H Rousch & Co. Des says he who pursues two rabbits will succeed in catching neither.
The government today granted an indefinite continuance of the contempt case against miners' leaders. Alex Cowant of Kansas faces contempt charges next Monday. Howatt is accused of instigating a 24 percent strike and blocking a return after the Tachinappin agreement, with the government deeming him a general trouble maker.
Washington dispatch reports a rapid improvement in the coal situation. Officials say coal is being distributed more freely and shipments are resuming, aiming to stabilize markets and ease shortages.
Pierre South Dakota reports General Wood has not filed a declaration of candidacy by the Republican primary deadline. Wood’s managers plan to file the declaration when required by party rules.
Chicago December 16 Attorney General Palmer meets district attorneys Shute's lawyers and city officials to discuss price reduction plans. Meats and meat products fell 5 to 12 cents per pound in the last 24 hours signaling lower costs for consumers.
Washington December 16 The House Agricultural Committee voted 7 to 3 to table the Gallivan bill seeking repeal of wartime prohibition. Mrs Loutisha Barton aged 77 died at home from age related illness and is survived by husband Stephen Barton and several children including Mrs Henry Lovall. Funeral at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 with services at 1 from the home. Switzerland Circuit Court adjourned for the November term last night.
The Supreme Court frus trated speculators alleged to seek to influence the court through the International News Service. The piece notes a Washington peculiarity and details the Library Association meeting, listing officers and directors, highlighting renewed efforts for library improvements and governance.
The report describes Fred Hugo's capture by Villistas near Al Muzquiz and his reported experiences during detention, noting altered conditions and the reactions of others as the situation evolved. The narrative references military presence, local streets, and the tension surrounding the event without graphic detail.
The column records a death of Willard Lee after a late-night illness, funeral and burial details at Marble Corner, plus a newborn Phoebe reported at thirteen hours old. Mentions community events, church social plans, and legal notices including a school inspection case in Switzerland County.
Mr. Fred Wooten of Hanover traveled to Indianapolis this morning to spend a few days, as shoppers are urged to buy early to avoid the last minute rush before Christmas.
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