Maine Vindicated on Prohibition Myths and Facts
The article rebuts claims that prohibition worsens pauperism crime and insanity, using official census data. It compares Maine with New England states, noting lower pauper rates, higher capital in manufacturing, and fewer prisoners per 100000. It argues prohibition reduces crime and debunks Bangor style enforcement failures.
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Maine
New England
United States
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Boston
Commonwealth
Rosanoff
Clark University
District of Columbia
Elaine
Bangor
John A. Nicholls
Beer versus whisky drinkers and recovery prospects
The author argues beer drinkers deteriorate more than whisky drinkers who show elasticity and reserve power. Whisky drinkers may suffer delirium tremens, but with proper management some recover. Beer drinkers in trouble require re-creating the person before any treatment works, a view supported by many anecdotal cases from the author’s long experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Burgen
Toledo
Temperance Beverages Surge as 68 New Drinks Hit Market
The New York Times reports 68 new temperance beverages released by breweries, 24 containing no alcohol. The rest range from 0.22 to 0.48 percent alcohol, except one at 1.44 percent. Debates rise over liquor licensing costs and public revenue amid calls to curb alcohol.
Evening Frock in Silver Brocade Description
An evening gown described as a light gray brocaded design with silver lace embellishments and a slim silhouette. It features a plain back, elbow sleeves with turnback cuffs, box plaits at the waist, a brocade band over the shoulders, a girdle-like front bodice, and a black velvet sash. Silver slippers and gray silk stockings complete the outfit.
Mourning Mode Mix: White Crape Eases Mourning Rules
The article explains choosing white or black crape for mourning, noting color is secondary to material. It describes white crape hats, nets, and brims, and a black crape turban with matching cape. It discusses how crape accessories signal mourning periods shorter than silk wear.
Mourning Fashion Features Fur Motifs and Crape Trim
The article describes fashion in mourning wear with jet bead coronets and crape hats, options to follow crape for mourning. It notes fur trims, girdle arrangements, net yells edged with chiffon or ribbon, and wide bordering bands on skirts and tunics, highlighting clever fur motifs and stylish but traditional choices.
The Proper Use of Rouge in Makeup
The article discusses cautious use of rouge, condemning excess while approving tasteful application. It advises applying on cheekbones near the eyes and softening toward the ears with a fresh color. Guidance emphasizes cosmetic improvement without harm or vulgarity.
White Beaver Hats Fashion Oddity Fits Season
A description of White Beaver Hats entering the season’s fashion. The snowball style features a narrow brim that droops and a single side adorned with a primrose silk flower nosegay, buttonhole-stitched with bright floss.
Historical makeup instruction fragment
A fragmentary instruction on applying makeup describes dressing first then lightly removing excess with a brush, followed by dabbing rouge on the ear lobes. The text focuses on facial preparation steps and subtle rouge placement.
White Marabou Evening Capes Shown For Young Girls
White marabou evening capes reach the elbows for young girls. They are shown with delicately shaded dancing frocks of tulle and silver lace, lined with puffed chiffon in the same color as the frock.
Prince the Horse Learns Money Cannot Buy Love
A farmer sells his beloved horse Prince for three hundred dollars to a traveling man. The children cry, the farmer sighs, and Prince is taken toward town. At the last moment the horse turns back home with his master, proving values beyond money.
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Daddy
Prince
Ther
Unity of Life And The Girl's Companion Message
A 15 year old girl should value time as a building block for future years. The text urges prudent choices now since today shapes tomorrow and every year that follows. It emphasizes life as deeply connected across ages.
Neighbor Chickens Scratching in Back Yard Incident
A brief note describes one day Irene telling her mother that Jones' chickens were wiping their feet on their grasa in the neighbor’s back yard, reflecting a small domestic event with a playful tone.
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Irene
Mia
Jones
Smaller Elevens Show Much Strength In Early Football Upsets
Analyzes how small college teams like Tufts, Swarthmore, Lafayette, Lehigh, Colgate, and Washington and Jefferson have strengthened by hiring smart coaches, enabling upsets over larger programs. Highlights Tufts beating Harvard 7 to 8 and threatening Princeton, signaling a shift in early season dynamics.
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Swarthmore
Lafayette
Lehigh
Colgate
Washington and Jefferson
Tufts
Cambridge
Harvard
Crimson
Princeton
Tigers
Signal belt for football captains at Kewanee High School
Coach R J Hamilton of Kewanee High School announces a patented signaling belt for football captains. A double row of letters and figures slides between belt layers, allowing one figure and one letter to display a signal. The device prevents opponents from overhearing plays and speeds signaling during games.
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Kewanee High School
R. J. Hamilton
Kewanee (II
New York Athletic Club Swimmer Ends Outdoor Run
Goodwin, star swimmer of the New York Athletic Club, won the five mile Hudson swim sealing his twenty third outdoor season with an undefeated record at distances over a mile. He has held the mile crown for sixteen consecutive years.
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Goodwin
New York Athletic Club
Hudson
Equal to Old Champion Trotting Stallion Lee Axworthy On Track
Lee Axworthy, a new champion trotting stallion, matched the old champ on two North Randall track outings in Cleveland trotting a mile in 2 00. His height 15 1 hands and stance mirror The Harvester in substance quality symmetry and race horse appearance.
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Lee ‘Axworthy
North Randall
Cleveland
Harvester
Philadelphia Tennis Champions Lead World Titles
Philadelphia asserts dominance in tennis and racquet sports with national champion R Norris Williams, world court tennis champion Jay Gould of the Philadelphia Racquet Club, and world racquet titleholder Jack Soutar, a club pro.
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Philadelphia
R. Norris Willams
Jay Gould
Jack Soutar
Chess trophy to resume intercollegiate competition after hiatus
After a six year idle period at Princeton the international intercollegiate chess trophy will again be placed in competition. The trophy has seen American, Oxford and Cambridge college teams play by cable over ten years and will resume contest now.
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Princeton
Oxford
Cambridge
England
Cable
New York Pupils Form Walking Clubs And Athletic Notes
A compilation of sports and education items notes New York public school pupils forming walking clubs while various athletes and schools are active. Mentions boxing, football players, costs for stadiums, and upcoming track events with multiple clubs and universities named. includes Harvard lawn tennis champion Norris Williams and other sports figures.
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New York Public School
Bill Johnson Rising Star Eyes Training Camp With Athletics
The Chicago semipro and Garden Citys alum Bill Johnson is hailed as one of the area's hardest hitting outfielders. Connie Mack has ordered him to report to spring training in Jacksonville, Florida, after Johnson’s meteoric rise in baseball and notable success in basketball with the Illinois Athletic Club. Johnson’s early roots span Doremus church and Armour Square Midgets, with leadership in local leagues and a track record of championships.
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Connie Mack
Bill Johnson
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago
Connie Maack
Bi Johnson
Garden Citys
Illinois Athletic Club
Fred A. Marquardt
Chicago News
Johnson
Athletics
Browns
Quaker City Pilot
Yougester
St. Louis
Doremus Church
Cook County Sunday School Association
Billy Niesen
Garden
Cornelis
Central A. A. U
Ti Nois Athletic Club
Central A. A. C
University of Utah
Veteran Skater Fred Robson to Retire After Long Career
Fred Robson, dean of speed skaters in Canada and the United States, announces his retirement. The Toronto Speed-Skating Association will honor him with a diamond-studded medal for decades of racing, during which he has won hundreds of trophies.
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Toronto Speed-Skating Association
Fred Robson
Canada
United States
Ani
Kolehmainen Appointed Coach for Winged Fist Cross Country
Willie Kolehmainen, renowned long distance runner and coach, is engaged to lead the Winged Fist cross country teams, replacing son Robertson who has moved to the University of Pennsylvania. His brother Hannes joins in the coaching role as part of the Telsh-American program.
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Willie Kolehmainen
Hannes
Oe Telsh-American, A
Kolehmainen
Son Robertson
Theiversity of Pennsylvania
La Salle Coaches Launch Plan to Prevent Player Burnout
La Salle college football coaches introduce an unusual plan to keep players fresh and engaged amid weariness from grueling practice. The initiative aims to combat staleness and sustain performance across the squad.
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la Salle College
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Montana
New York Times
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Mary UN
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PENN
N. M. Mathews
Pennsylvania
Fieldher Jones
Michigan Aggies
BR. Norris Williams
Harvard Stadium
Joe Lanoin
The
Red Sox
Christy Mathewson
Cincy Hammer Throwers
Bill Killifer
Phillies
George Foster
Maginess
Ursinus
McCarty
Snyder
Cardinals
Arthur Fletcher
Giants
Seattle
New York
Darey
Amateur Athletic Union
Frank Angell
Leland Stanford University
Frank McCain
University of Oklahoma
Central Normal
Oklahoma City
Okla
Star
Iriah-American A. C
la Salle Kine
Asalat
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