Congress to Fix Half of One Percent Alcohol in Beverages
Wayne B Wheeler, Anti Saloon League counsel, testifies before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on prohibitions defining intoxicating liquor as not above 0.5 percent alcohol. He cites state laws, opposes 2 percent content, and urges amendments for private storage limits and warrants for seizures while opposing broader search author ity. Levi Cooke of National Distillers supports regulate industrial alcohol and protecting 60 million gallons of distilled spirits.
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Washington
Authority of
Suneress
Wayne B. Wheeler
Senate
Samuel Unterneyer
Wheeler
Friends of Prohibition
Unternyer
Congress
Mr. Wheeler
Sterling
Walsh
Montana
House Judiciary Committee
Levi Cooke
National Distillers’ Association
British Deny Irish Plea In League Covenant Debate
Andrew Bonar Law said in the House of Commons that the British government does not view the U S Senate action or related American bodies as violating article 10 of the League of Nations covenant. He added that futures government of Ireland would not be placed on the League council agenda.
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London
United States Senate
Ireland
League of Nations
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Chicago Invites Wilson for League of Nations Campaign
Chicago extends an invitation to President Wilson for a visit during his Western tour to publicize an educative campaign in favor of the League of Nations. The city seeks to host him to promote international cooperation and peace through the League initiative.
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Chicago
Wilson
League of Nations
New German Republic Proclaimed in Birkenfeld
A republic was proclaimed in Birkenfeld in the Wilhelms area of occupation. A provisional government was formed on Monday and complete separation from Oldenburg proclaimed.
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Coblenz
Birkenfeld
Oldeenburg
Clark Named to International Joint Commission
Washington July 17 Former Senator Clarence D Clark of Wyoming is appointed a member of the International Joint Commission by President Wilson. He succeeds the late James A Tawney of Minnesota.
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Clark
Washington
Clarence D. Clark
Hyanston
Wyo
International Joint Commission
Wilson
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Oil Blast Kills 26 Aboard American Vessel in Wales
Twenty six men are reported killed in an explosion on board the American oil augying ship Rose Leaf Heardiff in Wales. The vessel was in drydock at the time.
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London
Rose
Heardiff
Wales
Ip Drydock
Two killed in biplane crash near Dayton
Dayton July 16. Caupt William S Jones twenty five and George Duzing thirty mechanician both of Mc Cookfield died from injuries after the biplane they rode crashed to earth.
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Dayton, O
Caupt
William S. Jones
George Duzing
Mechanician
McCookfield
Three Bandits Rob Chicago Cashier
Three bandits halted Miss Goldie Pritkin a twenty year old cash handler at Belson and Sure wholesale. They escaped with 1002 dollars after tying up the girl and forcing her toward the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Goldie Pritkin
Belson & Sure
Chants
President Wilson Vetoes Agricultural Bill Over Daylight Saving Repeal
President Wilson vetoed the agricultural bill due to a clause repealing daylight saving time. He sent a communication to the House noting the repeal would cause great inconvenience and substantial economic loss, and would shift chief business activities to daylight hours year round.
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Washington
Wilson
House of Representatives
Department of Agriculure
United States
Lodge Demands Information On 1918 Japan Germany Treaty
Senate without a roll call adopts Senator Lodge resolution seeking presidential facts on an alleged 1918 Japan Germany treaty. He accuses the Shantung bargain of trading China for Japan's League of Nations pledge and warns that the world knows of the injustice. Senator Hitchcock warns against basing policy on unverified press reports. The debate centers on whether a hidden treaty exists and merits inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Lodge
Japan
Germany
Lodge
Shantung
League of Nations
China
England
France
Belgium
Anly
Hitchcock
United States Senate
State Department
Don Candido Aguilar departs Washington for Europe
Senor Don Candido Aguilar son in law of General Carranza spent several days in Washington discussing Mexican affairs with U S officials. He and his party have left for Europe.
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Don Candido Aguilar
Carranza
Washington
United States
Ele
Europe
House votes down amendment to allow 2% beer sales
In Washington on July 15 the war time prohibition enforcement bill failed an amendment that would permit 2% beer. The 128 to 84 vote followed heated debate after an effort to force a vote on the war time dry act report.
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Washington
Dyer
Missouri
House
Alfoe
Len
Dem
California
Lea
Volstead
Judiciary Committee
Argoe
Misouri
Roper
Wilson
Congress
Train Collision Kills Three in Missouri and Iowa
Three people died and three were injured in a Missouri Pacific train crash at Barrett's Station Missouri when a fast train struck a passenger automobile. Victims include Benjamin Subiena, 5, Richard Lengnick, 14, and George Zubiena, 12, with survivors among the Zubilena family. A second report from Sioux City Iowa lists Mrs. George Virgil and three children dead after a Illinois Central train hit their automobile near Gaza, with three more Virgil children injured.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Barrett’s Station
Benjamin Subiena
Richard Lengnick
George Zubiena
Zubilena
Beatrice
Sioux City
George Virgil
Kennedy
Gaza
van Tlinois Central
Virgil
Yank Victory Parade Through Paris Arc de Triomphe
The parade honored Allied victory with Marshal Joffre Marshal Foch and Gen. Pershing leading amid cheering crowds. Forty American units marched in precise formation as French and allied supporters saluted the returning liberators from German rule.
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Generals Pershing
Joffre
Foch
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Marne
Marshal Foch
John J. Pershing
World and Local News Highlights From July Reports
Springfield reports Webster county bond issue of 235600 defeated by 39 votes. Vienna notes Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzín named German minister to Austria. Madrid dispatch says Antonio Maura cabinet resigns. Ekaterinburg captured by bolsheviks per Russian wireless. Chicago clerks gain 100 dollars annual raise in post office. Missoula crops show 87.8 percent drop in average condition across 13 crops as of July 1. poorest prospect in state history.
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Springfield
Webster County
Vienna
Austria
Ulrich von Brockdorf-Rantzin
London
Antonio Maura
Madrid
Ekaterinburg
Perm
Chicago
Post Office Department
Washington
William B. Carlile
Burleson
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Guy Fitzpatrick
United States
Buyeau
Locomotive Boiler Blast Kills Three in Kingston
A West Shore freight train locomotive boiler exploded at 30 miles per hour in Kingston New York killing the engineer fireman and a brakeman.
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Kingston
N. Y
West Shore
Freman
Troops Quell Strike Riots in Rome Industrial District
Rome July 17 In the industrial section 200 state troopers patrols quiet after riot injuries to several people. Troopers keep streets cleared and order restored amid lingering tension.
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Rome
Conditions Better In Mexico Says Ambassador Bonillas
Mexican Ambassador to the United States Ygnacio Bonillas reports vastly improved conditions in Mexico upon returning to the capital after a month away.
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Mexico
Washington
Mex
Ico
Yguncio Bonillas
United States
Wilson Confers on Treaty with U S Senators
President Wilson discussed the peace treaty at length with Senators King of Utah and McKeller of Tennessee, who were among half a dozen White House callers in Washington on July 16.
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Wilson
Washington
King
Utah
McKeller
Tennessee
Snow and Ship Wrecked Off Valparaiso
Cable advices from Valparaiso Chile report heavy snow and a sipet storm sweeping southern South America. An unidentified ship off Valparaiso is said to be wrecked.
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Chile
New York
Valparaiso
South America
Traps From America Steer German Polish Border
The Danzig News reports 6000 American traps en route to Danzig to assist on the German Polish border aimed at preventing renewed fighting over the new boundaries.
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Yankson
Danzig
Strike ties up shipping in Melbourne harbors
Melbourne and Sydney harbors are nearly shut as seamen strike. Beginning months ago in Queensland the action has spread to Victoria and New South Wales, causing coal shortages and halting interstate trade, with wheat and flour supplies especially affected in Queensland.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Queensland
Victoria
New South Wales
Army aviator dies in California crash
Charles G. Manly of Fawley Indiana, an army aviator from Stockwell Field San Diego, was killed in Los Angeles when his plane caught fire at 900 feet and entered a tail spin.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles G. Manly
Fawley
Ind
Stockwell Field
San Diego
8000 Italians Sail From New York on Three Vessels
About 8,000 Italians depart New York for home aboard the Caserta Giuseppe Verdi and Redalla. They carry wealth estimated at 24,000,060 dollars according to immigration officials.
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New York
All Troops Sail by August 15
New York July 16. The last contingent of American troops will be aboard ships between August 15 and 20 excluding occupation and service of supply forces, according to Major General Shanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army of Occupation
Service of Supply
Shanks
Chicago Woman Guilty in Manslaughter Case
A jury in Judge Brentano's court found Mme. Vera Trepagnier guilty of killing Panti Volland. The verdict fixed the crime as manslaughter with a sentence ranging from one year to life in the penitentiary.
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Chicago
Brentano
Mme. Vera Trepagnier
Panti Volland
Italian Crown Prince Plans World Tour This Fall
Rome July 15 Plans for a world tour by the Italian crown prince, abandoned at the war outbreak, have been revived. He will depart this fall visiting North and South America first.
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Rome
North
South America
Man Admits Slaying Fiancee Before State Lunacy Board
Marty S. New of Los Angeles declares he will be examined by the state lunacy commission after admitting he shot and killed his fiancée Rita Lesser in Topugno Canyon.
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H. S. Newos Angeles
Cal
Marty
New
S’'reida Lesser
Seamen Gain About Ten Percent Wage Increase
The Shipping Board grants roughly 10 percent wage increases to crew on vessels from Atlantic and Gulf ports after an all day conference. The boost is expected to end the strike by marine engineers firemen and oilers which began last Thursday.
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Washington
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Shipping Board
mail service to Germany resumes as Burleson orders
Washington July 17 Fortune Burleson signs order resuming mail service between the United States and Germany effective immediately. The move follows wartime communications while Maj. Gen. William B. Way is to command Coop Custer on arrival in the United States.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Postminster
Burleson
General Hay
Custer
William BP. Way
Coop Custer
Widh
War Department
Twenty-eighth
Pacific Fleet Organized For Western Voyage
The navy department announced a new Pacific fleet of about 175 ships totaling 500000 tons. The fleet will sail from Traumpton Roads on its maiden voyage.
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Washington
Pacific Feet
Navy Department
Traimpton Roads
S. Buckley Sunk in North Sea Mine Explosion
A U S Navy mine sweeper named Richard I. Buckley was destroyed by a mine in the North Sea on July 7 2. One officer and six enlisted men were killed in the incident.
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U.S. S. Buckley
Washington
Richard IT. Buckley
North Sea
Wheat shipments exempt from quarantine for four states
Washington announces no quarantine on wheat from Illinois Indiana West Virginia and Georgia despite grain disease concerns. Officials say shipments will move without restrictions as of July 17.
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Washington
Winois
Indiana
West Virginia
Georgia
Paris Strike Settled Reopening Cafes and Restaurants
Paris workers reach an agreement with employers ending the waiters strike. Cafes and restaurants will resume operations, signaling a return to normal service in the city.
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Paris
Four Men Convicted for Sugar Speculation in Marseilles
Four men were convicted of illicit sugar speculation in Marseilles and sentenced to prison terms ranging from ten to fifteen months. They were fined an aggregate $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Ant Marseilles
I W W Organize Marine Workers in World Plan
The I W W plans to unite marine workers from Argentina Chile Cuba Mexico Ireland Spain and Holland into one Marine Transport Workers Industrial Union No 8 as funds allow. Letters seized in New York show the effort to expand to other nations with readers of the Messenger praising interracial work sites. Twenty four passengers on the British steamer Lennyson have been marooned in New York harbor after a marine strike left crew deserting at quarantine.
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New York
Joint Legislative Committee
New York State
Marine ‘Transport Workers’ Industrial Union No
Chicago
James Scott
Argentina
Chile
Cuba
Mexico
Ireland
Spain
Holland
A. J. Stevenson
The
Cometee
the Messenger
Rand School of Social Science
Stevenson
Rand
New York Harbor
Lennyson
Iowa items mix contracts and valor in early 20th century rollup
Alibi contracts in Albia and What Cheer signal sewer work funded at 49 411 80. Wealthy Laughlin and Snell claims persist over Fort Dodge park while Madrid highs gain a normal training department. Aviator Hall cited by the French government and a trio of Iowa bravery nods headline a busy Iowa roundup.
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Albia
Alfred Lohman
Wheatland
Milwaukee
Richard Snell
Fort Dodge
Snell
State Educational Department
Madrid High School
James Norman Hall
Colfax
Lafayette
Lyle Surfus
Bristow
Butler County
Chicago
Whiting
Ottumwa
State University
Walter Anthony
Johnson
Cumberland
Ke, Carlson
Boone
Oscar Zwald
Carlson
Zwald
Liggett
Third Army
Camp Dodge
Des Moines Clearing House Association
Leo L. Covey
Chateau Thierry
United States
Iowa
Waterloo
Illinois Central Railroad
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Humboldt
A. B. Bicknell
Northern Iowa Gas and Electric Company
F. W. Beckman
France
New York
Ames
Iowa State College
Jesup
Buchanan
Blackhawk
Mae Dennis
Davenport
Wanamaker High School
Alahad
India
Wanamaker School
Fred Luckenbill
Des Moines
David Gerot
William Verling
Grand Jury
Northside
Boone District
John P. Dick
Boone County
Ogden
Chicago Strike Widens At Harvester Plants
In Chicago in July 79 the International Harvester strike expanded as 6,000 more workers joined the walkout from Deering and Illinois Madeable Tron plants. About 16,000 workers are now on strike. 10,000 reportedly locked out. The union demands a union shop and higher wages.
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Chicago
International HarVester Company
Deering Works
Illinois Madeable Tron
Harvester Company
Allerton Avenue
The
Ex-Czars Body Burned in Moscow Secret Report
Berlin reports a secret Moscow archive confirms the death of the Russian empress and czar. The ex empress reportedly declared Miracles still happen I am alive Yet after a first shot. The czar was shot seven times and his body burned in a Kremlin stove.
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Berlin
Moscow
Kremlin
Germans to Be Repatriated from Switzerland
The last German prisoners interned in Switzerland will be sent home shortly. About three thousand Germans are to be repatriated after an agreement between the Swiss government and the allies.
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Jerne
Switzerland
Snowy Andes Landslides Worsen Mountain Roads
New snow in the Andes around Buenos Aires triggers additional avalanches and landslides on both slopes, complicating repair work and blocking communication routes across the mountain passes.
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Andes
Buenos Aires
Pershing Guest of King at Buckingham Palace
General John J. Pershing, in London to lead American troops in the Victory parade, was hosted by Queen Mary and King George at Buckingham Palace. The meeting underscores allied wartime ties and ceremonial duties ahead of Saturday's parade event.
Couple Shot From Ambush Near Dallas City Limits
In Dallas Texas on May 19 7 TL. Roberts was shot to death and Mrs Sadie Thoms likely fatally wounded when unknown assailants opened fire as they were metering near the city limits.
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Dallas
Tex
Tay
Roberts
Sadie Thoms
Resumption of Parcel Post to Germany Announced
Washington July 19 The post office department announces immediate resumption of international parcel post service to Germany. Packages up to 17 pounds will be accepted.
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Parcel Post
Germany
Washington
International Parcel Post
Post Office Department
Yankees to join London celebration voyage
American troops who took part in the victory celebration in Paris boarded ships Wednesday bound for London. They will participate in the planned transatlantic salute as part of the ongoing commemoration events.
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London
Favre
Jwy
Paris
What He Missed At Dinner With An Old Flame
A wife recounts hosting a dinner for her husband’s bachelor friends soon after her wedding. A new maid spoils the meal with a spilled soup and an absent potatoes course, while the hostess blushes at the mismanaged evening and the old flame’s relief at escaping embarrassment.
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Chicago Tribune
Grey Victim of Fortune and Loss in Grey Family
Sir Edward Grey former foreign secretary now Viscount Grey of Fallodon nears writing memoirs while nearly blind. His wife died in a 1905 runaway accident after a life devoted to him on fishing trips and outdoors. His brother and later his nephew were killed in Africa and at war, risking the title ending with Grey’s death.
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Grey
Edward Grey
Viscount Grey of
Falloden
Sir Edward Grey
Africa
Foreign Office
Secrets Stir Sleep Talking In Military Ward Findings
Dr. E Coplans reports in a British Medical Journal letter that sleep talkers are common in a military hospital ward with about 60 percent of men speaking in their sleep. Dreams morph into blur and spurtaudible exchanges. sleep talkers reveal confidential details and even sing hymns at night.
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Dr. E. Coplans
British Medical Journal
Coplans
Philippines poised to become newsprint exporter
A report by the director of the bureau of forestry says the Philippines can supply domestic needs and export large quantities of newsprint. Abundant bamboo and grasses cogon tala hib offer good quality raw materials at low cost, potentially ending their $2,000,000 annual paper imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Bureau of Forestry
Slow Drove in the Glen of the Downs Ireland
A tourist asks a driver why his hore goes so slow in the Glen of the Downs Ireland. The driver responds that it is out of respect to the bayuttiful san ery, yer honor, and he aims to show all of Treland and share good company with the traveler.
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Glen of the Downs
Ireland
Treland
Sponge Like a Plant Found in Coral Ocean Beds
Sponge resembles a small plant when seen alive in its natural surroundings at the sea bottom. Sponging is an old Nassau industry. Before the war most harvest was shipped to Europe markets in London and Paris, with New York also taking a portion.
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Nassau
Europe
London
Paris
New York
Birds Help Gardener Control Insects With Diligent Foraging
A writer notes ten people observe birds in a garden and credit them with pest control. Even the common English sparrow preys on worms, while multiple species chase moths with notable energy, aiding seed gathering in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Friends
Phrasing Tension Between Parents Over Daughter’s Education
A fragment shows a parent disparaging the daughter's education while another defends it. The exchange hints at social tensions over schooling and propriety in a family setting.
Potatoes and Livestock Boom in Western Canada Farming
The Coal dale Alberta farm of Ben Pawson yields six hundred bushels of potatoes from two acres selling for 285 dollars. Hogs reach 23 dollars at Calgary market and a Duroc Jersey Boar sold for 350 dollars. Western Canada attracts buyers for pure bred stock as farmers invest in high quality sires and dams.
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Ben Pawson
Coaldale
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Ben
Calgary
Western Canada
Doubtful Lunch Conversation at the Club
Two business partners converse at a club luncheon. One notes his formerly opposing partner now agrees with him on all points. The other asks for an explanation. The reply says he does not know if he convinces him or merely tires him.
Best Medicine That Fulfills Its Promises
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a reliable kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials and sworn statements claiming success in overcoming urinary issues and rheumatism. A sample bottle offer by Parcels Post to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leason
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Ady
Not Much of a Munchausen
A fragment notes a father named Harold and a boy or man who can go eight days without water raising skepticism. London Answers citation hints at a humorous or incredulous tone about parenting or a boastful claim.
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Harold
Charles Brown
London
Summer Golds Wader-Balm Advertisement
Quick relief product promises harmless use and rapid easing for nervous headache and superficial inflammation. Claims help for mumps hay fever and general pain. Offers free sample or 50 cent stamps for 225 cent tubes from H W Vacher Inc New Orleans La with note to avoid imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Adv
Rent Rise Upends Suburban Tenant Dialogue
In a suburban exchange, the tenant asks what is being raised on the property and answers that nothing is being raised except the landlord increasing the rent. The brief captures a common housing anxiety about rental costs and landlord actions.
Castoria Warning Seals Byline Signature for Children
Urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature of its longtime brand and notes the remedy has been used for over 30 years. Highlights Fletcher's Castoria as trusted for infants and kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Cuticura Trio Promises Comfort for Rough Itchy Skin
Advertisement promotes Cuticura products for babies and sensitive skin. It touts Cuticura Soap for hot baths, Cuticura Ointment for relief, and notes the Cuticura Talcum powder as part of the indispensable toilet trio.
Speech Delay by Senator Sorghum Reveals Final Decision
In a humorous exchange The Second Thought highlights Senator Sorghum admitting he spent so much time thinking about a speech that he ultimately chose not to deliver it. The quip underscores political caution and deliberate reluctance in public addresses.
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Senator Sorghum
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