18 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
1
Nearly a million quarts of whisky were pulled from bonded stores and distilleries during the drought period. The tally prompts a wry reflection that even in a dry land, spirits moved freely amid shortages and shadowed banter.
The report notes a very wet state with national health very low and a gradual stream of Hynor drying up. In the first six months of this year only 648 224 quarts of whisky were withdrawn, versus 20 682 392 quarts the same period last year, suggesting whisky may become as scarce as opi.
A government report argues Alaska’s 1867 purchase paid for itself, yielding far more than the original $7.2 million through fishing and other wealth. Proponents cite the vast unexploited potential and long term value as justification for the costly annexation.
The readable text presents garbled phrases about politics and international names, stray mentions of a missing expedition led by a golf player, and a divorce note amid unrelated snippets. Names, events, and dates are unclear, yielding a rough collage rather than a coherent narrative.
Fragmentary prayer notices list Saturday night and Sunday services at Hopewell Zion Alon and nearby locations. The text mentions vesper services, a collection, and parish events with unclear, partial details about times and places in Lewes Fors and Pine.
City Clerk Walter records births and deaths for the prior month with numerous names. Entries note newborns and parental pairs, plus listed causes and conditions. the fragmented OCR lists several families and health issues among the death notices.
Mt Vernon residents turn to a dubious remedy marketed by Porter & Bowd Reus Co claiming to flush the bowel and remove poisons to prevent appendicitis. The text contains garbled branding and nonsensical phrases about digestion and constipation.
Consirtim of large store building with surrounding rooms cream bat ionw ware off wd poultry horses couch shed barn pie about 2 acres land five miles southwest of Mt. Vernon near the railroad. Heal location for general store in Southern Thhipers with self cleaning rented to Sav. 1. $22 at $20.00 per worth. See WeRR Floyd Opdyke IL or Joba PD Floyd at subpoena for Sabassto Mt. Vernon WR 8-17 Read the early REGISTER-NEWS.
Readers are invited to stay at the Mihels Apartments on North Migueroa Street Los Angeles. The property offers three furnished housekeeping units for rent at fifty dollars a month. The owners are Illinois residents Atsatty Tiss and Wyeth Brothers.
A discussion on aging likens the body to an engine and praises Grape-Nuts as a food that speeds digestion, stimulates the intestines, and sustains strength. It claims long baking pre-digests nutrients, supplying roughage, and delivering a nutritious, convenient, economical option popular for decades.
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