United States Now Bone Dry Prohibition Takes Effect Nationwide
On January 16 a new federal body begins enforcing the prohibition amendment in all states. The Bureau of Internal Revenue leads the crackdown, with cooperation from state and local authorities, aiming to end the traffic and manufacture of intoxicants. Officials anticipate evasion plans but pledge strong enforcement and a streamlined foreign trade push alongside prohibition efforts. The piece also notes upcoming political conventions and open primary dynamics shaping the 1920 presidential race.
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Washington
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Revenue Bureau
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Congress
Bureau of Efficiency
Department of Commerce
Department of State
Department of Interior
Department of Agriculture
The
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Pan-American Union
International High Commission
Treasury Department
United States Tarif Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Railroad Administration
Federal Reserve Board
War Finance Committee
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State Department
Gvernment Service
White House
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Rancher's Lucky Find Reveals Vast Silver Deposit
A French Canadian rancher on distant land found a rock that appeared mineralized. A specialist confirmed it to be almost pure silver, and the ranch has since produced between 60,000,000 and 0,000,000 ounces of silver.
Fitting a Bear With Teeth in America
A grizzly bear may wear out its teeth just as humans do and, when needed, receives new ones. Animal dentistry has been prominent in America, with records of a pet bear given a full set of false teeth secured by plates.
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America
Europe Beset by War Losses and Fading Hope
A grief filled column by Frank Comerford laments the global war crisis. It follows Europe’s suffering through hunger and cold, the counting of dead sons, wounded veterans, and the long shadow on future birth rates. The piece notes millions dead or missing, villages broken, and populations struggling to recover decades later.
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Frank Comerford
Germany
Russia
Miitwin
Tanness
Europe
Lee
Stert
Cause of Death in Hanging Report
A medical journal states that if the knot is properly tied, instant death from breaking the spinal cord can occur, but most cases die from asphyxiation. In such cases the victim may stay conscious for a few seconds to a minute and retain breath for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Europe
Horning
Kuri
European Tarantula Stop Dancing Myths
An expert notes the tarantula is Lycosa tarantula a brown spider found in warm parts of Italy Spain and nearby regions. Its bite once thought deadly or causing dancing mania is now seen as no worse than a wasp sting. A persistent old tale links epilepsy to the bite needing music for relief, though this is a fable.
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Maly
Spain
Italy
America's Debt to Jews in Columbus Discovery
An old statement credits Jews with key roles in Columbus's voyage. Rabbi David Philipson notes Luis de Torres served as interpreter on the shore from the expedition, Bernal the surgeon was Jewish, and others were part of the crew. The story of Isabella funding the voyage with jewels is said to be a legend, with funds likely provided by Luis de Santangel and Gabriel Sanches as Columbus described in surviving letters.
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America
Columbus
David Philipson
Cincinnati
New World
Luis de Torres
Bernal
Sur Eon
Inabella
Luis de Santangel
Gabriel Sanches
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Unlikely Wedding Reunion Sparks Quirky Vow Joke
A witty remark at a nuptial gathering unfolds as a friend teases about introducing a widow bride to her partners past present and future. The playful line hints at the speaker's unintended matchmaking role across marriages, prompting amused reactions.
Subjugate and the Roman Yoke in Military Life
An explanation of the term subjugate from Latin roots under and yoke. Describes the Roman practice of forcing conquered troops to pass under a yoke built with spears as a symbolic defeat. Notes the etymology and cultural significance in ancient military life.
Flying to heaven with the spirit of a dead girl
Edith J. Cross- Buchanan claims in the International Psychic Review that she ascended without wings in a broader odyssey from a deathbed to a luminous celestial hall. She describes accompanying the girl's spirit, meeting her mother, father, and others, and returning to Earth with a sense of peaceful, radiant light.
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Boston
Edith J. Cross- Buchanan
The
International Psychic Review
Mrs. Cross-Buchanan
Emergency six cell battery start system from Popular Science Monthly
A past article describes a triangle wired six dry cell pack stored under a seat for emergency motor starts. It explains wiring, maintenance like liquid level, cleaning terminals, and avoiding shorts to keep the storage battery at peak efficiency.
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Ror. Avery
Popular Science Monthly
Wife saves husband as bandits attack in Passaic
Mrs Maurice Goldstein sacrificed her life to shield her husband from three robbers in Passaic New Jersey. As the men demanded money they opened fire wounding Mrs Goldstein who died at the scene while the bandits fled.
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Passaic
N. J
Maurice Goldstein
Goldsteins
Trouble Found in Battery and Electrical Contacts
Troubles in the battery may show normal voltage yet lack enough current for lights or fuel ignition, often due to corrosion on terminals. A greenish deposit can block flow and may require chiseling off hard deposits. Also notes advise oiling the generator shaft ends and keeping spring clips tight on leaf springs.
Never Kissed Baby Case Reveals Hygiene Defense
Lee Angries-Lorennie C Close testified that Elise Close never kissed their baby and that she kept the child for his care. The mother admitted she had not kissed the child but said it was for hygiene, and a court order kept the child with Close under supervision.
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Lee Angries
Lorennie C Close
Anti Freezing Formulas For Stationary Engines
From Motor Age the article lists safe anti freeze mixtures for stationary engines and motorcars using water alcohol and glycerin. It provides formulas to yield five gallons of solution and notes storage for instant use while noting freezing points at 15 8 and 10 degrees. It specifies proportions for each temperature scenario and mentions denatured or wood alcohol with glycerin as acceptable.
Value of Weather Reports by the Agriculture Dept
The highway weather service under the Weather Bureau in Kansas City reports strong demand for road reporting. Initiated as a wartime measure on April 1, the service guides motor travel and advises trip postponements, continuing without new funding despite no congressional appropriation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Highway Weather Service
Organization of Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Congress
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