Prohibition Era in American History and July Fourth Reflections
The text discusses wartime and nationwide prohibition era origins and aims, noting President Wilson and constitutional amendments, the path to nationwide ban on intoxicating beverages, and public sentiment. It also reflects on July Fourth celebrations as a symbolic reaffirmation of self rule and liberty, aligning with broader ideals of independence and governance. It mentions laws, enforcement, and the mixed opinions among states and people regarding prohibition.
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Congress
Liong
United States
Wilson
Congress of the
America
Peonot
A Nation’s Liberty Valor From July to Armistice
The passage notes how American liberty, once mocked by European monarchies, inspired Western Europe and eventually overturned old powers. It credits the 1776 declaration and the 1918 victory as vindication, marking America’s national anniversary with pride.
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Europe
Uberty
Western
Central
Eastern
America
Melonkolly Meddytashung: A Eccentric Farewell
A fragmentary elegy recounts Lokel and Forren with rustic dialect. The speaker recalls Judge remarks on honor and lawyers, contrasts sobriety with groans, and notes John Barlykorn Died 1919. The rustic farewell paints an aged, sorrowful mood with phonetic humor and fading vitality.
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Melonkolly
Meddytashung
Both Lokel An
Forren
End of the War Debate and Postwar Legislation
Washington opinion asks whether peace treaty signing ends the war for statutory purposes and warns Congress to repeal wartime laws or wind down war agencies after ratification. It notes the public expects elimination of war boards, while a Senate ratification timing could prolong their function.
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Washington Pont
Food and Fuel Administrations
War Trade Board
War Finance Corporation
Senate
Congress
Wartime Prohibition Law Text Emerges From 1918 Rider
The act approved November 21, 1918, restricts sale of distilled spirits after June 30, 1919 and bans use of grains or fruits in beer or wine production for beverage purposes until demobilization ends. It authorizes export of spirits and sets penalties up to one year or $1000 fines, with zones around war plant controls.
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United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Minilion
Markell Seekers Rally State Leaders In Baltimore Visit
Local Republican leaders from Frederick and nearby counties met in Baltimore to boost Edwin C. Markell of Frederick for the state comptroller post. Officials discussed nominee prospects with Col Amos W Woodcock and others, aiming to unite Western Maryland behind Markell if Woodcock becomes attorney general.
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Edwin C. Markell
Frederick
Amos W
Woodcock
Salisbury
Markell
Col. Woodcock
Alexander Armstrong, Jr
Hagerstown
Maryland
Baace Ot
Zihinian
C. E. Watler
Stile
Frederick County
Frederick N. Zfhinman
Cumberland
Allegany County
Mne
Baltimore American
Baltimore
Washington County
Armstrong
Plaice
Zihiman
Congress
Weller
Ae W
Marty W. Nice
Baltimore City
AW. Bladen Lowndes
Clase
Goldsborough
Charles Winebrener
F.c.norwood
Thomas B. Hayward
Dr. Charles
F. Goodett
Albert Mr. Patterson
W. Harry Haller
David C. Winebrener
Harry FE
Chapline
Rone S. Harp
Arthur D. Willard
Walter R. Rudy
Mt. Airy
Carroll County
Brief Items of Interest Advertised in July
Brief notes from mid year include a call to write July and mention of two cent postage. The item also notes picnics and camp meetings tied to the month, and that huckleberry pudding prices have risen. Visits by Mr and Mrs Hilderbrand and others to Mr and Mrs Clyde Bell of Hamaville are reported.
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Ceal
William Hilderbrand
William Tracey
Edward Interman
Clyde Bell
Hamaville
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Walkeraville Wheat Sketch
From The News columns dated July 1 1899 a Walkersville field owned by Mrs Mary A Dudrear was cradled by David A Baker Adam Diehl and J H Witter handled the wheat in the old style drawing a crowd Mrs Dudrear hosted fried chicken corn cakes and wine for the workers Uncle Aaron Davis returned to market after a long absence Prices at the market listed cherries raspberries watermelons huckleberries peaches and more local anglers reported catches on the Monocacy and nearby streams
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the News
Walkersville
Mary A. Dudrear
David A. Baker
Adam Diehl
J. H. Witter
Walkeraville
Aaron Davis
Impersonator Quietly Fakes Motor Vehicle Deputies
Reports to Commissioner Baughman allege a Frederick county motorcyclist impersonated a motor vehicle deputy. The rider allegedly stopped motorists between the city and Thurmont, fined them privately, and kept the money, violating state law prohibiting such impersonation or fines. The case will be investigated. the impersonator rode an Indian motorcycle while real deputies use Harley motorcycles. The ad note about Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy follows the text.
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Frederick County
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Austin Baughman
Plonel
Thurmont
Commissioner_of
Personal notices from Frederick area residents
PURELY PERSONAL MISSÉN Donthy and Virginie Thomas return home at 14 West King Street York after a brief trip. Mrs. Mary E. Morgan visits Baltimore relatives. Hattie Lineweber of Baltimore spends the day with C. C. Angleberger in Frederick. Charlee N. Reeder, Arminta Murray, Kathleen and Maggie Kilpp, and others attend a Children's Day service. Mrs. Marebel Schaeffer visits Union Bridge. C. C. Angleberger visits Byron Zimmerman in Washington. Austin family spend Sunday with Rampburgs in Mt. Pleasant. Harriet Shook visits Milton Shook in Yellow Springs. James Windsor and daughter of Darnestown visit Frederick. Windsor a pioneer Montgomery County merchant. Capt. Robert Kolb, 120th Company, 49th Engineers, arrived at camp Merritt N. J after service in France. son of Mr. and Mrs. David Kolb. Louise Swartz goes to Cornell for public school music. Winifred Darkhuss visits grandmother Mrs. Stanley Swartz. Swartz travels to Washington and Montgomery counties. Louis A. Rice Jr. leaves for Elizabeth N. J. to teach summer school. Clayton Keedy and family return from Baltimore. J. W. Logan, Y secretary, spends a few days in Frederick. Lester Feaga returns from Martinsburg. Helen Pfaltzgraff returns to York. Miriam Cochran returns to Harrisburg. Mary Routzahn leaves for Boston. Judge and Mrs. Glenn Worthington return from Atlantic City. Mrs. Kenneth Young and Mrs. Elice Jack spend Sunday in Washington.
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Missén' Donthy
Virginie ‘Thomas
West
King Street
York
Charlee N. Reeder
Arminta Murray
Kathleen
Maggie
Kilpp
Messrs
Greton Murray
Norman Reeder
Frederick
Locust Valley
Sia
Mire
Marebel Schaeffer
Trail
Ave
James
Windsor
Darnestown
Montgomery County
Robert Kolb
120Th Company
49Th Engineers
America
Aeolus
Camp Merritt
N. J
Kolb
David Kolb
Third Street
France
Nevers
Louise Swartz
West Fourth Street
Cornell University
Winifred Darkhuss
Rockvine
Stanley Swartz
Baltimore
J. WN. Logan
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Indianapolis Ind
Logan
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Marriages Tie Charleston and nearby towns in June
Stottiemyer Oswald wed at Christ's Reformed church parsonage Hagerstown by Rev Clever. Oswald lass daughter of Smithsburg family, Stottlemyer son of Wollaville couple. Smith Dinterman wed at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage by Rev Rupp. Dinterman from this city and Smith Terra Alta, W Va. Groom Hunter and Emma Smith from Purcellville Va wed by Rev Bair in Purcellville residence.
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Stottiemyer
Oswald
Mildred E. Oswald
Smithaburs
Arthur B. Stottiemyer
Charleston
8. C
Christ's Reformed Church
Hagerstown
Conrad Clever
A. H. Oswald
Smithsburg
C. C. Stottlemyer
Wollaville
Navy Yard
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Voice OF the Press
Providence Journal
Department of Labor
Banke
National
Federal Reserve
E. C. Markell
von Land Ei
Hansa Xt
Madison Nelson
Albert Ritchie
Charles Utermehle
Charles FE. Haller
P. E. Pampel
John A. Grumbine
Motor Cop
Lester Feaga
Martinsburg
W. Va
Helen Pfaltzgraff
Isabel Houck
Miriam” Cochran
Isabelle Houck
Harriapure
Mary Routzahn
Boston
Glenn H. Worthington
Atlantic City
Kenneth Young
Viree Jack
Washington
Hymeneas
Phono
West Partick
Lalewktl
Unitnrea
Iota
Co-Operative Drug Company
W. H. Wyand
Mad
Buckeystown
Ctresvarsck
Ge Capital
Erate Ete
Albert Gua
Farmers’ and Mechanics National “Bank
Boster
United “States
Bram
Ted
Authoniticae
Wes
Junder
Arate Vas Eo
Farmers and Mechanics“ National Bank
Frederick, Maryland
Potomac District
Rockville
James Weirs
Geo. Chanmbera
Geo. L. Kaufman
E. Pate
Market St
East ST
Gilmore R&r. Flaudt
East Third ST
Braddock Heights
Dimon
Sainte’ St
Mary Winebrewer
Booth Market
Maple Ave
W. 6Th St
N. Bents
N. Bentz St
N. Bents St
Derr St
Derr
C. KE. Hudson
North Market
Wm. T. Wagner
Orphans’ Court
Beall
Butts
Harles
Geo
Care News-Post
Ead Tol Wit&ase
Enieceneiey
Chamberadore Engineering Co
Chambersburg
Spanien
D. Millen
Wraderick County
Nate
Calven C. Zimmerman
Mt Pleasant
House OF Delegates
Houses of Delegates
T Am
Holden
Felton
Sherman P. Bowers
D&sw
Samuel A. Lewis
Fenton H. Frederick
Es Renner
Geo. D
Jackeon
Appie
John W.knook
Creagerstown
Raymond Terry
Iphone Casino
Braddock
Ilee
Chas. W.ross
Court Square
Letty Alg
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Pepe
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