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the wiseacres who have been predicting a wet as well as a merry Christmas, and the average man with a thirst.“We do not care to critize the supreme court and have no comment to make at this time,” was the only statement forthcoming from A. W. Slaight, executive secretary of the association opposed to the national prohibition. He added, however, by way of a “chaser” that his organization was concerned chiefly with combatting the eighteenth amendment and had “no direct interest in the wartime act.”But the “wets” had not entirely lost their optimism. E. R. Buckner, of the firm of Root, Clark, Buckner and Howland, who have led the legal forces of the “anti’s” declared it all rested with the president and senate whether Americans were once more to tast “red liquor,” If the senate ratifies the peace treaty before January 16, when the Constitutional amendment becomes effective, and the president immediately issues a proclamation declaring war at an end, then all will be well, according to Mr. Buckner.The blow fell hardest on the thousands of saloonkeepers and the white-aproned assistants, who have been preparing to pass the Yuletide with unprecedented sales. Motor trucks were tuned up awaiting the signal for a dash to the warehouse and return, advertising posters and pamphlets had rolled fromSi»::I:;%aitiIliIvI999V99999999I$sHere in this store are Diamonds and Precious Stones in all the newer settings and mountings. Diamond Rings, Cluster Diamonds, La ValUers, Pendants, Bar Pins, Brooches, etc., in Platinum, White and Yellow Gold, Selected with great care, they represent the creative spirit of today—all wonderful values.Our Watches comprise a worthy assortment. Standard movements in the new cases, solid or filled. Watches for work, for play or for dress. Dainty Bracelet Watches, Wrist Watches, Thin Models—Watches for girls and boys. Best values—and sold on honor.We are showing an unusai collection of most desirable gifts for men in both Gold and Silver. Cigarette Cases, Belts with Gold or Silver Buckles, Lockets, Emblems,Charms, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, etc. Useful gifts that men appreciate.This written guarantee is given with every purchase at this store.Guarantee CertificateThis store sells nothing but absolute ly Guaranteed Goods. This article is Guaranteed to give Perfect Satisfaction. Should it fail to do so, return it to us and a new one will gladly be given you in exchange.GERRY MOHLMAN Jeweler Optician, Lafayette, Ind.You’re invited to come to this convenient store whether your visit be for suggestion or to definitely make your selection.Gerry MohlmanJeweler and Optometrist 434 Main St. Lafayette, Ind.eoswoo^eoaaoaaosfcioeeeissi^^
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Otterbein Press
Otterbein, Indiana, US
Thu, Dec 18, 1919
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