Petticoat Rule Transform Jackson Wyoming Votes
In Jackson Wyoming a year after women sealed mayoral and council seats all five officials led by Mrs Grace Miller kept the town clean and orderly. They revamped roads created a cemetery site and pursued a modern water system while two council members and the mayor remained on record. Marshal Pearl Williams declined reappointment saying the town no longer needed a marshal as it grew peaceful.
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Grace Miller
L. W. Spicer
Genevieve van Vleck
G. R. Blaine
Faustina Haight
Almer Nelson
Tetons
Jackson's Hole
Rose Crabtree
Jackson
Cache Creek
Miller
Teton National Forest Reserve
Crabtree
van Vleck
Haight
Bryan
America
Argonne
United States
John D
Cain
Abel
Wilson
May Perfect Gas Warfare In The Chemical Age
London reports Sir William J. Pope of Cambridge University and president of the Society of Chemical Industry argues in The Chemical Age that chemical warfare is here to stay. He urges government acknowledgment of poison gas research and warns that new shells could release carbon monoxide beyond protective means.
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London
Wiliam J. Pope
Cambridge University
Society of Chemical Industry
Lightning Deafens Horses at Indiana Farm
Four horses on the Frank Jones farm near Columbia City Indiana were killed by a stroke of lightning during a storm. The incident occurred southwest of town on the property, causing fatalities in a rural pasture.
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Columbia City
Ind
Charn
Frank Jones
This
E. Deat
Dient
Pocket Disarmament and the Gun Debate in 1919
A reader attacks a prior column arguing against gun rights and pacifism. The letter defends armed self defense, urges support for marksmanship and the NRA, and condemns disarmament as inviting crime, urging licensing and strict regulation of gun ownership. The piece targets reformers, cites war memories, and presses for widespread firearm familiarity.
Tanlac Explained The Remarkable Physiological Action
Tanlac is hailed as a purely vegetable tonic developed by leading American chemists. Ten ingredients with proven therapeutic value supposedly improve appetite digestion and nutrition while purifying the blood. Marketed as a stomach liver and bowels corrective and a reconstructive body builder, it claims to elevate overall health.
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America
Tanlac
Materia Medica
Encyclopedia Brittanica
United States
Trade of the Crook Easier Than Today Orders
Lawrence Wood of 540 Celeron Street Pittsburgh Pennsylvania writes that making crime trades easier remains a controversial topic. The letter argues for reforms to reduce barriers in exchanging illicit items within urban markets.
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Lawrence Wood
Celeron Street
Pittsburgh
Pocket Dis armament sparks gun policy letter debate
A reader criticizes firearm restrictions and liquor laws, arguing for citizen self defense and licensing. The letter links crime spikes to Prohibition tactics, condemns anti saloon forces, and references Rev J O Spracklin. It blames policy for urban danger and praises dispensaries as a sane solution, while noting a local auditor Dave Welle’s travel in Iowa.
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Ohio
Toledo
Anti-Saloon League
J. 0
Spracklin
Grach
A Picnic Adventure to the Glen
Five year old Rosie, reluctant Clara and Ralph set out for the Glen with Arnold. Rosie slows them, loses a hair ribbon, Arnold finds it, and a car ride with Uncle Ben speeds them to the village for ice cream before finishing the journey to the Glen. Rosie learns patience as the siblings reunite.
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Rosie
Clara
Ralph
Glen
Arnold
Rose
Ben
Uncle Ben
Ralp
Ice Cream Pleasures Amid Car Ride Tale
Rosie, Ralph, and Clara recount a day with Uncle Ben's new car and big ice cream dishes. Arnold and Rosie each savor chocolate and strawberry while Clara laments wishing they had waited.
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Rosie
Uncle Ben
Ralph
Clara
Arnold
Herald
Accredited Herd Tuberculosis Testing Schedule
Forty nine new cattle herds will be tested during July 18 to 30 under a federal free tuberculosis program. A total of 102 Marion County herds have now undergone testing since January. Local residents can contact listed men to learn exact hours and see the government veterinary at work.
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Marion County
Death of Infant Booy Dated July 1921 Mortuary Notice
Booy James Nicholas 14 months died at home three miles south of town at 8:00 p m Saturday July 9 1921 cause summer complaint funeral services held at home Monday 1:00 p m and at Second Christian Reformed church Two o'clock Rev H Walkotten pastor interment First Reformed Cemetery The brief notice also includes unrelated editorial on the league of nations and a classified want ad promo.
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Booy James Nicholas
Nicholas Booy
Christian Reformed Church
H. Walkotten
First Reformed
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National Rifle Asociation
United States Revolver Association
Sportsmen of America
John Smith
Dave Welle
Iowa Bake Rite Co
Oskaloosa
Pella
Dave
Ottumwa
Ed Momyer
T. C. Anderson Keefer Sisters
K. Noftiger
A. M. Davis
P. Adams
L. L. Bybee
Cambron Chambers
Wade
Harvey John L. Whaley
Meri C. Hillabert
C. A. van Zee
M. Colwell
Ira van Zee Thornton Black
J. M. Maddy
Linda Applegate
James O. Reed
W. G. Stroud
Rankin Bros
H. K. Blair
J. Rankin
J. R. Haywood
J. A. Welch
Loren Hays
Ira Monroe
Martha Rankin
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Reeves
T. E. Blair
I. T. Maddy
F. P. Walker
R. C. Nace
McClymond Sisters
Leroy Hays
Loren Harven
R, C. Converse
F. P. Robuck
Clifford Fortner
D. McCoy
Binegar
League ‘of Nations
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