Nation Wide Prohibition Takes a Long Step Forward
Washington December 15 House judiciary committee voted to recommend adopting a constitutional amendment to ban liquor for beverage use in the United States. Prohibition advocates anticipate rapid action with passage by two thirds in both houses and referral to state legislatures. The Senate considers the Sheppard bill to prohibit liquor in the District of Columbia with added refer endum proposals for male voters and possibly women voters. President Wilson urged to curb liquor ads in mail by unlicensed dealers.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Senate
District of Columbia
Underwood
Kern
Indiana
Sheppard
Vardaman
Owen
Carthage Couple Wed In Lewistown
Miss Vera Hubbard of Carthage and Leslie Blythe of Colusa married Tuesday at the Christian parsonage in Lewistown at 2 30 pm by Rev. Minerva Smith. They returned home to visit family and plan housekeeping near Colusa March 1. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. O A Hubbard. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Nell Blythe. May they find happiness.
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Carthage
Ill
Vera Hubbard
Leslie Blythe
Colusa
Lewistown
Christian Parsonage
Minerva Smith
Cork
Carthage Briefs
A. H. Peterson
Chicago
J. W. Dean
Columbus Memorial Hospital
Dean
Peterson
D. Selover
Quincy
Bert Mayo
Stdum & Shinn
Moline
T. M. Barbee
Presbyterian Church of
Palmyra
Yelland
Boston
Maia
Seattle
Ed. de Garris
Anna Youse
Hannibal
Fred Heagh
Canton
Rose Eichenberger
Pressley
Lane
North East
Missoun Poultry Association
Ro Bards
Circuit Court
Mary H. Ellis
Harriet Eis Long
Rebekahs
Louise Carey
N. G
Ann Reber
V. G
Annie Johnson
Wm. Cox
J. E. Anderson
Mitchell
Minta Ellis
Woodmen of America
S. J. Feaster
J. ©. Daume
V. C
W. G. Kelley
W. A
J. T. Threlkeld
C. E B. Leggett
J. G. Carter
J. H. Starkel
Morning Bathing to Purify the Digestive System
Advertisement urges daily breakfast start with hot water and limestone phosphate mixed in a glass to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims it cleanses sour fermentations gases and toxins, improves appetite, and treats constipation bilious spells rheumatism and skin issues, touting low cost.
Philadelphia Mo Social Notes and Health Updates
In Philadelphia Missouri Mr and Mrs Frank Bruner visit hosted by Alex Snyder Little Marjorie Hamiln suffers severe tonsilitis Mrs Jones relocates to Phonoshot place Cleo Roberts and daughter return home after a week with George Vickrey Tildin Razey ill Protracted meeting makes progress Noa Lilly critically ill Fred Eaker made a Palmyra business trip Mrs Amos Hitt operated on for angrene slowly improving Evelyn Ragar spent Monday night with Georgia May Vickrey
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Philadelphia
Frank Bruner
Alex Snyder
Marjorie Hamiln
Jones
Cleo Roberts
George Vickrey
Tildin Razey
Noa
Lilly
Fred Eaker
Palmyra
Amos Hitt
Evelyn Ragar
Georgia May Vickrey
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a soothing cough and cold remedy. It highlights pine balsams and mild laxative ingredients, claiming it drives the cold from the system and aids winter illnesses, with a price set to be found at local druggists.
Population of Palmyra Census Totals 2157
Palmyra voters consider a local option election after a census by George W. Moore shows 2,157 residents. If the county outside Hannibal votes, a spring election seems likely. A Mt. Olivet church gathering is planned for Saturday at 10:30 AM.
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Palmyra
George W. Moore
Hannibal
Mt. Olivet Methodist Church
Henry Benhoff
Cliff Jacobs
Homer Donelson
Henry
R. W. Schaffer
Annie Buckholt
Agnes Sheick
Ed Buckholt
Joe
Frank Sheick
Charley Donels
J. S. Berghofer
The
San Antonio Express
Henry Pollman
Berkeley, California
Pie
August Pollman
Congress Recesses Over Christmas Holidays Dec 22 Jan 2
Washington December 15 Congress will recess over the Christmas holidays from December 22 to January 2, Democratic Leader Kitchin announced.
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Congress
Washington
Kitchin
Milton church dedication marks rebuilt edifice and surplus
Large crowds attended the Milton Christian church dedication as Rev. George L. Snively announced a $5358 subscription total covering a $2500 debt, enabling a surplus near $3000. The church, redesigned at about $4000, features a steel ceiling, fresh walls, classrooms, a basem ent, modern heating and lighting, plus seven memorial windows. A parsonage is planned funded by a $3000 bequest from Mary Bolin. The piece also notes funerals and local moves in Pittsfield.
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Pittsfield
Milton
George IL. Snively
Mary Bolin
N. C
William Swan
Swan
Genn Hoover
Chicago
Mary Josephine Christened at St Marys Church
Mary Josephine was christened at St Marys Catholic church Sunday by Rev Walher Foley. The infant is named Mary Josephine.
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Barney Kientzler
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Walher Foley
Mary Josephine
How to Check That Cold
The ad describes remedies for cold symptoms with Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims quick relief from sneezing and sniffles and notes the balsam loosens phlegm while honey soothes sore throat. It asserts antiseptic qualities kill germs and relieve congestion and mentions relief for croup and whooping cough. Available at all druggists for 23e.
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Dr. Bell
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