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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
8
Federal Prohibition officers say amendments to the Volstead Act may be needed before enforcement can be properly carried out They plan to recommend specific parts to Congress but will not disclose details in advance They remain hopeful about improvements in enforcement.
A Taunton Massachusetts woman recounts six months of illness and fainting, improved after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during menopause, and praises renewed strength. She notes relatives and others share grateful letters praising relief from female ailments such as displacement and ulceration.
Deputy Commissioner Gaylord says recommendations likely await the next Congress and courts action. Officers expect foes to push for legalizing 275 percent beer and light wine if a showdown occurs. The permit system under the Volstead act remains the bureau’s hardest problem despite known bonded warehouse holdings. accuracy wanes as monthly reports lag.
Prohibition agents claim the law’s enforcement is harsher in the North and lax in the South. They estimate the permit system cannot run smoothly for six months, attributing delays to experience rather than a need to amend the law.
The Senate on May 26 approved the annual army appropriation bill totaling 415,919,000 and sent it to conference. It shows a 42 million dollar increase over the House version but 353 million less than this year’s appropriation. A 12.745 million rise for the army air service brings its total to 40 million. The Senate rejected House provisions giving the army air service full control of aerial operations from land bases and kept naval aviation limited to fleet operations and related duties. It authorized sale of eight old transports and of the Ene, Pa howitzer plant, and authorized a government plant at the Watervliet arsenal NY to manufacture maximum caliber field artillery.
In Sacramento on May 26 the California presidential primary results show Senator Heam W Johnson leading Terber The reforms tabulated Tuesday place Johnson far ahead of Terber The final tallies suggest a strong Johnson advantage with SOL2QOT votes, confirming his broad statewide support despite limited clear data.
A case from the Osage tribe center reports a husband filing for divorce seeking alimony. The plaintiff, Pa wru sira, alleges estrangement and asks court to grant support as part of the divorce proceeding. The proceedings reference Kamandan and Mas 26. W 10. Pernt. 4.
The fragment lists census figures for multiple places including Atlanta Georgia and Auburn Maine with population counts and percent increases. It references Cambridge Massachusetts Ansonia Connecticut and Derby Connecticut among others with numeric increases and percentages, noting a nationwide data snapshot dated May 25 in Washington.
A nine hundred pound fully grown lion named Jim, owned by Thomas R. Zann of Leavenworth Washington, arrived in a canvas covered crate at the Belleclaire hotel on Broadway. The hotel staff initially mistook it for a piano, and after a beef-for-eating incident, manager Albert Flather ordered Zann to leave with the animal. Police were not summoned, but the lion remained a sensational presence as Zann claimed plans to travel with Jim to live elsewhere.
Fifteen mile dash by a Peoria fire truck in forty minutes saved the town of Washington in Wisconsin from total destruction. Mayor Roberts says the fire was tied to the city’s defense department and the arrival of the Peoria unit prevented further damage. Two grocery stores a bakery and offices above were destroyed in the blaze.
WALLAS Texas May 26 T in Love of Dallas was re elected national Democratic committeeman from Texas by delegates to the state convention Tuesday night He said he would not stand for a temporary chairman at the San Francisco convention who favors light wines or beer but will support one who backs President Wilson and the league of nations without reservations
Verner Rice returned home on a 12 day furlough from Great Lakes Training station to visit his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berblinger in Quincy. Several out of town shoppers visited. Mrs. Elmer Morton of Columbus and Mrs. Ernest Nelson of Monticello were seen in Quincy Tuesday. Mrs. Guy Miller of Golden, Mrs. William Sickle of Hannibal, and Mrs. Charles Johnson from Greencastle also shopped in Quincy Tuesday. The Current Events club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Henry Webb’s home with husbands as guests and a picnic dinner. EF. T. Manchester led the Pioneer class at Lincoln school for the year’s last meeting, noting the group consists of younger boys.
The Women’s Missionary Society of Central Baptist Church postponed today’s meeting at Mrs. E E Stephens home due to the death of Mrs M E Hargrove mother of Rev Robert Van Meigs The meeting moved to Thursday next week Birthday Celebration Joint Walther Leagues honor anniversary at St James hall Tuesday night with St John and St James Lutheran churches entiresh chambers
Leo Leisen, chairman of the decoration and entertainment committee, led a scrubbing contest on the choir half Tuesday night as part of Memorial Day exercises. Art Schlep-Hurst won the contest. Monday afternoon events and an evening home cooking and mission concert with a whist and sectal were planned.
The Webster School hosts a May Festival with games dances and refreshments. Parents and the public are invited to enjoy free entertainment and treats including cream and cake.
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