Prohibition Campaign Led to Repeal Victory Across States
A retrospective on the push to end Prohibition after 13 years, highlighting Roosevelts push for a repeal tied to taxes and economics, state votes from Indiana to Arkansas, and the roles of Farley Sabin and WCTU leaders. The piece notes courts rejected challenges and forecasts a shift in social life from clandestine drinking to open tavern culture.
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Congress
Michigan
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Wyoming
New Jersey
Delaware
Indiana
Iowa
Arkansas
South
Farley
James A. Farley
My Walker
New York
James A. Barley
Roosevelt
Eminent Physician’s Tonic Promoted by Pioneer Doctor
A young Dr. R. V. Pierce practiced in Pennsylvania then moved to Buffalo New York where he developed his famous Golden Medical Discovery tonic. It claims to aid digestion act as a tonic enrich blood and clear pimples and eruptions for a fresh complexion. For free medical advice write to E. Pierce’s Clinic in Buffalo New York.
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R. V. Pierce
Pennsylvania
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N. Y
E. Pierce
Buffalo
Repeal Resolution May Open Legal Liquor After Convention
After December 5, final ratification by the thirty sixth state convention could allow legal liquor again under remaining conditions. Nevada Missouri resident N B Shaffer, age 89, bought a hunting license to obtain ducks. Alaska high schools to receive Alaskan flags to fly with the U S flag.
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N. B. Shaffer
Nevada
Alaska
Colds That Hang On Advertisement Claims Quick Relief
An old ad promotes Creomulsion as a powerful yet harmless remedy for lingering coughs and colds. It touts modern science benefits, pleasant taste, no narcotics, and a money back guarantee by the druggist if symptoms aren’t relieved.
Morrison's promises cash buys cutting middleman costs
O J Morrison claims to save customers money by buying directly from manufacturers and selling for cash. Harvard Research Bureau found the average merchant costs 29 percent to do business, Morrison's operates at 19 percent, passing savings to shoppers.
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Harvard Research Bureau
Morrison's
Unable to schedule due to health and customer list check
The speaker notes missing ability to attend at the regular time because of a health issue and asks readers to check the Rawleigh product list, promising a forthcoming visit to see customers.
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Associated Press
Hyde Park
White House
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Maryland
al Smith
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Jimmy” Walker
Ella Boole
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Fthie
Jimmy
Walker
James A. Farley Wis
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
AS Smith
Alfred E. Smith
Associa
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Jouett Shouse
Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Jim
Neville
Beckley
W. Va
O. J. Morrison
the Rawleigh Man
J. W. Woods
Rawleigh
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Oxfords
Bootery
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Skyrider
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