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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
5
The article argues against wine and beer allowances under the Volstead Act, citing experiments and medical opinion on alcohol's harm. It claims alcohol reduces disease resistance, lowers productivity, and raises infection risk, urging preservation of prohibition and noting medical exceptions are unnecessary.
The speaker argues that the welfare of the people rests on character and that alcohol harms moral and evolutionary progress. He states the constitution requires a majority to amend and asserts there is no support among good citizens for light wines or beer.
Several head of stock belonging to farmers near the Dutch Corner school house are reported poisoned after eating weeds found in pastures. The State Department of Agriculture will send a man here July 5 to conduct a thorough investigation.
The Rowen Bros circus went broke here last week after a single performance last Monday. Mr. Robbins of Fort Wayne arrived Wednesday and took charge of five motor trucks and the canvas, storing them at the G. T. Dennis garage. Unclear is the fate of the performers and the menagerie.
Two Rat Terrier pups eight weeks old available for sale. Cheap if taken at once. Co. M. Bledsor.
Mrs Ray Houser shows improvement after illness. Miss Margaret Gardner travels home to Baytiss Illinois following a lengthy visit with her nephew G S Husband and family. Mr and Mrs Nick Kreamer spend the week in Detroit Michigan. Those who took Sunday dinner at
The Ray Iouser home hosted Mr and Mrs Harve Kreamer and daughters Margaret and Lilene and Miss Margaret Gardner. Lenny Houser and wife joined Sunday dinner at Marion Houser's home. Ida Barnbrook visited Mrs Mabel Houser on Monday. Clarence Husband is confined to his home with the measles.
Washington reports the purchasing power of the dollar is up two cents from a month ago due to a broad drop in commodity prices. Fed board cites heavy production, full employment and good wages as core positives, with payrolls expanding in several industries.
Fireworks and firecrackers were observed at the D. C. Pharmacy, drawing curiosity from passersby and prompting inquiries about the display and safety. No injuries reported.
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