History of prohibition enforcement in early America
An exploration of early prohibition efforts from 1662 to 1797 highlights Oratam and other chiefs enforcing brandy bans in New Netherland and later military measures under Generals Wayne and Wilkinson. It notes liquor’s role in 18th century army life, rare punishments like Lydia Connor’s drum humiliation, and Wilkinson’s cautious clemency amid controversial leadership.
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Y Elmo Scott Watson
New Netherland
Oratamin
Oratam
Oratamy
Gratan
Oraton
Puteh
Olatam
Hackinghheseby
Bachem
New Amsterdam
Syork
Little Turtle
Misamis
Indiana
Harmar and
St Clair
Friends
Congress
Kentucky
Ohio
Anthony” Wayne
United States Army
Wayne
Old Northwest
James Wilkinson
United States Military Academy
West Point
Pittsburgh
The
United States
Greenville
Wilkinson
Washington
Detroit
Michigan
Lydia Connor
William Mitchell
Fort Lernault
Mitchell
Frazer
Aaron Burr
Farm Youth Satisfied With Rural Life Study
A major mail order house survey finds farm boys and girls more satisfied than peers worldwide. About 750,000 farm youths were asked about future plans. 93 percent of girls want to stay in the country and over 80 percent of boys plan rural careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Home Economics
California Fig Syrup praised by mother for curing children
A Western mother from Oklahoma City lauds California Fig Syrup for easing her three year old son’s constipation and says it keeps him strong and active. The ad claims over four million bottles sold yearly and urges buyers to request the full name California Fig Syrup on the carton.
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California
Neal M. Todd
West 27Th St
Oklahoma City
Okla
Neal
Puzzling Proverb Snap From The Country Home
A witty saying contrasts crafts and daily toil as a man weighs life’s grind and value, noting that one’s gust matters if no work earns it. The quip reflects folk wisdom on purpose and effort in everyday labor.
Istamboul Name Reflects Greek Roots Behind Constantinople
The Kemalist Turkish government adopts Istamboul as Constantinople’s substitute yet cannot erase the Greek etymology. In Turkish slang the city is Istamboul from Bistain polin meaning in the capital. Turkish nationalists seek new names removing Greek or Armenian origins, a move historians note even rulers once avoided abandoning.
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Old Turkey
Constantinople
Turkey
The
Constantines
Istamboul
Near East
Mehmet I
Most Excellent Tonic and Nervine Ad T in Waterloo Iowa
Mrs Hilda Smith of 310 W 10th St testifies to Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a superior tonic and nervine aiding expectancy recovery and strength. Available as liquid or tablets from all dealers with an option to trial the tablets for 10 cents by mail to Buffalo New York for free medical advice and brochures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
W. 10Th St
Pierce
Buffalo
Whistling for Breeze Across Seas
A compact note on sailors in the Asturias and Scotland, along with Annamites in the Indian Ocean, quietly whistling to avoid triggering a hurricane rather than a mere breeze, illustrating global superstition and maritime lore.
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Asturias
Scotland
Indian Ocean
Greek alphabet origins and a witty adage
The alphabet derives its name from alpha and beta, the lead Greek letters. A wry saying links love and locksmiths, noting it has little use for jokesmiths.
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Love
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Gourtesy
William Frazer
KinSon
Little Tortie
Miamiwax
Lea
Cem
Willys-Overland
Willys- Overland, Inc
Toledo, Ohio
Barton's
Dean’s
Doan’s
James A.mcclard
Hobson Avenue
Hot Springs
Ark
Saya
Doan
Boschee
Atall Druggists
Fred Lier
Sioux City
Jaco Motor Service CO
Fifth
Iowa Sts
National Roofing Co., Inc
Omaha-Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Council
Peirce
Newman Lee
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