Smuggling of Liquor Drops as Prohibition Eases
Washington Oct 18 reports show a first year drop in smuggled liquor seized by Customs and Coast Guard as prohibition-era buying pressure wanes. Distilled liquor seizures fell from 376,397 to 317,678 gallons. malt liquor declined from 104,710 to 97,826. alcohol seizures rose slightly to 20,584 gallons as bootleggers turn to synthetic ales ashore. Four hundred fifty six rum runners vessels were captured.
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Dr. Blosser's Medical Cigarettes for Cold Relief
A Southern physician’s cigarette form blend of medicinal herbs offers relief for catarrhal throat and chest conditions from colds. Smoked vapors penetrate irritated surfaces to loosen phlegm, ease breathing, and curb discomfort in minutes with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
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Ballot Universal Service Shows Hoover and Boopevell Split
Straw poll data from Washington D C details state by state divisions of Hoover and Boopevell support, with breakdowns by gender and projected electoral votes. It compares government agency activity with the prior year noting fewer car seizures and aircraft captures this year.
Restore red blood cells and hemoglobin for better skin
A vintage health ad touts a tonic claimed to raise red blood cells and hemoglobin to improve skin clarity and overall vitality. It promises clearer skin as a result of increased oxygen delivery and greater infection resistance, urging readers to buy the product in two sizes at drug stores.
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Kerma
UT Students Chosen in Rhodes Scholarship Elimination
Five University of Texas students and alumni were selected to compete in Rhodes scholarship eliminations. Ben Connally of Marlin, Ben Davis of Hubbard, Wilson Elkins of San Antonio, Edmund Quereau of San Antonio, and Irie Worsham of Dallas were named UT representatives as state eliminations proceed toward regional competition.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Olscoigh School
Edmund , Quereau
Irie Worsham
Dallas
Orville Bullington Campaign Tour Through Central Texas
GOP governor candidate Orville Bullington expands into Central Texas with planned stops in Rogers Cameron Rockdale Hearne Bryan Navasota and Huntsville. He frames the election around a demand that public servants obey the commandment Thou shalt not steal, contrasting with Democrat Milam Ferguson.
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Milam
A. Ferguson
Trial date set for Stiles and Tuton swindle case
In Austin on October 16 18 the examining trial was tentatively set for W S Stiles former banking department employee charged with swindling 308 from the state banking department A complaint also exists against W T Tuton Stiles worked in a Nawida Hon department handling laundation of defunct banks
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W. S. Stiles
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Justice Court
State Banking Department
W. T. Tuton
Stiles
Japanese Drive Continues Despite Snow in Mukden Campaign
Japanese headquarters announced the campaign against Chinese insurgents east of Mukden was progressing despite early snowfall. A Japanese regiment occupied the walled city of Dualfen, an insurgent stronghold about 40 miles southeast of Tunghun, signaling continued advances near Mukden in Manchuria.
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Manchuria
Dualfen
Tunghun
Marquis Condition Reported Worse After Paralytic Stroke
The condition of Marquis Boni de Cantel jane, recently struck by a paralytic attack, was reported worse today as doctors continued to monitor his improving but fragile health.
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Condiien
Maratis Boni de Cantel
Jane
Roosevelt Maintains Lead In New Returns In Presidential Poll
Washington October 1. President Hoover remains behind Roosevelt in the San Antonio Light nationwide poll. Over 68,690 postcards were tabulated from all states this week with Roosevelt at 90,027 to Hoover 27,763, a Roosevelt majority of 62,264. Hoover led in many northeastern and midwestern states, while Roosevelt carried 31 of the 32 remaining states. only Delaware split its votes evenly. In close states like Iowa the margin was slim yet Roosevelt held a small edge.
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Roosevelt
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Hearst Morning
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Canadian Liberal drive against trade pact sparks election talk
In Ottawa October 16 the Liberal party launched a campaign opposing Britain and Canada's tariff preference agreements from the imperial trade conference. Former Premier MacKenzie King denounced the pact as "protection gone mad" and suggested a general election may be needed. In Wisconsin, Michael Brustin, a grocer, struggles after hard luck as a fire damages stock and store, an estimated loss of 1200 dollars.
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Ex Kaiser Replies To Call For Return In Germany
Berlin reports a latent reply from former Kaiser Wilhelm to a throne return demand. The message cites Christ saying without me ye can do nothing and was read last night at Doorn. The League of the Upright convened its first session in a decade after Rathenau's decade-old slaying.
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Christ
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League of the Upright
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Two Sea Hops Delayed From Trans Atlantic Run
ISTRES France Oct 14 Two trans Atlantic flights planned to set a new 6400 mile distance record to Buenos Aires were postponed after the first plane could not take off with its heavy fuel load Captain Louis Mailloux and Jean Merwin said they would try again in November They rose only 100 feet and dumped gasoline before returning to the field Lucian Bossoutret and Maurice Ross of the second plane also halted the attempt though they planned to try again tomorrow.
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Buenos Aires
Louis Mailloux
Jean Merwin
Lucian Bossoutret
Maurice Ross
Chicago Breadline Opera in Postponed Opening
Stranded members of Maestro Salmager's company discussed plans for a new venture after the opening performance, set for tonight, was postponed. In a letter to the local critic Salmager said the presence of another first class company makes it wiser to delay the debut until after the election.
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Prohibition plank called fraud by Maryland governor
Chicago Democrats quoted Governor Abert C. Ritchie calling the Republican prohibition plank a fraud and a sham at the national convention luncheon. He said Hoover accepted a plan designed to appear dry to wets and dry to dries, labeling it a sham.
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Maryland
Hoover
Norris campaigns for Roosevelt in Midwest rally
Senator George W. Norris denounces party regularity and urges support for Franklin D Roosevelt in a Metropolitan Opera house meeting in Philadelphia. He says Hoover cannot be re elected without cross party support and warns that party allegiance risks democratic government.
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Texas Executives Association Group to Meet in Dallas
A Dallas gathering of the Texas Executives Association is noted as the group prepares for a scheduled meeting. In Austin, Oct 18, investigators report the first fee case against Texas sheriffs connected to a Senate fee committee inquiry has been moved to Goungies county. District Judge W. J. Robertson transferred three indictments against former Bastrop County Sheriff Woody Townsend. Townsend was convicted on one count, but the verdict was overturned on appeal by the State Court of Criminal Appeals and returned to Robertson for retrial.
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Robertson
Woody Townsend
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State Court of Criminal Appeals
New Rein
Eight-year-old Martin Fitzgerald escapes again
An eight year old boy, Martin Fitzgerald, vanishes from home for the ninth time. He reportedly climbed out the kitchen window to reach an adjoining porch and ground. Previous absences involved wandering toward parked automobiles and hallways, with no location found. A real estate advertisement follows in the page.
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Martin Fitzgerald
Lown
Actress Refuses Part in Picture in Hollywood
Temperamental actress Carle Lombard has again clashed with studio plans. Paramount reports she has not been on the payroll since Priddy because she refused to play the feminine lead in a Warner Brothers picture. She did not keep the role and refused to act.
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Paramount
Carle Lombard
Priddy
Warner Brothers
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Bandits Hold Up Houston Creamery Employees
Two rough looking men robbed Lone Star Creamery employees Culver and Noland of 1655 dollars as they exited with receipts. The pair fled on foot into the darkness after threatening with pistols. The incident occurred at the Houston Creamery in Ost. 16.
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Houston Creamery
Houston
Lone Star Creamery’ Company
Cintde Culver Ur
Tom Noland
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Purifies Stomach After Moderation
A small dosage of Phillips Milk of Magnesia alkalizes the system and is said to resist the after effects of excess smoking, overeating, and drinking. It is claimed to sweeten the stomach, banish acid, headache, sour stomach, and depression associated with moderation.
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