WETS PLAN ATTACK ON BOTH DRY LAWS
National push by liquor interests to invalidate prohibition outlines appeals for referendums in 15 states and court challenges. Leaders argue constitutional rights and questions about two thirds support, with opposition from hotel and association groups preparing petitions and actions to delay prohibition’s July 1 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wollner
Peoria
Levy Mayer
Chicago
Oonstitutiona
Lemuel BP
Quigganite Counsel
James Woods
Supreme Court of the United States
House
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Jamen Woods
Hotel Men's Organization
England
United States
Fighting girl lawyer helps Detroit women in wage dispute
In Washington on February 10, Mies Therean Dolan argued before the war labor board for Detroit women street car conductors fighting to keep jobs against men. Taft teased the jury as Dolan asserted the issue was ability not sex. The board ordered existing women retained with a waiting list, but no new hires.
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Taftamile
Mies Therean Dolan
Detroit
War Labor Board
Taft
Mise Dolan
James KR. McVeigh
Headache Relief via Blood Health Promised by Pink Pills
Many headaches blamed on poor blood and starved nerves. Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as a blood tonic. Case of Mrs Martha Hombail of Decatur Illinois describing relief after one box, claiming improved sleep appetite and strength. The ad urges building up blood to prevent headaches and backache and offers pills by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Behenectady NY.
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Mra
Martha Hombail
E. Grand Avenue
Decatur
Nest
Williams
Mort
Dr. Williame Medicine Co
Behenectady
N.Y
U S Attorney Monitors Strike Developments After Return
Clarence I. Reames United States attorney general has returned from California and is observing the strike situation. He conferenced with District Attorney Saunders on arrival, but no official statement was released. Taxicab fares have risen to 25 cents plus additional charges in Paria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence I. Reames
Sae Instant United State
California
Metrict
Saunders
Peptiron Tonic Promises Blood Strength and Vitality
A vintage advertisement touts Peptiron as a tonic made from epsin Nux iron and celery. It claims to strengthen blood and nerves, aid anemia and fatigue, and benefit influenza recovery, nervous weakness, and growing children. It markets itself as a natural iron booster for convalescents and the aged.
Sacred Tomb of Mohammed May Not Contain Prophet of Islam
Special to The Star describes claims that the Medina tomb of the Prophet Mohammed may not hold his body. Legends describe the prophet’s body suspended by angels or magnets, while the mausoleum and inscriptions are detailed amid wartime sieges and Turkish defenses.
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Mohammed
N. BE
Constantinople
Medina
Fakri Pasha
Mecca
Hedjaz
Fakri
Mosque of
Allah
Abu Bekr
Omar
Prophet
Mohammedaniem
Fatima
Angela
Rosenblatt Delights Large Masonic Hall Recital
A large audience at the Masonic hall Metened to Josef Rosenblatt, renowned Russian Hebrew cantor, in recital Sunday evening. A well-balanced program featured folk songs and hymns, and Rosenblatt's marvelous tenor voice was highlighted throughout the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenblatt
Masonic Hall
Josef Rosenblatt
Well Known Lady Shows Home Remedy Darkens Gray Hair
Mrs EB H Boots of Buchanan county Iowa promotes a simple at home mix to darken faded hair. She states the formula uses water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine applied every other day to achieve darker hair without staining the scalp or rub off effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Boots
Buchanan County
Indigestion Relief Offered by Bellingham Chemical Co
An advertisement promises two minute relief from gas sour stomach heartburn belching and fullness after meals using a stomach preparation called Jo to. It offers 30 day trial with $1.00 payment if satisfied or return unused portion. Address in Bellingham Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham Chemical Co
Bellingham
Wash
Rupture dangers blamed on neglect and poor devices
A historical notice warns that about seven thousand deaths yearly result from rupture. It claims trusses fail and harm circulation. It promotes the PLAPAO self treatment with a free trial offer from PLAPAO CO in St. Louis, urging readers to send their name for home guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plapao CO
Flock 721
St. Louis
Plapao
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Madison
Two Big
Mars
Henry Sherr
George Rehn
B. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Liberty Bonds
John E. Price & Co
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Pameran
Commerce
Madisea
Eleventh Avenue
Seattle
Second Ave
New York
Detroit Car
Washington, D.C
Illinois
U. S
Paria
Northwest
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