Prohibitionists Weigh Path If Parties Fail To Name Dry Candidate
Chicago March 26 Prohibition may field a presidential ticket if major parties fail to name a dry candidate. Prohibition headquarters said a strong dry slate could influence the race and Lincoln Neb hosts a national gathering July 21 as talks focus on possible nominee. Leader L D Fakter noted that a Prohibition ticket has existed since 1867 and warned that no action could occur without a party decision.
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Chicago
Prohibition
Eer
Republican Party
Court battle ends wets' last attempt to overturn prohibition
In New Jersey March 26 the liquor interests push to have the 18th Amendment declared unconstitutional. Christian W Feigenspan, head of the United States Brewers Association, says repeal efforts would fail and vows no agitation for repeal if the amendment remains legal. He notes small state populations could block repeal in the Supreme Court ruling.
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Mewark
N. J
Christian W. Feigenspan
United States Brewert Association
New York
Prohibition Trials in Scandia Show Mixed Results
Stockholm reports Sweden tests two prohibition models with limited success. despite dry policy most drinkers access champagne and claret while whisky and brandy remain barred. liquor distribution runs through a central Stockholm system with ration books or motbok, and drunkards risk losing their allotment.
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Stockholm
Scandinevia
Christiania
Norway
Pessyfoot” Johnson
Sweden
Marked Ten Dollar Bill Lands Couple in Dry Net
Police arrest Philip Gearde and his wife, rooming-house proprietors at 12th Ave and Yester Way, at 1 a.m. Friday for dry law violation. Raid found a marked ten dollar bill and a pint of liquor. Three five-gallon kegs, described as grape peited, seized at L. Pollett residence at 1352 Rainier Ave tonight. Pollett jailed.
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Philip Gearde
12Th Ave
Yester Way
L. Pollett
Rainier Ovey
Pollett
Steamer Western Comet Sails Tow to Nesco Near Halifax
Reports from the Sabal Inland wire service say the Western Comet, 200 miles from the island, is in tow of the Nesco. They are expected here Sunday. The Nesco is a 2020 ton shipping vessel. No trouble details were given in the radio.
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Halifax
N. S
Sabel
Nesco
Wealthy mill owner Walter Smith dies in New Hartford home
New Hartford, Conn. Walter Mather Smith principal owner of the Greenwood cotton mill died recently in the same room of his homestead where he was born and lived. He disliked changes to the room. His nephew Carter was one of Yale’s top pitchers. Separate note mentions 1919 Italian foreign trade data valuing imports as life.
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New Hartford
Conn
Walter Mather Smith
Greenwood Cotton Mille
Carter
Yale
Frederick & Nelson Sale of Boys Coats and Tuxedos
The Downstairs Store advertises a sale with silken sheen coats and tuxedos for boys in sizes 6 to 10 years. Colors include Rose, Salmon, Copenhagen, Flesh, White, and Light Green, offered unusually low at 3.95 dollars after a favorable purchase.
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Copenhagen
Easter Dress Selections Highlight The Downstairs Store
The Downstairs Store offers dainty white dresses for Easter and beyond in lawn voile and organdie with Valenciennes lace and embroidery. Sizes range from 2 to 14 years with prices from 1.50 to 14.95. Also features poplin outfits in silk and wool blends at 1.45 per yard and a selection of dark colored 36 to 40 inch fabrics.
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Valenciennes
Stort
Silk Fabrics Reduced to 1.45 Yard for Skirts and Frocks
Fancy silks offered at 1.45 dollars per yard in plaids stripes checks and overplaids. Colorful combinations suitable for smart skirts or frocks paired with plain colors. Limited stock noted with price reduced to 1.45 per yard.
Colorful Ribbons and Handkerchiefs Go On Sale
Checks plaids and Dresden patterns in new taffeta ribbons at 35¢ yard. Anll-Linen handkerchiefs offer two weaves at 25¢ each. Bathing caps range 19¢ to $1.00 with plain and flower accents for pool and beach use.
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Dresden
Downstairg
Stocking Feet 18c Pair at Downstairs Store
Readable notes indicate a price of 18 cents per pair for stocking feet items sold at a downstairs store. The brief mentions a sale format and a catalog-like listing of footwear.
Turquoise Columbine to Mauve Peach Tea Rose Cultivars
A list of plant color names presented together includes turquoise columbine moonglow mauve peach tea rose flesh color tones. The items appear as a catalog of flower hues and shade labels without accompanying context or descriptions.
Petticoat Styles and Skirt Embellishments in Lawn and Embroidery
Catalog snippet showcases Petticoats with Muslin lawn flounce and Filet lace at $1.50, and a Skirt with embroidery flounce in a large polka dot pattern priced at $1.50. Additional lace and embroidery trimmed styles listed from $1.50 to $5.25.
Growing Girls and Boys Shoes at Downstairs Store
Featured stock includes Growing Girls' Walking Orteens at $5.50 per pair in gunmetal calf and patent leather slips from sizes 8 1 4 to 11, plus Growing Girls' Oxfords in dark brown calf at $8.00. Boys' Scout Shoes in heavy brown calf range from $4.50 to $5.50 by size, and S Army-Last Shoes at $4.60.
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S’ Army
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Western Comets
Italy
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Yee
Milan
Peanut Brittle Special
Georgette
Gray
Stairs Store
Lisle Union
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