Petition on beer ban cited by 1900s union groups sparks critique
A Washington campaign under the Strengthen America banner accuses labor bodies of misrepresenting workers in a pledge against beer prohibition. The memo disputes AFL membership numbers and claims many signers were counted multiple times, asserting only 445 local unions signed and that many signers did not represent the wider working class.
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Wilson
Congress
Counels
National Defense
Strengthen America
Federal Council of Churches
American Federation of Labor
Tn Yoost
Hie
Inbor
Mnoyensea
Mutual Beneft
Labol
Prohibition Swiftly Enforced After Earthquake, No Authority Cited
Writings recall San Francisco becoming dry within a day after the 1906 quake, with no city, state, or federal authorization. General Funston is noted for enforcing a water wagon in the city for weeks, facing few protests from saloon owners. The Quarthas are mentioned for confiscating illegal wine, but no damages claims were filed.
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General Funston
San Francisco
Nquarthas
Wan
Danmagen
W. O. McGeehan
New York Tribune
New Hampshire Returns to Prohibition After Mixed History
A report notes New Hampshire's shift to a dry status after trial with license and no license. It cites a 1918 local option era that left 28 of 235 towns dry and declares the state now permanently dry. The piece also recalls Devil's Lake North Dakota where 25 preachers condemned vice amid enforcement of prohibition.
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New Hampshire
Devil's Lake
N. D
North Dakota
Agaree
Liberal Advocate Cork Journal Calls for End of Liquor Use
The Liberal Advocate argues that in a prolonged war America must prevent liquor use to conserve scarce resources for the people. It asserts that liberals would demand no grain be used for liquor and criticizes opponents for claiming exploitation of the public.
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America
Europe
Ciquor Journal
Ohio
Goose Farming Prospects Highlighted in Agricultural Talk
An agricultural speaker reviews goose production, noting white Toulouse and gray varieties as largest, with ground kept damp into hog wire pens for grazing. Geese reach market weight at twelve to sixteen weeks if greens are abundant, and breeding can be profitable up to eight to fourteen years, though market distances limit large scale operations.
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Barth
Vrms
Biate
Esinger Poultry Farm
Darris
Bevis
Pasa
Harria
Gense
Reese
Buckwheat Rye Planting for Winter Fodder and Poultry Safety
Farmers are advised to sow buckwheat and rye together around August to yield fall seed and winter green forage. Buckwheat aids seed supply and honey crops while rye supports winter greens for hens. Prevent hens from grazing buckwheat early, and provide meat scraps or milk to boost poultry vitality. Additionally, safe manure treatment with borax reduces fly populations in poultry houses.
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Menure
Origen
Marne
Arodnt
Mulllarder
Useful Runway for Chicks
A portable runway aids chicken care by relocating chicks from the yard to safer ground. It helps protect young birds from hawks and sickness at moderate cost, and can be made by any man or woman using common materials.
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Cite
Selected Eggs for Market and Poultry Income Plan
Farm guidance notes eggs as the primary income source with rising demand for fresh eggs at profitable prices. Poultry for market as second income, noting labor efficiency and ease of marketing. Also outlines seasonal revenue from male broilers, hens, and capons across months.
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Moxt Farma
Capona
Water and Grit for Chicks After Hatching
Chicks may receive water and grit immediately after placement in the hover but should not be fed for about half an hour to aid digestion. First foods include bread and milk, boiled corn meal, or dry grain, with some breeders avoiding soaked rolls due to acidity concerns.
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Fred
Sheep's Clothing Chapter Xi Continued Mystery and Intrigue
In Craven's room a shock wave erupts as a masked, diamonds-on-card clue unsettles Craven and Lydia. Craven mutters about a secret while fumbling through a cluttered dressing case. A distorted sense of danger grows as a mysterious box and a flower-bound mask surface amid a tense, feverish scene.
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Craven
Eho
Fils Cotter
Kierling
Lydia
Lynn
Ars
Ble
Devilos
Craven and Lydia Face Hidden Truths Over a Puzzle Box
Craven admits deception to Lydia and faces a dangerous reveal about a note, a counterfeit card, and possible connections to the secret service. Lydia probes Craven’s loyalties while planning a discreet delivery to Hetty and awaiting a planned reunion at Betty’s, as tension mounts over unseen agents and a mysterious collar delivery.
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Alanis
Secret Service
Ydin
Bettye
Cenven
Collector
Lodin
Craven
Tavitin
Tor
Lydia
Ida
Noah
Sant J
Lyell
Betty
Margrave
Hetty
Uhie
Boventy-abeth
Elmnworthy
Betty's
Hollands Great Dikes Description and Scale
A 40 mile long Dutch feature, built in sections over seven centuries, parts near the Yesel river protect low lying lands from the sea. The dike rests at its base 34 feet wide and narrows to 13 to 5 feet at the top with varied heights, maintaining waters at bay since ancient times.
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Hollands
Holland
Yesel
Thothaut
Orlds
Beigur Varias & Xa
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Louis Joseph Vance
Hygle
Betty Herselt
Countorfett
Haglaneret
Unis
Ledia
Downing Street
Tyne
Smith
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