Prohibition Support Runs Deep in Kansas, Officials Endorse It
A Kansas article cites Governor Capper and widespread backing for prohibition. It notes endorsements from 700 editors, state officials, business groups, physicians, and the Temperance Society, with the Supreme Court praising enforcement and a unanimous concurrent resolution affirming prohibition’s advantages.
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Plete
Hou
Kansas
Arthur Capper
Kredt
Prohibition
State Convent
Kanana
State Bankers’ Association
Temperance Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas Medical Society
Commercial Clube of Kanras
Supreme Court
Liquor films blamed for spreading crime talk by Liberal Advocate
A Liquor organ criticizes moving pictures for shaping prejudice against liquor and saloons. It claims films depict robberies and murders to portray liquor as a force for lawlessness, warning that millions view such scenes and children are influenced daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Liberal Advocate
Fim
Saloon Described As The Dirtiest Thing On Earth
A Sunday columnist denounces the saloon as a ruinous lure that destroys wages, health, and character. It drains pockets, ruins careers, and harms families while offering no redeeming virtues, calling it the ultimate source of vice and degradation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter's Fold
Poster Advertising Association Forges Wider Ill Advertising Deals
In a strategic move the Poster Advertising Association votes to accept more contracts for advertising alcoholic beverages including whiskey and distilled spirits. The action aligns with the daily newspaper industry and numerous U.S. magazines which clone their columns for wider reach and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita Action
United States
Hoopeston Adopts Ordinance on Officials Drinking In Public
Hoopeston adopts an ordinance banning city officials from alcohol use in public. The decree threatens removal from office for any council member mayor or other official who drinks intoxicants while in Hoopeston, reflecting a drive for strict conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoopeston
New York Plasterers Rated Fastest in America Says Foreman
An American labor foreman cites New York plasterers as the fastest in the country. He notes foreign-born workers who trained here can excel, but those who arrive later cannot match native-trained speed. A German foreman in Detroit confirms New York workers perform better and faster, though skilled foreigners also advance with time.
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Glasgow
Avery
America
New York
Detroit
Terers
Germany
Jet Uekay
Hie
New Shoes Save British Soldiers Chiropodists Proposed Corps
A London paper lauds the idea of a chiropodist corps in khaki as a needed support to the army. A Lancashire regiment is cited for hard marching with no dropouts, credited to proper foot care and new boots. The National Society of Chiropodists supports free treatment clinics for soldiers and sailors.
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London
Lancashire
Panizeaia
Benides
National Society of Chiropodists
Lived Long Under Water Demonstrates Rescue Machine
A young woman was kept alive under water for one hour and ten minutes using a resuscitating device developed for mine rescue. The test, part of the safety and sanitation exposition in New York, was directed by a former U S surgeon from the bureau of mines. A breathing mask with a hand-operated lung apparatus was applied over her nose and mouth while she remained submerged in a large grassfront tank, and she did not breathe on her own during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
United States Bureau of Mines
Making Plaga of Wool for Navy Use
In a bid to replace imported wool, makers test American cotton fabric on revenue cutters. Inventors believe the cotton flags will outlast hemp flags, resisting fraying and offering a durable naval product.
Batan and the Cerulean Deep Dinner Dilemma
Two dinner invitations spark a choice between hosting a young Indy returning from a piano conservatory and a home with a five year old who knows many recipes. The narrator weighs refinement versus hospitality, aiming to decide which option best fits the evening.
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Indy
Kansans Recommend Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for Health
Hundreds of Kansans report recovery from stomach and liver ailments after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Letters from Mrs. Fred Niehues and Elmer Barnes praise quick relief, improved appetite, clearer complexion, and reduced headaches. The ad promises lasting results, no long treatment, and a full money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Kansan
Mayr
Fred Niehues
Kelly
Kan
Elmer Barnes
Kingsdown
Sarcaum in the Box Leads to Courtroom Scramble
A dialogue style report outlines a domestic dispute with Judge Theo questioning whether the wife seized the weapon and the defendant running from the home. The exchange suggests uncertainty over intent and whether the wife used violence, with hints of a possible attempt to smooth tensions.
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Theo
Scalp Care Ad and Fragmented Public Notices
An advertisement promotes CLEAN SWEET SCALP for dandruff and itching using Cutheare Soup and Ointment with free samples via Skin Book from Cuttewra Dept XY Boston. The rest includes scattered political quips, ad filaments, and unrelated lines about canals and public figures.
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Cuttewra
Dept. XY
Hoston
Western Canada seeding finished and future yields touted
The land sowing in Western Canada is largely complete with oats barley and spring wheat planted by May. Moisture remains good and rain is welcome but not critical. Prospects grow for alfalfa and fodder crops, with expanding areas in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Government 160 acres free land plus railway company lands attract new farmers. high sales to settlers mark the farm land market.
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Iowa
Canada
Tarmore
Manitoba
Wort
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western Canada
Dominion of Canada
Few Sailors Capable of Rowing or Swimming
A survivor from a torpedoed ship states that no many in the crew could row and only a few could swim. The London Chronicle remarks the mercantile marine lacks rowers and swimmers, noting learning opportunities were scarce even for sail handling.
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Mercantile Marine
Honswitmerd
London Chronicle
Exantlne and Castoria Claims and Animal Disease Costs
Exantlne cautionary note on Castoria use for infants. mentions Fletcher’s signature and 30 years. Then cites 17 million animals inspected with 543,000 infected by tuberculosis hog cholera and cattle tick costs ranging from 110 million to 160 million in a year. Ends with assorted aphorisms about human nature and cheerful rogues.
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Fletcher
No Great Wealth. Unsure garbled market chatter.
Fragmentary text shows misread phrases about wealth, purchases, and vague actions with references to switches, a cut wire, and impertinences. Names and concrete details are unclear, producing a rough, nonsensical record without a coherent event.
Machine to Teach Music and the Record System Reform
An article explains a system by Jules Louleflson of Far Rockaway for teaching music using talking machine records. It discusses afterschool practice hours and a simplified method to count time on a single record with two sides, one for printed music and one for oral counts.
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Jules Louleflson
Far Rockaway
Aly Doubindiak
Implee
Stick to Your Intentions and Get Hanford bal sam
Promotes Hanford Bal Sam of Myrrh as a ready remedy for accidents and common injuries. Advises keeping it at home and in a stable for burns bruises soreness and lameness.
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Hanford
Farmer seeks action over rattler death on his land
Ware farmer Money From Snakes Lewis Anthony plans to sue Agaluet and John Hammond after Hammond killed a large rattlesnake near Anthony's farm. Anthony states the snake caused his fees. Hammond acted upon sighting the rattler. The report from Waycross notes the snake had thirteen rattles and a button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Anthony
Agaluet & Negro
John Hammond
Remarkable Case of Mrs Ham in Shamrock Ma
Mrs Ham of Shamrock Missouri describes chronic health decline from female weakness, inflammation, backaches, and nerve trouble. After trying various doctors, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier reportedly restored energy, sleep, digestion, and family happiness. Letter urges others to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Shamrock
Lydia & Pinkham
Jom Ham
Briamrock
Missouri
Lydia F. Pin Medicine Co
Lynn
Maas
Flaw in the Argument Sparks Debate on Inborn Idiocy
A provocative line from a progressive thinker asks if idiots should be chloroformed at birth. A student of human nature responds that it would be impractical as most reveal themselves only after growing up. The exchange underscores a controversial view on morality and social policy.
Mindful power line from a proverb on relationships
A concise aphorism suggests that any woman can guide a man if she can stop him from realizing her influence. The saying frames social dynamics with wit and caution about awareness.
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