Governor urged to veto New York repeal of Prohibition law
A national Prohibition brief urges Governor Smith to veto the New York legislature’s repeal of state enforcement of the National Prohibitory Act. The piece argues the governor’s oath to support the Constitution requires enforcing federal prohibition and condemns opposition as anti constitutional. It cites Lincoln and warns that nullifying the law would threaten the nation’s constitutional fabric.
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New York
all-Saloon League
Warne B. Wheeler
Smith
New York State
Abraham Lincoln
Stephan A. Douglas
Jonesboro
Ilinois
United States
Quincy
Llinois
Ann. Douglas
State of
Congress
Havine
Areca
Tod
Amerwa
LESTERDAYS IN OHIO 1333 TO 1917 NOTES AND EVENTS
A compact historical digest listing notable dates and figures from 1333 to 1917. Highlights include John M. Harlan born 1911 and service in the U.S. Supreme Court, James Buchanan born 1791 in Cove Gap and later president, Joseph Howe named lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia in 1873, the Prince Imperial killed in Zululand in 1879, and Shakespearean actor Thomas W. Keene passing in 1898. Also notes the Orient Express raid and Kronstadt seizure in 1917, with a one year ago today reminder of births and weddings tied to notable figures.
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John M. Harlan
Suprema Court
Bufaia
Wcasion
For
Nova Scotia
Prince Imperial
Napoleon Iit
Zululand
Thomas W Keene
New York City
TS91
Orient Express
Corstarchinoig
Kronstadt
Gafending Patrozrad
Chief of the Animal Husbandry Division Born in Allegany NY
The chief of the Animal Husbandry Division of the Department of Agriculture was born in Allegany New York about 46 years ago today.
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The
Department of Agriculture
Allegany, NY
Centenary Birth of Cara Gilman Jervey Noted Southern Writer
A century since the birth of Cara Gilman Jervey, famed for juvente stories, is noted. The item also mentions Marshal Dayoust and various events, including a June medical gathering in Boscog, the Leeds University war memorial unveiling, and a conference of Six Nations Indians at Onondaga Station regarding money owed by the United States government.
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Caraline Gilman Jervey
Marshal Dayoust
Napoleon
Boscog
Amacan Neurological Assaqe
Leeds University
Easland
Ripon
Onondaga
Komical Telegrams By Jim Armitage Himself
A humorous sketch notes repairmen and automog scenes with clumsy jargon and mock dialogue. It laments faulty parts and long delays, poking fun at service antics, ends with a jab about an occupation army and stubborn fixes.
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Jim Armitage
Woman's group debate labor issues and wages
The piece notes Mrs Joe and the Woman's Yo a Crh discussing labor concerns amid political noise. It questions how the average worker can survive on earnings, comparing wage value to plasterer pay of about ten dollars and forty cents daily.
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Joe Dark
Fragments Describe Auto Repair and Deceptions on Roadside Stands
The reader recalls encounters with roadside repairmen and a dealer who sells reconditioned items. The speaker criticizes dishonesty and high prices and notes the ease of being duped on a cold morning when a vehicle fails to start. The narrator imagines adopting a flashy persona to cope.
Adams Named U S Senator From Colorado
Alva B. Adams, Colorado born, was named by Governor Sweet to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Nicholson. A lawyer and noted speaker, Adams is 5 feet 4 inches tall, born October 29 1875 in Del Norte, raised in Alamosa, educated in Pueblo, and has four children. He pledges to work for world peace and cooperation through joining the league of nations.
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Alva GB. Adams
Colorado
United States Senate
Alva B. Adams
Cov. Sweet
Nicholson
Adams
Billy Adams
California
del Norte
Col
Alamosa
Pueblo
Purblo
League of
Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Ad Promises Nervous Relief
A vintage advert promotes Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand claiming to banish nervousness fatigue and despondency. It promises quick mood improvement within three days with a money back offer on the first box, targeting nervous indigestion and appetite issues.
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Wendell
Tom
International banker myth says Kahn
Otto H Kahn argues the term international banker is imagination not fact. He says bankers operate within American industry and agriculture, relying on domestic investor confidence. Foreign loans are acceptable when sound and for legitimate aims, with total foreign securities far below one billion dollars.
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America
Otto H Kahn
Kahn
Europe
Congress
Uma
Missionary Bishop to Africa in 19th Century
The text profiles a bishop who shaped the Dark Continent's mental and moral transformation. Reared on an Illinois farm, he studied at Illinois Wesleyan University and Garrett Biblical Institute, graduating in 1868. He helped establish Methodist institutions in the South and West for about a dozen years before leading the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education society from 1882 to 1896, then becoming missionary bishop for Africa.
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Illinois
Illinois Wesleyan University
Garrett Biblical Institute
South
Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society
Africa
Poems That Live by Margaret Sangster
A reflective lyric on friendship after death urging patience with the living and acceptance of loss. The speaker rebukes quick praise and seeks enduring gentleness, suggesting forgiveness grows through time and memory.
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Thee
Margaret Sangster
Strawberries Cheap Prices Tap Market Demand
Strawberries were plentiful on the market with prices at three cents per quart. A brisk supply drew buyers, and vendors advertised the unusually low cost as a key draw for shoppers.
Memorial Day Observed Amid Donations and Local Crime
Memorial day services were attended by parades and the Knights of Pythias with an oration by William N. Brigus at the cemetery. A burglary wave saw eight robberies including gold watches stolen from HF Massey’s West Avenue home and the shooting death of Ed Higgins during a burglary at Olmsted. Professor C. H. Churchill of Oberlin lectured on the telephone and phonograph, two inventions that astonished the world.
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Mart
Pythias
William N. Brigus
HF Massey
West Avenue
C. H Churchill
Oberlin
Three Divorces Granted by Judge Wed in Local Court
Several divorces granted on grounds of cruelty and fault in and around the district. Irene Cook and Edwie Cook listed. Mattie Martin divorced from Henr. alimony and property settlements noted. Also reference to Hallie Smith and Mattie Cooper with restoration of alimony claims. Remains of Finnegan arrived in Chicago. funeral details mention a will and church services forthcoming.
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Irene Cook
Finnegan
Chicago
Will de Hels
Tur
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Fifth Ave
Chocago
John W. Hunter
Marquette Bidgee
Renee
DE Valera
Republican Campaign
R/SH
Gonatas
Greece
Lesterdays
Ohio
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Es “Tost
Yolanda
Tair
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Josepa
Onary Ashop
Heston
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Rouse
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Rivne
Abe Martin
INEFA
Yver
Mister Ford
Joseph C. Harztel
Otto Kahn
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Ruth
Alys
ED Higgins
Elyria Shoemakr
Olmsted
Elyria Hardware Co
S. J. George, Taylor & CO
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Little Joe
Leader Shoe Store
Pleere
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Ebert Dregs
K M. Summers
Piano Man
Elyria
Earl Court
Scanlon
Palm Beach
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Finis
Tennessee
Claude Kitchin
Garner
Kitchin
Manila
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Akbara
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