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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
Mrs Dora hams recalls a lengthy illness after which Eatonic helped her recover. The testimonial claims Eatonic relieves indigestion, sourness, heartburn, belching, and repeating after meals, with a large cost described as a trifling box price.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold in hours with a dose every two hours for three doses. The first dose unclogs nostrils, relieves headache and feverishness, and the product is sold cheap at drug stores.
A historical advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a superior remedy for indigestion and digestive disturbances. It claims fifty four years of global use in thousands of households with no reported failure and promotes gentle taxation as a desirable feature.
A reported incident describes someone sitting on paint and abruptly standing, an action that removed paint from the surface and drew attention. No injuries reported.
An Amster country Chamber of Commerce excursion near Bonesteel, South Dakota is pressed to back a Mulehead power dam and bridge project. Proponents claim a $10 million bond issue and light, cheap power lasting 25 years can be funded from operating profits, with Sioux City as a service market. The group plans meetings across Rosebud towns to rally legislative support for the project.
United States sub committee on campaign expenditures will extend investigations of funds raised and spent by Republicans and Democrats in presidential, senatorial, and congressional races beyond the November 2 vote. Missouri probes focus on 28 Democratic convention delegates and related expenses.
Walter Mails, pitcher hero of the Cleveland Indians, was greeted with kisses from two Sacramento women, Catherine Whitney and Charlotte Moach, as he arrived in Ogden on his way home. Harold P. Spencer of the Sacramento chamber of commerce led the delegation that met him.
Chicago reports abrupt prohibition crackdown halting all liquor shipments and warehouse movements. Major Dalrymple orders strict limits under director Kramer, with exceptions only for industrial alcohol by permission. Two policemen shot in a suspected whisky-running incident. Judge Landis denounces nonenforcement and calls for prison terms for violators. Dalrymple blames Wisconsin officials for killings tied to liquor raids.
In Los Angeles Mrs. Domini Redfern 21 and Arthur Quincy Hagerman 22 wed after Hagerman chartered a seaplane to reach a licensed minister since the license bureau was closed. The couple flew ten miles to alight on the ocean where Capt. Armand Anderson performed the ceremony before departing for Nevada on their wedding trip.
More than 200000 acres in Colorado have been released for homestead entry, per M D McEntry of the United States land service. The land, reserved for power sites, may be retaken if the government needs it, with most parcels in river valleys.
In Des Moines on October 19 the Iowa conference of social workers urged legislative changes. Key proposals aim to prevent or discourage birth by feeble minded or insane parents or those unable to reform, and to raise widows' pension incomes for dependents. Additional resolutions seek state or city schools for prospective parents to curb delinquency.
Joseph Guyer, 24, was killed by a gunshot wound received when a companion's shotgun discharged during a duck hunting trip near here. He was walking ahead of WG Taylor, who carried the gun. Taylor's shot struck Guyer in the back.
In St Louis on Oct 19 Edward F. Goltra testified before a Senate subcommittee that William Jennings Bryan planned to star in a prohibition-themed motion picture with Missouri writer George Dalton. Bryan allegedly asked Goltra to aid production and borrow money, but the plan collapsed after a dispute between Bryan and Dalton.
Washington October 19. A committee from last week's farmers conference plans another general meeting October 28 as they seek more credit for agriculture. Invitations were sent by Charles A. Lyman to farm organizations nationwide. About 100 representatives are expected to attend to discuss the farm situation, though exact plans remain uncertain.
Cedar Rapids Iowa Oct 19 County Attorney Lockwood dismissed ouster proceedings against Seth Hendryx county recorder after Judge Moffit refused to sign a temporary removal order The judge found the evidence insufficient and noted two signers of the affidavits had provided counter affidavits The board of supervisors may still pursue a jury trial later.
Ka City Mo October 19 a masked bandit held up Sam Bramson assistant manager at the Regent theater in the business district and escaped with 1500 dollars of theater funds and a ring valued at 1000 dollars belonging to Robert L Aykin treasurer of the movie house.
In Rockford Alabama on Oct 19 Noble Dickinson 22 shot and killed his wife Josephine 20 fatally wounded Dora Brown his mother in law and then shot himself. Doctors said he could not live. The shooting occurred during an attempted divorce discussion at the wife’s parents home. The couple’s 2 year old child witnessed the incident. A bullet aimed at the father in law missed.
London reports indicate Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney of Cork is gravely ill in Brixton prison as hunger strike symptoms worsen. A Sinn Fein bulletin notes symptoms of scurvy and urges citrus intake, while fatigue and rare speech persist. Fitzgerald's death is confirmed to MacSwiney but does not change his condition.
Bassett Nebraska reports Mrs Imin Childs of Tilden killed in an auto crash near Bassett while returning home from visiting relatives near Long Pine. The 75 year old widow of Bu Ward Childs leaves 19 children. Her daughter and son in law Byron Barkdoll and a Barkdoll child were in the car.
Between Saturday night and this morning a group hacked through the roof of Estes Park bank and fled with 2400 dollars in Liberty bonds and cash. The crime was not found until this morning and officials say the culprits are likely amateurs though identify clues.
A large unemployed demonstration in London escalated into a two stage riot with traffic blocks and street fighting near Downing Street and Whitehall. Police used riot sticks and mounted units as crowds waved red flags and chanted the Internationale. 60 injuries reported and ambulances ferried wounded to the foreign office courtyard.
Constantinople dispatch reports General Wrangel's troops advancing in southern Russia. The communique claims 4,000 prisoners captured north of Taurida after defeating the Sud, 2d and 42rd divisions, and notes the occupation of Nikopol with 3,090 prisoners and seized guns and armor.
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