Battle to Wax Hot Washington in Prohibition Battle
Prohibition debate heats up as Postmaster General Farley spurs repeal efforts. Drys and wets mobilize across states with church conventions and tax leverage shaping the fight. Senate Morgan inquiry produces scandal and calls for tax reform, amid broader political maneuvers.
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Northern Baptist Convention
Chicago
How I Broke into Four The Movies Safety Man Tale
The article recounts Hal C. Herman detailing his entry into film as a safety man with a rifle to deter wild animals on set. He describes past roles as Texas Ranger and Rough Rider, his move from El Paso to Hollywood, and his rise after writing and directing Westerns for William Fox.
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Texas Ranger
Teddy
el Paso
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California
San Bernardino
San Berdue
Hollywood
William Fox
Mr. Fox
Babe Ruth
Lindbergh
America
WNU
Proud of Her Feet Helen Mack’s Shoe Hobby Reads Like Vanity
Helen Mack is described as proud of her feet and her hobby of acquiring shoes, particularly those that enhance the appearance of her feet. The fragment notes her fascination with fashionable footwear as a defining trait.
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Helen Mack
Benjamin Harris and Americas First Newspaper Pioneer
The Colophon highlights Benjamin Harris as a pioneering printer bookseller and early American journalist. After facing pillory exposure in London he settled in Boston in 1686, running a bustling shop and publishing The New England Primer. His brief American newspaper Publick Occurrences debuted September 25 1690 but was abruptly suppressed after licensing issues and controversial content.
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Benjamin Harris
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Secon
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Frank Monaghan
Golden Boars Head
Dictionary of American Biography
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The Tax Letter and a Quick Comeback
A young author shares his anxiety over a summons from the income tax office. He reads the letter with trembling hands and replies with wit, telling the assessor he is more dissatisfied than the taxman.
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London
Wonderful value outdoor en amel sign for tourist homes
An advertising note offers signs combining beauty and utility at low cost. The maker, Write American Signs, is located at 175 Fifth Ave New York, inviting inquiries for inexpensive exterior enamel signs for tourist homes.
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N.Y
Big New Dodge Six Highlighted For Value and Style
A feature on the Big New Dodge Six promotes it as a durable new car offering long service life and easy maintenance. Demonstration rides are available, emphasizing strong performance and stylish design at a competitive price within the low-priced class.
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America
Dodge
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