24 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
1
George W Crabbe, league supervisor for Maryland, outlines a plan to press for a state prohibition act enforcement like other laws without extra agents or costs. The group will argue prohibition is the law of the land and must be enforced, regardless of local opinion, seeking support from the decent law abiding element.
In Harlan county Kentucky a moonshine couple jailed for making liquor married inside the jail. John Chercok and Mary Toth residents near Lynch were captured with a still and liquor sample after a deputy and posse halted their operation. The ceremony followed a request to wed before trial. the bride secured bond and release while the groom remains jailed as authorities decide federal penalties.
Syracuse authorities vote to prohibit all forms of so called jazz dance in hotels and public halls. Venues must close by midnight and no one under 16 may attend or partake. Police can order closure if dancers are suspected to use anything beyond feet.
Washington February 24 The Senate removed the House approval in the agricultural appropriations bill that would have allowed 367000 dollars for congressional distribution of free seeds. Senator Harrison of Mississippi led the fight to retain the appropriation but failed to force a vote. News from Russia references Trotzky tracked by Cossacks amid chaotic reports.
A group of Alsatians works nightly at their club rooms rehearsing songs and acts for the Alsatia Minstrel Show opening Monday at Nixon's Academy. Lead performers include Scoop Cast Quay Newcomer Ray Black and Brewer Stouffer. A full minstrel parade and a three night run will feature a dazzling costume display and a minstrel band leading through city streets. Bib overalls priced at 98c from Beard's.
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub for rheumatism neuritis backache stiff neck sore muscles and other pains. It promises instant tingling heat within minutes improves blood circulation breaks congestion and grants near instant relief at low cost with Bowles Red Pepper Rub from red peppers available at drug stores.
Frederick Feb 24 Jester D Johnson of Washington died after being crushed beneath an overturned auto at Burdette's Hill near Ridgeville. Two companions escaped with minor injuries while the vehicle, moving slowly in heavy snowfall, skidded and overturned.
Rescue crews freed two others from the wreckage while one man, identified as Joh son, died before extraction. The incident left authorities to investigate the collision and determine cause.
Shanghai February 24 Only 5 766 Americans live in China says the report of the Chinese Maritime Customs Americans rank fourth in number among China's foreign residents Japan leads with 159 960 Russians 59 919 English 7953 China's population estimated at 450 000 000 includes 244 617 foreigners Foreigners have 6986 corporations in China Only 234 American business freis but they are managed by live wives who are lining up big Chinese trade for Uncle Sam.
New York Feb 24 The American Woolen Co the largest producer of wool goods named prices for fall 1921 on a basis ranging from 45 to 0 percent below price levels of last autumn The dress goods lines included many women s coatings while the overcoatings included nearly 75 percent against 25 percent of staples
A Pittsburgh reader reports severe stomach back and side pains with thin health and low weight. After ten bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound the writer recovered, regained appetite and vitality, and urges others to try the remedy.
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