The Fallacies of Prohibition in Laymen’s View
A long critical essay arguing that prohibition reveals fundamental moral and social failures. It mocks reform rhetoric, questions legal enforcement, and argues that bans on alcohol won’t curb vice. The piece warns of rising costs and unintended harms while contrasting temperance zeal with broad liberty. It cites biblical analogies and laments shifting public attitudes toward law and personal choice.
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Pittspore
Billy Sunday
Dr. Llederwolt
Man
Maine
California
Abe Yarvera
Lnn
Timon Wal
Hamile
Harting
Nara
Tonpenance
Eran
Avila
Maron
Prohibition Debate and Tax Burdens Highlight Dry Territory Fight
A restless column argues prohibition fails as U S. and state data show rising whiskey consumption and heavier taxes. It cites Alabama Arkansas Colorado Idaho Oregon Washington and others expanding dry territory, says bootleg tax costs hit workers hardest, questions street funding and public services if Washington goes dry. It warns prohibition erodes liberty and moral authority, urging temperance without total ban. Warnings about deer poaching and Fort Loudon warden add local flavor.
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Sid Murdorena Maniac
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Lens
Ore Poy
Washington
Sfott Dintilérion Fond
United States
van Jts
Sid Fuyther
Aleeed Producera
Adaliune
Georgia
Augalius
Turkey
Dretithitien Asa Ravenna
Andy
Washington County
Hagerstown
Erie
Wade
Grey Fox Shot Near Groonvitnga by Conductor
Reymond Aguneberger, a conductor on the trolley line, shot a gray fox near Groonvitnga, according to a brief report. The incident details are sparse and framed as a local note from the route.
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Reymond Aguneberger
Groonvitnga
Growth of Banks and Reserve Gain Wonderful Deeds
Washington, New. Growth of the country's banking system and the Federal Reserve's gains are highlighted as unprecedented. The Treasury reports 6.8 trillion dollars in credit, with banks expanding rapidly, deposits rising, and interest rates easing. The piece notes the European war's impact and details campaigns against tuberculosis with health efforts and public demonstrations led by officials and organizations in Washington.
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Washington, New
Ue Treasury
Thid
Daly
Ing Agada
Avery State
Avery
Ehargon
la Gressar
Bys
Maatere i
Hla
Maryland Osteopaths Hold Annual Meeting in Baltimore
Dr J A B Johnson reelected secretary and treasurer as the Maryland Osteopathic Association convened at Motel Ran- art in Baltimore. President Camberboaid presided. remarks and an Abbott operation for Sealsvale were noted. meeting adjourned at 2. Orthopedic cafe followed with address by Dr W Banks Meecha.
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Maryland Osteopathic Association
Rannart
Baltimore
Camberboaid
Preaident
Ory M
Demarcat
Weatminster
Girl Messenger Strike Hits New York Firms
New York reports on a strike by messenger girls hired by major telegraph and messenger companies. They demand better working conditions and pay, with wages cited from ten to twenty dollars weekly. The action disrupts deliveries as women fail to report for duty and some face penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Telegraph
Mossenger
Adoption of Baby Girl Guided by Ouija Spirit Patience
In St. Louis a family led by Mrs. Curran adopts a baby girl after alleged messages from a spirit named Patience via a Ouija board. The widow mother of a rail worker reportedly died recently, and the child is named Patience Wert and described with symbolic features.
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St. Louis
Navy
Patience
Dobn
H. Curran
Killen
Bavelly
Patience Werth
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