War on Tobacco and Personal Liberty in Zion City
A New York Topics and International Courier piece critiques Zion City's ordinance banning tobacco in streets parks and public buildings as unconstitutional. It argues smoking in open streets is a matter of personal liberty, while permitting bans in crowded public places may be lawful. The article asserts constitutional limits protect citizens from oppression by majority rule.
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Zion City
New York
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Biblical debate over alcohol and prohibition in faiths
A reader argues over scriptural support for prohibition, claiming Deuteronomy and Bible verses show different stances than the Koran. The letter compares Christian and Muslim authorities, contending prohibition is a religious issue and asks what a pastor preaches.
Wanted Hotel Porter Or Bell Hop For Private Family
Classified ad seeking employment as hotel porter elevator boy bell hop or servant for private family. Also open to work as common laborer. Call The Star office at phone 931 for details.
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Star Office
Murderer Receives Woolens Shipment for Suits
A consignor announces 1000 woolens samples for suits and claims they are especially stylish. The ad promotes low prices and offers services for handling second hand goods, cleaning, pressing, and re pairing with delivery at 518 E Archer. Contact phone 2573, Partee Bidgem Walker Prep. A. J. Smitherman swore to this notice before Notary G. W. Hutchins on October 2, 1914.
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E. Archer
Walker Prep
Sandy Claus Destroys Myth in Quiet Family Moment
A child and mother discuss Santa Claus in dialect, noting gifts and confusion over how toys are painted and delivered. The fragment hints at fear and curiosity about adults, race, and the reality behind holiday myths.
Puritan Stance on Christmas in 1644 English law
English Puritans spurned Christmas as a Celtic Yule relic while 1644 laws forced observance as a solemn day. Parliament ordered silent atonement for riotous past celebrations, leading to covert turkey killings and plum puddings as authorities hunted offenders.
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Turkey
Under the Mistletoe Opinion on Asking Before Kissing
An old column argues that demanding consent before kissing is insulting to the woman and that a kiss can be used to justify any means. The writer voices a masculine view that a kiss ends questions about conduct.
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