Personal Liberty Letter on Obeying the Law and Scotch
A Lewiston editor prints a correspondent letter arguing for personal liberty to drink Scotch. The writer defends whiskey enjoyment, mocks Volstead prohibition, and attacks the editor’s views on rights, urging rebellion against dry laws and praising liberal use of liquor despite legal limits. The missive shows strong sentiment for individual liberty and criticism of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Staples
Lewiston
Maine
Sandy McDonald
Ironwood Considers Five Day Work Week To Save Funds
Ironwood city commission discussed a five day working basis to conserve public funds and address unemployment. A budget revision to operate within tax income was proposed, with further investigation before action. Also, a new theater near completion plans an opening June 30 under manager Ja L Picker, with a full program to be announced. The state utilities commission debated street car fare increases requiring a referendum. Miner Matti Salo, first term Gogebic county mine inspector, died aged 56 from miner's consumption. Ironwood's total assessed valuation fell to 19,686,920, with mining property cut by about two million by the state tax commission. Scout Camp at Lake Gogebic ready for summer use. camping groups must apply at the county road commission with leader and camper names, bedding and provisions. County motorcycle force receives blue uniforms with caps and leather puffed accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood
Ja. L. Picker
State Utilities Commission
H. M. Wick
City Commission
Wick
Matti Salo
Gogebic County
Ironwood Township
Lake Gogebic
County Road Commission
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Willie B. Fuller
State Tax Commission
Board of Review
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Ironwood, Michigan
Lovejoy
C.W. Crash
Nash Motors Company
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