No Escape From Dry Law Bill Aims at Extraterritorial Violations
Representative Randall of California introduced a bill to punish American citizens abroad for violating the constitutional prohibition. The measure addresses extraterritorial rights under treaties and follows concerns about a California brewery project in China.
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Washington
Aug
United States
Randall
California
Myr. Mandall
China
Army
Navy
Representative Carraway
Dem
Arkansas
DIM
Naval
Russian Army Defeats Reds at Katoashin on Volga
General Denikine's forces win a decisive victory over Bolsheviks capturing the town of Katoashin on the Volga. About five thousand Bolsheviks, nine guns, and large quantities of Bateria were taken in the engagement near London dated August 1.
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London
Denikine
Katoashin
Volga
Coca Cola Company Sold to New York Interests
Sale of the Coca Cola company of Atlanta to New York interests for 825,000,000 was announced with final completion dependent on auditors reports confirming the firm’s earnings and financial status. The agreement was disclosed locally in Atlanta on August 1.
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Atlanta
Coca Cola Company of
New York
August Chautauqua Dates Highlight Local News
Local notes cover Chautauqua set for August 12 to 21, daily errands, and visits. Residents travel to Davenport and Keota, while businesses announce services and bank safety updates. Auction details list household goods for sale at 2:30 Saturday.
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Houserhold
Kleim Kio
D. FB. Macon
Waists Offer Treated With Embroidery in Store Ad
The ad promotes waists in twisted srrench voile with Geneva embroidery and trimmed cuffs, priced at 2.30 and 2.95, with lower priced options at 1.25 and 1.00. Georgette embroidered waists, exclusive to the store, come in maize silver peach apricot flesh and white, priced 5.75 7.30 etc.
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Washington
Local notes on visits and returns from overseas
Mrs Ethel Myers returns to Moline after a business visit. John Kirkpatrick travels to Columbus Junction for daily business. Mr and Mrs John Bailey of Cedar Rapids attend H M Richer funeral. Neil Kracaw discharged after 19 months overseas. Mrs Elizabeth Harris attends Richer funeral in Sea ton NL and stays with R L Mac Gugin. George Struble and Eardley Hell attend Wellman funeral. Glen Rouse returns from France after a year plus in radio work. P G Widmer plans Glenwood Springs and California trip for health reasons.
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John Bailey
Cedar Rapids
H. M. Richer
Elizabeth Harris
Seaton, NL
K. M. Richer
R. L. MacGugin
George Struble
Eardley Hell
Wellman
Henry Eicher
Glen Rouse
France
Radio Department
P. G. Widmer
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
California
Widmer
West
Rain Brings Needed Relief and Cooler Air
Rain fell last night totaling .62 of an inch, easing dust and saving crops from drying. Temperatures dropped from 98 to 66, leaving the day comfortable with refreshed atmosphere.
John Atchison Breaks Hip in Park Fall
John Atchison fell stepping from the east entrance to Central Park this afternoon and suffered a broken right hip. He was rushed to county hospital where the fracture was reduced and he is resting fairly well.
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John Atchison
Central Park
Rural Carrier Convention Room Offer Sought
During the Rural Carrier's Convention on August 5 6 7 there may be a need for private rooms to house attendees. Citizens with available space are asked to notify J R Maxwell at the C M and F Store 4213 at once.
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J. R. Maxwell
Boys Camp Meeting At Local YMCA This Evening
Notice invites all interested boys to a short time camp discussion at the YMCA office this evening at 7 30. The plan outlines a camp near Washington with talks to be held on the proposal and details to be settled.
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Chautauqua
Washington
Notice Ad Club Meeting Next Tuesday Evening
The Ad club announces a regular meeting next Tuesday evening at the usual time and place. Members should come prepared to pay annual dues.
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Ad Club
Local Notes and Weekend Visitors Bring Jazz and Rugs
Crail's ads entice with rug buys while a social guest list includes Mr and Mrs J W Babb from Chicago arriving for the Holden home weekend. Travelers Mr and Mrs Thos Dodds from Newcastle Pa and Cal Stevenson with Mrs H A Shannon of Pittsburgh depart for Kansas Colorado and Montana. Washington Concert band adds two clarinet players from Fairfield for tomorrow evening, boosting a push to build a professional musical group with community support.
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Thos. Dodds
Newcastle
Cal Stevenson
H. A. Shannon
Pittsburg
W. A. Shannon
Kansas
Colorado
Montana
Washington
Fairfield
Subscriptions Offer From Journal Agent Nita Belle Mekoon
A newspaper note invites readers to subscribe and obtain price lists for clubs and magazines through agent Nita Belle Mekoon. Contact is via phone 59 Red or by writing to the Journal.
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Nita Belle Mekoon
Two boys on a southern plantation face chores and truth
On a southern plantation two small boys, Berry and Wesley, toil and blame each other for work. Wesley is industrious while Berry shirks duties and urges Wesley to do the tasks. The lady checks the milk and direct dialogue follows about who brought it in.
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Berry
Wesley
Milk Prices Rise in Chicago to 15 Cents a Quart
Chicago dairies raise milk to 15 cents a quart starting today and lasting through August. The jump reflects higher costs demanded by the Milk Producers' Association and passed on by the milk companies.
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Chicago
Milk Producers’ Association
Villa Followers Killed in Mexican Federal Battle Near Las Vegas
Fifty Villa followers died and eleven bandits were captured in a clash between bandits and Mexican federal troops near Las Vegas on the Durango Chihuahua state line. The Mexican consul said the defense aimed to recapture Villa.
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Las Vegas
Galveston
Tex
Durengo-Chilmahua State Line
Mende Metro
Washington Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting on August First
Washington Lodge No. 26 A Y R M will hold a regular meeting Friday evening August first at eight o'clock. The agenda includes several petitions to be balloted upon and likely work in the first degree for one or two candidates. L. D. Langworthy, W. M.
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Washington Lodge
A. Yr
A. M
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Candles From Human Fat In Soap Mystery Report
Scientific American notes odd soap experiments using human fat from hospital cadavers as a base for “toilet soap” and candles. Some medicos claim fat from corpses yields a superior emollient, amidst broader comments on soap making and medical curiosities.
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Europe
Scientific American
At Our Best by the Company We Keep
A meditation on how companions elevate character and inspire noble thoughts. The presence of refined friends brings purification and a music to the soul, drawing out the best traits and quieting meanness.
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