Federal agents warn makers of home brew in Iowa
Dubuque reports Major A V Dalrymple states after January 16 1920 any private still or brewery is liable to prosecution under federal prohibition law. He notes private households will not be molested unless law is violated and that Illinois may enforce search and seizure. Double punishment possible under federal and state laws.
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Dubuque
Sammy
A. V. Dalrymple
Revenue Bureau
Department
Iowa
Illinois
Dalrymple
Flo Flo at Graham Friday in two act musical comedy
John Cort's two act comedy Flo Flo comes to Graham Friday night January 2. The show features pretty girls bright costumes and pep with a costly production for the city. The last performance impressed audiences with fashion displays including negligee gowns bathing suits and frocks. The highlight is Flo Flo itself, one of the most beauti
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George Pierce
Frank McMasters
Fifth Avenue
Graham Theatre
New York City
John Cort
the Graham
Two Elgin Women End Lives
In Elgin on December 31 two women living close to each other committed suicide. Katherine O Hara, wife of C O Mara cashier of the Elgin National Bank, was found hanging in a shed at 530 am by her husband and a servant. Angie Goble, wife of W L Goble Elgin High School principal, drank nitric acid at the same hour. Both had been in failing health for months.
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Katherine O'Hara
C. , O'Mara
Elgin National Bank
Angie Goble
W. L. Goble
Elgin High School
Hapgood Leaves Denmark Post as Senate Fails to Act
The state department announced Norman Hapgood is no longer American minister to Denmark. His nomination was not confirmed before the end of the normal session, and without a recess appointment his commission expired on November 1.
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Washington
Norman Hapgood
Denmark
State Department
Offelals
Senate
Wilson
IOWA YEGGS MAKE BIG HAUL
Comet Bluffs Iowa December 30. The Tingley Savings bank was robbed of funds and securities by burglars who cut the outer door lock with an acetylene torch and made a hole in the vault door large enough for a man to pass through. No trace of the robbers has been found.
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Comet Bluffs la
Tingley (In
Berk
STOO
Veges
Ian
Woman enters Republican presidential race in South Dakota
A woman named Abbie Whistler of Chiesen declares in a letter to the South Dakota secretary of state her willingness to accept the presidency if elected and identifies as a Republican candidate.
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Abbie Whistler
Chicago
South Dakota
Pierre
Dee
Chiesen
United States
Leader of American Legion Outlines Organization's Aims
National commander Franklin D Olier writes to former president William Howard Taft outlining the Legion's aims. He cites threefold purpose mutual help defense against external and internal foes and promotion of 100 percent Americanism within a multi‑million member ex service group. The letter emphasizes civilian duty and cooperation with national state and local government to guide postwar readjustment.
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American Legion
Franklin D’olier
William Howard Taft
the Legion
D’olier
Mr. Taft
The
Legion
Minneapolis
United States
The Sinners Return.
An Ft. Madison expatriate returns to his old haunts amid talk of a profanity ban on streets. The piece contrasts pre prohibition liberty with post prohibition restraint, noting bars closed and cursing silenced as authorities push temperance. The writer jokes about local governance and possible mayoral prospects for Billy Sunday.
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Ft. Madison
Madison
Flanders
Joe Frailey
Macbeth
State
Fr. Madison
Billy Sunday
Marshalltown-Times Republican
First English Opera The Siege of Rhodes 1656
The Siege of Rhodes produced in 1656 is described as the virtually first opera in England and epoch making in language by a Dictionary of National Biography writer. It is noted for its perspective scenes and recitative music.
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England
Rhodes
Dictionary of National Biography
Relief from nasal congestion with Ely's Cream Balm
A timeless ad promises instant relief from a cold or catarrh as Ely's Cream Balm soothes swollen nasal passages. Apply a small amount inside the nostrils to clear airways and ease headaches, claiming rapid comfort and easy breathing.
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Ely
Iowan Declares Tanilac Works For Him
Emil Gnekow of 1103 South 4th Street Burlington Iowa testifies he recovered from a severe flu long lasting stomach and kidney problems and insomnia after using Tanilac claiming renewed strength and sleep and urging others to try it.
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Emil Gnekow
South 4Th St
Burlington
Iowa
Taniac
TANLAC advertised for sale in multiple towns
The advertisement lists TANLAC availability in Washington through Sherman Bros., Crawfordsville via Lemuel J. Stites, Brighton by G. W. Cash, Riverside through M. J. Wilkinson, Kalona by C. L. Rogers, and Ainsworth by A. B. Sands. The note urges readers that if they, like me, would advise trying it, they should purchase at these locations.
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Washington
Sherman Bros
Crawfordsville
Lemuel J. Stites
Brighton
G. W. Cash
Riverside
M. J. Wilkinson
Kalona
C. L. Rogers
Ainsworth
A. BE. Sands
Advt
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Hapgood Out
Tingley
J. F. Duffy
Sherman Brothers
McKenzie & Shilling
W. J. Wilkinson
J. D. Duncan
Cotter
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Mike Aeter
Wml
Lief
Watreh Ihines
Atl Ouds
Minnie Wolf
Association of Railway “Ecutiver
Tein Literatere
Asaation
Broadway
New York
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