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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
7
Prisoners at Joliet State prison are employed outdoors and provided with vests made from sheep pelts. The pelts come from 149 sheep slaughtered for this purpose, reflecting prison labor practices in the era.
A report from Salford City notes Native people acquire police helmets during a winter period. The piece credits a skilled convict, described as a tanner, with the vestments or gear associated with this affair.
The Nation debates third party options led by Dewey aligned figures Norris and Pinchot amid pressure from big interests. Prohibition policy and potential extra sessions loom as Wickersham reports, while Hyde pushes drought relief and Militia Academy land purchases. Washington power plays, rail mergers, and scientific congress notes color the week.
The group found a practical solution to dispose of their old helmets after learning that West African natives needed them before they could be considered members of soci.
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