Attorney General Declares Home Brewing Illegal in Des Moines
Des Moines July 9 Attorney General Havner says manufacturing beer at home for personal use violates state law and private breweries must close. He notes the law defines home production as illegal and warns that buyers of ingredients cannot be arrested since ingredients contain no alcohol.
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R. N. Holsaple
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
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Bushman Loses Popular Image as Divorce Affects Work
Francis X. Bushman, former matinee idol, told a New York Supreme Court he cannot get work as his ex wife Josephine F. Bushman seeks alimony security with a property attachment. He remarried Bevery Bayne and lives on Riverside Drive with a daughter. he says studio and public opinion hurt his drawing power since the divorce.
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Polk Nominated for Under Secretary of State Post
President Wilson nominates Frank Lyon Polk counsellor in the State Department and acting secretary of state for the new under secretary role. The salary is set at 7500 dollars, and the office aims to streamline dealings with Great Britain.
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Policeman Beaten by Irate Husband in Galesburg
James Randall of the Galesburg police was assaulted by James Reid and his son Olin after directing traffic at Main and Prairie. Randall sustained serious injuries, the Reids fled but were captured later and jailed in Knox county. Mrs. Reid remains under surveillance at home.
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Sing Sings Death House At Sing Sing Full Forty Three
Sing Sing’s new death house, with capacity for twenty three murderers, is full. Chester B. Cantine, 23, from Poughkeepsie, received the twenty third cell for killing a merchant during a robbery. Edward V. Brophy oversees more murderers than any time in its 30 year history.
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Walter Wilkins
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Sing Sing
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Belair Family Welcomes 25th Child in Quebec
Joseph Belair and wife welcome their twenty fifth child a sturdy boy in Quebec. The Belairs express happiness and are accustomed to such congratulations as visitors fill their home with warm wishes.
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Quebec
Joseph Belair
Glass of Salts for Kidney Relief Propagated in Edgy Ad
An old hurried remedy promotes taking a tablespoon of a salt solution in water before breakfast to flush the kidneys. It claims meat form uric acid that irritates kidneys and causes pain, headaches, and poor sleep, and suggests lemon juice and lithia mixtures as alternatives.
Slacker Mayor at Cascade on Trial
Cascade mayor P. K. Kehoe faces ouster proceedings in district court over alleged neglect of duties willful misconduct and oppression. Witnesses described a slacker parade involving a town marshal and a flag incident. the Reed amendment and gambling law violations are cited. About forty witnesses expected as Judge J. W. Kintzinger presides.
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P. K. Kehoe
Cascade
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J. W. Kintzinger
Deserted husband appeals for support of 27 children
Lucia Cernes claimed to be father of twenty seven children with his wife deserting him. twenty five survive. He appealed to the probation officer after a prior arrest for failing to provide for his family amid the spouse's unknown whereabouts.
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Cernes
Optimistic Thought on Silence and Charity
A reflective maxim notes a prudent silence surpasses truth spoken without charity. It urges thoughtful restraint in speech and emphasis on kindness over blunt honesty.
Remedies of Old Have a Champion
The Philadelphia Ledger noted that century old herbal remedies such as mullein burdock barberry and other herbs persisted despite modern tablets and German origins. It credits colonial families with enduring faith in these medicines and recalls Dr Benjamin Rush and historic, harsher cures while highlighting the lasting appeal of herbs like dandelion root in old and new eras.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Germany
Benjamin Rush
Misheard Slangs Highlight Subtler Meanings
A brief note from Youth's Companion explains that two slang phrases may sound similar but convey different meanings. It uses a joke about tumbling to a thing not meaning falling for it, illustrating how context changes interpretation.
The Scarlet Shadow at Graham]
Secluded girl Mae Murray in Universal's The Scarlet Shadow eludes her tyrant aunt with a suitor who scales a wall to a surprise outing. The pair's escape leads to a mistaken marriage plot as another man interrupts the wedding chase.
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Justice of the Peace
Mrs Truman H Newberry at Washington social
Mrs Truman H Newberry wife of the newly elected Michigan senator has many old friends in Washington due to her husband’s prior role as secretary of the navy under President Roosevelt.
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Truman H. Newberry
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Navy
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Washington
Humorous courtroom exchange shocks the witness
A judge interrupts a female witness who quips that calling him handsome would be humbugging him. The exchange hinges on wordplay about appearances and status in a plainspoken courtroom moment.
Visit to Grandfather's Farm Sparks Bee Wonder
Hans visited his grandfather's farm and, observing a hive, exclaimed with interest that the bees are a wonderful lot of little animals. He noted the swarm's activity and the marvel of honey production.
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Hans
Inconstancy Ever Unpopulart
An 18th century reflection on inconstancy in religion or party. The writer argues that changing sides harms a person’s reputation, drawing disdain from former allies and distrust from new supporters.
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Addison
Hydrogenated fish oil yields food grade oil and lardlike solid
A chemist refines fish oil with hydrogen to create a tasteless edible oil and a solid resembling lard. The process makes the oil suitable for food use and produces a lard substitute.
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Indianapolis News
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