Prohibition's World Aim Sees Dry Future Across Nations
J. H. Larimore reflects on the quiet spread of prohibition from local Ohio beginnings to a world movement. He traces the rise of the World League Against Alcoholism and the Anti Saloon League, noting international headquarters, planned conferences, and hopes that many nations will join the United States in going dry within the lifetimes of recent readers.
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Westerville
Ohio
United States
Canada
Dominion
Mexico
Columbus
Anti-Saloon League
Dreath
Washington
World League Against Alcoholism
Anti Saloon League
Edinburgh
Oberlin
H. H. Russell
Dr Russell
World League
Scotland
Orient
Europe
France
Great Britain
Russia
Tokyo
America
National Capitol
J. H. Larim
Beautiful old lady finds health through tablets
An advertisement claims beauty and happiness in old age depend on good health. Indigestion or constipation ruin it, but Chamberlain's Tablets strengthen digestion and liver, move the bowels, and improve appearance. Priced a quarter at Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Lemmon's Drug Store
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Overseas Presbyterian Worker Praises YMCA War Relief
Waterloo reports Dr. Maitland Alexander former moderator praises YMCA relief to American soldiers overseas calling it one of the war’s most wonderful efforts. Alexander just returned from France after a year directing religious work in cantonments and with the army of occupation. He notes the value of the money given to the YMCA for war work.
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Young Men's Association
Maitland Alexander
Presbyterian General Assembly
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France
Army of Occupation
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Molly of the Follies at Fox Theatre Wednesday
Margarita Fisher stars in Molly of the Follies a gay satire on sideshow life at the Fox Theatre with a strong supporting cast including Jack Mower J Farrell MacDonald Jule Warrenton Mary Lee Wise and Millard Webb Peter Clark MacFarlane wrote and Edward Sloman directed this American Film Company release audiences can expect an entertaining showcase of Fisher's distinctive talents.
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Molly
FOX Theatre
Peter Clark MacFarlane
American Film Company
Edward Sloman
Miss Fisher
Jack Mower
J. Farrell MacDonald
Jule Warrenton
Mary Lee Wise
Millard Webb
Thore
Molly OF the
Taft Advocates Labor Union Rights At Lumber Association
Former President Taft addresses over 1,000 National Hardwood Lumber Association members at the Congress Hotel urging recognition of collective bargaining and favorable union elements while warning against Bolshevism and calling for an international league of nations to stabilize Europe. He cites war labor board insights and supports conservative union leadership to balance capital and labor.
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Bolshevism
I. W. Weism
National Hardwood Lumber Association
Congress Hotel
William Howard Taft
Taft
War Labor Board
Samuel Gompers
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Mooney
Labor
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Europe
Australia
League of Nations
Mexico
League
Department of Public Works
Congress
Crib Holdups End In Bloodshed Near Wilton
On June 24 in West Liberty a bank car raid by Villa clan relatives ended with a shooting during a pay day poker game. Frank Maroon, 48, and a white man were mobbed by thieves after winning most of the Mexican laborers’ money. Maroon was shot in the mouth and neck and taken to Iowa City hospital.
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Wilton
Frank Maroon
Villa
Bandit
Maroon
Iowa City Hopital
Lightning Severs Skin and Strikes Farming Youth
Traer June 24 A bolt of lightning struck Paul Stevenson as he plowed on his father's farm. It burned a hole in his neck scorched a leg blistered an arm melted a ring cut his hair and split his straw hat. The horse fell but recovered and the boy lay unconscious in the mud until his father found him. He is slowly recovering with sore muscles.
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Traer
Paul Stevenson
Paving Contract Let for Waterloo Cedar Falls Road
The contract for paving federal aid project No. 25 on the 4.08 mile Waterloo to Cedar Falls road was awarded to Young Moore Construction Co. of Waterloo at 33.723 per square yard for bituminous filled brick.
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Cedar — Falls
Waterloo Firm
Cedar Falls
Young Moore Construction Company
Want Column Clue Reveals Local Opportunity
In the want column a prospective item appears suggesting a chance for readers to pursue a listed opportunity. The notice hints at a time and place where interested parties may respond or inquire further. No names or exact details are provided in the fragment.
Keep Chamberlains Colic Remedy On Hand
Taking big chances with cholera morbus, neighbors, or medicine delays. A bottle of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at Lemmons Drug Store costs 35 cents and can be depended on in a sudden attack.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon’s
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The Source at Graham Attractions
Wallace Reid portrays Van Twiller Yard in this Paramount feature about cowardice and redemption. Svea Nord grows fond of Yard, who is beaten by a lumber boss but later redeems himself in a final clash. Ann Little shines as Sven Nord while James Cruze plays Langlois the lumber boss.
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Wallace Reid
Paramount
Mr. Reid
van Twiller Yard
Vermont
Svea Nord
Yard
van Twiller
van Twiller Yard and Ann Little Is Excellent As Sven Nord. James Cruze
Langlois
Love and Reward Through Her Goodness and Grit
A brief note celebrates a woman’s love and the reward she earns by facing adversity with resourcefulness and steadfast goodness.
Turkish forces outnumber Greeks in Asia Minor
Reports from Paris on June 24 say Turkish forces lead Greeks four to one and threaten to drive them from Asia Minor. Greek troops are said to be retreating as Turks advance with strong artillery and ample ammunition.
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Paris
Asia Minor
Reuter’s
Wilson set to depart Brest en route home
President Wilson plans to sail from Brest on his homeward journey with Secretary Tumulty, expected to leave Wednesday or Thursday. The U. S. and ships carrying Wilson prepared to sail Thursday morning per the Evening Journal.
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Wilson
Tumulty
Brest
U. S
George Weashington
United States
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