Difference of Opinions On Prohibition Hearings
The article notes frequent disagreement in prohibition debates, citing Pierce Blewett who says prohibition harms farmers versus L. J. Taber of the National Grange arguing farm relief isn’t from prohibition. It covers NA education, Kansas officials disputing Walter Liggett testimony, and claims the hearings aimed to furnish anti prohibition rhetoric.
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Congressional Committee
Pierce Blewett
L. J. Taber
National Grange
The
Grange
James W. Crabtree
National Education Association
Hoover
Commission On Law Observance
Kansas
C. M. Reed
William A. Smith
Walter Liggett
House Committee On Judiciary
Lambertson
Fairview
Kas
House Committee
Associated Press
Reed
Frog That Flew and a Prohibition Letter
A humorous 1929 Washington Iowa piece recalls a child’s tale of a frog that flew. The letter then argues against alcohol in a temperate anti prohibition tone, urging “wets” to give up liquor for the public good and to prevent harm to millions.
It’s Coming It’s Coming And Other Light Bits
A collage of humorous vignettes and monologues, stretching from a frantic office dash spurred by a missed call to jokes about grammar, family life and local quips. The page also notes a Colorado convict sawing free with a safety razor blade and ends with comic fragments.
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Colorado
What’s the Substitute for Prohibition
Dr John A Lapp questions the post prohibition plan asks what replaces the policy and who sells liquor He notes opposition to saloon return and warns that light wines and beer would erode prohibition Bootlegging would persist and most people are not drinking systematically.
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John A. Lapp
National Council of Social Agencies
National Catholic Welfare Council
Chicago
Nicholas Murray Butler
Edison on Prohibition Reforms in Detroit Free Press 1928
Thomas A. Edison argues government liquor control raises consumption and accidents, noting doubled liquor use in Ontario, tenfold rise in drunken drivers, and modest enforcement of narcotics and hold up laws. He cites Edison remarks from the Detroit Free Press dated September 28, 1928.
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Dan Poling
Gifford Gordon
Philadelphia
Elmore Philpott
Toronto Globe
Gordon
The
Globe
Ontario
Herbert Hoover
Thomas A. Edison
Detroit Free Press
Abe Martin Chef Tastes Carrots Without Peas
A quirky note from Abe Martin reports Abe Martin Chef Dan Miss at the New Palace Hotel tried carrots without peas and found them failing to fit. The piece humorously remarks on fleeting fashion and a bank cashier’s dash.
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Dan Miss
New Palace Hotel
Daily Lessons in English Word Usage Diplomacy
A compact notice on proper word usage and pronunciation. It highlights common misuses and defines diplomacy as tact in negotiations. The piece stresses learning one new word daily and cites diplomacy as the skill of handling men with tact.
District Court Sets Date for Objection to Discharge
In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport division bankruptcy matter Matilda Vondra sek the court fixes April 8 1930 as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to file written opposition to discharge and to submit grounds within ten days thereafter. Referee in Bankruptcy T S Brookhart signs the order in Washington Iowa.
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District Court OF the
United States
Southern District OF
Iowa
Davenport
Matilda Vondrasek
A. D
Washington
T. S. Brookhart
Bankruptcy discharge date set in Vondra case in Iowa district
District court fixes April 1930 as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to file written opposition to the discharge of Charles Vondra in bankruptcy. Oppositions and grounds must be filed in the office at Washington Town within ten days after the opposition date. Referee in Bankruptcy T. L. Brookhart signs the order.
Washington County Supervisor Seeks Second Term
Political announcement declaring candidacy for a second term as Wash ington county supervisor for 1932 begin date. The candidate pledges to seek Republican primary support in June.
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Washington County
County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Nomination
Subject to the will of Republican voters in the June primaries, Webb Dayton announces his candidacy for the office of County Sheriff.
University of Iowa Law School Names New Dean
Dr. Eugene Allen Gilmore former vice governor of public institutions in the Philippine Islands is chosen as dean of the University of Iowa law school. He will take duties around June 1 succeeding the late Dean H C Jones. Gilmore, a Depauw and Harvard educated jurist, has led Wisconsin and Chicago faculties and previously chaired the American law teachers association.
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Iowa City
U.P
Eugene Allen Gilmore
Philippine Islands
The
State University
Board of Education
Gilmore
H. C. Jones
Depauw University
Depauw
University of Wisconsin Law School
Harvard
Boston
University of Chicago
Philippines
Association of American Law Schools
National Commission On Uniform State Laws
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
Phi Beta Kappa
Fortnightly club Section 2 to Meet March 11
Section 2 of the American Home Department will meet Tuesday afternoon at p m with Mrs. Frank Wilson. 1813
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The
American Home Department
Frank Wilson
California Fig Syrup Praised By Des Moines Mother
A Des Moines mother lauds California Fig Syrup for her five year old son Clarence Olson saying it quickly restores him from minor illnesses. She credits the product with cleansing the bowels and strengthening the stomach and bowels, calling it safe, effective, and a trusted remedy endorsed by doctors.
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Clarence Olson
S. B. Allen St
Des Moines
California
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Sister
Frog
Washington, Ia
Robert Varney
R. R
Kurtz
al Smith
Amos
Andy
Ted
Ned
Hiram
Hubert
Auburn
Clarence
Mr. X. A
the Jackass
Jackass
Abe Martin
Towa
Charles Vondrasek
Washington, Town
T. L. Brookhart
Webb
Dayton
University School OF Law
Herman’ Funeral Services
West Side Square
McCormick Deering
Washington International Con
Cline
Washington, Iowa
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