Prof Fisher Defends Prohibition Against Booze
New Haven professor Irving Fisher argues that prohibition at its worst shows improvement over the saloon era and that arrests for drunkenness reflect stronger enforcement. Police responses vary by city, with many officers reporting fewer drunks or stricter handling, while others note higher arrest counts due to tougher law enforcement and greater public demand that drunkenness be curtailed.
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EL Reno
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Pratt
Kan
Pratt County
Kansas
J. H. Farmer
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Warren
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Neb
John Lehman
Newport News
A. A. McPherson
Daily English Lesson on Misused Words Composure
The note discusses the word COMPOSURE meaning tranquility calmness and serenity and gives example The noise could not disturb his composure It emphasizes misused terms ugly mispronounced words and misspellings to grow vocabulary daily
Tokio Newspaper Opens Relief Fund for Florida Hurting
Shortly after Florida hurricane news reached Tokyo, one of the city's oldest papers started a relief drive. Editor notes America’s aid to Japan three years earlier and the $40,000 total came from small donations and letters praising U.S. support. A 14 year old Tokyo boy pledged all he could, grateful for Americans who helped after the earthquake.
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Florida
Japan
Tokio
America
Boots for a Boy Politician in Missouri Debate
A humorous Missouri tale shows a young hopeful asking his father for boots if he can prove a dog has ten tails. The father replies with a logic puzzle, concluding that no dog has nine tails and that one dog could have ten tails.
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Missouri
Parson Brown and Miss Jones Discuss Bible Passages
A humorous exchange between Miss Martha Jones and Parson Brown features a playful misreading of biblical stories. The dialog highlights favorite passages including Jonah and Elijah crossing the Jordan on summer ice with hounds in pursuit, reflecting lighthearted biblical humor.
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Parson Brown
Pahson
Sistah Jones
Jonah
Elisha
Jordan
Horse Sense Fable of the Lost Horse
Two men seek a missing horse. They ask a half witted boy who returns with the horse after saying the horse sat on a fence and thought where he would go if he were a horse. The boy explains his quick find by imagining the horse’s thinking.
Crow and the Pitcher Moral Versus Roman Prestige
A crow nearly dies of thirst in a Pitcher with little water. It drops pebbles into the vessel until water rises within reach and life is saved. The tale is linked with a note about Dr Nicholas Murray Butler and claims of no geniuses today amid Rome University honors and Mussolini gifts to Columbia.
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Mussolini
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York Times
Embarrassing Matinee Moment and Other Chaff
A Washington reader recalls a blunder during a matinee when he sat on a stranger’s lap in darkness. He muses on ushers, film theater quirks, a Kentucky cave gone wrong, and local anecdotes about gum chewing and social climbers. The column ends with a quirky remark about a jurist’s remark on kissing a bald spot.
Gowns Dry-Cleaned Then Distilled, Rumor Says
A rumor claims many wearers once had gowns dry cleaned but now see dresses dis tilled. The report lacks details about who is involved or where the claims originated.
Local Haskins Social Roundup and Visits
Haskins residents share news of visits from relatives in Davenport Seattle and Duncan as well as trips to Washington and Topeka. A carload of hogs shipped to Chicago from Haskins draws attention to local agriculture amid community social events and church attendance.
Richenberger Baby Born In Douglas On Aug 25
Mr and Mrs Jake Richenberger welcomed a baby boy born Thursday night August 25 weighing nine and a half pounds. Parents and family spent Friday evening at the Richenberger home with relatives including Mr and Mrs Ed Richenberger and family and Mr and Mrs Fred Hildebrand and daughter Pearl.
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Jake Richenberger
Ed Richenberger
Fred Hildebrand
Pearl
Jake
Solomon’s Wives Spark Local Wisecrack
A local quip recalls Solomon’s famed wisdom as ABE MARTIN notes the joke about tangled domestic life. Lafe Bud jokes that after you light you must ride a bus, reflecting a humorous take on travel and counsel.
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Solomon
Conrad Family Joint Event and Local Notices
Conrad and family gathered Friday evening at Thornton Alters to surprise Mrs Beese on her 25th birthday. Will Conrad hospitalized in Washington county. Ruth Hildebrand and daughter Pearl socialized with Thornton Alters family on Tuesday. Douglas school opened Monday August 29.
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Douglas School
Ruth Hildebrand
Pearl
Thornton Alters
Anna Mae Conrad
Will
Amusements at the old swimming hole
A sunny scene shows a group of youngsters enjoying a carefree day at a rustic swimming hole. Laughter, splashes, and simple play mark the joyful outing amid natural surroundings.
When a Dog Loves at Fox Theatre Two Day Engagement
A dog centric drama from FBO stars Ranger with a plot of a wealthy bachelor and a police dog. A car accident unseen by the owner leads a boy to rescue and adopt the canine as the film follows a story adapted from John Moroso. The cast includes Helen Foster Harold Goodwin Mickey McBann Frank McGlynn Jr Irving Renard Dorothy Dunbar and Jack Ryan.
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Fox Theatre
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Helen Foster
Harold Goodwin
Mickey McBann
Frank McGlynn, Jr
Irvin Renard
Dorothy Dunbar
Jack Ryan
Always Most Lamb Is Sheep At Any Price
The saying contrasts lamb and venison to distinguish meat types. Lamb is described as sheep meat regardless of cost, while venison represents deer meat. The phrase presents a simple food distinction without context.
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