Blue laws revived stall North Dakota Sundays
North Dakota reawakens its old blue laws under Attorney General William Langer. Prohibitions cover Sunday activities from public sports to sales before 9 am for certain items. Enforcement varies by county with fines possible and a 30 day window to act on offenses.
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Bismarck
N. D
Xoth Dakota
Marcus A. Kavanaugh
Chicago
Fargo
North Dakota
William Langer
Pembina
Bowman
Wahpeton
Williston
Apple Creek
Langer
Aic
North
Tackland
Ransom County
Valley City
A. W. Fowler
Tabor Federation Clerks Threaten to Strike
American Federation of Labor workers in the bookkeepers stenographers and typewriters unit demand higher wages a seven hour day and a Saturday half holiday from the AFL leadership. The AFL rejects most demands and a strike could lead to a boycott of the federation as union members weigh action and complications unfold.
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Washington, D. C
T. R
Woodrow Wilson
Kaiser
Berlin
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Dbat
Rattlesnake Oil Market Recorded in San Angelo
San Angelo Texas January 25 prime rattlesnake oil sells for 1440 per pound paid to John Blakemore of Colorado City Texas world’s rattlesnake oil expert for eight pounds of nil from 48 diamond back rattlesnakes most poisonous of the species San Angelo claims one of the few rattlesnake oil markets in the world
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
John Blakemore
Colorado City
Hawaii National Guard Alarmed by Citizenship Ruling
Honolulu January 24 Consternation grips the Mawailan national guard as US Judge Vaughn rules Filipinos cannot become U S citizens. If upheld, many Filipino units in Hawaii’s guard may be disbanded and all Filipino members discharged, threatening the second largest territorial guard. Brigadier General Samuel J Johnson leads the force of over four thousand.
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Honolulu
Mawailan National Guard
Hor W. Vaughn
United States
National Guard
Hawaii
Samuel J. Johnson
Territory
Whisky flowing from bath room cracks in Knox case
Federal officers searched a house in Atlanta on January 25 after learning two Knox daughters were bathing. They observed a stream of liquor pouring from the bath room and found a hidden worm and still in the attic.
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Atlanta
John Knox
Knox
Eskimo girl prisoner in Colorado pen aims to learn customs
In Canyon City, Alaska born Eskimo girl Miss Aplarak known as Carrie Fong Sing, the first Eskimo prisoner at the Colorado penitentiary, begins English lessons under Warden Thomas Tynan. He notes her initial shock and later rapid learning, predicting she will be highly educated after her sentence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganyon City
Col
Alaska
Behring Sea
Aplarak
Carrie Fong Sing
Colorado Penitentiary
Canyon City
Thomas Tynan
Kean
Slay at Gets 20 Years
Davenport Jan 25. Well Brewer convicted in Stott county district court for the second degree murder of Art Trainer at the State house Oct 22 1916 was sentenced to twenty years in the Fort Madison penitentiary by Judge F D Letts yesterday. Brewer's attorney secured a stay of execution until a motion for a new trial is heard. A motion for arrest of judgment was overruled. Brewer maintained his innocence when questioned by the court.
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Davenport
Jan
Ow Well Brewer
Stott County
Art Trainer
State House
Fort Madison
F. D. Letts
Brewer
Perils of Woit to Menelik Expedition Tale
The Recruiters' Bulletin recounts Leonard J. Gates's account of an Abyssinian expedition of 1903 led by five U.S. officers including Commissioner Skinner and Major Thorpe. The journey across hostile lands to King Menelik's capital Djibouti to Aderach features lions, hyenas, baboons, desert nomads, and lavish royal reception.
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United States Marine Corps Recruiting Service
Swarines
Hons
II Bers
Hopers
Leonard J. Gates
Magring
United States
Robert P. Skinner
G. G. Thorpe
Maine Corps
Menelik
Abyssinia
Skinner
Little Band
Dijibouti
British Somaliland
Africa
Djibouti
Dire Daouah
Papes Cold Compound Offers Fast Relief For Colds
A home remedy promises rapid relief from nasal congestion sneezing and headache when taken in a two hour interval up to three doses. It claims to open air passages stop discharges relieve feverishness and sore throat. Sold for 25 cents at drug stores with a note to ensure the genuine product is purchased.
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Pape
Lion Among Thongs and Kings Narrative Expedition
A fragment discusses a royal audience with King Menelik before a voyage, noting gifts including a gold bracelet and a carved emblem. It reflects on the expedition’s religious and cultural significances, praising past and present opportunities for exploration and Smithsonian interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabhel
Menelik
Emeh
Nouverie
Smithsonian Institute
Deafness cure sought through new remedies in Linpertoet trial
Ailing readers face deafness cure attempts as a controversial remedy is tested in Linpertoet. The article notes medical firms and doctors promoting a treatment while warning of risks and the need for careful oversight.
Million People Use Cascarets Why
An antique advertisement promotes Cascarets with bold claims they cleanse the liver and bowels, stop headaches and bilious spells, and improve digestion. It urges mothers to give Cascarets to children for feverish or irritable behavior, promising relief and fresh breath. The copy touts a 10 or 25 cent box and highlights a pleasant taste and gentle effect.
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Cross
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Tabor
Coure
Hskimo
Woit
Yssenla
Ty Klug
Hla Predavessor
Animal Army
Manelik
Menalik
Aderach
Gui
CE. Brooks
Maraball
Mich
Perc
Luce
Ottee
Pelienta
C. E. Brooks
State St
Marshall
Ploaen
Ans Wien
Wutiert
Creney & CO
Drogsbite
Calumet
Coal
Seales Sea
Wutkshorerd
Irst National Bank
California
Europe
Saruet Larinter
Ith
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