Prohibition on Paying Basis in Texas and Oklahoma
In the 17th prohibition district covering Texas and Oklahoma, fines and assessments exceeded expenditures for the first three months of 1926 by $15,000. Maj. Herbert H. White, administrator, notes cooperation from Federal courts and local groups. During the period 727 prosecutions were started and 947 terminated. 1,220 cases remain to be tried. Fines totaled $78,668. liquor seizures reached 6,100 gallons with 118,000 gallons of mash seized. 24 automobiles were seized and 23 injunctions granted. 22 liquor dispensing permits were revoked.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Prohibition Enforcement Organization
17Th
Prohibition District
Herbert H. White
District 17
Internal Revenue Law
The Most Beautiful Will Ever Written
A famed will found on scraps in a Chicago poorhouse pocket is probated. Charles Lounsberry declares distributing worldly interests to “succeeding men” while leaving most property unmodified. He directs parents to use praise and endearments fairly for their children.
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Chicago
Chicago Bar Association
Cook County
Illinois
Charles Lounsberry
Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets Marketed with Brand Signature
An ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming to remove the cause. It notes there is only one Bromo Quinine and features E. W. GROVE S signature on the box priced at 30c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Political Announcements for Local Offices in Democratic Primary
The Sun prints candidate announcements subject to the July 1926 Democratic primary. Sheriff contenders Floyd Everheart and J A Vaughan vie for re election. Roy M Finley runs for County Attorney. S V Earnest and D K Roberts for Tax Collector. Ed Lankford for Constable Prec 3. J H Pennell for Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Floyd Everheart
J. A
Arthur) Vaughan
Roy M. Finley
Constable
ED Lankford
Clock of Life and Death Readings Prolong Life
A psychologist and undertaker argue that fixing on obituary news shortens life by fixing thoughts on death. Reading death notices can speed dying, while avoiding them and reading comics may prolong life. The piece notes cheerful attitudes aid recovery and longevity.
Herbine on the shelf brings instant relief at 60c
An advertisement extols Herbine as a home doctor for digestion and bowel issues. One or two doses start movement and restore buoyancy and health. Price is 60 cents and sold by J L Kirkpatrick Druggist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
What is a Boy
A boy is the person who will carry on what you have begun and sit where you sit to attend to the matters you deem important. He will determine how many of your policies are carried out after you are gone, even if you form leagues.
The Man of Tomorrow Warned by McGregor Mirror
A McGregor Mirror editorial warns that treaties and national institutions would be controlled by a looming figure. It cautions that this person would sit at power desks and shape the fate of the nation and humanity within a few years.
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McGregor Mirror
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An old medicine advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets by E W Groves with a 30 cent price. It claims to stop the cold and accompanying headache in one day and features the signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burns
Shakespeare
S. V
Vernon) Earnest
D. K. Roberts
FOR Justice OF the Peace
J. H. Pennell
Self Serving Grocery
Fleming & Stuteville
Columbia University
Jackson
Planters National Bank
Gordon Clo. Co
Gordon Bros
Huffines & May
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