Prohibition's Impact on Immigration and Drug Use Explored
An interview with a Washington passport official finds no case of prohibition driving emigration. 1919 immigration reports show 123,522 leaving, down 44.73 percent from the 1908- onward average. Medical leaders discuss how alcohol restrictions in wartime Germany reduced harmful drug use, with nurses and doctors noting declines in alcoholism and related admissions across several cities.
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Washington
America
Commissioner of Immigration
George H. Simmons
Journal
The
American Medical Association
Germany
Arthur Dean Bevan
Department of Public Welfare
New York City
G. Kremer
Brighton
J. C. Deane
Philadelphia General Hospital
Karl Meyer
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Noticed Dog Trainer Endorses RAT-SNAP for Rats
Joe Armstrong, noted dog trainer, reports rats at kennels vanished in three weeks after using RAT-SNAP. He notes dogs avoid the bait and recommends sharing with friends. RAT-SNAP comes in cake form in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25, sold by Dyer Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co. Also mentions three-in-one ointment for eczema and tetter sold by Dyer Jones.
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Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Advt
Dyer & Jones
Changing the Basis and Local Tax Notice
Mr Smith queries a tailor about unpaid accounts then learns payments come after a time. City taxes for 1921 are due at the city collector office in the city fire station. The Oil Mill advertises cotton seed meat hulls for sale and Johnson's offers Holiday Goods at current prices before stock runs out.
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Times
Johnson's
Johnson’s
Alls Catarrh Medicine Outlines Deafness Cure
Catarrhal Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. The remedy is a constitutional approach through blood action. Inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes rumbling and deafness unless inflammation is reduced and function restored. Articles promise free circulars from J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Rug
J. Cheney & Co
Toledy, Glia
Whitewright Adulteration Ordinance Regulating Food Sales
City of Whitewright adopts strict rules against adulterated food products including meat and prepared items. It requires permits and a $5 annual license for slaughter or delivery within city limits and imposes fines up to $200 for violations.
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Whitewright
Texas
December 1921 City Council Ayes Confirmed
The city commission on a December day in 1921 adopts action with Commissioners W. H. King and Guy Hamilton voting aye and no nays. Mayor F. M. Echols attested by City Secretary S. H. Montgomery.
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W. H. King
Guy Hamilton
F. M. Echols
S. H. Montgomery
Not One Girl in Northwestern Is a Perfect Lady
Chicago dated Dec 12 statistics from Northwestern University reveal no woman in Willard Hall is a perfect lady. The dorm residents score at most 90 percent, with many as low as 20 percent ladylike by mothers’ day standards after a moral questionnaire asking about cheating kissing smoking lying.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Willard Hall
Habitual Constipation Cure in 14 to 21 Days
Syruphonic laxative LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is promoted as a cure for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief but recommends 14 to 21 days of regular use to induce regular action, stimulates and regulates, and is described as very pleasant to take. Sold at 60 cents per bottle.
Student Seeks Truth in Embarrassing Hall Whisper Test
The hall’s girls faced a blunt survey asking about liquor dancing improper attire crush crushes and petting parties. One answered yes to eight questions yet none admitted overt wrongdoing they would hide from their parents.
White Produce Company turkey buyers seek top market prices
The White Produce Company offers to purchase turkeys at the highest market prices at all times.
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White Produce Company
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Joe Armstrong
P. J. Pierce & Sons’ Cafe
Mr. Smith
Grove
Denison Herald
Associated Press News
Guy Stedham
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
Sherman
R. C. Hoyle
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank
Wolfe, Freeman & Wolfe
Sherman, Texas
Mattie Crosswhite
Glade Spring
Cardui
Santa Claus
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Torrington
Equtco Yi
Terenas
Torrington O
Ree
National Housewives League
Torrington Co
Torrington, Conn
the Torrington Company
Connecticut
Bob Beasley
Eagle “Mikado
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
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