Labor Starts War On Volstead Act
The American Federation of Labor executive council urged repeal of the Volstead Act and replacement with a measure allowing sale of light wines and beer. It condemned Prohibition as a social and moral failure causing moonshiners bootleggers crime unemployment and vast tax burdens. The AFL will back a nonpartisan campaign and study the issue in elections.
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Washington
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Prohibition Debate Focuses on Volstead Act Interpretation
A segment discusses the Volstead Act as an improper interpretation of the amendment, highlighting disputes over enforcement and legality. The text notes differing views among lawmakers and advocates on how strictly to apply prohibition laws and what constitutes permissible conduct under the era's federal framework.
Unlawful To Take Bath 80 Years Ago
Public Service Magazine recalls the bathtub story from 1842 to today. The first US tub appeared in Cincinnati then faced denouncements as luxury. Philadelphia banned baths seasonally and Boston taxed baths. Virginia imposed a tub tax of 30 dollars. Now baths are common and health authorities urge frequent use. Electricity gas telephone and street cars were once scoffed at luxuries too.
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United States
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Virginia
Public Service Magazine
Quinine Product Promoted in Sun Want Ad
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects and no head nervousness or ringing. It urges readers to remember the full name and look for E. W. GROVE signature, 30c, with Sun want column offering at 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Lincoln's Only Son Lives in Retirement
Robert Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s son, lives in Washington with his daughters and granddaughters. In his eightieth year, he keeps a low public profile, rarely seen or quoted, and declines notices of his family’s presence at national events. He once held cabinet roles under Garfield and Arthur, later led Pullman as president, and remains quietly wealthy.
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Robert Todd Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Library of Congress
Georgetown
Blaine
Grant
Garfield
Arthur
Great Britain
Harrison
Pullman Company
George M. Pullman
Leslie’s Weekly
Capper Chosen to Head the Unofficial Agricultural Bloc
Senator Capper of Kansas was unanimously elected chair of the unofficial Senate agricultural bloc, succeeding Senator Kenyon of Iowa. The brief meeting had no policy discussion, with McNary nominating Capper and Kenyon thanked for his service. Charles A. Rawson attended as Kenyon’s successor.
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Washington
Senator Capper
Kansas
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
McNary
Oregon
Charles A. Rawson
Senator Kenyon
Sun Office Supplies for Typewriters and Envelopes
Typewriter ribbons typewriter paper carbons blank envelopes and adding machine paper for sale at the Sun office.
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Sun
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Laxative Advertised
An ad promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syrupy laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with daily use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action, noting pleasant taste and price at 60 cents per bottle.
Poison in corn whisky warns Prohibition agents
Prohibition agents report tests on corn whisky seized over two weeks show fusel oil in the liquor. Chemists warn fusel oil in blood is deadly, likened to embalming fluid, with some samples analysis noting 12.22 percent fusel oil and 52.78 percent alcohol. Authorities will present these findings as evidence in federal trials, while bootleggers face enforcement. Lufkin Remedy advertises itch cure with no odor or grease.
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Prohibition
Petty
H. M
Stephenson
No Worms in a Healthy Child tonic claim card
Advertising copy touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worm infections in children. It claims regular use for two to three weeks improves blood, digestion, and overall strength, helping to expel worms and restore health. Priced 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
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