State Officers to Join U S Dry Force under Coolidge Order
Washington May 24 Addition to the federal prohibition staff of state county and municipal officers was authorized by an executive order from President Coolidge. The move, urged by Assistant Secretary Andrews, would place local officers on the federal staff and give them full federal authority as dollar a year agents serving alongside regular duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Andrews
Prohibition
Treasury
Jones
Prohibition Bureau
Copeland
New York
Bruce
Maryland
Senate
Gobs May Again Chew Gum After Long Naval Ban
After a 15 year exclusion chewing gum is readmitted to the Navy and will be sold aboard ships. The ban began in 1911 under Capt. W. F. Fulham of the Mississippi. the issue followed complaints of chewing gum in ranks. Senator McKinley and Secretary Wilbur arranged the restoration with Admiral Moffett supporting aviators use. A $25,000 diamond ring found in a fish off Norway was turned over to the American Consul, likely the Florida loss.
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Washington
Navy
W. F.fullam
Mississippi
Navy Department
McKinley
Illinois
Wilbur
Norway
Florida
Notice of Appointment of Administrators of Estate
Independent executors ADA Cameron and JOE B. Cameron notify all debtors and claimants in Grayson County Texas that they must settle or present claims against the estate of Joseph H. Cameron deceased. Notice is dated May 3, 1926, at Whitewright R F D No. 4, for lawful filing and settlement.
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State of
Texas
Grayson
Joseph H. Cameron
Grayson County
R. M. Carter
Whitewright
A. D
Ada Cameron
Joe B. Cameron
Scientists Trace Origin of Indians
Anthropologist Dr. Ales Hrdlicka of the National Museum prepares an Alaska summer expedition to Nenana Nulato and Juneau to seek the Asiatic trail of the first Indians. The journey is funded by the Smithsonian Bureau of Ethnology and supported by the Biological Survey.
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Washington
Alaska
Ales Hardlicka
National Museum
Hardlicka
Seattle
Juneau
Seward
Nenana
Yukon
Nulato
Asiatic Rovers
America
Asia
Bureau of Ethnology
Smithsonian Institution
Biological Survey
World library ranking highlights Paris National Library
The National Library in Paris is described as the largest in the world. The Congressional Library in Washington, D C is noted as the second largest. The British Museum Library in London is cited for its most valuable collection.
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National Library
Paris
Congressional
Washington
British Museum
London
Bromo Quinine Tablets Marketed With Grove's Label
Ad promotes EW GROVE'S Bromo Quinine tablets claimed to remove colds grip and influenza. Box shows Grove's signature and price noted as 0c. The copy emphasizes a single product and branding on the packaging.
Dunk Botts Reflects on Building Versus Tearing Down
Washington Hocks notes there are more knockers than builders because tearing down is easier. Club Hancock ponders why rain avoids a male's ears. Old houses' tall ceilings imply tall people. Luke Mathewson contrasts striving upward to reaching a jail. Rye Straw storekeeper compares mice to business signals when stock runs low.
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Washington Hocks
The Tin Peddler’s Irregular Trips Spark Deliberation
The Tin Peddler has slowed his rounds, leaving neighbors guessing if age or wealth keeps him off the road. The note ends with speculation about who passed the dealer and why his visits changed.
New Neighbor Charms Miss Peachie Sims on Sunday Night
The report notes Miss Peachie Sims received a new young man from another neighborhood who called on her Sunday night. She formed a good first impression as he appeared eager and businesslike despite the lighthearted joke about chasing two rab bits.
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Peachie Sims
Cricket
Dog Reappears After Vanishing in Columbus Neighborhood
Columbus resident Colum bus Allsop reported his hound dog vanished this morning prompting a neighborhood search. Later the dog emerged from under the house where it had been resting, ending the mystery with no injuries or further clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Allsop
Columbus
Laxative Bromo Quinine Cure A Cold in One Day
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets to stop cough and headache and end the cold in one day. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Grove
Hayes
Grove
When the liver fails to act workers feel blue and lazy
The ad advises working people to take Herbine to purify the system and restore health. It claims the medicine helps with languor and discouragement from a sluggish liver and promotes ambition. Price 60c. Sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Early American Locomotive Propelled by Kicking Joint Leg
A writable note describes an early American locomotive propelled by joint legs that pressed against the rear. Reported speed reached about two and a half miles per hour as the mechanism operated under the warmth of a hearth.
Surgeon tests cancer transfer by inoculation experiment
A German surgeon injected himself with cancer tissue to argue that cancer cannot transfer between people. The note mentions concurrent invention of detachable collars.
19th Century Household Insight and Energy Split
A 1825 note reports a careful housewife observing shirt collars soil faster than shirts themselves. Statistics claim 87 percent of national energy from coal oil and gas. four from water and three from working animals. Sell it with a Sun Want Ad.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and improves sleep after first application. Price not listed.
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U.S
Dry Force
Beasley & Mangrum
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Club Hancock
Luke Mathewson
South Side
Main St
Southern Ic & Utilities
Uccessor
Home Ice & Mfg
Jesse McIver
Ross R. May, M. D
Kirkpatrick’s
R. B. Nall
Optical Specialist Commercial Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
W. J Fune
J. W. McCrary
Kerr Furniture CO
Whitewright, Texas
Marine
Dyer & Jones, Whitewright
METAL
Flint, Mich
Chevrolet
Bob Sears
United
USCO
United States Rubber Company
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