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1917-10-25 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 25, 1917.

1917-10-18 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 18, 1917.

1917-10-11 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 11, 1917.

1917-10-04 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 4, 1917.

1917-09-27 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 27, 1917.

Letter From William H. Zinsser To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 25, 1917, William H. Zinsser

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from William H. Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated September 25, 1917. Within, Zinsser asks Huntington-Wilson to provide financial aid to the Social Hygiene Movement and the Committee on Venereal Diseases.

1917-09-20 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 20, 1917.

1917-09-13 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 13, 1917.

1917-09-06 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 6, 1917.

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Alcohol Shipment From Montana To Minot, September 3, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated September 3, 1917, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer reports that a shipment of alcohol is set to arrive in Minot, ND from Montana. Gowin writes that he has become acquainted with a local and asked for 200 to 400 quarts of alcohol, and is informed of 500 pints that were taken to Dad-Marsh's Place. The local also mentions a "dam squeaker" who, if caught, will be lucky to get out of town alive.

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding Bootlegging and Prostitution in Minot, October 29, …

1917-08-30 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 30, 1917.

1917-08-23 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 23, 1917.

1917-08-16 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 16, 1917.

1917-08-09 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 9, 1917.

1917-08-02 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 2, 1917.

1917-07-26 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on July 26, 1917.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Asking For Names Of Manufacturers Of Beverages Ladd Has Analyzed And Listed For Langer, July 23, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 23, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd regarding the list of 43 beverages analyzed by Ladd. Langer encloses the list and asks Ladd to "put down after each one the name of the manufacturer which is absolutely in these cases [sic] as far as this office is concerned."

The list of beverages mentioned as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd to Attorney General Langer Regarding Malta Test Results, …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Asking Whether Ladd Has Examined The Sample Langer Has Sent Him, July 23, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 23, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General Langer to ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd explaining that Langer has decided to arrest everyone who sells W. B. chewing tobacco, provided that Ladd has examined the sample Langer has sent him. Langer calls Ladd's attention to a recent Supreme Court case involving a tobacco called W. B. Right Cut chewing tobacco, whereas the sample Langer sent to Ladd is called W. B. Cut chewing tobacco. Langer asks Ladd whether he has examined the sample and whether in his opinion it is …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Regarding Feasibility Of A Lawsuit Barring Sale Of Malta And "Kindred Drinks," July 23, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 23, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd asking Ladd's private opinion on whether a lawsuit barring sale of Malta and "kindred drinks" with trace amounts of alcohol would stand up.

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Letter from Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd to Attorney General Langer Regarding Malta Test Results, July 19, 1917

Letter from Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd to Attorney General Langer Regarding Beverage Analysis, July 20, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Asking Whether Ladd …

Letter From Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd To Attorney General Langer Regarding Beverage Analysis, July 20, 1917, E. F. Ladd

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 20, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd to ND Attorney General Langer replying to letter sent to W. C. Heath concerning various beverages. Ladd indicates he would be "very glad" to have an analysis made of the beverages, and encloses a copy of a recent analysis of various soft drink beverages currently on sale in the state, adding that there are a few that he has not been able to acquire, among them a product sold as Bevo.

The list of soft drinks mentioned as being enclosed …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Sheriff H. E. Collicott Regarding W-B Chewing Tobacco Sample, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott regarding W-B chewing tobacco sample he received from Collicott that day, stating that he is having the sample analyzed. He makes reference to an enclosed copy of a letter to [Food Commissioner] E. F. Ladd, which he says will give Collicott "a clearer understanding of the case."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold in His County, July 13, 1917

Letter from Sheriff H. E. Collicott to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and …

1917-07-19 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on July 19, 1917.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To W. C. Heath Requesting Samples Of Malta, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath requesting samples of Malta and similar beverages be purchased with witnesses present and forwarded to [ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president] E. F. Ladd for analysis.

Langer references Heath's letter of July 17th, which included among other labels one for the beverage "Malta," which Langer believes is intoxicating. He gives instruction for purchasing samples and forwarding them to Ladd.

Langer also requests that Heath purchase of cider, as he wishes to stop the sale of hard cider in the state. He …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner Requesting Samples Of Malta, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota Attorney General Langer to Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner requesting samples of Malta and several other beverages to be purchased with witnesses present and sent to Prof. E. F. Ladd of Fargo.

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Letter from Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Sheriff H. E. Collicott Of Hettinger Requesting Samples Of Malta, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott or Hettinger requesting samples of Malta and several other beverages to be purchased with witnesses present and sent to Prof. E. F. Ladd (North Dakota's Food Commissioner) of Fargo.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold in His County, July 13, 1917

Letter from Sheriff H. E. Collicott to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To W. C. Heath Requesting Samples Of W-B Tobacco, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath requesting samples of W-B cut chewing tobacco. Langer asks for four or five samples to be purchased in the presence of a witness, to have the witness also sign the package, to send the package to Langer by registered mail, and to present the bill to the board of county commissioners.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath Requesting Samples of Malta, July 19, 1917

Letter From Foster County Sheriff Theron Cole To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And Tobacco, July 18, 1917, Theron Cole

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated July 18, 1917, from Foster County Sheriff Theron Cole to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Cole replies to Langer's recent request for information on beverages and tobacco being sold in his county.

Cole gives a few specifics in his letter, and also includes a separate detailed list of what is sold and by whom.

Letter From Sheriff H. E. Collicott To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And Tobacco, July 17, 1917, H. E. Collicot

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 17, 1917 from Sheriff H. E. Collicott and Deputy J. L. Clement to Attorney General Langer in reply to Langer's earlier request for a list of drinks and tobacco being sold.

Collicot and Clement provide a list of products sold in several towns, including the names of sellers, and mention a tobacco sample they sent under separate cover.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold in His County, July 13, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott of Hettinger Requesting Samples of …

Letter From Cass County Sheriff Andrew M. Ross To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And W. B. Right Cut Tobacco, July 18, 1917, Andrew M. Ross

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated July 17, 1917, from Cass County Sheriff Andrew M. Ross to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Ross acknowledges receipt of Langer's request for a list of the kinds of malt being sold and whether W. B. Right Cut tobacco is being sold. Ross says the request will be given their attention and a report made to Langer later.

Letter From Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And Tobacco, July 17, 1917, A. F. Turner

William Langer Papers

Letter from Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, in reply to a request from Langer for information on drinks and tobacco being sold.

Turner reports on several drinks sold, but says he can not find W. B. Right Cut tobacco being sold, noting that those who use snuff and right-cut chewing tobacco go to East Grand Forks, Minnesota to purchase it.

The letter is signed by chief deputy Odin Oberby for Sheriff A. F. Turner.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner Requesting Samples …