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July 24, 1922
The Rock Island Argus And Daily Union
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Davenport dealer William Smith fined $50 for selling cigarettes to 17-year-old boy; special agent R. O. Hughes warns of stricter penalties and checks on revenue stamps.
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FINED FOR SELLING
CIGARETTES TO BOY
Treated and Fined $50 for Selling a Package of Cigarettes to a 17-Year-Old Youth
The arrest was caused by R. O. Hughes, Des Moines, special agent who announces that jail sentences will be imposed if warnings are not heeded.
When William Smith, dealer, 428 Brady street, Davenport was arrested for selling cigarettes to minors was fined $50.
He complains also that Davenport dealers are lax about the state revenue stamps, and that all cigarettes on display must be marked as provided by law.
All the news all the time--The Argus.
CIGARETTES TO BOY
Treated and Fined $50 for Selling a Package of Cigarettes to a 17-Year-Old Youth
The arrest was caused by R. O. Hughes, Des Moines, special agent who announces that jail sentences will be imposed if warnings are not heeded.
When William Smith, dealer, 428 Brady street, Davenport was arrested for selling cigarettes to minors was fined $50.
He complains also that Davenport dealers are lax about the state revenue stamps, and that all cigarettes on display must be marked as provided by law.
All the news all the time--The Argus.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Cigarette Sale To Minor
Dealer Fined
Davenport Arrest
What entities or persons were involved?
William Smith
R. O. Hughes
Where did it happen?
428 Brady Street, Davenport
Story Details
Key Persons
William Smith
R. O. Hughes
Location
428 Brady Street, Davenport
Story Details
William Smith, a dealer at 428 Brady street in Davenport, was arrested by special agent R. O. Hughes for selling a package of cigarettes to a 17-year-old boy and fined $50. Hughes warns of jail sentences if warnings are ignored and notes laxness in state revenue stamps on displayed cigarettes.