Wade Hampton A Tribute to a Great South Carolina Soldier
A commemorative tribute lauds Wade Hampton as a noble patriot and fearless soldier. It portrays his selfless service to the country, notes his many military achievements, and laments that his promotions did not reflect his merits. The piece highlights his leadership of the Holcombe Legion after the First Battle of Manassas.
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South Carolina
Wade Hampton
West Point
Tee
Manassas
Holcombe Legion
Hampton
Red Shirts
Wade Hampton: Soldier and Statesman of South Carolina
Wade Hampton earned merited renown across Civil War battlefields and in postwar politics. He advised generals, supported peace after surrender, led in 1876 against oppression, and later shaped state and national history with steady leadership and principled patriotism. His legacy endures as a beacon for future generations.
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Hampton
Oppre
Grant
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Doctors and druggists now recommend Calotabs to treat colds and grippe. Take one or two tablets at bedtime with water. no salts or nausea, no interference with meals or activities. Next morning the cold vanishes and the system feels cleansed with a hearty appetite. package price 35 cents at drugstores.
Mothers Need Good Health and Balanced Home Atmosphere
The article argues that healthy habits in mothers shape family health and behavior. It emphasizes mothers as the home’s atmosphere creators, noting calmness, humor, and poise reduce children’s nervous tension. It links nervous disorders to overall physical condition and cites dental problems as potential underlying issues.
Average wealth of Americans and its misleading figures
A discussion of U S banking deposits on June 36 1926 showing 28 200 institutions totaling over 54 billion dollars and an average per capita near 500 000 a claim that 69 banks hold 26 percent of deposits and 25 New York banks hold 14 percent, contrasted with large portions of the population having little or no savings and the bias of average wealth statistics.
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United States
New York City
American Bankers Association
Lincoln on the political religion of the nation
The 1837 Young Men's Lyceum address in Springfield outlines a political religion centered on reverence for the Constitution and laws. Lincoln urges Americans to pledge life and liberty to uphold legal obedience, teach respect for the law in schools and courts, and unite all social groups in sustaining lawful government.
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Abraham Lincoln
Young Men’s Lyceum
Springfield
Ill
America
Neglect of Mother’s Health Undermines Family Happiness
Fatigue poor eyesight and improper meals drain nerves and cause indigestion. Restless household and selfish self sacrifice create tension as mother seeks sympathy. A little self care and health discipline would keep her fit and save family happiness from collapse.
Working Women in 1920 Census Earners Highlight Breadwinner Roles
The 1920 census shows over eight and a half million women in gainful employment, making up one in five wage earners. Many are sole breadwinners or supplement husbands' incomes, with daughters contributing as much as sons to family finances. A large share are under 20 or over 44, foreign born, or Negro, and women span nearly all occupations except a few.
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Rome
Fashion dictates knee length while autos face bills
A sardonic note on Paris fashion dictums claiming skirts must fall two inches below the knee and slightly longer in back. Meanwhile about 5,000 automobile regulation bills will be introduced across 44 state legislatures this winter, highlighting clashes between culture and policy.
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America
Paris
Republicans Silent as Heffin Attacks White House
The piece notes Senator Heffin of Alabama pressing a hate agenda and steadying the attack on the administration while Democrats record their contempt with vigor and wit, citing Bruce and Reed as examples of their sharp defense.
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Heffin
Alabama
White House
Hestin
William Catell Bruce
Heflin Stands Alone in Remarkable Ninety-Six Men Scene
In a dramatic moment one Alabama man, Heflin, stood apart from a group of ninety-six men, remaining solitary as others moved aside revealing his unique stance or action amid the event.
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Heflin
Alabama
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