General Jesus Guajardo Executed After Deceptive Rise and Fall
A Mexican newspaper recounts General Jesus Guajardo who betrayed Zapata, gained rank in Carranza's army, and fled toward Nuevo Leon. Pursued by federal troops he was captured in Monterey after a court martial and executed in the early hours at the Plaza de Armas, ending a turbulent career.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Jesus Guajardo
Emiliano Zapata
Guajardo
Carranza
Zapata
Obregon
de la Huerta
Torreon
Villa
Ozuna
Ricardo Gonzales
Monterey
Nuevo Leon
Amaro
Antonio Cano
Cuno
Cano
Guajardeo
Mexico City
Eugenio Martinez
Plaza de Armas
Sumter County Democrats Seek State Legislature Seats
The notices announce candidates for Georgia State Legislature from Sumter County. A. E. Hines pledges to support Democratic fiscal policy and county needs if elected. J. E. D. Shipp seeks the representative seat, advocating economical public revenue use and county and state interests.
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General Assembly of
Georgia
Sumter County
Shipp
Thomas Named Candidate for Sumter County GA Assembly
The friends of G. C. Thomas announce him a candidate for Representative to the Georgia General Assembly from Sumter County, subject to the September 8, 1920 primary. Their friendship and support of all voters are earnestly solicited.
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Sumter County
Friends of
G. C
Thomas
General Assembly of Georgia
Sumter County Democrat Announces Legislative Candidacy
A Sumter County resident seeks the Democratic nomination for the Legislature in the 17th district. He notes the primary is September 8, urges voter support, and acknowledges limited time to meet all voters.
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Sumter County
Final Penalty Paid by Traitor to New Government
A condemned man faced a firing squad and paid with his life the ultimate penalty for betraying the new government. His final act marked the end of his loyalty to the former regime and the rise of the current governance.
Georgia Legion Fails to Find Trace of A B Smith
Atlanta August 27 The anti Watson Hardwick American Legion group says no trace exists of the mysterious A B Smith who claimed to have written a letter attacking the legion and proposing a debate. Despite rewards of 50 and 20 dollars none of the searches through Federal Vocational Training War Risk Insurance or other agencies turned up any lead or authentication.
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Atlanta
Legion Committee
Smith
Region Committee
Federal Board For Vocational Training
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D. C
Rural Sumter County Schools to Open Sept 6 1920
Sumter county rural schools plan to open Monday September 6 1920. All state funded teachers must hold licenses and sign contracts with the county school superintendent. Licenses must be shown to validate contracts. Treasurers and treasurers of trustees in local tax districts must post bonds. Bonds available through Superintendent E J McMath. Teachers and trustees urged to complete requirements for the opening day.
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Sumter County
E. J. McMath
McMath
Letter questions existence of A B Smith missing limbs
A bureau dated August 23, 1920 notes no record of a claim for compensation for A B Smith who lost an arm and a leg in service. The legion committee contends no such person exists and says the letter was a fabrication by someone intent on misrepresentation.
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A. B. Smith
Legion Committee
A B. Smith
Special Rates For Wildcat Reunion In Columbia
Enthusiasm grips Columbia South Carolina for the first Blst Wildcat Division reunion on September 1 2021. Special trains will run from various regions and railroads offer reduced fares for attendees. Wildcat Veterans are urged to contact the Columbia secretary to obtain an identification certificate for discounts. Members are asked to bring uniforms though not required. Attendance is projected between eight and ten thousand.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Blst
Wildcat
Wildcat Veterans’ Association
Indian Ex Soldier Appeals to Legion Voice
NEW YORK August 27 A Native American ex soldier and preacher appeals to the American Legion Weekly for protection of his land. Rev Mr White Feather of Fallen Nev Post calls for keeping white men off the Stillwater reservation amid a proposal to open it for settlement. He urges a law to bar white settlement on the land.
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New York
American Legion Weekly
Whitefeather
The
Fallen
Nev
the Legion
Stillwater
Induced plea on land, unity, and Indian pride amid threats
A fragmentary speech advocates tribal solidarity against Mexican land grabs and opposes selling land. It contrasts the government’s promise with Indian resilience and quotes a Rev. Whitefeather figure and references the 346th Machine Gun Battalion. The text hints at cultural tensions and economic stakes, noting a coconut shell as an improvised charcoal reference.
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Whitefeather
Bank Vice-President Advocates Ziron Tonic Use
After illness the First National Bank vice-president of Graceville Florida endorses Ziron Tonic in a letter about his daughter’s recovery. He claims improved appetite and nerves after two weeks on the product and notes doctors approve such guidance. Ziron is advertised as a strength builder with a money-back guarantee.
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J. B. Kelly
First National Bank
Graceville
Fla
Get Rid Of Freckles With Othine Double Strength
An advertisement promises remove freckles and improve complexion using one ounce of Othine double strength. Apply at night and morning for best results, with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles.
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Mionticello
Tetter
Missouri
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Springfield
D. V. Williama
Holly Springs Dairy
W. R. Hansford
Prop
Turner Electric Company
Georgia Legion
Hamilton-Carhart
U. S
Standard Dry Goods CO
Forsyth St
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Atlanta, Ga
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Bank Vice
Americus Undertaking Co
Nat LeMaster
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Thos. S. Bell
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Secretary OF State
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
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