Interesting and Historic Memories of Calhoun County Homes
A historical reminiscence recalls the Parks family and their 720 acre estate near Alexandria, detailing the house built with whip-saw methods, two graveyards, and a fortress like interior. It traces ownership to McGehee and Vandiver before J. M. Bowles, notes Civil War era wheat sales for Confederate pay, and mentions family relics including a walnut dining table and an old safe.
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Calhoun County
Alexandria Valley
Parks
Ife
Texas
Robert McGehee
Vandiver
Alexandria
McGehee
Talladega
Dr. Vandiver
J. M. Bowles
Parks Place
Tle
Mr. Parks
Bowles
Virginia
North Carolina
Mary Pickford Stars in New Roles at Savoy
Mary Pickford, famed star of the Famous Mayer Film Company, headlines two films "The Eternal Grind" and "Poor Little Pepina" at the Savoy tomorrow. She shifts from victim roles to a bold, undaunted, capable personality facing hardship.
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Mary Pickford
Mayers Film Company
Madame Hutterfly
Peppina
Miss Pickford
Lfe
Savoy
Pinch Hitter Comedy at The Theatre An Exciting Triangular
Bozeman Bulger of the New York World hails The Pinch Hitter a corking good baseball play. The Triangle picture, supervised by Thomas H. Ince and starring Charles Ray, will be shown Tuesday. The comedy blends college life humor with dramatic episodes drawn from real events.
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Bozeman Bulger
New York World
Thomas H. Ince
Charles Ray
Theate, Thesday
C. Gardner Sullivan
Richardson Stoat Company at Oxford Lake Park
The Richardson Stoat Company opens a two week engagement at Oxford Lake Park performing high class plays nightly. Local residents are invited to attend the stage events and enjoy evening entertainment.
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Richardson Stoat Company
Oxford Lake Park
Black-Draught credited with saving a life in Georgia
In Rossville Georgia Mrs Kate Lee Able recounts how her husband a local engineer suffered a severe abdominal injury and prolonged constipation. After three doctors failed to help Thedford s Black Draught brought relief and the patient began to recover. The plea urges others to try Thedford s Black Draught to stay fit for daily work.
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Rossville
Kate Lee Able
Isentan
Thedford
New York Legislature Prepares Food Reform Measures
Albany July 30 Governor Whitman calls special session to curb food speculation and inflation. Laws to create a three member commission, municipal markets and depots, fixed minimum prices, and prioritized food transport aim to stabilize supply and aid consumers.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Whitman
New Yok City
Treat Your Catarrh With Blood Purifier Now
Mild weather prompts emphasis on cleansing the blood of catarrh germs. S. S. S. is claimed to reach roots and expel the disease, offering expert advice and information from Swiit eee Co Dept G Atlanta.
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Taue
Swiiteee Co
Ailanta
Lovett Paroled After Most of Manslaughter Sentence
Montgomery July 30 Special William Lovett of Lawrence county who has served all but two months of a two year sentence for manslaughter was granted parole by Governor Henderson on Saturday. The trial solicitor said he believed Lovett had been sufficiently punished.
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Montgomery
William Lovett
Lawrence County
Henderson
Lovett
Oldest Pennsylvania Woman Reaches 162nd Birthday
In Doylestown, Mrs. Ulla Lambrite, one of the state's oldest women, marks her 162nd birthday today. She remains able to read and write and stays informed on war news, as relatives and friends gather at her home for the anniversary celebration.
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Doylestown
Escaped Prisoner Charley Williams Recaptured in Florida
Charley Williams of Lee county, who escaped in 1915 during a burglary sentence, has been recaptured at Jasper Florida and will be sent back to prison. Williams started his five year term in 1909 but escaped in 1916 and lived at liberty for two years. Governor Henderson sent a requisition to Ohio for Albert O Neal of Lee county, accused of a minor offence, who also escaped from the state.
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Montgomery
Charley Williams
Lee County
Jasper
Fla
Williams
Liberty
Henderson
Ohio
Alabama
Albert O'Neal
O'Neal
Fort McPherson Boys Plan Long Hike and Mock Battle
Fort McPherson Training Camp wraps up with a long hike along Shermans march route to Chattanooga. Cavalry and artillery will march from Atlanta around August 6, meeting Fort Oglethorpe troops in a staged Yankee and Confederate clash along the Western & Atlantic line.
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Atlanta
Sherman
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort McPherson
Chattanooga
Western & Atlantic
Running sores cured by Number 40 claim
James Robinson of Evansville Indiana states he suffered five years with running sores from blood poison. After using Number 40 For The Blood he was cured after five bottles and has had no relapse after a year. Sold by Scarbrough Drug Co.
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James Robinson
Rowley
Evansville
Ind
R. Tadlock
Scarbrough Drug Co
Attorney General Targets Immoral Houses in Montgomery
Attorney General William L. Martin moves to close numerous Montgomery County houses deemed immoral. Injunctions were filed in the circuit court by Judge Gaston Gunter, requesting operators to cease illegal activities. The action signals a broader drive against vice near military camps, backed by a Fosdick letter noting war department intent to relocate camps if local authorities fail to cooperate.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County Grand Jury
William L. Martin
Chancery Division
Circuit Court
Gaston Gunter
Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Raymond B. Fosdick
Committee On the
Council of National Defense
Secretary of War
Bond Payment Today Under Liberty Loan Installment Plan
Washington date July 30 reports the third payment of 20 percent for Liberty Loan subscribers on installment bonds due today. Total reaches 40 percent with 2 percent on application and 18 percent as the first payment on June 28. Next 30 percent due August 15 and final 30 percent on August 30.
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Washington
D. C
Liberty Loan
Easy to Prevent Ills with Liver Regulator
Argues most physical illnesses stem from a sluggish liver and constipation. Promotes Granger Liver Regulator as a mild, alcohol free remedy that relieves early symptoms overnight. Claims widespread household use, age suitability, and availability from druggists for 25 cents.
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Granger
Delegates Attend Southern Sociological Congress Opening
Delegates appointed by state governors and organizations meet in Blue Ridge North Carolina for the Southern Sociological Congress. Sessions run through the week addressing the home health education administration of law race relations juvenile life and social work of churches.
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Blue Ridge
N. C
Southern Sciological Congress
Nervous Mother Credits Pinkham Remedies for Relief
A Washington Park Illinois mother of four describes severe nervousness backache and blues from children's activity. She credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with restoring health and invites others to write for free advice.
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Washington Park
Chidren
Lydia E
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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A. Roberson
Oxford Lake
Pak
New York City
Commission
Jacksonville
Camp McClellan
Attorney Gen
Sociological Congress
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