The Menace of Mormonism Threatens U.S. Unity
A chilling editorial argues Mormons control many Western states and could soon influence eleven states, urging Congress to act immediately on polygamy. The piece condemns indifference from Christian America and calls for a constitutional amendment to end the stain on American life.
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Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Oregon
California
Washington
Montana
Interdenominational Council of Women
Roberts
Congress
China
India
The South Prosperity: Present Big Things Worth Noting
An editorial highlights current South wealth and progress with a table showing cotton, oats, rice, sweet potatoes, peanuts, poultry, milk, fruits, cattle and hogs, along with home consumption figures. It cites Roosevelt’s favorable view of the region and notes Beecher’s Decoration Day prayer anecdote, underscoring enduring optimistic outlook.
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South
Strange Characters Met in Everyday Walks
A phonograph of urban types unfolds in a 19th century panorama. It profiles a dangerous young "negro bully" with pistol and whiskey, a pompous old time negro parson on Hasy Street, and a drifting crowd of card wizards and tricksters. A ruined, whiskey-scarred veteran and other peculiar figures populate depots, streets, and hotels, revealing brilliancy and weakness among strangers and outcasts.
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Hasy Street
United States
Secret Service
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the Evening Star
T. R. Gordon
F. F. Stockton
Office of Publication
Eleventh Street
New Court House
Anniston, Ala
Anniston
Alabama
Mrs
Annie M'Kean White
The
Sarannah Morning News
Chattanooga News
Roosevelt
Georgia
Uveles
Henry Ward Beecher
Great Divine
Ip Leaven
Hydra Stor
R. C. Johnston & Sons
Noble St
I. Pelm AN
Noble Street
Buck
Anniston Trading Co
Comer-Cobb Investments
J. D. Hunter
East Tenth Street
Wilmer Hote
London Tailor
G. W. Talbertt
Prop
Constantine
Over Sterne’s Grocery Store
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