Cotton Markets Show Mixed Moves Across Major Hubs
U.S. and Liverpool cotton markets exhibit dull to steady shifts with December gains on New York activity offset by early selling. Spot quotes vary by city with Atlantic demand steady in Atlanta and New York while Liverpool shows modest upticks and heavy American exports. Analysts cite bullish interior reports and cautious trading ahead of week end.
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Athens
Liverpool
New York
St. G. Ord
G. Ord
Gulf
Ty Hk
No Fatted Calf Question in Old Timers Chat
Two retirees discuss Farmer McDonald and his son’s tin bucket milk run. The tale ends with a quip about the fatted calf and a gray suit as a peace offering. The piece plays on judgment and wit in a rural setting.
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McDonald
Crony No
Bailey versus Holliday Damages Case Delayed by Sheriff Death
The Bailey Holliday damages case was nearly finished before Sheriff Wier died. Judge Strickland and Cal Lumpkin moved to adjourn, with trial to resume next Wednesday and conclude, as evidence remaining is limited.
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S. W. Bailey
Masonic Lodge 5 Prosperity and Pride in Purported Debt Payoff
The article notes Masonic Lodge 5 prospering under Vernon iedie with pride in its condition and finances. It reports heavy outlays, funded by contributions, debt reduction, and completion of payments. Members show high engagement and the lodge’s satire is bright with promise.
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Vernon Iedie
Ubon
Severy Sears
Lodge J
Negro Woman Falls From Moving Street Car
A Negro woman on a Prince Avenue street car near the Normal School suddenly alighted as the car moved. She was thrown about ten feet and struck the ground hard but walked away unhurt aside from a severe jolt, after bystanders aided her.
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Prince Avenue
A Washington Educator Recounts College Days
A Washington educator recalls a college lecture in New England where a restless class finally provokes a playful pause. The eminent professor, feigning oblivion, leans forward and quips that he has a few more pearls to cast.
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Washington
New Enghkind
Washington Stuur
Woman's Ways Now and Then
Exchanges between Singleton and Wedderly reveal a marital joke about truth in courtship versus marriage. The Chicago News notes the quip as a light mischief on relationships.
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Singleton
Chicago News
Mighty Mean Man and a Tarnished Tombstone Epitaph
A brief humorous note in The Review recalls the defacement of Skinner's tombstone with the word friend added to the epitaph. The moment prompts reflection on respect and memory.
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Skinner
Washington Wrinkles at White House Luncheon
A New Haven Journal and Courier item notes Mrs. Roosevelts luncheon etiquette as she rose and retired at meal end, contrasting European royal drawing room customs with American habits. It highlights Mrs Knoxs silk sourcing from New Jersey Roots trousseau from American makers Fairbanks gowns from Indianapolis and Baltimore and Mrs Roosevelts preference for domestic goods.
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New Haven
White House
Roosevelt
Knoxh
New Jersey
Root
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Joel Cannon
Motto Changes and Historical Inscriptions on Coinage
An article traces mottoes on coins from America and Europe, noting the change from "In God We Trust" and earlier inscribed phrases. It cites examples from 18th century New Jersey and medieval texts, then shifts to medical advertising for Dr. Shoop's Restorative claiming to aid digestive and nerve health.
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Baltimore Sun
New Jersey
God
England
Britain
Dr. Shoop
Shoop
Racine
Wis
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Countess Gontaut de Biron Meets Knox in Paris Station Tale
In Paris Knox, visiting Pennsylvania Senator Phil Knox, is greeted at the Gare du Nord by an American diplomat who introduces the Countess Gontaut de Biron. She, astonished, embraces Knox calling him Uncle Phil, revealing her identity as Martha Leishman daughter of the American ambassador to Turkey. Knox is surprised by the encounter.
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Knox
Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Paris
Gare du Nord
Phil
Gontaut ‘de Biron
Martha Leishman
John Leishman
Turkey
How Diphtheria Is Contracted And Cures Promised
Explains how a cold can leave a child susceptible to diphtheria and asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures the cold and lowers germ disease risk. Advertising for sale by Warren J. Smith & Bro. and other local outlets in Athens Ga.
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Chamberlain
Warren J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sona
P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug, O
Athens, Ga
Denver Wins Democratic Convention as City Celebrates
Denver, December 13. Bombs fire at a local newspaper building signaling the selection of Denver to host the next Democratic National Convention. C M Day leads a celebratory reception and notes the auditorium will be ready by April with a $600,000 project cost and capacity for 14,000, plus 11,000 additional if needed. Officials telegraph support for a $100,000 guarantee from prominent citizens.
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Denver
Colo
C. M. Day
Denver Convention League
West
Day
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Real Estate Exchange
Manufacturers’sociation
Traffic Club
Speer
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
Charles Thomas
Taggart
St. Louis
Prison warden's unusual hobby leads to odd punishment tale
Cornelius V. Collins recalls a warden who forced a prisoner to be put to road blasting as a punishment for a former occupation joke. From a Washington Star report at a dinner in Troy, Amundsen praises American volunteers and tells a desert pie anecdote about a National Guard sentry. Pay county taxes today with books closing December 20.
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Cornelius V. Collins
New York
Troy
Washington Star
Roald Amundsen
Norwey
Raven
Waldorf-Astoria
National Guard
Little Howard Learns German in Brooklyn Life Tale
E P Taylor Howard's mother explains a child rearing idea that languages should be learned together. The young Howard mixes German with English and recites prayers nightly in both, yet balks at saying Muede bin ich as he complains angels are only old German ones.
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Howard
Brooklyn
A Wrong Tip and a Door Panel Prank
A Chicago merchant visiting a business school was asked to speak to the students. He opened with a door panel joke about the word pull, misreading the sign and provoking laughter from the pupils. The piece ends noting THE THALIANS TONIGHT.
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Chicago
Philadelphia Ledger
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