The Unknowable Negro by Harris N Dickson review
A bold critique of racial myth, Harris N Dickson argues in The Unknowable Negro that stereotypes obscure reality. Written from both Northern and Southern perspectives, the article emphasizes unbiased study rooted in facts and conditions, urging readers to reconsider preconceived views.
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O—Rangry
Bones
Tambo
Highbrow
Blahah University
Harris N Dickson
Dickson
Negro Belt
Water farming and fuel power features in this number
The issue highlights water farming by John L. White, noting water supply as a future fuel source and a trust seeking control. Chips in with Watermasons by Charles Edward Russell on freight-rate ripples, plus other features by Rez Parker Fillmore, G. D. Roberts, and more, praising the overall quality.
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John L. White
Mathews
Watermasons
Charles Edward Russell
Rez Parker Fillmore
G. D. Roberts
Cotton acreage trimmed by 3.9 percent in 1909 report
New York June 3 The Journal of Commerce reports a 3.9 percent cut in cotton acreage from 1908 to 1909 based on 1,860 reports from May 28. The season starts with 32,206,000 acres planted, down from 33,370,000. Declines stem from high food prices shifting land to corn and grains. Texas shows a 45 percent rise due to drought. Fire Marshals Elect Officers in Louisville with Portland, Craft, and Rogers named for 1910 convention in Milwaukee.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Louisiana
Texas
Tennanee
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
Louieville
State Fire Marshal Association of America Today
Offic
T M Portall
Milnesuk
J A. Craft
South Okote
W. Rogers
Ohio
Milwaukee
Essentials of happy homes and health products
The piece touts health and happiness as core to happy homes and endorses genuine, widely approved goods. It praises the Ayrup of Figs and Elixir of Beane as a wholesome family laxative, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product through reputable druggists.
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To Ley
California
Weigh Baby Each Week At Hull House Nursery Talk
Chicago health officials led a Hull House district meeting on caring for infants. A nurse warned against nursery bottles and pacifiers while demonstrating proper feeding and hygiene practices. The session, part of a health department series, drew club women and focused on preventing deafness and dental issues.
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Chicago
Hull House
Mary Crane
Milk Commission
Health Department
KEK Night Train Tickets and Connections Noted
A fragmented docket describes KEK night trains with Pullman cars from Atlanta to Florida routes via Southern and Seaboard lines. Mentions passenger names, connections through Madison, baggage checks, and a traffic manager overseeing ticket sales.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Haziehuret
Douglas
Valdosta
Florida
Gultets
Madison
Seaboard
Airne
Despondent man ends life in unusual method
In Cleburne Texas on June 3 W E Deans aged 60 committed suicide by hanging a shotgun with a cord after dressing and lying in bed. The blast passed through his stomach causing instant death. Despondency was given as the cause.
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Cleburne
Tex
Deans
Round Trip Fare To Warm Springs Sundays Listed
Advertised fare states only 1.00 dollars for a Sunday round trip to Warm Springs with return via Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic lines. Details specify travel route and single day schedule for passengers.
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Warm Springs
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
City Council Approves Columbus Telephone Plant Sale
Columbus Georgia June 3 special The city council approved the sale of the Columbus Automatic Telephone Company's plant to the Southern Bell Telephone Company for 50000 and the former company surrenders its franchise The Southern Bell entered into an agreement not to charge above a stated rate schedule George B Young a minority stockholder withdrew his injunction and said a satisfactory settlement was made The automatic exchange has operated here six years and has not been financially successful.
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Columbus
Columbus Automatic Telephone Company
Southern Hal Telephone Company
Fis
George B. Young
Columbia Automatic Telephone Company
Lacey on Trial for Selling Whiskey as Money Lender
The state accuses Z B Lacey money lender at Central Avenue of selling whiskey to Rexes and Green on two occasions at 60 cents a pint. Lacey, bound over by the recorder, faced arraignment in Atlanta criminal court and was released on bond. He is represented by W. Martin while Tate Pugeley appears nearby.
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B. Lecey
Central Avenue
Galling
Wmickr
Criminal Court of
Atlanta
L. Jott
Joe Green
Lacey
Grean
Tate Pugeley
Foan
Trie
BW. Martin and
Ogre One
Travelers Postpone Election of Officers at Convention
Postponed by heated factional battles the Travelers Protective Association election of officers was delayed with no business session until tomorrow. The convention debated a constitutional amendment to shield the group from liability for insured members’ fainting or dreams. a roll call showed 242 to 184 against. Secretary and treasurer candidates Messia La Beaume and Login spurred Indiana Missouri tensions. presidency fights linger as deals unfold among rival factions.
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Asheville
No C
Travelers’ Protective Association
Aaso
Messia la Beaume
Login
Indiana
Missouri
Henry O Gray
Louisville
P J Omenra
Endianapolis
Messrs
Thad Howe
Chicago
A i L. Byrd
Columbia
La Beaume Elected In Heated Delegates Caucus
Entertainment tonight benefits widows and orphans of deceased brothers. Delegates meet at the Biltmore estate tomorrow morning. After a long caucus Miscourt backs La Beaume for secretary and treasurer, while Indiana caucus members pledge to fight. Missouri may back A L Byrd of Columbia, South Carolina, with some vote swaps shaping tomorrow’s presidential choice.
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Biltmore
la Beaume
Miscourt
la Beaume Ifor
Indiana
Missouri
A L Byrd
Columbia
South Carolina
la Beaune
Mrs Lula Douglas Found Dead In Bed
Mrs Lula Douglas age 28 of 185 Love Street was found dead in bed yesterday morning by her husband R W Douglas. Coroner Donehoo and jury ruled death from heart failure. Funeral at 3 pm in Hollywood cemetery. Survived by husband, parents, three children May Willie Evelyn Minnis Lee, two brothers and three sisters.
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Tula Douglas
Love Street
R W Douglas
Odock
Donehoo
Hollywood
Mia Douglas
Mra Douglas
Mra J
May
Willie Evelyn
Minnis Lee
Frank
Decatur
Marlon
Chattanooga
Mra C Raden
Mlanie Milter
Erry Barton
Chattanooge
He Leaped Overboard in Sea Trip Made by Isaac Mesa
Newark telegram reports Isaac Mesa a wealthy local lawyer died by suicide aboard the Prinzesse Allee en route to Europe. The wireless message says Mesa jumped from a vessel deck during the voyage seeking rest and health.
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Newark
Isaac Mesa
Prinzses Allee
Europe
Moss
Europa
Physician Found Shot in a Chicago Hotel
Dr John T Binkley of Evansville aged 62 was found dead in a Wellington Hotel room in Chicago. He appeared seated upright, a revolver on the bed, one chamber empty, and his watch, purse, and valise missing. Relatives believe murder, and a partly filled whisky bottle lay nearby with the valise later located in a lavatory. The physician had been staying with a daughter and granddaughter who had left an hour earlier.
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Chicago
John T Binkley
Evansville
Wellington
Binkley
George Upchurch
Janty
McDonald Returns from Mother's Bedside
McDonald the Ife term convict granted permission to visit his ailing mother Mrs J Wo McDonald at Lumber City Ga returns to Atlanta and is back at Buckhead camp. He was accompanied by Marshal McGregor of Lumber City. An effort seeks his pardon for the life sentence for killings in Cochran Ga. Judge Howell Cobb slowly improving after paralysis strike and is hoped to recover.
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BR McDonald
J Wo MccDonald
Lumber City
Hoke Smith
Buckhead
McDonald
Atlanta
Marshal McGregor
Lumber Cit
McDonalds
Herschel Burns
Oles Cheney
Cochran, Ga
Cobb
Athens
Howell Cobb
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