Tuskegee Citizens Back Tuskegee Institute Endowment Effort
Sixty leading Tuskegee citizens pledge support for Tuskegee Institute and join a Southern campaign to raise a 5 million endowment. The statement lauds the school founded by Booker T. Washington and led by R R Moton, noting its large size and strong Negro community, and cites 15 thousand dollars raised locally by students and teachers.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Institute
Southern
Hampton
Tuskegee Institutes
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Alabama
Booker T. Washington
R. R. Moton
South
Not Fear Black Snake Bite Comparison
The article notes the black snake bite is less harmful than a cat scratch since the black snake has no poison sacks. It also mentions the snake’s teeth are kept cleaner than a cat’s claws.
Pebble Pickers Lose Work as Steel Balls Replace Industry
The Pacific coast pebble industry, once profitable for grinding mills, collapses after science introduces a steel ball that works faster and lasts longer. Pebble pickers seek alternative employment as demand vanishes.
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Pacific Coast
Science
Origin of the Word Picnic Traced to Hector New York
A 19th century Finger Lakes fragment traces the term picnic to Hector New York. Local Sunday school characters planned an outing by "picking" up knickknacks and venturing into the woods, a tale that shaped the word's development.
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Finger Lake Country
New York
Hector
Far East Library on Tokyo Hill Houses World Class Collection
The Far East library on a hill near Tokyo houses Dr. George Morrison’s extensive volumes and a growing Oriental collection. Baron Iwasaki funds the library with 1.5 million yen for building and 2 million yen endowment to support research and acquisitions. The library, run by a board of trustees, covers China Tibet Mongolia Manchuria Kashgaria Siberia Korea and more with over twenty languages represented.
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Tokyo
George Morrison
Baron Iwasaki
Far East
Doctor Morrison
China
Tibet
Mongolia
Manchuria
Kashgaria
Siberia
Korea
Formosa
Japan
Central Asia
Great Britain
Russia
Petrified Wood Beauty Rivaling Gems in Arizona Forests
The petrified national forest in northern Arizona south of Adamana is a national monument since 1906. Three main forests hold vast silica replaced trunks, with many trees over 100 feet long. Silicification yields chalcedony opals agates, and wood blocks approach jasper and onyx in mineralization.
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Petrified National Forest
Arizona
Adamana
Coach Definition in Motordom Described by SAE
The Society of Automotive Engineers defines a coach as an enclosed single compartment body akin to a sedan with two close coupled rear seats for four passengers. It includes a trunk space at the back and no glass in the rear quarters.
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Society of Automotive Engineers
American Bulldog Origin and Breed Development
The American bulldog traces its roots to crossbreeding English bulldogs with bull terriers and later English bulldog input. It is one of the few distinctly American dog breeds and has long been stabilized, with little recent experimentation altering its characteristics.
Dance Night Impromptu Describes a Mysterious Gift
In a dim corner two people chat and flirt. A man compliments her eyes and then reveals a glittering object from his pocket. He holds a watch up, challenging her to read the time in the dark.
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Ber
Value of Self-Control Nomin and Roman Turnips
A reflection on self control and mastery of passions. It cites a Roman general at a supper with turnips, asked to betray his country, and questions whether one who can endure turnips can sell his nation. The parable underscores inner superiority before external influences and duties.
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Nomin
Nust
Superstition Drives Caution After Fatal Run
A joke about a couple blamed by superstition for a deadly incident. The husband explains the wife’s fear of bad luck after they ran over 18 people, prompting them to turn back. The line satirizes superstition influencing decisions after causing harm.
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Moves
Rupert visitors Mark items for Cochran and Smith and other locals amid weekend travels. Mrs Rogers joins brother Thornton at Oglethorpe. Woodalls spent Sunday in Fort Valley. C L Wall and family enroute to Lumpkin district conference. Tilden Montgomery and Jal Turner family hosted by Albert Carter in Reynolds. Montgomery family moved to new farm home. J F Brooks family visited Reynolds. Stella McDaniel and Miss Roberts from near Tazewell spent time with friends. C J Mallett and RD Waller at Lumpkin conference. Grace Wadsworth Ouida Gaines and George Flemming of Atlanta visited locals Saturday. Henderson of Grand Rapids visited R S Wall on Saturday.
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Tilden Montgomery
Jal Turner
Albert Carter
Reynolds
In Loving Memory Mrs Bertha Payne
Bertha Payne is remembered in a loving memorial noting her passing on May 4 after a short illness. The note speaks of sorrow, a vacant chair, and missing a mother who brought light to the home while expressing faith in Jesus for eternal solace. Written by Miss Jeffie Payne.
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Mrs. Bertha Payne
Sherats
Jones
Mother
Jesus
In Memory of Mrs Marvin Moore Farewell Sister
Poetic obituary noting a sister and friend Mary’s peaceful rest. It conveys a farewell hymn like tribute with lines about loving memory, divine timing, and reunion beyond the river. The piece emphasizes solace through faith in Jesus and eternal companionship.
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Marvin Moore
Mothers Day Poem by Effie Smith Ely
The poem honors mothers as lifelong influences. It reflects on a mother’s care guiding childhood, teaching lessons, and shaping truth and faith. It asserts that every day is Mother's Day and envisions future influence beyond time and miles.
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Effie Smith Ely
Wesley community notes span weekend visits and church fundraisers
Local items report visits by families including the Spinks Amos and Jarrell groups to Columbus Thomaston and Wayneshore. Socials note Wesley church ice cream and sandwich sale on Saturday night and a picnic at Mitchells creek. Ladies Aid plans and reminders follow with June 8 meeting urged.
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Ladies Aid
Wesley Church
Local Folk Spend Weekend Visits Across Counties
Howard items note Fort Valley visitors and Reynolds trips. Guests include Miss Fannie Parker Daviston and Mrs L B Brown, plus Mr Frank Fain Walden and Mrs Shellman Martin Macon. Recap mentions singing at Reynolds and a recital at Reynolds Monday night.
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Frank Fain
Walden
Shellman Martin
Macon
B. F. Rustin
Charing
M. Rustin
J. E. Brown
J. E Whatley
Reynolds
L E Pickard
Frances Pickard
Butler
Lawrence Willis
Annie Parks
Geo. Parks J
Parks’ Pond
Clay Morris
Centerville
Mesdames
J. G Hamilton
W.B. Jinks
R. S. Jinks
Mizell
Moses Streetman and Son
Thomaston
Mrarit
H &, Streetman
A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An ills-and-ads style promo for a kidney and bladder cure called A Texas Wonder. It promises relief from gravel rheumatism and related irregularities with a small bottle often curing and testimonial mail requests. Dr E W Hall supplies the remedy from St Louis Missouri with druggist sales nationwide.
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E. W. Hall
Olive St. St. Lou's
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R. L. Watson
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Webb
L. W. Wilkerson
L. C- Lewis
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A. M. Wallace
R. Heard
Howards-Harrizonston
Fillingim Bros
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How. Co
Laslie
J. M. Hearn Gro
F. Y. Conner
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H. H. Cartright
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Atlanta
Woodrow Wilson College
Wilson
Wilson Memorial
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah
Switzerland
Woodrow Wilson
A. J. Strickland
Valdosta
Tommy Cochran
Jim Smith
Rupert
Jim Rogers
Mr. Thornton
Oglethorpe
R. W. Woodall
Fort Valley
C. L. Wall
Mrs J. Anthony
Lumpkin
Mr. A. 0. Montgomery
J. F. Brooks
Stella McDaniel
Miss Roberts
Near Tazewell
C. J Mallett
RD. Waller
Lumptin
Grace Wadsworth
Ouida Gainse
George Flemming
Mr. Henderson
Grand Rapids Bitch
Mr. R. S Wall
Darling
Jeffie Payne
Mary
Wesley News
W A Spinks
Messrs
Lewis and
Johnnie Spinks
Estelle’ Spinks
Annie Bazemore
Columbus
Herman Amos
T. J. Amos
Hoke Byrd
Robert Halstead
Crowell
Mise Pearl Adams
Clem Waters
Mr. Waters
Powersville
A. L. Post
R. M Suggs
J A Heath
Dawson
Ralph Heath
Nora Waters
Aubury Adams
J . Wade
J. H. Adams
Bernice Downs
Thcomaston
Hugh Gilson
Baker Baldwin
Estelle
Anna Jarrell
C. G. McCants
J M Stokes
Thelman Jarrell
Wayneshore
Louise Gilson
R. B. Spinks
Fannie Parker
Daviston
L. B. Brown
Jim Brown
L. P. Parker
F. R Purvis
Marvin Fuller
F L Purvis
Rufus Blackshear
D. H. Culverhouse
F. R. Purvis
W. C. Childs
Dock Byers
Union
Phenix City
GC. L. Wall
Omaha
Texas
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