Acquittals and Lynching in a Turbulent Era
The piece notes two acquittals and sixteen dismissals in Alabama cases, contrasts rangers preventing a lynching in Hillsboro with their absence sparing a speedy lynching, and argues public sentiment may override the law. It discusses Texas Rangers inquiries, legislative steps aiding small farmers, and reflections on risk and national history amid war news.
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Alabama
Hillsboro
Hill County
Ano
Texas Rangers
Texas
Rio Grande
Workers to Own Homes in Philadelphia Shipyard Plan
Philadelphia’s Emergency Fleet Corporation offers completed houses near Hog Island to shipyard workers at prices from 3000 to 3400 dollars. Purchasers can pay a first mortgage for about 60 percent with the remainder financed through building and loan associations, making ownership cheaper than renting.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Philadelphia
Department of Labor
Hog Island
Le~s
Fleet Corporation
Treasury Rumor About Liberty Loan Repeal Debunked
The Treasury reports no money returned from $15 to $17 billion. The note explains a misunderstanding of Congress repeal discussions and clarifies that authorities granted to spend in the future were canceled rather than money being repaid. The claims reference certificates issued to finance government needs during the armistice period.
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Treasury
Congress
Fragmented humor and anecdotes from a crowded page
A collage of jokes and sketches with Irish characters, a remark about rain, and street humor. Bits include a Trishman admiring a church with gold altars and stained glass, a court scene about trousers, and quips about ironing and eggs. The piece resembles a serialized humor column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength Against Colds
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as fortifying the system against colds grip and influenza by purifying and enriching the blood. Notes quinine and iron aid circulation and stamina with a pleasant taste. claims noticeable strengthening and invigorating effects. Price 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Paris Manufacturers of Co
Man Medicing Riess
Never Let Sun Or Light Shine In The Baby’s Eyes
A cautionary health note warns against exposing infants to direct sunlight or bright artificial light, advising caregivers to shield babies’ eyes during daytime and indoors to prevent potential eye strain or harm.
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Lindsey Grogery
Cameron, Texas
THE
Cameron Herald
Terrell Publishing Company
Cameron
Thos. N. Herring
Dallas News
Columbus
America
Washington
Kaiser
Julius Caesar
Napoleon
Leo
Joshua
Alexander
Caesar
Hannibal
Attila
Tamberlane
Frederick
Tyson Freeman Fieltzclaw Co
John Bremond
Check & Neal
Crisco
VanCamp Porkebeans
Alaska
Alice
Papa
Re Fle
Everybody’s Magazine
L. B
Smith
Brown
Jones
Doc Bill Healy
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Amas
Hayes
Healing Honey
the Gough
S. Kestenbaum
Worcesters Market
Wilkerson
Santa Fe
Wm. Strzinek
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