Camp Meetings Among Colored Southerners Describe Faith and Folly
An Atlanta Globe column sketches Southern camp meetings of African Americans, detailing open air services, trance episodes, singing and shouting, and social customs. It notes pine knot lights, love making in the arbor, hat holding before shouting, and stories of heavenly journeys as revivalists press forward at colored camps near Gainesville. The piece juxtaposes traditional ritual with rustic conditions and enduring patterns.
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Atlanta
Col. Globe-Democrat
South
Salvation
Gainesville
Heavenly Land
Camp Meeting Traditions and Southern Charms Described
A nostalgic portrait of camp meetings in the mountains of North Georgia and South Carolina, highlighting hospitality, food, hymn singing, and communal devotion. Anecdotes include a former drinker’s conversion story, spring trips for water, offerings at the altar, and vivid preacher performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Georgia
South Carolina
Autumn on the Farm Leaves Weeds to Spoil Crops and Soil
Farm readers are urged to battle weeds in fall and early spring to prevent loss of grain, grass, or straw. The piece notes weeds steal soil moisture, crowd crops, and spread seeds, recommending thorough fall plowing, early seedbed work, and disinfection to curb future infestations. It also covers a new turkey disease known as black head and emphasizes disinfection and careful breeding to limit spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Pharaoh
Chillun
Red Sea
Mer
Turkeys
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Rhode Island
New England
Question Answered on Manure Water Retention at Wisconsin Institute
Prof Roberts demonstrated that every inch of rainfall equals 100 tons of water per acre. With 32 inches yearly, an acre receives 3200 tons. A barnyard measured by panels to enclose a quarter acre would receive about 800 tons of water annually. He likened leaving manure exposed in summer to leaving hay in the field all winter.
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Roberts
Wisconsin Institute
Bird Day Observed In Public Schools Sparks Interest
Public schools adopt a Bird Day observance advocated by bird lovers and educators. T. S. Palmer of the U S division of biological survey urges one day yearly for nature songsters, noting benefits for farmers and wildlife protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Palmer
United States Division of Biological Survey
Fashion's Fancies and Paris Color Rise in Style
Fashion notes highlight white lawn ties echoing evening dress, purple gowns brightening Paris scenes. Skirts trend toward trim yet bodices dominate decoration while sleeves shrink to smaller sheath shapes. Women slow to adopt, preferring panknots collars and varied trims in a cautious style shift.
Yellow gowned bridesmaids style for autumn wedding
For an autumn wedding the bridesmaids will wear yellow beau de soie gowns. Front waists feature jacket effects with gold paillettes. Bonnets shaped like toques will have chiffon bows yellow roses and ostrich tip nigrettes. Six bridesmaids in three distinct yellow shades. Bouquets of shaded yellow chrysanthemums. Gloves to match or glace kid if colors vary.
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Southern
God
Lumpkin County
Bald Knob
Latham
Peter
Abraham
Ham
Amin
Goldbug Democrats
Poareah
Jordan
Satan
Judgment Day
Birt Jones, Jr
William Maidenbauer
Seattle
Wash
First National Bank
Turner
Alabama
Harper's Bazarrs
Booker T. Washington
Institution For Colored Youth
Tuskegee
Ala
Detroit Free Press
Ty Co
Marie Antoninette
Paris
Azalea
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