A Wise And Christian Decision On Barbee Controversy
The piece defends Dr. Barbee’s character while criticizing critics who conflate a mistake with crime. It argues his mis tele gram to Senator Bate misled the Senate, but asserts he intended no wrong. It urges returning war claim funds to the government and notes Barbee’s overall good life and service to Methodism.
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Dr. Barbee
Ao Jralous
Bate
Clarksville
Senate
Church
Tennesees
Tax College Yell Sparks Debate on Athletics and Morality
A fragmentary old text attacks a college yell and athletic culture as offensive beyond the grounds, contrasting rude behavior with the “New South” and praising the retiring modesty of the “Old Booth.” The lines hint at social change and gendered propriety in a regional context.
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New South
Booth
A Saturday sermonette on slander and civic duty
A long sermon condemns circulating false rumors and slander, urging readers to guard a neighbor s good name, condemn idle gossip, and uphold personal character. It then discusses Albany streetcar strife, calls for impartial law enforcement, and urges Columbia to host State Normal Institute visitors, with a sparrow-control proposal as local reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thinaarda
State Normal Institute
Columbia
Fitzpatrick
W.E Bostick
Nashville
Carmack interview stirs North and South political heat
The piece portrays Mr. Carmack exposing political dissembling in Washington while praising Southern hospitality and prosperity. It condemns Northern rioting and McKinley era sentiments, alleging half-breed bias and calling Carmack the man to unmask such elites.
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Mr. Carmack
Washington
Carmack
Senate
Done
Booth
South End
Mr. McKinley
Building Up Columbia Through Home Ownership and Land Sales
The piece argues that community growth comes from residents owning homes not renting. It links ownership to citizenship, cites signs of ownership in houses, and praises land sales that divide land into building lots. It urges real estate agents to promote such sales to boost city growth and allow small savers to invest locally.
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Aufo
Legalized Robbery of Cotton and Phosphate Profits
A Southern critique argues railroads drain value from local production by freight costs. With cotton at 7 cents a pound the bale value near 35 dollars and manufactured goods at 3 cents a yard, economic waste and displacement mount. The author cites potential state manufacturing losses in South Carolina and Tennessee, accusing railroads of discriminatory pricing that favors distant mills over local factories.
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South Carolina
Tennessee
Maury County
McKennon Anderson & Foster In the Home Stretch
Contest closings at 6315 oclock p m on Monday July 1st determine winners of a free trip to the Pan American Exposition in Niagara Falls and other cities. With the Exposition opened in glory, teachers are urged to rally support through small donations, each dollar yielding votes for two teachers, a lady and a gentleman, as friends are encouraged to vote for their favorites.
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Niagara Falls
New York
Washington City
Paris
Umbrellas for sale at one dollar each next weekend
Advert says another hundred ladies umbrellas at one dollar with fifty cents credit on each purchase. Silk and wool serge construction with Paragon frame and fancy handles. Some handles valued higher than price. Sale days next Saturday and Monday at one dollar each.
Black Silk Grenadine at Half Price in Fourteen Styles
Readers are offered Black Grenadine fabrics near half price for next Saturday and Monday. Three styles once priced 0 to 4.25 drop to 2.25 per yard, five styles once 2.50 rise to 1.65, and six styles from 1.50 to 2.4 per yard.
Silk Stripe Challies Sell at 22 1/2 C Yard Sale
Silk Stripe Challies feature 20 inch width and all wool filling with satin stripes. Floral and Persian patterns suit dress backing kimmonas lounging robes shirt waists wrappers and full dresses. Priced at 25 to 35 cents per yard previously, reduced to 22 1/2 cents per yard next Saturday and Monday.
Yard worth 102 and 12toe
A yard line reading about 800 yards is noted with figures 102 and 12toe, suggesting an unrelated measurement reference.
Weekend Grounds and Stripes Feature
Light grounds and pretty fixtures appear on Saturday and Monday with three yard marks. Local decor highlights include striped designs and bright visuals enhancing the event setup.
Ladies' One Strap Patent Vamp Sandals Sale Ad
A local ad offers ladies' one strap patent vamp sandals at one dollar a pair with some pairs priced at 81.50. Sizes run mostly to 7 with a few smaller. toes slightly narrow. Next Saturday and Monday 100m pair.
Sandal sale mispriced for Tan and Patent Vamp styles
Misses Tan and Patent Vamp Sandals offered in various sizes appear mislisted with odd numbers. Tans priced at 8150 and patent vamps at 1254 pairs. Promotion promises 90 cents a pair next Saturday and Monday.
Another Bargain in Smyrna Rugs
Fifty large Smyrna Rugs in good colors made of jute with wool fringe offered at 8.10 each in place of 82.00 Next Saturday and Monday. Also heavy China Mattings offered at 20c instead of 30c.
People Should Seize Legislation Against Railroads Say Critics
A call urges the people to rise in the next legislature to reclaim profits from producers and curb railroad power. The piece argues severe penalties and potential confiscation to force corporate responsibility, cites McKee v Swan Valley case, and warns against corporate ravages in Texas and oil’s rise in the nation. It also notes Texas oil output and favorable views for Mark Hanna nationally.
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Tennessee
Executors Notice in Cay County Courthouse Case
Executors notice issued concerning the estate of R. W. Waren with a filing date of May 1, 1901. Proceedings reference waivers and notices to potential heirs and creditors in Cay County.
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R. W. Waren
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Wy Parre
Trael
Albany
N. Y
Hknabp
Colombia
Jth Board
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Shoe Department
Smyrna
W. Ammerm
Ando
Andeu
W. Ammers. Ammerman
Osteopaths
South High Street
Sepzdeodl
Keenlaw
WB. Lede 2
Luptle 1Elm
Maury Gounty Abstract Co
Ormit
J.P. McKee
Swan Valley Railroad Company
Texas
United States
McKinley
South
Mark Hanna
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