Humorous Scattered TV: Oddities and Local Lore
A jumble of anecdotes and trivia from the era cites curious items and names such as J Nuoinde of Albany and J P Helo of New York, noting strange claims about eggs, weights, and early science while poking fun at receipts of grocers and doctors. It references Dr Beecher, earth radiation, and Texas wealth, plus a game of baseball with mixed-gender teams in Doolaville, all in a breezy, skeptical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clootonati
Aed Bharates
Texes
Apneedo
J. Nuoinde
Albany
David Dorkett
Big Crock Gap
Kant Tennessee
J. P. Helo
New York
Tom Cours
Wallen
Ajo
Beecher
Texas
Doolaville
Birk
George Wash
Alanis
United States
Andrew Jackson
Lincoln
Ono
Farmers urged to end debt and defend independence
The article argues crop forecasts mislead on paper while real results fail due to weather and pests. It blames the credit system for farmers losing control of their production and urges strict economy, self sufficiency, and selling to meet debts. It cites Patrick William O'Brien and Christiana D. Dunsy’s Pittsburgh wedding as a giant-tinged note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau
Oll
Patrick William O'Brien
Christiana D. Dunsy
Pittsburg
Pers
Stoithfield Street
Pred
K. Ruoff
Gianta
America
Bonds for a new county court house urged despite costs
A letter to readers argues for voting bonds to fund a new court house, citing fire and theft risks to county records and the inadequacy of the current building. The writer concedes high costs but emphasizes protecting records and public safety over preserving the old structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane
Edgetor
Iregard
H. O. Beat
Marriages, sermons, and town notes at Ward Ala
Last Wednesday at the bride’s father F Schramm’s home James M Jordan and Miss M M Schramm wed by B B Bridgman. Thursday W B Adams and Miss Sallie St Johns married by B H Bridgman. Ward items report new contracts for ministers, local liquor debates, and arrivals. Cotton prices hold 9 to 9.5 cents. Bridgman Bros sale and J C Clarke buys stock. Chas Bridgman moves to Dalton. Goode family heads to Florida for citrus farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lively
F.schramm
Jas. M. Jordan
M. M. Schramm
B. B. Bridgman
W. B. Adams Bliss
Sallie St. Johns
B. H. Gridgmas
J. W. Pruett
Chas
W. Martin
Bush Pruett
Martin
Buck
C. W. Martin
Messra
Crittenden Bros
J. C. Clarke
Bridgman &Bro
Bridgman
Bia
Ward
Jefe
Dalton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. P. Bawtell
Cuthbert Frida Non
Newton
Chicago
Nick
Savannah News
Samuel Macker
New Sovih
W. H. Vanderbilt
John Swinton
Mr. Vanderbilt
Boston Globe
Micajsh Brooks
W. 11
Hamp
Tou
Bua
Georgia
Shriver
Worme
Off, Brimberry
A. Blaughter
Broad St. Kafoula
Ala
Brans
Terrill
Terrill County
Randolph
Dawaon
Pulaski & Co
Mr. Edwards
Heary County
J.P. Crittensden
A. E. Edwards
Miss Riley
Conyers
Mise
Ward Methodist Church
Wiggins
Hhis
Macon
M.W. Goode
Florida
Numan Muttea
Bao
Muten
Washington Lodge
N. Mitten
P. Lussrono
P. M
Joveru Jones
J. J. Conam
P. ML
Joreey City
Kufaula
Dancewell & Uo
Hunt
Medicis
Miedine
Los T
Powells
Juin Beveridge
Ray
Hoyt
T. &. Powells, Drugytet and Bookseller
F. Pulaski & CO
Alabama
A. L. Mapp
Tina
Public Square
Cuthbert
Jew Shore
ESTES
A. D. McAlplin, ED McDonald
Estes & McAlpin
Commission Merchants
Bay Street
Savanna, GA
Eclipse
Owell
Wna
N. M. Weaver, Jr. Opt
Toombs
E Bro
Dacemenas
Allison & Elpson'a
Big Hams
Degte
Genereret
AL Allisow
Permie At . T.& Fowells
Bish Barry
Allison de Bimpsom
Allison & Simpson's
Ludlow
Dixie
Delta and Arrow
al Bottons
Allison & Simpson
Moffett’s
J.P. Toombs & Bro
Allison
Siatpson
Randolph Cotton
C, N
Simpson, Socy
Trak
Tom Power
Eal Guia
Warde
Calhoun Street
Dean
W.G
T. M. Allen
Bupaula
Ourtrets
Powell
Guts
Rasputra
P. Toomas & Bano
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