Why should women vote in the Texas Farmers' Union stance
The Texas Farmers' Union opposes woman suffrage, arguing that a farmer's wife should focus on home life and family, not politics. The piece critiques suffrage as a misfit for women and asserts masculine leadership, historic roles, and the belief that government is a big business best managed by men.
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Texas Farmers’ Union
Texas
J W. D. Lewis
Texas Rmers’ Union
South
Themistocles on builders over fiddlers in politics
Themistocles argues great cities come from builders not fiddlers. Politicians are praised for oratory but cannot lay bricks or roads. True governance measures by plow and hammer, not titles or laws. Those who seek power should first build and create tangible public works.
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Themistocles
How the World Is Deceived Prank Outwits German Village
In Dahlendorf near Halle posters advertised a play titled How the World Is Deceived. Five actors staged a noon luncheon and rehearsal but vanished with all receipts, leaving a filled hall waiting thirty minutes and no manager or behind the scenes crew.
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Germany
Kopernich
Dahldorf
Halle
Poet Francois Bertault Reaches Hundred Year Milestone
Francois Bertault the oldest living poet celebrated his 100th birthday with a delegation from the Society of Literary Men. Georges Le Comte presented an eighteenth century gold medal and unveiled a portrait bust by Bern Stamm. Bertault, born in Burgundy, has lived in Paris sixty three years and plans an autumn volume titled A Hundred Years. He received the Legion of Honor cross at the Sorbonne last year before five thousand people.
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Francois Bertault
Society of Literary Men
Georges le Comte
Bernstamm
Fernault
Burgundy
Paris
Legion of Honor
Sorbonne
New York Times
Beyond the Law Choecolocea Spelling Debate
An Alabama reader questions the correct spelling of Choecolocea amid mixed spellings heard locally. The exchange notes there may be no single correct form and invites further input from readers.
The Result. Car Mania Sparks Complaints On Health
A town discussion notes that rising automobile enthusiasm may be linked to new ailments and nervous strain. Speakers warn that the motor age is affecting public health and daily life with increased stress and fatigue.
Debut Hopes Inspire Opera Singer Advice
A hopeful singer expresses a wish to debut in opera, while a critic suggests validating the voice first with a phonograph recording. The exchange highlights early career caution and the role of public audition tools in shaping opportunities.
All Changeable Silk Dress Delight Sparks Cassette Banter
A playful exchange centers on a new changeable silk dress as Sarah showcases the garment while Lassie jokes about their wardrobe. The light dialogue highlights curiosity about fashion and personal style in a domestic setting.
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Sarah
Lassie
A Sure Cure For Rheumatism Claims by Letters
A letter from D T Simmons praises Gentian rheumatism remedy sent to S D Abercrombie of Cashion Oklahoma. He reports months of use with relief after earlier Hot Springs treatment failed. The Dahlonega Nugget editor W L Townsend offers the remedy for 1.00 with refund if no relief and invites others to send payment and note success claims.
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Townsend
W. B. Townsend
Hot Springs
Ark
Gention
S. D. Abercrombie
Cashion
Okla
D. IT. Simmons
W. LB. ‘Townsend
Dahlonega Nugget
Gainesville and Northwestern Railroad Timetable Fragments
Fragmented schedule notes show trains with times and stops at Gainesville Depot Bradford Street New Holland and other routes. Mentions of connections to Southern Ry Train No 12 at Bradford Street and various local place names appear amid garbled text and partial station references.
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Leave
Eee
Gainesville
Cisssees
Bradford Street
Cesses Eee
New Holland Jet
Clark
Os Autry
Dewberry
Conville
Brookton
Clermont Stores
Camp Ground
Trealenseiss
Odean
Yeeeiela
Cleveland
Mt. Yonah
Yonah
Nacoocohee
North Helen
Southern Ry
Bradford St
Purified Herb Tablet Ad Promises System Cleanup
A likely 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Pure Herb Tablets from Ashland Ohio with W B Townsend in Dahlonega Georgia as agent. It claims to correct digestion kidneys liver and bowels, purify blood, and improve overall health without weakness. Three months treatment costs one dollar with a money back guarantee.
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Pure Herb Tablet Co
Ashland
Ohio
W. LB. Townsend
Dahlonega, Ga
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Oman
Christ
Beyond
LAW
Runpine, Olina
Gainesville & Northwestern Railroad
Fuehive
Dahlonega
Agricultural College
A.G. Ferguson
Piicipal
Atlanta
Call & Save Money
Nugget
J. P
Justice Court
J.P
Lumpkin County
Ither
The
New Home Sewing Machine Company
Orange, Mass
Stephen Rice
Clarkesville Street
Liptleeield
H. E. Watson
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
Dr. H. Head
W. D. Seabolt
Littlefield Old Stand
Pem
Gall and
Mrs. Watsons
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