Ford Bid at Muscle Shoals Faces Doubt and Hope
Ford presses for a yes or no on his Muscle Shoals bid as Congress wrestles with the Gorgas plant inclusion. He argues electrical power generation and job prospects justify the project, while opponents warn of costs and delivery timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Ford
Congress
Dublin
Nnte
Est
Detroit
Gorgas
Betty
Ates
P Abbath Power Company
Ipanenes
House
Shoals
Eee
Kahn
Washington
The Banned Sport in Massachusetts Chicken Derbies
Springfield dispatch reports raids on chicken fighting rings in a Massachusetts village. The piece notes public sentiment against the cruel sport and description of occasional clandestine matches, with law enforcement vigilance and ongoing tension between fans and authorities.
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Springfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Ncecken
The Legend of the Virginia Cockfights and Breeders
A Montgomery Advertiser piece recalls the historic game cock practice in Virginia and the South. It notes the breedings passed character through sale, the pride of owners and breeders, and the eventual public condemnation of the cruel sport. It mentions Andrew Jackson and regional Alabama sites where mains were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Andrew Jackson
Alabama
Cock —Montgomery Advertiser
Why Girls Marry Says Parisian Ninety Five Women
A Seattle Post Intelligencer reprint reflects on why women marry. It notes that Parisian women, unlike American peers, rarely mention husbands, instead citing outcomes such as children independence wealth travel or a home. The piece raises questions about motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
America
Seattle Post Intelligencer
A Train of Thoughts for Sabbath and Other Days
Excerpted reflections by J. E. Blair discussing truth, faith, and moral responsibility. It cites a Mt. Vernon woman deemed insane and critiques authority, Napoleon, and the Samaritan woman as examples. The piece urges surrender to truth and emphasizes personal divine purpose and motive in life work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Blair
Mt. Vernon
America
Napoleon
Volney
Waterloo
Jacob’s Well
Christ
Jesus
St. Teresa
Hell
God
Heaven
Signs and Verses from a Local Paper Variety Page
A kaleidoscope of quips poems and snippets from a nineteenth century style page includes humorous lines about trains driving at crossings, the wise virgins, springtime verses, and social observations. Characters named Reggie Clarence and Chauncey Depew appear among witty punchlines and light verse reflecting daily life and manners.
Card of Thanks for Baby’s Illness and Death
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our baby's illness and passing. Gratitude for car rides and beautiful flowers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Britain and Family.
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W. A
Britain
Farthing Coin History and Value Notes
English farthing described as an old silver coin first coined under King John with a 1210 date. The Irish term farthing also appears and the piece is noted for its rarity and value based on age and origin.
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John
Fragmented Thought Fragments Reflect On Life And Language
A jumble of aphorisms and phrases touches on family, calling a baby, printing work, auctions, nails under the hammer, and the pull of simple comforts. It meanders through spring and fall, desire for ease, and personal routines in a stylistically scattered piece.
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Albany - Decatur Daily
Albany
Ala
Menwassfe Valley Printing Company, Inc
Clas
At A
W. R. Shelton
Ben. M
Muscle Shoals
Kansas
Manhattan
Ohio
Mercury
Tatler
Reggie
Jazz
Dean Clarence
Chauncey M. Depew
Captol
Senate
F.o.b
Aetey
Bryan
Lodge
Church OF Christ
East Jackson Street
Grant Street
C.H. Woodroof
Gus Dunn
Dallas
Texas
Woodroof
Goodyear
Frank P. Lide
Eagle
Wilder & Ezell
4Th Ave
AGLE
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