Hack Writers and The Reading Public
The piece argues that most readers consume hack writers more than literature and that contemporary writing shapes the intellect of Americans. It quotes Walter H. Page on the influence of current writers and notes the belief is persistent. An anecdote about Donald McTevish dressing fly hooks ends with a humorous Scottish exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter II
Atlantic
Sendy Wallace
McTevish
Donald
Sandy
Dwudee Advertiser
Bribery Jury Discharged After Repeated Deadlock
A judge discharged a bribery trial jury after failure to reach a verdict for a fourth time. A salesman, facing the decision, insists he cannot be discharged, claiming he is being paid by the defendant’s lawyer, a claim that shocks the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talesman
Lippincott's
Dying Colt Proclaims It Died Game In Barnyard Scene
A sobering tale from a bowlderized dream world features Donald Mec iavish chasing saumon on the Dee side. A mortally wounded colt in a barnyard gazes at onlookers and declares in a firm voice that it died game. The stranger accepts the idea with quiet reverence. The piece ends with a stark, somber reflection on courage and mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Boy's quip about knives stuns hardware shop
A witty nine year old, son of an editor, visits a hardware store on the way to school and asks if they keep knives. The clerk replies they have for years. The boy retorts that if they advertised, they would not "keep them so long."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Star Bakery
Dothan Steam Lande
Lamar
Lamar, Taylor & Riley Drug CO
Macon
Georgia
Awkward Exchanges on Writer's Cramp and Trades
A dialogue notes writer's cramp cures as Oldhead jokes about loan from his peers. A separate quip from a patient asks a doctor to write out treatment in trade while revealing a cornet player by trade. The snippets resemble humorous anecdotes from period papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Grant Clothing Co. Garnishee Notice Against E. M. Phillips
Grant Clothing Co pursues attachment against E. M. Phillips in the case with F. M. Phillips as defendant and Central of Georgia Railway Company as garnishee. The court attachment dated March 17 1908 levies on all cash due to Phillips by the Central of Georgia Railway Co as wages, the defendant being a nonresident of Alabama with an unknown residence. The notice marks Phillips’ persons or assets under garnishment and requires contact as per the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Clothing Co
F. M. Phillips, Eferdant
Central of Georgia
R. Y. C. Garnishee
E. M. Phillips
Central of
Gorgia R. Y. Co
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Hic
Donald Mec Iavish
Saumon
Deeside
New York Yacht Club
Sonny
Culver @ Harris
C. W. Hilliard, M.D
Hammond
North Ster
T. J. Wooten
Ulizary
BiaslIjol
Dothan, Alabama
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