Disjointed 1920s Chronicle Notes on Politics Weather and Gossip
Fragments report political remarks by Jef biavis in Arkansas, Taft in San Francisco, and Roosevelt rumors. Weather chatter predicts a late-April freeze. Local event notes include a death rumor about Mrs Arnold, a lawn mower forecast for January, and a claim that a Lord Decies dollar funded a marriage license to wed Miss Gould.
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United States
Lord Decies
Licenne
Miss Gould
Ambiguous regional venture faces political opposition
The text mentions New Orleans and San Francisco with political voting, a forthcoming financial fallout lasting a decade, and references to Alabama legislation and farmer issues, but the passage remains fragmentary and unclear on exact events or outcomes.
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New Orleana
San Francisco
Unclear text fragment hints at economic topics and writing
Fragment discusses writers and the boll weevil and a county race, then shifts to New York deposits and bank activity with uncertain details. The passage lacks coherent events or clear individuals, making precise summarization difficult.
Wall Around County Building Suggested For Aesthetic Improvement
A local note proposes constructing a cement wall around a county building to deter outsiders and improve appearance. If funding is unavailable the idea suggests renting the wall to a billboard firm to plaster with showy advertising.
Peonage Claims Spur City Editors’ Crusade
The piece riffs on alleged peonage in the South, citing court decisions from Illinois and Ohio about men selling their votes for cash. It notes the harsh views of northern press and hints at a few locals bound by long work contracts. A fragment mentions a pump-tent setup and a phone listing.
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Alabma
Georgia
Florida
Incis
Unclear fragment hints at labor issues and damages
Fragmentary text references peonage, panic era law, Hampton's Magazine, Image pull, and a $259000 damage claim amid apologies. Details are unclear and many entities appear corrupted or speculative.
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Hedhevy i Dal OI Co
Hampton's
Former South Carolina politician dies in poverty
The Nashville Tennesseean recalls Gonzales Munderer once a popular lieutenant governor candidate who, after shooting G. Gonzales in the South Carolina capital, was acquitted of murder but shunned by society. He lived dying in poverty, his wife gone, his nephew of Senator Tillman among few remaining ties, as he faced end with little support.
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Po Tillean
South Carolla
Tillman
G. D. Tilman
Congress
Hts
Cain
Mom
God
Nashville
A Story of Harriman and a Railroad Vice President
The New York Sun recalls E. H. Harriman in a portrait of his habit of visiting headquarters on the road. A Southern Pacific vice president is described as entering an office to find a subordinate with piles of papers, a scene Harriman observed and critiqued.
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Harriman
Krattschnitt
Southern Pacific Railroad
E. H. Harriman
New York Sun
Jim
Traveling library visit aids Ghent college prospects
The Montgomery Chapter of College Women sent a traveling library to Mrs. R. T. Ghent for inspection by potential students. The library lists Agnes Scott and Mt Holyoke materials and invites girls to apply for free scholarships. Local interest grows as inquiries increase across town. The second item promotes the Singer Darning attachment sold at the Singer Store in Dothan Alabama.
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Montgomery
R. T. Ghent
Ioxe Hill
Agnes Scott School
Mt. Holyoke College
Blacksmithing Craft Highlight at Thrasher Old Stable
A fragment notes a Blacksmith shop highlight by a first clan blacksmith firm WeeareT and Whitehead at the Thrasher Old Stable, focusing on specialty work and craftsmanship.
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All
Lisfaetcary
Weearet & Whitehead, ‘Toh Thrasher Old Stable
Macon Officer Charged with Murder in Dramatic Case
The father of Mack Asberry, a Black man killed by Officer Pélice Oates Robert Morris, sworn out a murder charge against the officer and has hired Attorney J. Feagin to prosecute the case in Macon, Georgia, on February 2.
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Macon
Mack Asberry
Pélice Oates
Robert Morris
Reli Morte
Feagin
Brogecuce
Thief Steals $700 in Revolvers in Augusta SkyLight Burglary
Augusta Georgia reports a bold burglary at Bowen Brothers hardware where $700 worth of revolvers were taken through a skylight. Police are actively searching for the perpetrator as robberies rise in the area. Fresh cheeses and buggy brands appear in local ads.
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Augusta
Bowen Brothers Hardware Establishment
Grange Mixture Proves Effective on Local Corn Crop
Z Williams of Crosby Alabama reports a 130 bushels harvest from two acres using Grange Mixture as sole fertilizer. He notes the brand suits the land of the region and recommends it to others based on his experience.
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Crosby
Ala
Dothan Cinano Company
Dothan
Z. Williams
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