Numerous World Events Mentioned Facing Readers
A collage of historical notes mentions Woodrow Wilson aging into public view, King George leaving illness, Tex Rickard and Hoover in political life, a record flight by the Question Mark, 25 gangsters netted in Chicago, and Lindbergh's daughter marrying. It ends with a call that plenty is happening in the world and asks if readers are bored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Tex Rickard
New York
Congress
Peggy Joyce
Hoover
Washington
Coolidge
Chicago
Boyah
Senate
Stribling
Sharkey
Nicholas
Fort Payne
Als
Lindbergh
Lindy
Dothan Post
American Legion
Ben Hur ban in Canton prompts reflection on religion
The Canton government bans the film Ben Hur labeling it Christian propaganda that misleads and obstructs education. The author compares it to hypothetical Chinese films in America and argues that Confucian teachings prize virtue, kindness, and tolerance, noting goodness in all religions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
America
Quite Typical Prohibition Attacks and American Hypocrisy
A narrative claims road violence over prohibition enforcement, noting a shooting and a police officer’s dismissal. It contrasts Michigan punishments with calls of un-American tyranny by temperance groups and political figures, then critiques W. J. Bryan and Dempsey in a speculative tone about public morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti- Saloon League
Methodist Board of Temperance
Prohibition
Public Morals
Congress
Hoover Faces Many Perplexities and Abnormalcy Jibe
An assemblage of editorial quips, satirical lines, and headlines reflects public mood. The piece contrasts political figures with everyday woes, mocks reformers, and notes a return to normalcy amid hunger and tramps at doors.
Century-Old Circus Farewell to the Big Tent
A century later the public still revels in grand circuses and daring feats while editorials note reform efforts. The Baumes Commission in New York considers amending jury law to remove archaic provisions and improve juror quality for swift trials. Courts should focus punishment on criminals, not law abiding citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergi
Mitchell Field
Te Bourget
Byrd
WGY
Schenetein
North Star
New York State
Baumes Crime Commission
Politicians Expert at Passing Laws and More
A writer claims politicians are adept at passing laws and notes their prowess extends to manipulating the situation with clever rhetoric and strategy.
Rat Time Union Love Story Sparks After Long-Married Life
A quirky note from a local column describes a couple settled in matrimony who share humor and affection after many years together. The piece hints at intimate banter and playful moments, reflecting a lighthearted domestic snapshot.
Preaching and mischief mix in Dahlonega Nuggets items
Dahlonega notes record Sunday sermons at the Nugget office with songs and prayers and no collections. Police report a bootleg stash found near the Stone Building and a burglary in White county. The column jokes about women’s rights, court house rowdiness, and the town’s money troubles.
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Nugget Office
Jimmie Grizzle
White County
Housley
Garrett
Innocent Girl Shot in Ambush and Local Officer Freed
A young woman proved innocent of Volstead act violations was wounded in a highway ambush by three masked men. The attackers, part of a liquor squad led by Major J. C. Standen, fled after firing at Charles Edwards, his wife, and baby. Betty Heywood was injured but survived. The shooter was later brought before a judge and fined, while a police chief reinstated a convicted officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Vir
Yooung
Anti-Saloon League
Charles Edwards
Edwards
Wedard Heywood
Daddy
J. C. Standen
Lorain
Miss Heywood
Eve Not Guilty
A brief humorous note from the Cincinnati Times Star states Eve is not to blame for going through a husband’s pockets, framing it as a playful remark about human curiosity rather than moral fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Cincinnati Times Star
Early Man Artifacts Found In Oklahoma Gravel Pit
In Frederick Oklahoma a gravel pit owned by A. H. Holloman yields what scientists call unmistakable human artifacts from a Pleistocene layer estimated 500000 to 750000 years old. Arrowheads, war tools, pottery trays, clay tablets and infant hand and feet shapes are among items sent to the Colorado Museum, Smithsonian and University of Oklahoma Museum. many pieces remain with Holloman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma River
Frederick
Oklz
Asia
Oklahoma
Webster
A. H. Holloman
Harold J. Cook
Colorado Museum of Natural History
Colorado Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
University of Oklahoma Museum
Norman
Holloman
Red River
Poll Tax Reminder Credited to S A Mullins and T C Qp
A brief public notice urges payment of the poll tax by February 1st. The message attributes the reminder to S A Mullins and T C Qp as officials responsible for the notice.
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S.A Mullins
T. C
Oil Boom Revives Drought-Hit Lovington Area
In Lovington New Mexico a drought scarred region gains renewed hope from an oil and gas discovery with a test well yielding 600 barrels daily. Belief grows of broader mineral wealth including gas potash and possible future railroad access.
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Lovington
N. M
Lea County
New Mexico
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
The
Texas & New Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
San Juan‘ County
46 Minutes To Buy One Hat Draws Fine
A London police court fined a woman for obstructing traffic after stopping her car to buy a hat. When asked how long it took, the officer testified it took 46 minutes, and the magistrate noted the time while imposing a fine of 3a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlonega
China
London
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Pas Ih
Dothan Eagle
Eagle Publishing Company
William Theodore Hall
Julian Hala
Batchelor
Ates
Dothan
Alabama
Postoffice
Seaeen
Ciis
Alyne
Memler Associated Press
Associated Ress
al News
Thoma Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Confucius
God
Michigan
W. J. Bryan
Dempsey
Richard
Jack
Tex
WW. C. Batchelor
Emporia
Ran
Meuitrie
Taleamep
Marshall Watson
Gainesville
Calaboose
Charlie Stringer
DeKalb County
Sugar Babe
Old Devil
Nugget
Col
R. H. Baker
Cedar Mountain Camp Ground
St. Peter
Keen. Josain
Chic
Chiesa ‘Prunes
Department of Commerce
United States
Air Commerce
Atwaten
Kent
RADIO
Ankh
Atwater Kent
Funtvision
A. C
Abo
A. C. Net
Fourvision
Fea
Redto
Hades
Patterson Electric Company
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