Weevil Meeting Discusses Southern Agriculture Plans
Perieh Him Out Atlanta hosts a meeting of the commerce and agriculture leaders from southern states. They plan to discuss boll weevil threats, propose a committee with broad powers, and seek a government boll weevil fund. The piece notes anticipated trouble from boll weevils next year and contemplates eradication tactics and crop adjustments.
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Atlanta
Rurith
Adapein
Texas
Sonyone
Australia
Praise for Joel Chandler Harris at unveiling of Uncle Remus monument
A Denver Republican editorial lauds Joel Chandler Harris for faithfully preserving the folk tales of old plantation slaves. It credits him with capturing the living spirit of the water bellum negro and enriching literature with childlike imagination and deep philosophy.
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Roosevelt
Joel Candler Harris
Joell Chandler Harris
Boswell
Doxl Chandler Harris
Ile Gabe
FitzGerald
Omar
Remus
Joel Chandler Harrig
Denver
Names and nicknames in the community’s directories
The writer notes long forms and multiple spellings for names, joking about two names for girls and asking when the practice of front and back names began. He laments the lack of clear records in older directories and newspaper files on name conventions.
Sheriff Relies on Authority to Adjust Hanging Date
The sheriff in charge of De. Crinnen appears to have the power to fix the hanging date and has exercised it to avoid conflict with a hunting trip. The scheduling now aligns with the sheriff’s availability to prevent any clash.
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de. Crinnen
Aweel
Who Cares for the First of the Month Anyway
A fragmented note questions routines around paydays and monthly duties. The tersely phrased line hints at writerly weariness with tasks tied to calendar dates and regular chores.
Standpipe Water Shortages Signal Strain on Town Plant
The town faces dwindling standpipe water as lights weaken and demand rises. Weak supply suggests an overloaded plant or worn machinery needing repairs or replacement. With two to three story buildings relying on the system, a plant outage could halt service as the town grows.
Bonham's New Store Sells Fruit Reportedly
Weesh shipment of Ludian River oragues and grape fruit just re served at Bonham's new store. Phone 463.
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Bonham’s
For Sale Small Farms Near City on Geneva Road
Dothan Land and Development Company lists multiple small farms near the city on Geneva road with prices from 30 to 75 dollars per acre. Properties include 35 to 60 acres, cleared fields, timber, several houses, barns, fencing, and water amid plans for easy payment to start a home. Land touted as highly cultivable with potential appreciation.
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Geneva Road
City
Lawson Kirkland
Naying Rert
Dothan Land and Development Company L
Biovers
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