Huey Long murder and Louisiana political aftermath
The article analyzes Huey Long's assassination against the backdrop of Louisiana politics. It argues the killing reflected vengeance and machine politics rather than preserving courts and reform. It notes Long did not create the existing system and warns of ongoing, entrenched machine influence without strong leadership.
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Huey Long
Texas Weekly
Dallas Journal
Louisiana
Senator Long
Lousiana
Dne
John M. Painter
Landershin
Doch & Man Na
Loulaluia
Expensive Worthless Highway Patrol Proposed by Governor Graven
The governor plans a patrol of about 160 of 200 men to ride the state’s main road. It would cost thousands of dollars annually yet provide jobs for henchmen. Motorists fear increased annoyance and harassment for minor charges, with little overall benefit anticipated. The program may be abandoned after the next election.
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Buntville Times
Graven Te
Nulannet
Lardner and Dempsey glow in New York nightlife reconstructions
In New York on September 18 the piece recalls Ring Lardner’s humor in a Lambs corner and his Atlantic City show. It notes Jack Dempsey’s tavern year one, large crowds and front men, with autographs and constant visitor flow, while nightlife around Fifth Avenue captures gimcrack vendors and bustling street life.
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New York
Laraner
Laréncér
Tony Bele
Lardner
Atlantic City
Fragmented historic garbled note about Reedutions and theatre
A garbled extract mentions Reedutions charged for gain and a vow at a church altar. It references Thomas Jettareon and Clyde Beatty handling circus lions and tigers, a lion incident, and Mussolini. Also notes Chicago golfers finishing 18 holes in 14 minutes, hinting at golf widow concerns.
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Clyde Beatty
Detroit
Mussolini
Chicaga
Word Inetum Sparks Debate In Greenville Newspapers
A collection of local editorials and banter from Greenville area papers, mocking a disputed coinage inetum and the laziness of readers. Dothan Eagle and others recount their own slips and the hunt for a dictionary to define the term.
Local paper surpasses eight thousand circulation
The newspaper reports its circulation rising to 8,028, the highest for any paper in the state outside Montgomery, Birmingham, and Mobile. The note highlights the historical peak and the paper's expanding reach.
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Mablle
Montgomery
Birmingham
Batchelor's Buttons and Education Misfits
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Batchelor's Buttons grown by wo Batchelor, education oddly referenced, and social observations on pride and easy payments. It mentions discomfort with expenses, a “fable” about a vain individual, and the idea that youth face bumps on life’s path.
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Batchelor
WO Batchelor
Gasoline Tax Burdens Alabama Drivers in High-Cost Report
In a Decatur Daily summary, readers learn that gasoline taxes raise costs for Alabama drivers. The report cites multiple oil firms and notes Montgomery shows the highest sales tax, with a 60 percent tax increase impacting fuel prices nationwide. The piece urges public scrutiny and possible legislative action to curb high motor fuel taxation.
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Decatur Daily
Alabama
Decatur
Standerd OF Company
Sinclair Oil Company
Pan-American Ol Company
Alabama Oil Company
Worrard Oi Company
Giait Refining Company
Montromers
Murane
United States
Twenty Years Ago From the Files of Theteracte
Twenty years ago Mixy Plovine Ussery returned from an extended trip to North Carolina. Local adults were to be plentiful in various county parks including literary gatherings. Names mentioned include Mrs. Fe. Capps, Lt. Scarbrough, A.D. Davis, G.C. Ware, TM. Stewart, D. We Holla Milton Soltory, F. T. Seltera, Rev E.G. Fenn, and Miss Ruth Stapleton among others. General Motors declared a dividend of 1 BM percent. An editorial notes high cotton prices due to atmospheric conditions. W. Utriy returned from Detroit and San Francisco Exposition as a delegate. A Fine car in town is shown, unique in the state. Lourne Liddon and Ruth Stapleton are noted, Royer Crawford is a student at the University and recovered from diphtheria.
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la Dinette Ny Literary
Fe. Capps
Scarbrough
A.D. Davia
GC. Ware
TM. Stewart
Sellers G. M. Ting
Paldridge
F. T. Seltera
E.G. Fenn
WT. Brooking
Hall and Mice
Belin Parnes
Prediction claims by Stan stir New York readers
A New York reader named Stan says he can predict earthquakes prompting the Buffalo Times to wonder if he could foretell a political landslide. The Bijou Register laments that government machinery is driven by taxpayers strapped to a treadmill, critiquing public finance and accountability.
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Stan
New York
Buffalo Times
Mobijo Register
Promoter Spearheads Nobility Patents in National Plan
In the National Capital a promoter plans to issue Nobility titles to Americans, selling baronetcies for 200000 and dukedoms for 1000000. He notes fraternal orders already grant Nobles and Knights, but argues lower prices could boost business. The piece hints at royal nomenclature and exalted titles within various orders.
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Capittl
Tyre
Reigh
Selma Times-Journal
Talks to Parents by Mrs Brooks Peters Church
This piece argues that geometry should be presented as practical and connected to daily life. It urges parents and teachers to introduce basic rules of proportion and similarity early, using tactile and simple methods to build a solid base for future abstract study.
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Brooks Peters
Siren
Leibs
Jons
Hollywood Girls In The Charts Studied By Genevea Sawyer
Geneva Sawyer, a Minneapolis native and brunette, discusses life among 60+ chorus girls in Hollywood. She notes half are ambitious, others just along for a break, with average earnings about 75 dollars weekly for 20 weeks of work every six months. Many deductions reduce take home, and few marry while under contract.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Moe
Geneva Sawyer
Geneva
Minneapolis
Thorus
Jane Withers
Sawyer
His Excellency Tom Berry of South Dakota
A historical sketch of Tom Berry, longtime South Dakota political figure. Born in the late 19th century, Berry built a 30,090 acre ranch and rose to governor after a decisive 1992 victory. He faced reelection campaigns, used campaign tricks, and was noted for conservative stances and family life.
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Tom Berry
South Dakota
Tomerry
San Dakota
Eovernor
Cli
Berry
Will] Tegers
Ferrerans Coud
Roosevelt
Ana
Song
Bryan Whitehurst Assumes Abbeville Postoffice Duties
Abbeville se Sept 18 Special Captain Bryan Whitehurst has received his appointment from the postoffice department as postmaster at Abbeville and assumed duties yesterday He succeeds Mrs B B Hayes who has been postmistress here for years A C Richards will remain as clerk in the office Shriek Leaders Los Angeles Sept 14 AP They are trying something new at the University of California at Los Angeles this year to boost crowds at football games three of the prettiest peppiest co eds will lead the cheer squad
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Tommy Meighan
Nets
Frances Ring
George Ade
Dempsey Tavern
Demapsey
Miasea
Ttia
Quick
Chesterfield
Abbeville
Bryan Whitehurst
Postoffice Department
Tie
B. B. Hayes
A. C. Richards
SHRIEK_LEADERS
Angeles
University of California
Los Angeles
Admitive idol dreams and showgirl ambitions emerge
A fragmentary interview reveals a hopeful starlet speaking of requirements for public life. She emphasizes grooming in dance and sport and claims she has received six fan letters, including one from a colleague who saw her in Redheads on Parade. She wistfully predicts film fame alongside Ronald Colman and Warner Baxter.
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Goneva
Ap Okia
Ronald Colman
Warner Baxter
Side Show Announcer Promises Greatest Display at Fair
Mary Graham Bonner writes of a traveling side show at a fair with Willy Wills the giant, animals on display, and a brass-band entrance call. The owner hawks tickets at five cents, promising marvels inside while the crowd gathers around the tent.
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Willy
Milly
Bern
Willy Wills
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