Abolition League Forms with Abolitionist Jurors
A group establishes a league opposing capital punishment with many jurors serving as charter members, signaling organized reform efforts.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
8
Burkett Divorce Granted in Ninety-First District Court
In San Antonio Judge George J. Davenport granted a divorce to Mrs. Fannye N. Purkett from Joe Burkett. The decree covered property division and custody of five children, with the two sons awarded to the husband and the three daughters to the wife, per prior contract.
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San Antonio
George J. Davenport
Ninety-First District Court of
Eastland County
Fannye N. Purkett
Joe Burkett
Farmer Brando n gathers 2000 eggs from 600 hens in year
Wills Point Texas December 15. T D Brandon a farmer near Colfax reports he gathered 2000 eggs in eleven months from 600 hens. He notes production currently exceeds the yearly average.
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Wills Point
T. D. Brandon
Colfax
General Andrews Criticizes Higher Ups as Low Down
General Andrews asserts that some of the men higher up are pretty low down, signaling frustration with leadership. The remark highlights internal tensions within command ranks and questions of accountability among senior officers.
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Andrews
Every great man aided by all for his gift to prosper
A reflective line noting that greatness stems from broad support as every person and circumstance contribute to a person’s ability to draw good from all things.
Preventing Pneumonia in Harsh Winter Weather
The article stresses keeping the body warm and protected from cold damp air to prevent pneumonia. It warns against sudden temperature changes, encourages nasal breathing to warm air, and advises avoiding contact with the sick. It condemns thin clothing for children and stresses immediate warm sweating as first aid before medical help arrives.
Electricity for Every Farm in Everyday Use
A farmer extols electric power for homes and barns noting lights in over thirty locations, including porches and sheds. He recalls prior reliance on coal oil lamps and praises switches that provide easy illumination for evening leisure on a screened porch and at a fountain in the garden.
Navajo Indians Prefer Water Flush Over Poison Bait to Control Prairie Dogs
Indians on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona object to poison baits for prairie dog control. They are willing to cooperate with Government and State officials in eradication campaigns using heavy rains to flush burrows, driving rodents into the open for capture or killing.
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Navajo
Arizona
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