Fragmented 1910s Texarkana notice bundle shows funeral, visits, and meetings
A garbled newspaper fragment records a funeral notice for Mrs. M.A. Smith of Texarkana, social visits in Gallatin and Benton, and a Gen. We Huhison Co quarterly meeting with attendees from Hope, Nishvilly, Prescott. It mentions Mrs L A Green, Mrs Bill Franktin, and several family arrivals and departures, plus a church event at South Martin Street and a community gathering at Fairview schoolhouse on Friday September 6.
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Hope
Nishvilly
Prescott
G. Lewis
Hue Cotes
L. A. Green
Sin
Bill Franktin
Gallatin, Tenn
Franktin
Gallatin
How the Purge Progresses in State Races Stand Off
NEA Service surveys the Democratic purge across states in 1930s precincts. Georgia eyes a showdown in George versus Camp as Maryland and New York react to presidential influence. Readers see a map of governors and senators renominated or defeated amid New Deal tensions.
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Georgia
Walter George
Roosevelt
Barnesville
George
Walter Camp
New Deal Foes, Prospects High In 1940 Contests
The piece outlines presidential and congressional races across states as Roosevelt seeks to reshape Congress and the Democratic party. Gov. Martin L. Davey, an anti-New Deal incumbent, loses renomination while New Deal supporters win or threaten seats in multiple states. Georgia and South Carolina feature campaigns to oust conservative senators. projections suggest battles in Maryland and New York.
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Martin L. Davey
West Virginia
Virginia
William J. Dodd
Howard W. Smith
Florida
Claude Pepper
Texas
Maury Maverick
Paul Kilday
Nevada
Colorado
Connecticut
McCarran
Adams
Lonergan
Georgia
Roosevelt
Lawrence Camp
Walter George
George
Cotton Ed" Smith
South Carolina
Millard Tydings
Maryland
James II
Fay
New York
John O'Connell
Congress
Democratic Party
Farmers Turn Out for Inspection in Mine Creek District
Senator Miller will depart Hope Saturday at 8:30 am to inspect work in the Mine Creek Conservation District at Nashville Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Hope
Mine Creek Sail Conservation District
Nashville, Ark
Tammany Hall’s Return After Tweed Era
A fragmented 19th century recollection notes Tweed’s capture and death in debtors' prison, the city recovering a small share of vast theft, and Tamany's restoration under reforms despite old factions. It highlights reformers' futile denunciations against a durable ward-precinct machine and Nye Kelly’s rebuilding efforts as a new boss.
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Tweed
New York
Debtors' Prison
Tamany
Havemeyer
John" Kelly
Tammany
East Side
Afr Kelly
The Tragic Lesson of Eli and His Sons
A Sunday School reflection on Eli the high priest whose sons sons Samuel were unfit and violent. It notes Eli’s integrity yet failure to restrain his sons, showing how misguided offspring can bring tragedy to themselves and to their parents and reflecting on broader similar evils.
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Gloriouus Company
Hoontine
Waticed Jr
Eli
Moral decline and Ark defeat echo ancient Israelite tragedy
The text laments lax morals among youths and church leaders, likening modern self expression to Eli's sons. It warns that dishonesty and graft corrode church and state, recounting the Philistine capture of the Ark and Eli’s death. A cautionary parallel to today’s society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli
Israel
Tophai
Phinehas
Garrett Memorial Baptisy E. 8. Ray Pastor Address at Men’s Bible Class
Church notices announce no preaching Sunday due to the pastor’s absence but all Sunday school departments meet as usual. James Pilkinton will speak to the Men’s Bible Class at 8:45 a.m. and the pastor has returned. all services will be held next Sunday with reminders for every member to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pilkinton
Evening services and youth conference at Davidson Camp
The church schedules night sermons and a district young people's conference at Davidson Campground near lona. Intermediate and Leagues meet at 7.00 pm with picnics, meals, special music, and Bible study. Superintendent Basye returns from vacation. Sunday school attendance aims to rise above 30.
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Davidson Camp Ground
Néa Lona
Basye
Evangelisti Vice
Christ’s ‘Ambassadors
Cal
the Tabernacle
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