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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

3

Changing Places With Jimmie

Jacqueline Morewood rejects her role as her father’s boy and swaps lives with her shy brother Jimmie. After a day of riding and a confrontation with peers, they reveal their switch to their parents, ending with Jacqueline embracing femininity and winning family approval at the country club dance.

Jack Morewood Jacqueline Jack John Morewood Jimmie Phil Minturn Bess Farley Farley Bess Phil Jane Mr. Morewood Morewood Darling Jacqueline Morewood Minturn

Sacred Birds of the Aztecs Quetzal described in Outing Magazine

An Outing Magazine piece details the Quetzal or resplendent Trogon as a sacred Central American emblem. It notes the bird’s size, vivid metallic green plumage with gold, scarlet underparts, long green tail plumes, and shy habit of living high in oak forests where sightings are rare.

Guatemala Trogon Central America Shotgun Outing Magazine

Tragedy in Birmingham Ends with Deaths of Man and Woman

Luther Birchfield a young electrician shot Mrs. W. A. Van Hooser at her home on South Highlands Birmingham then killed himself with a pistol. Birchelfield reportedly pursued dejected after she rejected him. The double tragedy occurred on a sunny afternoon as neighbors heard gunshots and saw the commotion at the foot of Pearson Hill.

Birmingham Ala Luther Birchfield W. A. van Hooser

Blind Tom Dead in Hoboken After Retirement Life

The renowned pianist Blind Tom Wiggins died Saturday in Hoboken New Jersey where he had lived in retirement and lived on charity. Born around 1850 near Columbus Georgia he was blind and born a slave who mimicked piano pieces he heard. He rose to fame in 1861 as a phenomenon touring the United States and Europe.

New York Tom Hoboken N. J Thomas Wiggins Columbus United States Europe

Tragic self decapitation after dance with family

In Cleveland on June 12 Joseph Paroluski after returning from a dance with his wife and four children attacked his wife with a razor. She fled with the children. Paroluski then slashed his own throat and nearly severed his head, dying in the act as police arrived to find the body.

Cleveland Joseph Paroluski Paroluski Pardusk

Rifle Shoot Opens as Guard Teams Seek Fort Perry

Montgomery Alabama June 16 national guard rifle shoot began Tuesday as General Bibb Graves attends a military board meeting in Washington. C R Bricken takes his place as colonel of the second infantry. About 140 men are out for the event and a team for Fort Perry is to develop from the competition.

Montgomery Ala National Guard Bibb Graves Washington Military Board C. R. Bricken Second Infantry Fort Perry

Delegates Pledged for Bryan in Democratic Push

William J. Bryan has returned to Lincoln Nebraska and announced from his office that 697 delegates to the Denver Democratic convention are pledged to vote for Bryan for president. The total exceeds the two thirds requirement by 25, signaling strong support.

Bryan Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan York Denver

Gibson killed at Bell's factory during arrest attempt

Joel Gibson a cotton mill worker was killed by Deputy Sheriff Miller at Bell's factory while resisting arrest for assault with intent to murder. Gibson reportedly drew a pistol on the officer before the shooting.

Hunteville Ala Joel Gibson Bell Miller Gibson

Thinks It Saved His Life In Naples Maine Letter

Lester M. Nelson writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and has long stood as a top throat and lung remedy. He calls it reliable for throat and lung issues and would not be without it. The product is sold under guarantee at Hanna Irug Co with 50c and 1 trial bottle offered free.

Lester M. Nelson Naples Maine Dr. King Hanna Irug Co

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