Cuban independence rhetoric across Georgia papers
In letters from Franklin and Conyers and notices in Adairsville and Georgia Cracker, writers urge U S support for Cuban patriots, condemn restraint, and propose action to end the Cuba crisis with a purchase or recognition while noting Cleveland’s expected expo speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin News
Don Hidalgo
Hin
Harmon
Cuba
Georgia
United States
Conyers Weekly
Spain
Sam
Ounce
Adairsville
Cleveland
Atlanta
Walking on Water: Vogt's Floating Shoes Demonstration
Frederick J. Vogt of 100 North Bond Street exhibits a four foot long water walking shoe shaped like a boat with a folding paddle underfoot for grip at Chase's Wharf. He also built a water float suit enabling self propulsion by arm movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Vogt
North
Bond Street
Vogt
Chase’s Wharf
Mr. Vogt
Farmers Advice and Local Crime Report
Farmers are urged to read seed papers keep farm accounts protect tools repair fences plant fruit trees and feed stock well for winter. The report notes the escape of Mount Myer the boy murderer from Forest Crawley jail with an $800 reward and discusses public figures including Uncle Sam the New York Herald and Booker T. Washington with reflections on race and advertising's value for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Myers
Forest Crawley
Pollock
Myers
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised in Wartime Letter
Rev Gunderman of Dimondale Michigan reports his wife recovered from pneumonia after La Grippe using Dr King’s New Discovery. A pastor at Rives Junction recalls severe coughing fits and near death, praising the quick, satisfactory results and free trial bottles at R G Bryans Co drug store. Regular sizes 50c and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr King
Baptist
Rives Junction
LaGrippe
R. G. Bryans & Co
A Scratch Substitute for Consoling a Child
A fragment shows Mauma distressed over her inconsolable baby after a kitten’s death. Aunt Jan offers a cactus plant as a toy to soothe him, suggesting a simple, quirky distraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauma
Jan
Puck
Gheap Furniture Ad Promises Bargains in Middle Georgia
A local ad touts fall furniture sales including beds, dressers, sofas, tables, bookcases, and window shades. The dealer claims lower prices than elsewhere and invites trade ins and calls for service in Middle Georgia. It also mentions related items like coffins, caskets, and burial robes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle
Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Japan
Philadelphia
California
Uncle Sam
Guardian
New York Herald
Herald
Booker Washington
Ford
Peope
South
Mr. Jones
Jones
ArGus
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
George Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall St
J. F. McKibben
R. Carmichael
Jackson, Ga
Best Bugey
Tennessee
Jackson
Jackson Carriage Factory
J. R. Carmichael
Proprietors
Geo. W. White
B. F. Watkins
J. K. Weaver
Indiana Bicycle Co
Millae Corporation
Waverley
Gunn & Cantrell
Agen
Cincle Dell Nurseries
WM. I. Wagner
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