Young Defiant Moonshiner Betsy Captured in Mountain War
Story profiles Betsy the Moonshiner, known as Betsy Slims, tall, daring, and powerful in Polk and Rutherford counties North Carolina. Deputies arrest her near the South Carolina line after a chase, with moonshiners vowing aid. Betsy escapes jail by bold rope trick and arson, later recaptured and jailed in Columbus for four months amid a dramatic jail breakout attempt.
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North Carolina
Hetsy Slims
Columbus
Polk
Keto
Betsy
South Carolina
Co’t
Willin
Polk County
Rutherford
Lils
Jedee
Wetsy
Mey ‘Iret
Min
Chalmers
Chaters
Hoty
Chalmere
Smuke
When Greek Meets Greek on Broadway’s Busy Corner
A westbound tenderfoot is saved from danger by a mounted policeman whose horse befriends her. The horse nudges the girl, she hugs the steed, patrons watch, and the officer reclaims the animal as the scene ends with the girl retreating, smiling and homesick.
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Broadway
The Duty of Forgiveness Sunday School Lesson
A July 8 1906 Sunday school lesson urges forgiveness as taught by Jesus. It covers private rebuke, involving witnesses, and community help, with references to Matt 6 14 15 Rom 12 19 20 and Peter’s question on forgiveness. The piece blends biblical commentary with moral exhortations and cites Bruce and Beecher to illustrate forgiving others and praying together.
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Teorgive
Matt
Umier
Lawt
Capernaum
Bea of
Aglie
Tadeh
Jer
Ty Kak
Dan
Hom
Ey Ma
Jom
Dee
Hell
Lake Wt
Lake Tali
Jonephen
Mowen
Dawid
Sam
Paul
Tim
Bruce
Henry Wart Beecher
Jesas
Jesus
Warren
Peter
R. V
Harper's Classical Dictionary
Aleo Tate
Purpose Of The Court In A Supreme Court Session
A Boston Herald tale recalls Hon. A G Jewitt defending a case in Belfast Maine Supreme Court. When he began reading law to the jury the judge ordered him to stop. Jewitt replied asking the judge what the court is for, and argued the role of the sheriff to keep order.
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A. G. Jewitt
Supreme Court
Belfast
Jewett
Boston Herald
Too Much So Icy Bull Dog Quote From Baltimore American
A Baltimore American quip notes a term Icy used for a ferocious bull dog and explains the remark. The line suggests a dog that clings to a person once attached, illustrating a sharp, humorous comparison.
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Baltimore American
Doctor Concedes Postum Helped His Own Heart
A physician recounts his experience with coffee causing daily heart palpitations and a near fatal attack. After switching to Postum and improving the brew, he reports no palpitations except when reintroducing coffee. He advises friends and patients to abandon coffee for Postum and notes widespread physician use.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Wellville
Pliga
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Mike
Fred
Horsay
Mexico
Betes
Lhat
Bersy
V. Revnours
WA Moonshiners Camp
Cer Mons
Nature
Adareses Ergg-O-See CO
First Street
Quincy
Iib
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