Indifferent citizen in a call for active civic duty
The speech urges Christians and educated citizens to cease abstaining from politics and to participate in elections and public life. It argues political virtue is essential to public purity, warns of perils from corrupt governance, and calls for moral leadership to reform through voting and civic action. The piece frames participation as a duty to safeguard the nation and uphold Christian principles.
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Elvie
Oi Gil Fed
Christan
Hach
Rome
Nia
Political duty and public reform urged across states
A long paragraphic editorial calls for mobilizing farmers, merchants, and banks to attend September 2 meetings on Labor Day. It argues indifference and corruption threaten government, urges political engagement, criticizes hoarded power, and advocates timely action to curb exploitation in cotton markets. The piece praises certain banks for aiding farmers and urges agriculture commissioners to convene regional meetings.
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Farmera
Ohankera
Wwe
Carolin
Man Executed After Murder Confession Revealed
In Columbia this morning the condemned man John Cole faced the electric chair after a taped confession tied him to the crime. The execution followed a malevolent parole scene as officials prepared the straps and the crowd heard the final statements from the dying man.
Southern cotton marketing drive calls for unified action on Labor Day
The letter urges farmers merchants and bankers in the cotton belt to adopt economic policies to stabilize prices and marketing for the 1912 cotton crop. It emphasizes cooperative action among producers, merchants, bankers, and the press, linking cotton sales to national and world trade stability. Signed by leaders including KB Watson and R.M. Cooper, the statement cites potential losses from mismanaged marketing and advocates concerted use of warehousing banking and marketing measures.
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Uirealeaing
Win
Europe
Euch
New Milly Purchase Reported by Southern Textile Bulletin
David Clark, editor of the Southern Textile Bulletin in Charlotte New York, states that the machinery shops now have or soon will acquire fifteen million dollars worth of equipment for the New Milly project. The report cites authority for the statements and notes the telegraphic updates on the progress.
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David Clark
Southern Textile Bulletin
Charlotte
N. Y
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Helps Scottville Mother
Mrs J G Jonson of Scottville Michigan says Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash kept her healthy after bearing thirteen children. She credits the remedy with relief from backache and pain and notes her eldest daughter also benefited from the product.
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Scottville
Mich
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Tam J
Lydian I. Pinkham
Pinkhan
Lydia
Avery
Mra. J.G
Jonson
Salvation Army Flags at Half Mast in Booth Death
London reports flags at Salvation Army headquarters half-masted in mourning for Gen. William Booth. Obsequies likely over a week with funeral around August 29 or 30. Lying in state planned at Congress Hall Clapton. Bramwell Booth named as successor awaiting final approval. New York reports the appointment announced via a message from London.
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London
William Booth
Salvation Army
International
Lele- Krams
George
Congress Hall
Clapton
Booth
Bramwell Hooth
New York
William Bramwell Hooth
Willan Booth
Salvation Aroy
Wble
Gen Booth Dead A Loss To Salvation Army
The death of Gen Booth Tuesday night marks a distinct loss to the Salvation Army though some say the organization can continue as before. He devoted his life to a good cause and his work was appreciated in his lifetime. Born in Nottingham on April 10, 1829, he studied theology and became a minister, shaping the Army’s early mission and leadership.
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Aia Mets
Lin Avery
Hider
Peele
Ted
WiThian Booth
Columbia Record
Booth
Salvation Army
Ais
The
Notting Ham
William Cooke
New Connexion
Tsh
Salvation Army Founder and Global Growth Chronicle
The article recounts William Booth's evangelistic work and the rise of The Salvation Army from a small mission in London to a global organization by 1906. It notes its military structure, 1606 posts, thousands of officers, and widespread social work across 49 countries. Gen. Booth led international operations from Victoria Street, London, with War Cry as the weekly gazette and a massive weekly circulation.
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Ean
London
Yo Christian Mission
Salvation Army
Victoria Street
Nooth
Nm. Bonih
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Hoo
Wderwenk & Elite
Gen
Hooth
America
Australia
Conall
Davia
Grocer
Sulphur Springa
Tex
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