Farmers Unite for Better Prices and Organization
A nostalgic column urges farmers to organize through Farmers Union meetings across counties. Emphasizes choosing one strong speaker, avoiding multiple voices, and pushing for fair prices. Contains anecdotes on meetings, jokes, and a historical tale about Gen. Grant washing soldiers' clothes, plus a note about a Roosevelts framed appeal for Elijah Edwards, a Black farmer with fifty three children, in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Pionion
Farmers’ Union
Horton
Roosevelt
Elijah Edwards
Peter’s Point
Edwards
Kenesaw Mountain
Sherman
Gen. Grant
Zionists Plan Large Land Purchase in Palestine
A letter to Zioniata of New York from England says the International Zionist Congress in The Hague on August 15 will consider buying a tract near Haifa for Jewish colonization. The land, far from Haifa, could cost about 500 million with expenses, to form a syndicate for funding. New York July 25. Also told as a dime novel romance, Marion Lush of Brooklyn marries Hilario Willowbird, a Moqui Indian, after a desert incident where tribal dancers attacked by firewater were repelled by Willowbird.
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Zioniata of
New York
England
International Zionist Congress
Hague
Palentin Laxger
Jay
Haifa
Jaffa
Palestine
Misa Marion Lush
Emerson Place
Brooklyn
Hilario Willowbird
Mink Lush
Pueblo Mountains
Misa Lush
Willowbird
Wartime Public Health Ad Presses Foley's Honey and Tar
An old public notice-like ad extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain remedy for consumption, urging readers to avoid unknown preparations. It quotes politicians and a Washington Star line to mimic period content, featuring product claims and a medical scare about the “white plague.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. W. Bolt
Dr Swoot Named president of Presbyterian College
Rev Dr David Swoot of Shelbyville Ky elected by the Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy caused by Dr Nevilles death at the Presbyterian College in Clinton. The selection is announced with commendation for Swoot whose reputation is established in Clinton and the college. Pineules for the kidney and blood purification advertised as a medicinal note. Sold by Dr Je Wedell Walhalla and W J Lunney Soncon.
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Clinton
David Swoot
Shelbyville
Board of ‘Trustees
Neville
Presbyterian College
Swoot
Je Wedell Walhalla
W. J. Lunney
Soncon
Skeleton of Pocahontas Unearthed at Old Parish Site
Workmen in Gravenond uncover a human skeleton near the burned parish church site once recording Pocahontas burial. Experts cannot confirm identity though the discovery, found two feet deep and facing downward, stirs strong speculation about Pocahontas who died in 1627.
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Pocahiontas
Gravenond
John Rolfe
Jamestown
Rolfe
England
Elephant helps derailments on Hamburg stees and Indian wealth notes
In Berlin July 22 one of Carl Hagenbeck’s elephants aided a railroad crew in Hamburg by pulling a derailed electric car back onto its track after workers failed to move it. The piece surveys Indiana and Indian Territory populations, detailing civilized dress, churches, schools, and wealth, noting Osages in Oklahoma as a notably wealthy group and commenting on tribal governance and future statehood.
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Berlin
Carl Hagenbeck
Hamburg
Indiana
United States
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Loolio
World War Fears Foretold by Detroit Professor
Detroit analyst Prof Lyman E Stowe warns war is imminent worldwide. He forecasts a global conflict within five years, with the United States drawn in alongside Japan and other powers. He predicts England alliances against Germany but in reality aimed at the United States, and notes planetary positions signal inevitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Lyman E. Stowe
Stowe
United States
Japan
England
Mhall
Germany
Hesaya
Stimulation Without Irritation Orino Laxative Syrup Ad
A vintage medical ad touts stimulation without irritation for the bowels using Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup sold by Dr. J. W. Boll. It emphasizes cleansing and bowel stimulation without irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Boll
Millionaire Shot to Death at Union Square Store
New York July 23 A millionaire rug importer Hoghan Tavan uhanjian was shot to death inside his Union Square rug store. The killer opened fire on spectators. David Brown cashier for Greggs Company bankers in Wallatroot was shot in the leg as a crowd pursued the assailant, about ten thousand people joined the chase.
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New York
Hoghan ‘Tavanuhanjian
Outal Ruga
No. M Union Square
North
Parance
David Brown
Greggs& Company
Wallatroot
Wakefeld sells cotton sales for 13 percent at Anderson Mall
T T Wakefeld business agent for the Mariners Union sold 68 cotton sales for 13 percent at Anderson Mall on July 24. The report records a sequence of transactions tied to the union's trading activity and local marketplace involvement.
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T.T. Wakefeld
Mariners’ Union
Rev Walker revival at Mt Carmel Church and local school notes
Rev W Walker from Spartanburg opened a revival at Mt Carmel Church drawing expected large attentive crowds. Local schools opened with McKinneys Greek school led by Misa Earlie Kelley of New Hope and Joanssee school led by Miss Annie Freeman of Greenville, with Kelley returning for a third year and Freeman recalled after five years. Also mentions fishing party on Laurel Koowoo River, visitors from Pickens Easley Traveler's Rest Valhalla and North Carolina, new church pews, and a singing gathering at Mr Bryant's home.
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Annie Freeman
Greenville
Hays
Misa Kelley
Tristeen
Batard
Janine Whitmire
Saveral
Pickens
Easley
Mian
Maggie Freeman
A. L. Whitmire
Miaa Freeman
Thone
Milas Pearl Cash
Joass
Traveler’s Rest
N. C
Mina Addie
Andrew Cash
Clara Grogan
Full Croek
Alice Whitmire
Tampa
Dovor Hinkle
W. M. Brows
Valhalla
Mount Carmo! Church
Mitton Anna and
Mattie Chapman
Eustates
E. P. Cash
North Carolina
Mount Carmel
J. A. Whitmire
Bryant
German professor Han accused of murdering mother in law
Karlaraho Germany July 22 Prof Han long on trial for allegedly killing his mother in law Fea Molitor. Trial drew great attention as Han's attorney challenged the State's attorney. Han, a former professor at George Washington University, faced the charge after the murder.
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Karlaraho
Germany
Han
Fea Molitor
Hin Wits
Hans
Ta8
Usel
George Washington University
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Seneca
G. W. Gignilliat
Lave
Pather of
Childeon
Kansas City
Alabama
Saya
Washington Herald
Mra. R. H. Lawson
Sprott
Ala
Esrissi
Peerepsemsnseg Oe
Sorghum
Washington Star
Dr. Neville
Pocahontas
King
di Ae W. Boll
Walhalla
Ephant
Reads War In Stars
Tocasseo
Man
Foley S
J. W. Bell
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