Thanksgiving Brings Joy to Lonely Boy and Chester Leighton
Johnny Norcross faces a bleak Thanksgiving as money troubles threaten a turkey and toys. A chance encounter with Chester Leighton leads to an unexpected invitation. Chester, lonely too, finds belonging at the Norcross home as Henrietta, Mrs Norcross, and Johnny share food and games. The day ends with warmth, friendship, and a reminder that gratitude grows when others are included.
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Johnny Norcrors
Johnny
Chester Leighton
Johnny Norcross
Henrietta
Dora Hudson
Florida
Chester
Michael
Norcorss
Bessie
Mr. Crittenden
Europe
Father
New York
Crittenden
Mrs. Norcross
Leishton
The Frosty Air and Silent Thanksgiving Reflections
Johnny feels inner warmth from thoughts of home and his mother as Thanksgiving arrives. He realizes his sorrow for himself has faded, replaced by a growing hope in reunion with family and the sleepy flock awaiting grateful dreams under friendly stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Johnny
Lantern Fire Ravages Americus Lumber Yards
A large blaze in Americus Georgia caused by a lantern knocked over by an unknown Black man destroyed extensive lumber yards and a variety works of Americus Construction Company. Loss estimated at $500000 with only $3000 insured, threatening much of the city before the fire was contained.
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Americus
Lee McMichael
Americus Construction Company
Smeltzer School Honor Roll for Week Ending Nov 13 1909
The Smeltzer School honors list for the week ending November 13 1909 includes Charley Andy Mertle Della and Ruby Perry Bryan Holden Oscar Maud and Belle Wigington Sophie and Cornelia Cannon Earnest Moss Sam and Warnest Colley Addie Grogan teacher. The report is followed by a separate note: Tragic Dive Shunned by husband and sister Mrs Helen Burns leaped in front of an electric car in San Francisco last Wednesday and was killed instantly. The death by own action was a dramatic sequel to a broken romance which followed the husband's divorce and return to his fret wife.
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Department of Smeltzer School
Melton and
Black Lusk
Charley
Andy
Mertle
Della
Ruby Perry
Bryan Holden
Oscar
Maud
Belle Wigington
Sophie
Cornela Cannon
Earnest Moss
Sam
Warnest Colley
Addie Grogan
Helen Burns
San Francisco
Foley's Kidney Pills advertise health benefits
This old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Pills cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities build up worn tissue and remove excess uric acid to prevent Brights Disease and Diabetes. It lists W Dell in Walhalla and Stonocypher Pharmacy in Westminster as suppliers and warns to refuse substitutes.
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Bright
Seven Candidates Press Governor Run In Columbia Week
The Augusta Chronicle Columbia correspondent reports seven definite candidates for governor emerged from fair week conferences in Columbia. Key figures include Manning, McLeod, Featherstone, Richards, Hyatt, Blease, and Lyon, with Lyon rivaling Manning in graft-probe stakes and Blease pursuing a mixed liquor platform. Prohibition dominates among candidates, while Lyon argues to run later. The piece notes religious affiliations and shifting allegiances amid a volatile pre election year.
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Columbia
Augusta Chronicle
Richard’s, Manning
Sumter
Thos. G. McLeod
Bishopville
C. Featherstone
Laurens
John G. Richards
Kershaw
FP. H. Hyatt
Mbla
Cole L. Blease
News
J. F. Lyon
Abbeville
United States
Messrs
Blease
McLeod
Featherstone
Hyatt
Les
Manning
Mr. Richards
Lyon
Mr. Lyon
Tillman
Ator Thiman
Chester
Richards
Wyatt
Stood Roads
Asaoclaon Ix
State's Banner Corn Crop Nears 40 Million Bushels
A Columbia agriculture office projection estimates South Carolina corn yields will exceed last season by at least 10 million bushels, with preliminary reports showing 37 million and commissioner Watson predicting over 39 million. Last year was 29.25 million, marking a sustained rise over prior years. Prices have climbed from 70 cents in 1904 to 91 cents in 1908.
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South Carolina
Commissioner of Agriculture, Commerce and Industries
Columbia
Watson
Arizona
Blini in Day Sees at Night Case Seen
Medical experts study Aubrey Wilson a nineteen year old from Nottoway Virginia who is totally blind by day yet sees well in darkness. He can bicycle at night when others must walk. In daylight he barely distinguishes objects and cannot discern colors. He calls his condition an albino eye and claims excess light triggers it.
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Aubrey Wilson
Nottoway County
Virginia
Ike
Wilson
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy certified for refunds
A notice claims druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds, stating it stops coughing, heals lungs, and prevents serious complications including pneumonia. The genuine product supposedly comes in a yellow package and no opiates are used. Refusals to substitute urged by J W Bell. Also mentions rumors of American Sugar Refining Company planning a Charleston plant, possible charter arrangements from the state office.
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Foley
J. W. Bell
American Sugar Refining Company
Charleston
Pirataty of State
Columba
Fragmented Kentucky Directory Fragment with Names and Addresses
A jumbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and street addresses across states including Kentucky, Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The garbled entries reference people such as Mra Lingle Holand, Mrs. Sarah Lourignant, and Mra K E Garrett, alongside street and city hints, with many unreadable or misspelled items.
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Gouth Mead
Fred Gertia
Uintagotts Streat Sonly
Kentucky
Lingle Holand
Broofield
MoonMrs
Sarah Lourignant
Market St
Somerville
K. E. Garrett
Kewaskum
Wie
Mra
Carl Date
Maternity Troubles
Worceater
Mass
Stra
Doxylyn Coté
Southgate Street
Tadlanapo
Anderson
Mun
Pas
W. . Pooler
Atwater’ Station
OueAtra
Antian
Ohiovestee
Leo Mangos
Box
AA. Gillen
Town
Homer N. Boaman
Main Street
View
Illeamra
Peter Langenbalh
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Child
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Liniment
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Wood
Alto
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Negro
Americus, Ga
The
Smeltzer School
W. Dell
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J. J. Dunn
Ely
Omata
Nob
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Wax
Nebraska Supreme Court
Rose
WAL
Aliee Fischer
Cheyenne
Wyo
Seneca
Blini
Lydia K. Pinkham
Alvona Sperling
Langon Black
Lindley
Toda Mra
May Fey
Kinney Kang Myo
Olla Gifford Reaman
Hoott
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Houghton
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O.ce Sem
Milwaukee
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Gnvmlann
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Kym Aten
Sain Toon
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South Woat Harbor
Manor
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Mt. Doshrt
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Gomen
al T.dalton
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Cleveland
Ohio
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Float Avenue
Boaigaites Pa
Maggie Kater
R.F
Herrin
oMra
Gills
Fol
Winchenter
Lie Mre
May Deal
Dyer
IndreMes
Wm. Oboriah
B.D
Te Haltmore
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Ford
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Rozbury
Mast
Francie Morkle
Street
Clarkadile
Mom Ming Anna Wallace
Quynsville
Ella Michael
Dayton
Ida Slale
Hox
Nacional
Levanon
Phe Mey
Hmety Ty
Halo
Lee Tan Bireat
Sykes
Minnie Hall
MicheMra
Lourie Jung
Vingonnos
InderMen
Jaerauld
Gaedingr
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William
Philadelphia
Chas
Bool
Garnet Sire
Cole
J.c.johnnon
Statth
Helm
Mre
Kodnioh
Pao
Boyd
Dunham
Fort Hunt
Mary Jane Hhatto
Vienna
Mary
Eilan Wood
Glara
Wararmatin
Outinr
John
Moltan
Atroat
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