Fragment of a lynching report and racial critique
A vivid excerpt condemns a mob killing as savage blood-lust, arguing it shows brutality incompatible with civilization and government, and refutes excuses that blame the black race for lynch mobs. The tone challenges racist justifications and highlights extreme violence.
Subway Cupid Turns Up the Wedding Bells
A man obsessed with finding the prettiest girl in the subway encounters Alice, a former schoolfriend he mistakes for a passing fancy. Later, a chance reunion with John Lawrence uncovers a twist as Alice is actually engaged to Lawrence, while Jim Kelly had been unknowingly arranging it all.
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Wormpen
Pam
John Lawrence
Halievs
Kelly
Harvard Chin
Sethneday
Jim
Teate Hickson
John Jaawrence
Alice
John Lawrenee
Alice Higny
Lad Nevay
Lawrence
Jim Kelly
Teel
Bowes
Cupid
Ade Clyre
Safety of The Perfect Hold In Historic Verse
Fragmentary line reads about safety of a perfect hold and judgment on a perfect man, mentioning God and evil doers with archaic phrasing. context unclear but hints at moral verdict and biblical tone. No identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations are readable.
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Neil Herely
Joh
Recognition of Russia Offers No Value Says Borah
Senator Borah argued against U S recognition of the Soviet government, calling its regime murderous and property confiscation extensive. He warned recognition would prolong the regime, endorsing continued refusal while aiding victims. He predicted a future Russian government acceptable to the United States.
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Enator Borah
Russia
Hughes
United States
Rain or Shine Pessimist Provokes Garden Woes
A commentator pokes fun at a friend who saved his garden watering for rain and scorns forecasts. The piece contrasts cautious fatalism with a philosophy of taking chances, citing James Graham and urging troops to adopt a bolder, more hopeful stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graham
Plain Savagery in Irsington Lynching Case
A black man convicted of attacking an elderly white woman was sentenced to death after a Supreme Court affirmation. He was moved to avoid mob action, then a riotous mob stormed the jail, shot two people, dragged him away with a rope, and disappeared. His fate remained unknown at writing, but likely death and torture.
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Flatyard
Harvard
John
Tam
Sen
Che
Irsington
Georgia
Iast
Supreme Court
Draz
Divine courage shines in disaster stories across ships
The piece recalls nun Divinity ISTER RHODA refusing a lifeboat on the Egypt and other acts of heroism in Titanic Lusitania and wartime sinkings. It argues humanity reveals a divinity under stress, with saints, workers, youths, and businessmen showing self sacrifice, while materialists doubt such virtue.
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Ister Rhoda
Egypt
Titanic
Soda fountains loom as hot weather budget sinks
The nation hosts about 100000 soda fountains expected to spend a billion dollars this year. Trade estimates say the outlay surpasses last year and mirrors the growing appetite for cold drinks. In 1914 the national booze bill stood at about two and a quarter times that expenditure.
World News Jumbles In Witty Observations From Tom Sims
Tom Sims jokes about U S Marines in Peking urging China to be careful. He notes Babe Rush buying two farms and raises a playful critique of money and bargains. He laments high beer prices in England and inflation at home. He derides wireless hookup ideas and compares African bride payments to local practices.
In Ye Olden Times Ten Years Ago Today
A digest of local recalls: George Rose Jr. leaves for Valley Power Boat Association meeting in Davenport. P. Gage unable to attend due to La Crosse duties. Marquette University commencement attendance. Rep John J. Esch cites 50 000 pine seedlings to be planted at Sparta government artillery range supervised by W B Pieper.
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George Rose, Jr
Valley Power Boat Association
Davenport
Kidder
la Crosse
P. Gage
North le Cro
Milowaukee
Exersi
Marquette Universit
Quincy Gage
Wales
Charles H. Ravwlinzan
Camp Pingins
National Guard
The
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John J. Esch
Sparta
William B. Pieper
Mies Sara Sabelwirz
Crosby-Adams Schant
Chicago
Stolt¢e
Schick
Main
Fifth
Sixth
Main Street
Eighth
Abe Martin Lithe Parents Split Amid Rumors Of Affairs
Local chatter claims a rift between Abe Martin Lithe’s parents over an unnamed between them. Witnesses mention fourteen women linked to the man, with neighbors noting social factions resisting discussion of the scandal.
Brer Braley's Daily Poem Broadcast Across World
A poem by Berthon Braley describes a melody breathed into the air and broadcast to Ashkosh Louisville Baraboo San Francisco Kalamazoo and many ports. It travels to Singapore Sydney Liverpool Yokohama Pelcis Stamboul Christiania Baffin Bay and more, carried by ships and radio to audiences worldwide. The poem ends noting the music still travels everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berton Braley
Ashkosh
Louisville
Baraboo
San Francisco
Kalamazoo
Kokonuo
Kankakee
Singapore
Sydney
Liverpool
Yokohamy
Pelcis
Stamboul
Christiania
Baffin's Bay
Jigeron
Cairo
Mandalay
Kamerun
Heryes
Rangoon
Betelgeuss
Venus
Mars
NEA
Age and the Modern Youth in the Eyes of Fathers
A compact critique on changing child behavior and parental roles. The piece reflects on how youth distance themselves from parental pleas, with signer laments about aging parents, affection, and respect. It cites Harper's Magazine and Boston Transcript as sources.
Pure Whole Yeast Tablets for Children Health Support
The product is described as pure whole yeast in tablet form with no drugs or other ingredients. It does not gas or belch, making it suitable for children. Each tablet is tested to ensure high and uniform vitamin potency.
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