Parker and Short Ballot Debate Warps Louisiana Politics
The piece argues that post Reconstruction Louisiana saw centralized power during governor appointments and parochial control, warning that nominating Parker would restore Baton Rouge dominance via a Short Ballot system. It cites Roosevelt’s progressivism, condemns centralized authority, and invokes biblical lessons on work.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Voters School Board
Tate
Poe
Fynton
Low Sans Pti
John M. Parker
Parker
Roosevelt
Sew
Ortonna
North Lenistina
Povegement
Parke
Fortifying the System with Brom o Quin ine Tablets
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets as a germ destroyer and tonic that prevents colds grip and influenza. The box bears the signature FE. W. GROVE and proclaims a single bromine quinine product.
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FE. W. Grove
Center College Finishes Season With Big Point Margin
Center College ends the season with 485 points scored against 23 by opponents. Pat Moran of the Reds declines a vaudeville offer. Promoters reportedly offered rollers to play in a single football game. Georgia Tech suffered heavy losses this year. Columbia tied Brown 7 to 7 after strong play.
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Center
Pat Moran
Champion Reds
Pat
Georgia Tech
Columbia
Brown
Boxing pair Harry Kid Brown and Johnny Mooney to meet again
Harry Kid Brown and Johnny Mooney staged a notable Boston bout and earned another clash at a disputed sum. They left promoters eager for a rematch even as Joe Stecher and Wladek were discussed in the same boxing circle.
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Harry Kid Brown
Johnny Mooney
Boston
Joe Stecher
Wladek
Zbyazko at ling vietor hou betw wo pro aetior
The fragment records a brief note about a person named Zbyazko and a event implied by the garbled text. Readable elements include possible names and Latin like terms, but the exact details remain unclear.
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Zbyazko
Ling Vietor
Aetior
Gift of this character provides a monetary incentive
The fragment suggests a offer or incentive tied to a character, indicating a gift that carries payment value. It hints at a transaction or reward but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to anchor specifics.
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Parker and Short Ballot
Tarael
Jerusalem
America
Mississippi
American Securities Corporation, Inc
James L. Wright
Capital
Common Street
Orleans
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