Jolly Old Boy of Clapham Ends in Family Tragedy
A long humorous portrait of Joseph Flintoff, the jolly old boy, reveals a darker Christmas day. His kindness to friends masks a cruel father role toward his son George, culminating in a fatal shock after a confrontation over a debtor wife and strained family ties.
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Mr. Flintoff
Jack Rochester
Clapham
Strethcaster
Jack
Flintoff
Tang You
Master George
Lecause
Thas
Joseph Flintoff
George
Geo. Flintoff
Ile
Old Flintoff
Farm Notes on Seasonal Planting and Stock Care
Practical guidance for farm management emphasizing crop rotation with clover and manure, seed selection from reliable firms, thinning sowing, and early seed prep. Recommend deep plowing, frequent cultivation, and careful stock feeding with hay, straw, and corn while protecting horses from heat. Promote timely repairs, orderly work habits, and thrift in daily farming tasks.
Moulton Advertiser details advertising rates and notices
The notice lists the weekly publication by White and White for the Moulton Advertiser, with annual subscription at $2.00 in advance and advertising rates of $1.00 per eight lines, 50 cents for further insertions, plus a 20 cent per line rate for special notices. It mentions announcing candidates for district offices at $10 and county offices at $5, plus job work cash.
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Moulton Advertiser
White & White
Freedom, by Lord Alfred Tennyson
Poem ritually contrasts the past and present nations with visions of Athens and Rome, praising enduring human ideals while critiquing haste and mob rule. The speaker urges recognition of moral progress, warns against tyrannical crowds, and honors the weight of history and scholarly thought.
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Lord Alfred Tennyson
Parthenon
Oil for Wheels in Popular Science News
Farmers are urged to treat wagon tires with linseed oil when they shrink instead of visiting a blacksmith. Heat oil to boiling, apply generously to prevent shrinking and water intrusion, then tighten as needed. If paint mixing is a bother, heat oil and swab or brush on as long as the tire absorbs it.
Bugs repellant from tomato plant leaves and stems boil
A gardener prescribes boiling tomato plant leaves and stems to extract juice. When cooled, the liquid is sprinkled on infested plants. It kills caterpillars, flies, gnats, lice and other pests without harming growth, and leaves a lasting odor that deters insects.
Inquiry About Bob Cots ton's Standing in Albany Georgia
A correspondent from Albany requests the editor to verify if Bob Cots ton of the city is in good standing. The writer plans marriage and fears trouble if the information is unfavorable, noting he is not currently present but may return soon.
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J. Asa Rountree
Albany Gajan
Bob Cotston
Verry
Rory
Farm Notes Shape Health Through Home Fruit Trees
Farm notes advise patience in tool use and fence upkeep while planting grapes cherries berries and a variety of pears peaches plums and quinces. The guidance promotes harvesting storing preserving and canning fruit to improve family health and happiness.
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Moulton
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W. J. G. W. Jackson
Town Creek Lodge
W. A. Agee
Courttana Lodge
ER. H. Pipven
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Leighton
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