Delta Dignity of Sharecropping and Cotton Wealth
The article surveys the Mississippi Delta’s sharecropping system, focusing on the Scott farm of the Delta and Pine Land Co. It describes how workers receive half the cotton value after deductions, the plantation’s scale with 21 units, housing, medical care, schools, and transportation. It notes tenant losses in 1931, a $1480 payoff for one family, and a substantial local economy including a general store and autos owned by families.
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Mississippi
River
Yazoo
Peabody
Vicksburg
Netherlands
Beora
Gloucester
Sandy
John Sharp Willams
Zeo
Reacy
Washington
Bosbanker
Europe
Scott Farm
Scott
Greens
Taal
Dal + g
Delta and Pine Land Company
Igar
Scott General Store
Bross
Adventurous Americans and Old Pat the Mad Poet
The article chronicles John Patnam known as Old Pat the Mad Poet and his exploits from 1755 through the Revolution, including service with Sir William Johnson, Rogers' Rangers, Pontiac's War, and the Battle of Bunker Hill, then shifts to Navajo ally stories and the life of Dr. W. N. Wall in the Navajoes. It ends with Patnam's biographical notes, his poetry career, and his death in 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
New England
Pat
Acion
Montreal
Havana
Boston
Detroit
Sir Wilam Johnson
Rogers’ Rangers
Canada
France
Cuba
Morro Castle
Colonel Bradstreet
Company of Military Adventurers
Lower
Mississippi
West
Florida
Putnam
Bunker Hill
Breve
Menuellia
W. N. Wall
Nevejo Bill
Wallace
Civ
Portland
Cre
McDonald Clarke
Jamaica
West Indies
Bath
Kennebec
Maine
Love
Mary H
New London
Mary G
New York
America
Delmonico’s
Broadway
Poe
Western Newspaper Union
No News Is Good News in a Country House Tale
Viola and Madeline discuss life on the road while Madeline’s husband Phil is away. Viola contemplates work to help with three children and domestic routines. A Sunday letter reveals quiet routine, and Madeline considers crafting to brighten the nursery as Phil remains on the road.
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Madeline
Viola Armstrong
Dearie
Viola
Madeie
Miss Burke
Madeline Wes
Viole
Phil
Madeline Clarke
Little Pekinese Gets Read To By Child Reader
A short note asks for help reading to a small Pekinese dog. The request mentions enjoying animal stories and engaging a child reader to entertain the pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Morning Greeting From the Age of Letters
A cryptic fragment speaks of morning greetings and affection, contrasting old gossip with modern impatience. The lines hint at personal relationships, secrecy, and social constraints, all reflected in a terse, intimate voice.
Late Spring Gabble
Fragmentary quarrel dialogue between two speakers about honesty and past promises. The garbled text shows names Knagg and Bagg debating marriage and support, with unclear context and missing details.
Way of the Law and a Poultry Fine Tale
An exchange shows a poultry dealer fined ten dollars for selling dressed pigeons labeled as quails and out of season. The discussion questions legal fault and reflects a debate over responsibility and consequences.
Make These Frocks Wear Em Proudly Pattern Book
An old pattern note describes dress designs and fabric choices for a Spring and Summer collection. It lists crepe, chiffon, georgette options, sizes, material amounts, and a request to send 15 cents for the Barbare Spring and Summer Pattern Book. The advertisement mentions names and prices, guiding readers on suitable fabrics and construction details.
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Cricego
Betl Seecinwie
WAU Service
Big Bins The Bureau of Exgrev and Aited States Currency
A fragmented OCR item references a government bureau and currency, mentioning exgrev and a 2002 period. Readable portions point to a public notice or archival item about financial oversight, with unclear names and dates. The readable terms suggest a historical money or currency regulation context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Exgrev
Bondage Epic Tetus Tale Reappears in Manuscript
A fragmentary line references a bondage epic titled Tetus, noting Vit and bearer names. The text hints at an ancient or mythic tradition, suggesting a literary or historical scope. No dates or places are confirmed, but the phrasing points to a cultural or scholarly discussion.
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Old South
Delta Region
Smith
Cronuers
Lantellan’s
Smith Workings
Irs. Knagg
Bagg
Ging, Olne
Mr. Rebbin
Mr. Hosg
Eb Grant
Lydia E. Pinzean
Prdeea Proielly
Ios
Sa Otter
Wateredauis Pinkbem
Companié
Cas Sela
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