Humble the Princess at Heidelberg Party
John Sharp Williams, a student in Heidelberg, confronted a guest billed as a South Sea princess with a racist taunt. He asked in a crude Southern drawl, Look here, nigger, where did you come from, prompting a tense moment as the princess revealed her origin and sought mercy.
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John Sharp Williams
Heidelberg
Germany
South Sea Islands
John Sharp
South Carolina
de Lawad
Biloxi
The Bastille Men and methods in the famous prison
The Bastille housed prisoners under varying conditions from underground dungeons to well furnished rooms with meals and wine. Some inmates could read or keep a servant, and Voltaire began Henriade there while Abbe Morellet noted its fame. On release prisoners swore never to reveal what they learned inside.
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Bastille
Voltaire
Henriade
Abbe Morellet
Eneycelopedia
M. Moulin
Frederic Harrison
A Feat For Blondin
A congressman recalls a Chicago club dinner anecdote about a man who wandered into the street and refused to walk on the sidewalks saying, Do you think I am Blondin, preserving a humorous image from the Saturday Evening Post.
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Blondin
Chicago
John
Saturday Evening Post
New Farm Hand Resigns After Hay Load Staging
A farmer hires a town hand who helps unload a hay load by nine then asks what next. The farmer replies with plans for another load. The town hand quits saying he will resign, ending the day’s work.
Pat and the Lava
An Irishman returning from Italy is asked what lava the master talks about. He replies it is only a drop of the crater.
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Pat
Italy
No Advance Copies Given Out in India Wrestler Note
The Chicago Tribune quotes officials saying Archie will not reveal his proposal until next Thursday night and not before 12:00 a.m. The piece notes Indian wrestlers and athletes building strength through milk goat meat and flour based foods.
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Gwendolen
Archie
Esmeralda
Chicago Tribune
India
The Land of Worship in the Eastern World
Robert Hichens describes how prayer saturates the East as minarets rise over deserts and pilgrims bow in devotion. He notes a mix of faith, commerce, and violence, with prayer remaining a visible, unashamed constant across diverse peoples and landscapes.
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East
Robert Hichens
Frogs Shape Western Australia Emblem Tale
A historical note recalls that frogs frightened early French colonists landing on Australia's west coast around 1800, causing them to flee to their ships. The anecdote suggests frogs influenced Western Australia’s cultural identity, likening the frog to an emblem rivaling the swan and even Rome’s eagle to the goose that saved the capital.
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Western Australia
West
Australia
Rome
In His Line and Vacant Lot Comment
Dialogue from Philadelphia Press notes humor over watching men and a real estate improvement company president. The line hints at a vacant lot and casual banter about interest in observers.
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Philadelphia Press
Missionary Cook Recounts Africa Work
In a Pick-Me-Up piece, Sam recalls living in Africa and serving as a cook for a cannibal chief, describing his missionary experiences and role in the field. The dialogue captures a vivid memory of his time overseas and interaction with local leadership.
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Africa
Bethesda Notebook Reports Farm Work and Church News
The Bethesda column notes cotton shipments dwindling as sacks prepare for winter or are repurposed for ground pea picking. It mentions Rev T G Linkous attending district Christian church meetings in Wrightsville then New Orleans, and updates on Mr Hodges's ill sister. It covers sermons by Mr Shaw, upcoming Bethesda services, Rural Academy Occ. Ltd school attendance, and a call to uplift the community and school.
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T. G. Linkous
Bethesda
The
Christian Church
Wrightsville
New Orleans
Arthen News Notes Local Visits and School Return
Messrs Alison Prince and Harry Harrison spent Monday in Sandersville. A J Dunham visited his sister Mrs J C Duggan. Ruth Duggan returns to school after two weeks. Oran Slade visited Warthen. Willie and Mary Lozier spent the weekend in Sandersville. J Duggan visited Sandersville. Walter Blount of Augusta spent Sunday in Warthen. Verdie Deaver and Clara Smith visited Sandersville Saturday.
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Messrs
Alison Prince
Harry Harrison
Sandersville
A. J. Dunham
J. C. Dugan
Ruth Duggan
Oran Slade
Warthen
Walter Blount
Augusta
Verdie Deaver
Clara Smith
Harmmrs Union Company of Washington County Incorporation
Petition seeks incorporation of Harmmrs Union Company of Washington County for twenty years with renewal. capital stock 1000 dollars, 10 percent paid. Business includes agricultural supplies, livestock, farming equipment, ginnery, fertilizer plant, warehouses, and brokerage. power to borrow, contract, and employ. principal office Sandersville Georgia. Filed September 21 1808 by Mardwick Wright Hyman and others. clerk PEGross. Although it is season for possum and taters we have not seen color of first named article.
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Prince
Sandersville
Washington County
Mardwick
Wright & Hyman
B W Jordan
Georgia
IP & Gross
Incorporation of Farmers Union Company
Pegross
W. C
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Lon
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Charming
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Mr. Shaw
Rural Academy Occ. Ltd
Gemall
Arthen
Willie
Mary Lozier
Mr. J. ©. Duggan
Said County
J W Slade
MG Smith
CD Thigpen
HB Pittman
W DT Fields
J L Wilson
8S Norris
J T Hartley
J J Ward BF Boatright
J D Orr
J R Henderson
J G@ Whiddon
C P Veal
L A Turner
H P Barksdale
J Brooks
WF Rachels
E T Burgamy
LW Webster
WM Murphy
A R Berry
A T Lewis
W Hartley
W Edwards
W H Riddle
John Smith
J Adrwin
JF Harrison
CH Cook
Harmmrs Union Company
It. M. Franklin
Tennille, Ga
American Bank Protection Co
First National Bank
Sandersville, GA
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