System of honor prison farm turns convicts into free workers
Florida's Peate Prison Farm operates on an honor system where life-term prisoners work across 18,000 acres with minimal supervision. Superintendent Birtch describes disciplined squads, self-policing, and a historically low escape rate. the farm includes dairies, a vineyard, sawmill, and other industries, all designed to reform inmates into productive citizens.
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Florida
Beime
New Cenenit
Shadow That Fell on Leila's Face Revelations
An excerpted scene depicts Adela Garrison in a tense family moment with Leila and Durkee. Dicky's antics spark concern over finances and social expectations as Leila confronts impending pressures from her mother in law. The piece blends domestic drama with hints of a larger family saga.
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Dicky
Flora McFumsey
Madron Square
North Carolina
Katherine
Durkee
Dicky Bird
Madge
Warren
Tempus
Hyself
Wamar
Leva
Alfred Durhees
Alfred
Sre
Burt
Aeen
Veda
Teelf
Clean Your Teeth Clean Your Kidneys Ad Claim
An old advertisement urges daily kidney cleansing with Dr Carey’s Marshroot Prescription 777 roots and herbs claiming thousands of cures. The copy warns poison accumulates in kidneys and promises guaranteed relief from C W Phillips and druggists.
Porter and Lawson families visit. oil well at William Pfeiffer farm
Lavern Porter and party from Detroit visit relatives in Grafton and nearby towns. Miss Viola Lawson, a New York missionary schools teacher, returns home after two weeks with her Lawson relatives. Logan Gay Company reports a fine oil well on William Pfeiffer farm. Widening Circle followers host a good dinner. officers elected. Birthday Club gathers at Mrs Nettle Wiley’s for a birthday afternoon with pictures and gifts. Out-of-town visitors include Mrs H Blaine and son.
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Cleveland
Bert Belden
Gates Avenue
Elyria
Arthur Bowman
Doris
Maxine
Litchfield
Frank Bowman
Muss Ettle Cragin
Peter DenLam
LaGrange
Harrison Cragin
Nelle Cragin
Irs ’ Cragin
J C Clark
Arandson Charlee MacNeel
E E Bounds
Pitchfield
Irma Guvesha
Otto Charmins
LaPorte
Ames Sayers
North Qlinsted
Dunnell
Myra
North Eaton
Sunda
Agnes Loretta
Rherta Westrich
Spen Mondaly
Geo Dent
Kromemcer Club
Wills Kitchcock
AC Schulemia Af
Arthur Bennett
J C Clard Supwis
Lewis Heft
Lucas
Doroino
MVM
Grafton Ladit
O Sain Lai
Irn Rusesha
Ika Wolo
Cha Clark
Lewd
Angeli
Robert Mos
O Connor
Margaret O Connor
Vos
Neison Hitecacy
M Llord Éinketman
Mis Hune Tassor
Oberlin
Om Weanese
Mr Woodruff
Medina
Lars
Frank
Grafton
Lavern Porter
Detroit
Mich
EM Rewhard
F W Howard
Raton
Igt
Ingel
Simday
Indiana
Viola Lawson
New York
Lawson
Lakewood
F Lawson
F W. Edoward
Grace McClintock
E W Reichard
A J H Rinehart
Nettle Wiley
Wiley
H. Blaine
Som
Ely
Dreco Plant Remedy Praised Across Ohio For Indigestion Relief
Prominent city residents touts for the Dreco plant and herb remedy as quick relief for indigestion, constipation, biliousness, dizziness, rheumatism, backaches, headaches, and nervousness. A testimonial notes improved health after one week, with claims of becoming a “new woman” and stronger, while urging readers to buy at local druggists.
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Ohio
Bern St
Canton
Golf Round at St Andrews Stuns Crowd
A sensational golf round at St Andrews featured two players, one wearing a champagne battle gear while using the usual clubs, as he easily defeated his opponent who carried standard equipment.
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St Andrews
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Adela Garrison
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Alice Heath
North Taten
Fred Pfeifer
Earl Cragin
Fanny Clak
Luella Sandrock
Lor
Lewis
Greece
Pancratium
Eldo
Dodge
Bossal S. S. S
V. D. Schaff
15Th Street
Washington, D. Cc
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Dreco
Mrs. Paech
Broad Seeee Elva
Chronicle-Telegram
Rexatt Drag Store
Chronile- Telegram
Broad St
H. M. Andress & Son
Vestal
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Wilkins-Struck Co
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