Cracker Whisky and Tallahassee Dramas
A vivid reminiscence of bushwhacker culture in Tallahassee detailing a cracker and negro thirst for whisky. The piece contrasts frugal, debt-ridden farm life with spurts of alcohol fueled by poverty, superstition, and social rituals, including a jovial drunk cracker and a saloon with three whisky varieties. It notes the social effects of fighting, sleepy, and social brands and ends with Tom Mason, the district bass drummer, linked to local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erscker
Neal
Squire Inch
Chum
Tallahassee
Old Bay
Tal- Jahasae
Tom Mason
Tom
Aboard a Drum and a Town, Tales of Color and Labor
A collage of genteel vignettes and street scenes in a Southern town. A drummer named Tom embodies politics and race, while Calvin the trusted aide and Aunt Jenny clash over status. Uncle Balaam dances to drums, and a court scene recalls petty crime. Interwoven are shop talk, buying manias, and Irish ballads, with portraits of loyalty, humor, and social friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkey
Calvin
Lake City
Fla
Conover
Porntleman
Hiin
Bock
Uniteds
Senate
Ington
Helver
Florida
Howard University
Monroe Street
Jenny
Danny
Balaam
Colonel 3
Balan
Mars
John
Jess
Kunnel
Old Balaa
Bunnet Gwiy
Fenily
New Girl With Extra Limbs Stirs Modern Morals Debate
From the West comes a fanciful tale of a newly invented girl whose left leg attaches to her right shoulder and the right arm takes the place of a left leg. Proponents tout practical uses such as pin gathering and sweeping, while critics warn of grotesque appearance and impracticality. The piece argues against such radical changes, claiming no improvement is needed in modern girls and cautioning about social consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Napoleon Tll
Sedan
New York
Queenstown
America
Beldvet
Woull K. Linve
Alma Sy
Link
Jon
Lewis
Clrch
Cuvier
Saylige
Wendell
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GRO. B. Fairchild & Bro
Deale
Phenix
Ravenna, O
A. B. Pairchild
Pratt Street
Third House
South Fm West Side
Cale Us
Sprank J. Sut U
Uw A
Everoliel
Over Fug
Beattyew
Frank J, Smith
Rarentia
Aumont
Wane
Rockw Kle
Stuart & Rockwell
Attorteys
LAW
Kaveona
J. H. Nichols
Oca
Second National Bank
Haruna
Obie
J. d
Dussell
Thomney
Ghglieh and
Merman
Klath
7Ling
Phupix Biock
Ravenna
P. B
Conant
Romney
I. H
Phelps Sporney
A Law
Ullict
King’s Grocery
Ravenma
A. Farr
Otary Public
Mantua
Hutchins & Thomas
Oivo
Atubobink
Poreaxe
Ker
L T. Siddall
Atturasy
Odice
Haveans
Obio
Rockwell & Norris
E. W. Maxbon
Liaw
Vie Ugitdt
Ofice
First National Bank
Gareottagitte
Oslo
J. Waggoner
Mick
Cormue
Main Sul
Unio
Ollie How
Thorp
C. L. Belden
King Street
Rat Door
G. M. Proctor
Shalersville
Ohio
Seo
W. W. White
M. D
Phyetelan
Burgeon
Opvide
Eastentol Thanix
Ty Stairs
G Theslen
L. A. Jackson
Opera
Peter Flath
Phenix Hlock
Male
Berane
Arene
Get
A. W. Beman
Orrico
Cleveand
R Peat Raa
Marcel
C. Risdon
E. R. Taylor
Waltham Watch
William Rogers
Wait Brothers
Catt
Portage County
Marvin'’S Block
Main ST
Onto
maligGoods
Eta Block
Ravenna, Co
Baldwin & Waller
M.rojay
Corn Gathering Songz
Hw Routh
Tin
Tom Still Shawe
Orewou
Arthur
George Bliss Inn
Allan Arthur
George Bliss
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Redemuption Bureau
Vegislal
Shertford Ginbe
Papi
Chimui
Becsang
Boston
Palo
Iowa
Thal
Christian
Clara Morris
Lam
St. Louis
Visiny
Chicago
Loew's
St Louis
Marchang Traveler
William Everhart
Philadelphia
Frederick Koskul
St. Lous
Keypt
Soudan
Milas
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