Villa's rise in Mexico spurred by old injustices
The piece argues Villa's rebellion stems from harsh Diaz-era abuses. It recalls his sister's assault and a later capture of a ranch lord, portraying Villa as a fighter against illegal land grabs and colonial oppression. It disputes rumors of abducting an American woman and notes such acts would provoke US trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecklenburg Deutoratics
Pattle
Villa
Mexico
Diaz
Nich
Hyelando
Helther
Mexco
Observer
United States
President Wilson Attends Quiet Pass Christian Sermon
In Gulfport Mississippi on December 24 President Wilson joined a small Presbyterian congregation at Pass Christian for a sermon on personal accountability to God. Rev Herbert Albert Jones tied the theme to the year’s events and Wilson’s age, noting the president’s birthday and offering reflections on duty to man.
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Presbyterian
Gulfport
Miss
Wilson
Gerson
Cary T. Grayson
Pass Christian
Herbert Albert Jones
Br Jones
United States
Paul
Sare
Corone
Prinere
Dr. Jones
Poe
Birthday honors and president Wilson on coast visit
After a sermon the President and party left to view local scenes near Pars Christian. Wilson recalled his earlier presidency while greeting veterans and locals. A young girl offered birthday flowers as telegrams and a lone King George cable highlighted public birthday wishes. The journey continued along muddy roads under a lingering storm.
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Pars Christian
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Stanton
George
Great Britain
New Year's Plan Aims to End Malaria in Eastern North Carolina
Eastern North Carolina faces malaria and mosquitoes with two malarial experts surveying the region. Dr. Carter finds anopheles larvae and parasites in towns. Dr. Von Ezdorff detects parasites in one in three to one in twelve people. The remedy starts with individuals and families, urging quinine regimens and community action to destroy breeding places and eradicate malaria within weeks.
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North Carolina
Carter
Finsh
von Ezdorff
Imburia
New Carolina
Bucklen’s Aratea Salve Promises Rapid Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Aratea Salve as a universal skin remedy for chapped skin, eczema, chilblains, and pains. It claims instant relief and fast healing, urging households to keep a box on hand, with Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis listed as suppliers.
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Bien Ebra
Bucklon
B. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
Loula
Why the Message Was a Real One Christmas Miracle
Bruce Melivaine, a popular metropolitan preacher, receives a tender Christmas note and a $100 check from his mother, prompting her to journey far for a holiday surprise. She visits his church and meets him after the service, witnessing his sincere, divinely guided ministry and a heartwarming reunion that underscores the true meaning of a family Christmas.
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Bruce Melvante
Nikire
Urace
Lawp
Tima
Bruce Melivaine
Ndt
Bruce
Becuse
Melivaine
Sally
Ommtee
Margaret
Mary
Hlcir
Christine
Jesus
Christ
Ittle Village
Indy
England
Eliza Strang Baird
American Messenger
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Astrachan
Valles Simone
W. H. Belk & Bro
Monroe, N. C
Jast
Michigan
the Sikes Co
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