Absentee Landlordism and Rural Credits Debate in North Carolina
Long discussion from a Chicago conference cited by J Z Green on the dangers of absentee landlordism and tenant slavery in the rural South. Proposals include graduated land taxes and rural credits to curb land speculation, with broader warnings about the collapse of rural civilization if roots aren’t addressed. Also notes May city deaths, statewide primary endorsement, and a Democratic platform shift though woman suffrage fails to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondica
He Grains
America
C W. Hollman
University of Wisconsin
Chicago
My Hollman
South
Heavley
The
State Journal
Jordiem
J. Z Green
Progressive Farmer
Raleigh Dispatch
North Carolina Democracy Tonight
Commonwealth
Wilson
A. J. McKinnon
Maxton
L. Brooks
Greensboro
Waiting on Carranza Mediation Hears From Constitutionalist Leader
In Washington on June 4 the administration waited for Carranza as mediation progress stalled. Rafael Zubaran said Carranza’s note was transmitted and a reply may take two or three days as Carranza prepares to delay. Officials noted deputies like Luis Cabrera and Juan Urquidi met with John Lind while ammunition for Carranza’s forces drew attention and Admiral Badger was kept alert over Cuban munitions en route to Tampico.
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Constitutionals
Mexico
Washington
Carranga
Constitutionalists
Rafael Zubaran
Carranza
Saltino
Niagara Falls
Zubaran
Bryan
John Lind
Luis Cabrera
Mr. Lind
Cabrera
Mr. Zubarun
Jove Vasconcellos
Juan PF. Urquidi
United State
Badger
Cable
Puerto Mexico
Mexico City
Huerta
Tampico
Blood Poisoning Prevention Ad Note Old Liniment
An old advertising line urges immediate use of a noted liniment to prevent blood poisoning. It promotes the product as reliable with a price point of 25 cents or one dollar and a note about the liniment.
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Joe Person
Don Ronal
Sirs
J. He Witkins
Reasoner Chy
Remedy Sales Corporation
Charlotte, N.C
Our Fashion Letter on Distinguishing Personal Style
A New York diary note argues that true dress sense blends clever individuality with common sense. It contends American and English women rely too much on dressmakers, often seeming subservient to clothing rather than wearing it as an extension of themselves. Subtle touches like color use or small embroidery help, but timing and occasion matter most.
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New York
Epee
Decorative 19th Century Dress Styles With Pleated Silhouettes
This article surveys gowns and outerwear featuring heavy linen tunics with plaid ratine underlayers, starch collars, and flowered hats. It notes jackets, skirts with rope trims, sleeveless toque jackets, and cross belt motifs creating a narrow straight line across capes, jackets, and bodices.
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Greece
Denver Man Loses Legs in Hospital Amputation
William Dunn underwent successful amputation of both legs at the county hospital aided by local anesthetics. He watched the operation from a nearby bed and plans to use a crude wheeled chair to move around while attempting to earn by selling papers once healed.
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Denver
Doc
William Dunn
Dana
Dunn
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Priday
Bundy D. Alexander
Ellison Jones
Rufus A. Prester
Z. V. Laney
Edgar Baucom
L. G. Secrest
Jonah Love
A. J. Price
Wilkes Lomax
Geo. W. Aldridge
Henry A. Ross
James F. Funderburk
James L. Cavelock
Jesse J. Perry
Robin Crook
R. L. Price
Amos Helms
M. D. Trapp
John B. Stegall
Justus Fowler
Zeb. M. Chaney
C. C. Bivens
Cartanza
Margaret Gibson
George Cooper
Myrtle Gonzalez
Loyola O'Connor
B. J. Colmesnil
Francine
Ife
Pauline
Hearst
the Watch
Watch
J. E. Preslar
Store OF Quality
Monroe, N
Belk Bros. Department Store
Alice Lawder
Mary C. Dawes
Clifton
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J. C. Smith CO
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Shepherd Grocery Co
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