Disputed Fayetteville meeting echoes Civil War era rhetoric
In Fayetteville Linden growers and cotton dealers hear political bitter talk as Congressman Godwin and opponent McCaskill spar at Linden. Accusations of racial bias and government misrule color the event, with local readers recalling Lincoln and Webster as crowds mingle with partisan banter. A string of small incidents and remarks punctuate the homefront campaign.
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Jesus
Fayetteville
Ananias
Han
Sibal Lafayette Godwin
Alexander Lamont McCaskill
Washington
Linden
Lax-Fos Proprietary Laxative and Liver Tonic
A mild effective laxative and liver tonic with Cascara in acceptable form. It does not gripe or disturb the stomach. Aids digestion, arouses liver secretions, restores healthy functions. Sold for 50 cents.
Petition to Hughes and Adamson Law Satire
A satirical verse directed at Hughes complains of abuses and demands mercy while criticizing the Adamson law and Mexican policy. The piece ends with a cold remedy advertisement and a signed bias note from KE. W. GROVES.
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KE. W. Groves
Notice of divorce action in Union County Superior Court
The defendant Sallie L. Williams is warned an action to dissolve bonds of matrimony has begun in Union County Superior Court on adultery grounds. She must appear at the term held five Mondays before March 1, 1817 and answer or demur, or the plaintiff will seek relief. This notice is dated October 3, 1916, R. W. Lemmond, C 8, stack Parker Attys.
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Sallie L. Williams
Superior Court
Union County
R. W. Lemmond
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