A Wiregrass Romance in Wilcox County Romance Ends in Flight
A humorous yet perilous tale from Wiregrass Georgia recounts a Wilcox County Romeo seeking a marriage in disguise. The couple’s escape ends when the groom is confronted by the bride’s irate father and a gun is fired, leaving the bride lightly hurt and the groom fleeing, his attempt interrupted and his “rag” still lit as he moves toward the state line.
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Cupid
Wiregrass
Georgia
Wilcox County
Wilcox
Peand
Joliet
Alapalos
Ford
Romeo
Juliet
Rochelle New Era
In Loving Memory of Sister Eula Lee Dickson
Eula Lee Dickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson born March 26 1885 married to J S Dickson June 2 1901 died at her Cordele home August 18 1908 leaving husband and one child and many relatives she joined Mt Pleasant Baptist Church four years ago and was a cheerful loving wife and mother church and community mourn her loss with resolutions offering sympathy and noting her faithful service.
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Eula Lee Dickson
Wm. Wilson
J. 8. Dickson
Cordele
Baptist Church
Mt. Pleasant
Dickson
W. T. True
Pointed Paragraphs Chicago News
A clipped Chicago News passage muses on personal ideals and shared pleasures. It notes that life’s real pleasures are often inexpensive, critiques love tainted by money, and humorously suggests freckle-free reputations keep men out of politics as if a game of solitaire.
Crazy About Clothes and the Local Dress Craze
A Barnesville Gazette column argues extravagance in dress debases society. It laments both men and women overspending on garments and baby apparel, noting the urge to outdress neighbors begins early and shapes family values.
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Barnesville
Thanksgiving edition notice to advertisers on sale
The News will publish a 16 page Thanksgiving edition on Tuesday November 24. Four pages cover Thanksgiving and related articles while ad space remains available to buy now. Extra copies will be mailed countywide to non subscribers reaching hundreds of readers.
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the News
New York
Max Feldler
Rockefeller's Direct Method of Securing Ore Transport
A World’s Work excerpt describes John D. Rockefeller using personal leverage to enter the Lake Superior iron ore trade. He met the ore shipbuilder, framed the venture as a mutual profit deal, offered a $3,000,000 shipping order, and secured the boats through direct negotiation that impressed the rival ore man. The tale emphasizes Rockefeller’s hands on approach and emphasis on personal contact over details.
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John D. ‘Rockefeller
Lake Superior
Rockefeller
F. N. Doubleday
November Thanksgiving Ode From Farm Journal
A November poem reflects on somber beginnings and Thanksgiving bounty. The speaker notes October’s fading glow and barren fields yet foresees joy as Thanksgiving arrives. Despite dark days, warmth by home fires and reunion at the festive table lift spirits. The piece urges cheer, generosity, and a brief, hopeful presence of November.
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November Farm Journal
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Vienna, Georgia
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Vienna News
T. A. Adkins, Jr
Ed. &. Pub
Vienna
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Jacksonville
Fla
John D. Rockefeller
Earth
Max Feldser
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