A Wiregrass Romance Unfolds In Narrow Escape
In Wilcox County a mock elopement ends in comic danger when a judge escorts a suitor to a swamp ford for marriage. The plan collapses as a furious father and gunfire intervene, the bride suffers a sprain and the couple flees while the groom keeps a rag lit, a Barton-like cautionary note from Rochelle New Era.
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In Loving Memory of Sister Eula Lee Dickson
The Cordele commemorative notice honors Sister Eula Lee Dickson born March 26 1885 died August 18 1908 wife of J S Dickson and mother to one child She joined Mt Pleasant Baptist Church four years ago and was deeply loved The church resolves to extend sympathy to her bereaved family and notes her as a faithful member and cheerful mother in the community
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Wm. Wilson
J. 8. Dickson
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Baptist Church
Mt. Pleasant
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W. T. True
Pointed Paragraphs Chicago News
A collection of terse musings on living for others versus self interest. It questions earthly ideals and asks readers to consider the true value of pleasures. The piece notes love is often tainted by money and jokes about men paying more for wants. It ends with a remark on freckled reputations in politics.
Crazy About Clothes Prompts Calls to Dress Extravagance
A Barnesville Gazette column laments the era of luxury in attire. It argues women and society overemphasize dress and headgear from infancy to old age, criticizing the obsession as a sign of moral decline and urging a return to common sense.
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Barnesville
Thanksgiving edition ad space urged for notices
The News announces a Thanksgiving edition to publish Tuesday November 24 with 16 pages. Four pages will cover Thanksgiving and related articles. Advertisers are urged to bid now to secure space before it's filled. Extra copies will be distributed countywide to non subscribers.
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Rockefeller’s direct approach wins a trade in ore boats
The piece recounts John D. Rockefeller solving a transportation barrier in the Lake Superior ore region. He directly engaged a rival ore shipbuilder, offering a profitable order to secure essential boat capacity, illustrating his hands on, personal negotiation style and focus on practical results.
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John D. ‘Rockefeller
Lake Superior
Rockefeller
F. N. Doubleday
November Farm Journal Verses on Thanksgiving Cheer
A November poem from the Farm Journal laments a somber season yet promises Thanksgiving joy. It speaks of barren fields after October’s sunsets and a home filled with cheer by the festive board. The verse credits gratitude and love for transforming dreary days and urges generous, warm hospitality.
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