Misreading China Revealed by Recent Events
The piece argues Western misperceptions about China have been exposed by recent upheavals. It contends that Chinese devotion to their own systems deepened, Christian missions largely failed, and Li Hung Chang is exposed as a deceiver to many observers. It concludes that understanding of China has improved through sober assessment.
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Atlanta Journal
China
Japan
Li Hung Chang
Morning Star
Captain Palmer Leads Ninth Infantry with Allied Forces in China
Capt. F L Palmer of Georgia, once a Gordon Institute military tactics instructor, now commands the Ninth Infantry among allied forces deployed in China.
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F L Palmer
Georgia
Gordon Institute
Ninth Infantry
China
Sees Good in the Amendment Says Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun argues that eliminating illiterate black voters in North Carolina will favor both races. It claims honest government, reduced race friction, and eventual improved relations as illiterate voters are disfranchised. The piece says white supremacy and the state's material development will rise.
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Baltimore Sun
Dem
North Carolina
Country Boys Versus Town Dudes Warns Against Smoking
The Columbus Missouri Herald praises country boys over town youths and faults cigarette smokers as bugs and animals. It urges country sweethearts and abstaining from smoking, hoping the habit fades as the world changes.
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Columbus
Herald
Their Own Dose Too Strong
A New York Sun correspondent recalls a New York restaurant scene where three respectable colored women were denied service. The incident sparks a debate on precept versus practice and southern race treatment, concluding that preaching equality is easier than practicing it.
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Baltimore Sun
New York Sun
New York
Corn Crop Blessing Feeds Georgia Farm Families
The article notes a plentiful corn harvest as a rich blessing for Georgia, with bread from corn favored by locals and livestock benefiting from ample feed to endure the cold season.
Sylvania Cotton Premium Sparks Rival Race for Suit
Simon Skinner and Holman Waters raced into town with fresh cotton bales to claim a $10 suit premium. They met within 300 yards of the store triggering the alarm and both reached the rear and front platforms to win, each taking a bale and the prize amid the crowd.
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Sylvania
Simon Skinner
Holman Waters
Where Did He Get Tt A Dalton squib sparks column debate
A squib in the Dalton Argus inspired a debate echoed by the Progress readers. The dialogue contrasts a society column claim about coats in public with a reply from Jack Majors praising men’s fashion while condemning women’s exposed attire.
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Dalton Argus
The
Progress
Jack Majors
Jack
Boy 16 Charged With Parental Poisoning And Sibling Shooting
James Tindall, a 16 year old in Wilkinson county jail, is charged with shooting his sister and poisoning his father, both of whom died. Wash Turner, a farmer, jumped from a train at McFall on the Southern road in Alabama, saving his wife and boy but his own death and their injuries are reported. Watches and jewelry repaired by W Thigpen at Calhoun's store.
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James Tindall
Wilkinson County
Wash Turner
McFall
Southern Road
Alabama
Turner
Farmers Ready to Gin Your Cotton in Vienna
The Vienna Gin and Mill Co led by A Jack Shell promotes ready cotton ginning and square bale packing with cash or credit sales. It credits farmers, banks, merchants, and professionals, aiming to serve faithfully and preserve competition against monopolies.
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Solomon
Vienna Gin & Mill Co
Jack Shell
Mgr
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Dooly County
H.D. Smith
W. A. Adkins
W. Thigpen
Calhoun
Vienna
Secretary of State
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Alfred Perry Lewis
Burlington (Ia
Democratic Journal
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