Present Day Thoughts on Philippine Governance
An essay arguing for careful, humane U S governance of the Philippines, with emphasis on moral leadership, fair land recording, and respecting consent of the governed. It discusses race, colonial policy, and the need for prudent officials to prevent unrest, while linking these aims to American ideals and national pride.
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United States
Andrew Carnegie
America
Alaska
Indian Territory
District of Columbia
Repute
Philippines
Salaries in Pelts Under Franklin State Law
The piece recounts the old Franklin State law of 1787 1788 setting officer salaries in deer skins raccoon skins beaver skins and other furs with figures for governor chief justice secretary treasurer county clerks and assembly members plus war warrant fees and a closing unrelated ad line about longevity medicine and a mule quip.
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State of
Tennessee
Franklin
General Assembly
Commonwealth
House of Commons
Assembly
O. E. World
Bargains in Clothing and Accessories at Deep Discount
A local sale promotes large stock of clothing and footwear offered below cost. Sample items include suits from $2 to $10, coats, vests, and pants. shoes like Old Colony and King brands with deep cut prices. caps, skirts, and dress goods such as cashmeres and worsteds priced low.
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Old Colony
Police
King
Klondike
Levinstein
Dongola Fox
the Fair
A Barrel of Whiskey
A Florida Baptist Witness piece laments a barrel of woes and vice. It catalogs curses, tears, debt, crime, pain, poverty, and fear as a metaphor for society’s ills and the poison of liquor. The verse ends with a warning about the liquor that glows in the glass.
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Florida Baptist Witness
Marshal Rape Kills a Man at Sycamore
Mr. H. J. Rape, longtime Sycamore marshal, shot Mr. G. W. Young after Young resisted arrest while intoxicated. The incident occurred last Saturday. Young died Sunday. Rape’s wound is not fatal.
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Marshal
Sycamore
H. J. Rape
G. W. Young
Planters Cuban Oil Offers Cure for Boils and Bruises
Planters Cuban Oil cures boils bruises rheumatism and sores. Price 25 cents. For sale by De C T Stovall.
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de C T Stovall
C T Stovall
Death of Mrs Adams Shocks Fuquay Community
The Progress reports the death of Mrs Millary Adams near Fuquay last Friday night. Her remains were interred Sunday at 11 o'clock in the family burial grounds with Rev I P Jackson officiating. A consecrated Christian and Baptist church member, she will be deeply missed by Mt Vernon area residents.
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The
Progress
Millary Adams
Fuquay
P Jackson
Grars
Adams
Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon
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G. Grosvenor Dawe
John W. Bull
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Dr. C T Stovall
Sale
York Bargain House
Pump Station
R. Boniske, Prop
Macon
Rye
Jas. A. Williams
Pinehurst, Ga
Johnson
Baltimore
Bargain House
Hytman H. Levin
Prop’r
Vienna, Ga
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