Fragmented Thoughts on Faith and Politics in a Turbulent Era
A reflective blend traces religious phrasing, literary snippets, and European politics. The piece discusses Germany, France, and postwar terms while detailing Ruth McCormick’s Illinois Senate bid, her campaign spending, and the ensuing investigations and controversies surrounding her, including scrutiny of detectives hired to monitor rivals.
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Germany
France
Berlin
Rhineland
Ruth
Embarrassing Moments and Public Discourse Collide
A collage of light anecdotes and editorial quips spans a barber shop moment with a shy boy and a series of comments on investigations by congressional committees. The piece also includes humorous exchanges and broader notes on Prohibition era debates, governors, and public figures, reflecting a noisy, opinionated newspaper voice.
Festival Fringe and Public Grin at Washington County Fest
By The Way lampoons the Festival atmosphere while praising exhibits and community pride. Readers tease contributors and joke about prizes, with nostalgia for old columnists and past stars.
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Splinters
Amator the Phantom
Dido
Wes! Ches
Missing Witness Delays Trial in Kansas City
In Kansas City on September 17 Orlando Brown, a Black defendant, faced trial as court officers sought chief witness Charles Myles, also Black, who vanished and was later found in a courthouse corridor drunk. Myles’ contempt sentence postponed Brown’s case for five days as he recovers from the spree.
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Charles Myles
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Southern
Missionary Societies Schedule Meetings This Week
The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. CS Lemmon Friday afternoon. The Women’s Home Missionary society of West Chester will meet with Mrs. Schultz Saturday September 20. Please notice change in date.
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