Origin of famous Ku Klux Klan told
Chas L Martin recalls the 19th century Klan origins from Pulaski Tennessee to Georgia and Florida. He contrasts the original movement with later imitators, describes its regalia and rituals, and notes it arose amid Reconstruction to deter Northern influence and protect Southern whites.
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Chas. L. Martin
Dallas News
Associated Press
Atlanta
Confederacy
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Ku Klux Klan
South
North
Appomattox
Lee
U. S. Grant
Virginia
Carolinas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Quietus
N. B. Forrest
Memphis
Tenn
Cyclops
Teutonic Band of Brothers
Knights of the White Camelia
Texas
Anderson
Grimes County
Houston
Dudley Jones
Jim Martin
Hutcheson
Courtney
Brazos River
Bramlett
Congress
Federal Court
Politicians and Carpetbaggers Involved in No Klan Link
The passage notes that certain figures labeled as carpetbaggers or politicians were not members of the Ku Klux Klan, clarifying distinctions between advocacy and affiliation in the era.
Mrs. Alice Johnson Dies in Sherman After Long Illness
Mrs. Alice Johnson wife of W L Johnson of Sherman and daughter of T J Doss of Whitewright died at her Sherman home Sunday Feb 13 1921 after months of illness The body was moved to Oak Hill Cemetery for burial Monday at 2 30 p m Rev J F Fender officiated She was born June 22 1878 near Whitewright and had lived in Orangeville Sabinas and Sherman She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and amid suffering held to faith and devotion to her husband
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Alice Johnson
W. L. Johnson
Sherman
T. J. Doss
Whitewright
R. H. May
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. F. Fender
Mrs. Johnson
Jap Huddleston
Orangeville
Sabinas
Texas
Huddleston
Widow of local resident dies after long illness
The deceased is survived by her husband, her father, one sister Mrs. R. H. May, and three brothers Dr. W. J. Doss and S. S. Doss of this city and E. T. Doss of near Bonham. A large number of out-of-town relatives attended the funeral services.
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R. H. May
Within His Reach Tailor Jokes About Measuring
A customer asks for his usual trousers tailor. The tailor says the man left due to rheumatism and could no longer measure trouser hems. He now measures for a ladies tailor, illustrating a humorous role reversal.
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Ft. Worth
Star-Telegram
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted In 14 to 21 Days
An advertisement for Lak-Fos with Pepsin promotes a syruphonic laxative claimed to cure habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days. It emphasizes prompt relief and regular use for lasting action, noting the product is very pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Southland
Lzaaroni
Pulaski
Lincoln
Klan
Invisible Empire
Whitewright Lumber Company
T. H. Lively
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