Georgia's Shame over Leo Frank Tragedy and Lynch Culture
Editorial decries the Leo Frank case and Georgia's lynching culture. Calls out Governor Slaton, Gov Harris, prison officials, and demagogues for enabling the murder and demands punishment of those responsible to lift the stain on Georgia. Mentions Baltimore Sun quote and broader Southern and American shame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Frank
Slaton
Tom” Watson
Atlanta
Leo Frank
Harris
Baltimore Sun
Boggs and the paying process haunt a land of unwelcoming men
In a biting verse Walt Mason mocks a man named Boggs who hates paying bills. He decries the harsh reception such debt-averse figures face nationwide, portraying a grim social climate where cordial greetings are scarce and obligations loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boggs
Underworld In Movies Faces Censorship Calls
A critique notes A Fool There Was depicts debauchery and underworld life worse than The Blue Mouse. The author argues stronger censorship is needed as moving pictures increasingly imitate sensational drama and demand police orboard oversight despite claims of board approvals.
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Richmond
Kipling
Debauch
National Board of Censorship
Pennsylvania Board of Censors
Beauty of the Dove and a Carlyle Thought
The mourning dove delights with a mournful coo and a wing vibration that creates a ringing tone. The piece notes the bird’s love of country roads and its exquisite plumage, then shifts to a Great Truth from Thomas Carlyle about sorrow teaching a lesson in exile or chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carlyle
Egg judging rules and prizes from the Society exhibit
The rules define fullness by air cell size and uniformity by size shape and color. Quality covers yolk color condition albumen density shell cleanliness and the right to open eggs. Freshness advises against washing eggs. Prizes include subscriptions, cases and household goods for best dozen brown or white eggs and best exhibits of kitchen items.
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The
Evening Star
H. F. Byrd
Sonneborne’s
Winchester
Horse and Horse
A judge records a humorous exchange where a colonel criticizes a man as lazy impertinent and prone to drunkenness and theft. The man responds with exaggerated, playful mockery as the judge notes the exchange. The dialogue highlights class speech and colonial era slang in a courtroom setting.
Debt in jokes echoes in a feisty stage dialogue
In a brisk dialogue a returning hero taunts a witty washerwoman about debts from classic titles. The Washerlady complains she was cheated by the Count of Monte Cristo and cites other owed sums, including a dollar from the Silver King and 67 cents from Monte Brewster.
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Monte Christo
Silver King
Monte Brewster
Encouraging Sociability in a Rural Tale
Farmer Corn and a boy named Josh discuss crop pests. Josh knows scientific insect names, but Corn doubts that naming insects changes their behavior. The exchange adds humor about credibility and sociability in a farm setting.
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Josh
Corn Tessel
Prisoners Lose Out Over Planned Outing Club
A visitor asks about prisoner treatment and the warden notes good conditions with vaudeville, moving pictures and baseball games. The halt came after some inmates insisted on organizing an outing club.
Daily Thought and Jests From a Silent Page
A collection of quips and witticisms ranging from a catty remark about old bonnets to a punny science joke about signaling to Mars. The humor touches on fashion, relationships, autos, and modest morals with a light newspaper voice.
Publica of Two Desirable City Lots Sale in Winchester Virginia
Publica of two city lots from the estate of the late R Wm Walter and Fred L Glaize set for public auction Sept 15 1915 at Winchester Court House. One lot on North Kent street No 424 and another on East Piccadilly street held in equal shares. One half cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneer Wm Bowen with special commissioners Ward Larrick Lynch. Bond approved for Harry H Lynch as clerk.
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Winchester
Virginia
W. W. Iter
Frank G. Walter
Court House
R. Wm. Walter
Robert M. Ward
Herberts. Larrick
Harry H. Lynch
Corporation Court of
I. J. B. Beverley
Public Sale of 178 Acre Farm in Frederick County Va
Special Commissioners announce a public auction on September 8 1915 at 11 o clock in front of the Court House Winchester Va for 178 acres of land near Middletown with a good dwelling and outbuildings. One third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust, crops including fall wheat to purchaser. Bond with security filed. clerk certifies.
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Minnie G. Rinker Et Als
Middletown
Jno. Tt. Ogden
Frederick County
Mary A. Ogden
Herbert S. Larrick
T. Barton, JR
Circuit Court
J. W. Baker, JR
Dep. Cik. Cir
Fredk. Co
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Evening Star Publishing Company
Harry Flood Byrd
Bell
Unite
Jinks
Walt Mason
Underworld
Castoria
Modern Woodmen of America
Boyce Va
Joutrre
Chao
Boyce
George Sonneborn
Winchester Fair
Farm Department
Koontz
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
William H. Baker
Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
Manremeseeg
A. I. Root
Medina
Ohio
Secy
Jorbo Rouss-Ave
Kitty
Peggy
van Cleve
Columbia
Mars
Norah
Clara
Whinteogm
Oakland Rostiner
N. Braddock St
Central Gas
South Main Street
W. P. Reardon
H. P. Goinet
Star Off
Graham Conner
C. V. Depot
Star Office
Leslie Magazine
Godey
J. T. Fisher
S. Market St
Wyatt Richard
Opequon
Baltimore
Berryville
Hoomes and
Boarders
South Market St
Sta Star
Biousekerper
N. Braddock
H. S Whitacre
Osteopath
Martinsburg
W. Va
Boston
Pond
Ponds Extract Company
Franck Baker & Son
ST. Hilda’s Hall
Bine of the Diovese
Episcoashington
Tee
HOTEL
Chichester S
Charlena Rhodes
Dayton
Ada Yeakley
Welltown
Ridgeway
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