Insulin Advances Promise Broader Disease Cure
Scientists recount insulin origins with Banting and colleagues at the University of Toronto, noting its diabetes relevance and a new method to attack disease. Dr John J Abel of Johns Hopkins purifies insulin to boost effectiveness and aims for pure, chemically producible insulin to cut costs.
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Whch
Dr. Banting
University of Toronto
John J. Abel
Johns Hopkins University
Nts
Placarding of County Roads Proposed at Georgia Convention
Atlanta Aug 8 Unanimous agreement of Georgia Association of Commercial Secretaries members toward placarding principal highways with signboards detailing county advantages will be sought at the annual convention Aug 14. W H Proctor of Dublin will preside. Governor Walker Mayor Sims and W R C Smith will welcome with addresses.
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Atlanta
of Georgia Associationof Commercial Secretaries
Georgia Association of Commercial Secretaries
B. S. Barker
W. H. Proctor
Dublin
Walker
Walter Sims
W. R. C. Smith
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Liberty County to Build New Court House in Hinesville
Liberty County awards contract to C. C. Smith of Hazelhurst for 36000 to replace the old courthouse. Old materials will be reused where possible. Construction to start in about 60 days funded by 40000 in bonds.
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Hinesville
Aug
Liberty County
Mountain man Wes Wingler freed after governor clears case
The governor finds the 29 year old murder conviction of Wes Wingler unjust. A neighbor’s confession and a coroner’s report prompted a post trial exoneration. Wingler, a lifelong North Carolina mountain resident, faced years in prison for his wife’s death before the pardon commission corrected the record.
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McLean
Wingler
Wes Wingler
John Sheppard
North Carolina
Dayton, Tenn
Sheppard
Wingier
Mattock
Turner
Phantom Sculptor Appears in Austin Movingly in Sand
In Austin Minnesota on August 6 a silent middle aged man created a life sized sand sculpture beside the Red Cedar River. He carved The Crucifixion after Leonardo da Vinci with cherub heads and a placard reading a sermon in sand. He then vanished leaving the art to endure the rains.
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Lake Beach
Albert Lea
Austin
Red Cedar
Leonardo da Vinci
Yawning Zoo Scene Highlights Boston Keeper Courage
In Boston Massachusetts a zoo keeper faces a yawning chasm as a dramatic incident unfolds with visitors watching. The report also notes Wes Wingler returning to Blue Ridge life with his Bible, reflecting on faith amid prison years and perceived injustices, while a principal witness against Wingler is described as of bad character.
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Wingler
Wes Wingler
Blue Ridge
Shiloh Visits and Local Shakeups in Macon Area
A crowd of Shiloh and nearby residents enjoy visits from family and friends including Mildred and Mary Lee Daniel in Macon, Ruby Marshall in Columbus, and Ella Phillips in Americus. Rev. J H Wilson starts revival at Anthony church with daily services. A U S Marine air crew suffered a wreck near Penn Township due to a broken oil line with Lt Thomas Cagel injured.
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Mildred
Mary Lee Daniel
Macon
Elijah Philips
Americus
C. Marshall
K. B. Wellens
Ellaville
Shiloh
Ruby Marshall
Columbus
Charlie Marshall
Myrtle Springs
J. F. Daniel
J. A. Daniel
Daniel
Anthony Chapel
Ella Phillips
Mary
Annie
Sarah Short
J. C. Arrington
J. E. Daniel
Shelley Wellens
J. H. Wilson
Anthony Church
Serries
R. J. Sims
Reese Sims, Jr
H. L. Speer
Ochlocknee
J. M. Sumerford
Penn Township
U. S. Marine
Thos Cagel
Pittsburg
Local Residents Return and Depart For Business Trips
Mrs. K. Wood returns to Leslie Tuesday after two months in Atlanta and other cities. Mr. E. L. Wilson leaves Wednesday for New York to buy a full stock of merchandise. Mrs. J. H. Wilson travels to Howard last week due to her mother’s illness.
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Piigin Brothers Grocery Company
J. R. Ford
Ft. Pierce
Fla
E. L. Wilson
White Sulphur Springs
Harvey Jordan
Leslie
Lucius Harvey
W. L. Lamb
Union High School
Florida
Martin
Bainbridge
Jeff Moore
Lawton
Florence
S. C
Mollie Harp
K. Wood
Atlanta
New York
J. H. Wilson
Howard
Health tonic promises quick relief for digestion
An advertisement for Herbine sold by Nathan Murray, Druggist, claims the product acts as a constant “doctor in the house” providing instant relief when digestion is upset or bowels are inactive. One or two doses allegedly restore movement and buoyant spirits, priced at 60 cents.
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Nathan Murray
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Rylander
Pauline Frederick and
Laura LaPlante
Hoot Gibson
Austin, Minn
Ife
Uthwest
Soh
Donvening
Huppo
Boston, Mass
Churchwell
Willard
Willard Battery
Quick Service Tire Co
Henry Harp
Model Bread Co
Bakery
Forsyth Street
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