Buick Good Roads Tour opens from Atlanta in July
The pathfinding car for the round-the-State Goods Tour starts in Atlanta on July 18 with a Buick, heading to Macon Americus Thomasville Waycross Brunswick and Darien. Frank Weldon will cover the trip with a photographer as Ellaville and Schley count y road work features. A Sumter county farm near the Lee line sold for 25000 to Harper Brothers of Anderson S C via Southern Realty Co.
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Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Ihe
Buick
Macon
Americus
Thomasville
Waycross
Brunswick
Darien
2. V. Camnera
Southern
Will
South
Elbertas
Georgia
Connerat
Elmore
Albany
Savannah
Augusta
Frank Weldon
Ellaville
Schley
Jong Ils
Americas
Sumter
Lee County
Messrs
Harper Brothers
Anderson, S. C
Southern ‘Realty Co
Sumter County
South Carolina
Engineer Reaches From His Cab and Hauls Pigeon
Allentown, Pa July 6 A veteran engineer Peter Caseidy on the Reading system sped toward Allentown at 50 mph when he spotted a white pigeon in the locomotive path. He lunged and captured the bird rescuing it as the crew observed. The incident is hailed as a testament to human quick action and ingenuity.
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Allentown
Peter Caseidy
Reading
Caseidy
Maner Offits
Smallest World Colt Born at Trexler Farm in Pennsylvania
A July report from Swentown, Pennsylvania notes Colonel Harry C. Trexler’s Shetland pony farm produced what is claimed to be the smallest colt in the world. Weighing 15 pounds at three hours old, it appears no larger than a baby fox terrier and is expected to remain small. It is a standard-bred Shetland, out of a registered stock.
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Sweentown
Harry C. Trexler
Wshetland Pony Farm
Avery i
Colonel Trexier
Dodson's Teething Powders Backed by Praise in Georgia
Mrs. M. L. McRoy of Oglethorpe Georgia testifies after ten years of use that Dodson's Teething Powders help children rest and soothe them better than anything else. The ad promises a refund if customers are not satisfied and cites Dodson's Pharmacy as the source.
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Dodson
Superintendent Moore passes state required exam
Supt. W. S. Moore passes a mandatory annual state school exam. The county board of education met to review his papers and declared him fully competent for all duties of his office. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for wounds burns and skin issues with Eldridge Drug Co. listed.
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Xen sleRaghh County
Moore
County Board of Education
Bucklen
Eldridge Drug
Funeral of John Walden at Oakgrove Cemetery
Funeral services for John Walden, who died Monday in Vienna, were held yesterday afternoon at Oakgrove Cemetery. A former Americus resident, he had lately lived in Dogly county where he was highly regarded.
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John Walden
Vienna
Oakgrove Cemetery
Americus
Dogly County
Kept the King at Home
A Buffalo family praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a reliable remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The ad notes pills cost 26 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
Eldridge Drug Co
DavisSucceedsToAccountantIn Americus
Mr H Clevé Davis and family return from Etlaville to Americus and take the position of accountant with the local lighting company. Mr I L Rowlson, who has held the role, will remain in Americus and likely pursue other business interests.
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H. Clevé Davis
Etlaville
Americus
Sceduntant
I. L. Rowlson
Hieiness
Reverend Pickard denounces prizefighting in Morris News
Savanna preacher Rev. W L Pickard condemns the Jeffries Johnson bout as brutal and degrading. He argues prize fighting reflects gambling culture, calls for outlawing the sport, and laments racial tensions stoked by the match. He rejects the idea that fighting builds patriotism or manliness.
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W. L. Pickard
Savanna
Jeffries
Johnson
Jeffries-Johnson
Africa
America
Reno
Gulf Winds Said to Enrich Wiregrass Region
Titton Georgia editor John W. Greer offers a gold medal for an essay by students at four South Georgia agricultural schools on how Gulf winds influence vegetation and human temperament. He cites moist, warm winds from the Gulf Stream tempering crops and local nights, boosting crops like cane syrup sweet potatoes and scuppernong grapes, and shaping population character.
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Titton
John W. Greer
Wiregrass Country Magazine
South Georgia
Americus
Douglas
Statesboro
Greer
Wiregrass Country’ Magazine
Gulf
Georgia
Florida
Atlantic
Brunswick
Ocean
Europe
English
Arctics
Bargain Sale Highlights Umbrellas Gloves and Overalls
A derailed ad lists Bargain No 1 umbrellas priced at 98c each from a $1.50 to $2.50 range with various handles. Bargain No 2 covers and scarfs at 85c each from higher former prices. Bargain No 4 men’s union overalls 45c a pair, stock turnover urged, with offer to accept reasonable bids and a Monday start.
New Yorker Celebrates 106th Birthday No Worries
New York on July 6 106 year old Joseph Zeitlin celebrated reaching a century plus six. He said he has no secrets for longevity and that worrying ages a person. He advises simple living: eat what you want and drink what you want. Zeitlin has lived in the United States for 25 years and knows only two English phrases How do you do and Get out of here.
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New York
Joseph Zeitlin
Zeitln
Black fabric sale offers yardage at low cash price
Local store advertises black fabric at 60 cents per yard cash price. Most pieces measure about 50 inches, average yardage cost around $2.10 for bundles. Describes quality comparable to skirts selling for $10.
Bargain Dress Patterns Offer Printed Percales at 45c
A sale note advertises bargain dress patterns and printed percale wash goods. It states patterns and fabrics may be sold to any customer, with ten yards priced at 45 cents regardless of purchase.
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Carolina Man
Sumter Lands
Eldridge, Drug Co
James M Black
Asheville
Pit
Proup
Trexler
Oakgrove
Davis
Dr. Packard
Aftican
Iba
Bignstare
Duncan
SAU
Pric
Messaline
Duncan Mercantile
John R. Shaw
Forsyth
Rembert
Ameri
Warrick Bros
Lamar Street
Warlick Bros
J. A. Davenport
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