Camp Benning and Camp Lee face Congress fight
Washington reports a heated congressional clash over army camp funding and the rider limiting the War Department. Senator Hoke Smith returns for talks as Columbus Camp Benning’s $ million site investment weighs on Georgia lawmakers. The house rider may be modified to allow purchases from current or unexpended appropriations.
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Congress
Camp Lee
Souther Field
Washington
Army
Hoke Smith
War Department
Camp Benning
Columbus
Wright
Senate
Benning
Georgia
Camp
Ife Much as One Makes It dance or dirge
Fragmentary text hints at a reflective line about creation and personal fate. It mentions a burst of minute time and a day of self wandering, with verses that evoke dance or dirge as the chosen form. The source reads like a prose fragment or early modern cadence.
England's One in Thirteen: Food Officials Comment
A fragmented report notes Mr. and divisional food committee discuss a claim that in England there is one cow for every thirteen people. The piece references population and agricultural concerns, with unclear specifics.
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England
Divisional Food Comi
How Sardines Are Packed At The Factory
A sardine packing process describes cleaning on forty foot tables, brine soaking, drying in wire trays, steam cooking, and careful sorting by workers. Small sardines steam for about twenty minutes, larger ones up to thirty five, with oiling and twelve hour impregnation using pure olive oil or olive and peanut oil mixes for certain markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishing Gazette
Civilizations of the Past Across Continents
The article surveys ancient cultures across the Pacific region, noting China’s ancient Mongolian kingdom and a long, deep history. It highlights Japan’s early high civilization, and references Central and South American powers like the Aztec and Inca, with a nod to Inca despotism.
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Pacific
China
Europe
Central
South America
Rupert Brooke on Fiji and Samoa Moonlight
Excerpt contrasts Fiji and Samoa moonlight with lush, vivid imagery of mountains, reefs, and beaches. It then shifts to Jeremy Taylor on marriage, describing it as heavenly yet demanding, blending joy and sorrow within the bonds of love and society.
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Rupert Brooke
Fiji
Samoa
Honolulu
Jeremy Taylor
Invitations Sent For Americus High Graduation Exer
Invitations for Americus High School graduation were mailed to 1200 guests. The ceremony at the school auditorium next Wednesday features Judge Walter F. George of Vienna as speaker and 44 graduates. Salutatorian Neill A. Ray Jr and valedictorian Miss Quenelle Harrold lead the class, with colors green and white and the motto Climb though the rocks be rugged.
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Americus High School
Advision
Walter F. George
Vienna
Georgia Supreme Court
Neill A. Ray, Jr
Quenelle Harrold
Has. Smith
George Ball
Treasur
Agnes Gatewood
Quenelle Ha
Dr Chambliss Appointed Resident Physician for War Risk Bureau
Dr J Wade Chambliss yesterday received his appointment as resident physician of the federal war risk insurance bureau for the fifth district. He will examine former service members and Red Cross nurses applying for vocational training or disability compensation under the war risk insurance act. The examination is free and he has already examined a former serviceman seeking relief compensation.
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J. Wade Chambliss
Federal
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Creatures That Weep and Human Misery Echoes
A fragment discusses tearful animals, noting ruminants like stags and bears weep when wounded and giraffes shed tears, then shifts to a long misandry filled letter urging John G to stop seeking martyrdom and to help others, promising understanding in practical service.
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John G
John
Crow Despised by Farmers for Corn Damage
The crow is widely hated by farmers for pulling up young corn to reach soft kernels at the roots. Scarecrows dot newly planted fields while crows peck young ears, letting water enter the shucks and rot the crop, causing heavy losses.
Brand New Head. A baby sparks playful bets in Ashland
Aunt Madge travels from Anderson to see the new baby on Ashland Avenue. She declares the child will be president, while the three year old quips the head is brand new and only two weeks old. The exchange from the Indianapolis Star captures a lighthearted family moment.
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Madge
Anderson
Ashland Avenue
Indianapolis Star
Hawkins Farm 400 Acres Sold For 36000 Cash
The Hawkins farm of about 400 acres five miles from Americus along the Dixie Highway sold for 36000 cash to Dr. Berry from B E Thrasher who had previously purchased from C C Hawkins. Carl Hawkins continues to farm the property while Dr Berry plans to reside there after the current crop year and will practice medicine in Americus.
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Price de Ity
Birmingham
C. C. Hawkins
Dixie Highway
Americus
B. E. Thrasher
Hawkins
Berry
Carl Hawkins
Dr. Berry
Alabama
Windsor Hotel
Josey Buys Buchanan Farm Near Americus
A sale of interest transfers the 190 acre farm of E H Buchanan west of Americus to W J Josey for 10000 dollars cash. The property on the Friendship road near Guerry's Bridge includes timber and fine pasture along Muckalee creek. Josey buys as an investment and will take possession July 1.
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E. H. Buchanan
Americus
W. J. Josey
Friendship Road
Guerry's Bridge
Muckalee Creek
Rub-My-Tism Ad Promises Pain Relief Remedy
An old time remedy ad touts Rub My Tism as a powerful panacea for sprains and aching muscles. It claims fast relief and easy application, urging readers to try the product for painful conditions.
Local Lumber Mill Offers Custom Dress Edging and Mill Work
If you have any lumber to be dressed or ripped, bring it to our mill for custom shaping into ceilings, footing, etc with prompt service. Full stock of mantels, plain and cabinet, window sash, doors and blinds, plus mill work of all kinds as a specialty. Snow Shiver, Americus, Ga. Phone 117. Rub-My-Tism is powerful antiseptic cures poison from infected cats and other sores.
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Geta
Geo Jo
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Coins Peel Off Painlessly
An advertisement promotes a corn peeler touted as the only genuine tool for removing corn, claiming painless effectiveness and simple use. The copy emphasizes ease and distinct brand presence, aimed at readers seeking a quick home remedy.
Confidence doc earns public trust and fever touts
A brief item notes growing public confidence in a new document or program and mentions its favorable reception. Officials highlight its impact and suggest continued support as adoption expands and awareness grows.
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Igress
GR. Camps
Oxfords
Reais
Vale
Americus, GA
DR. Chambliss
Presentia
Hightower’s
U.S. Army
Maxwell Mouse
Cheek-Neal Coffee Co
Heshville
Houston
Decksonville
Richmond
Docearn Omer
Murray’s Pharmacy
U. S. Department OF Labor
W. B. Wilson
Memoriam
Tages
Americus Battery Company
Asa Pittman
Jackson St
Pee-Gee
Carswell Drug CO
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