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Prohibition Rally Warns Georgia Rebellion Threat
Jesse E. Mercer, former editor, urges Georgia League for Law Enforcement Through Constituted Authority to mobilize against repeal or modification of prohibition. He says a whiskey rebellion is on, with less than ten percent of voters active but a decisive minority capable of overturning the will of the majority. Mercer divides voters into three camps and calls for women voters to reinforce prohibition with law enforcement support. He seeks suggestions from readers on how to respond locally.
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Georgia League For Law Enforcement
Mercer
Georgia
Wild Cat
Building stoppage threatens wheels of commerce and housing
The article warns that rising building material prices including brick up 250 percent since before the war threaten heavy economic disruption. High tariffs on structural steel tools glass and lumber worsen costs, pushing up rents and delaying housing in urban centers amid widespread inflation and stalled construction during wartime influences.
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Fordney-McCumber _ profiteers
Tactical Carr
Profit profiteers drive rising costs in 1913 to 1919 period
The piece argues large trusts such as the Steel Trust and Glass Trust reap most profits as tariffs and wage gaps widen. It contends wage gains are small while material costs jumped 50 to 350 percent, challenging defenders of tariff increases.
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Steel Trust
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Glass Trust
Sanitary Pottery Trust
Lumber Combine
Europe’s debt swap idea risks Unites States burden
The piece questions a European proposal to replace Allied war debts with German loans, arguing the United States should not bear Europe’s financial burden. It notes Germany’s wealth abroad and its large holdings in American securities, urging accountability for war indemnities and penalties for Germany’s actions.
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Europe
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Paris
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Europe. But Isn’t It A Bit Rough On Uncle Samuel
Ruhr
Berlin
United States
Russia
Rockefeller efficiencies lesson in philanthropy
The Rockefeller Foundation has spent 76,757,040 over ten years for global well being. The administration cost was 1,107,874, about 1.25 percent. The piece argues this shows prudent giving, contrasting with smaller charities that spend far higher shares on overhead. John D. Rockefeller set a notable example in efficient philanthropy.
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John D. Rockefeller
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Ladies’ Aid Society
New York City
Old Days in Americus reflects cotton price push and local life
In the Times-Recorder June 25 1913 a meeting is called for Saturday to support a fifteen cent cotton price. The event features two visiting speakers Ruth and Louise Hamilton. Also noted are travels of locals to Albany Macon and St Georges Island, missing news of Enoch and Patrick Tyson, a new artesian well at the Atlantic Coal and Ice Company on Spring street, and J E Mathis aiding Arthur Rylander in Florida.
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Ruth
Louise Hamilton
Albany
St. George’s Island
Messrs
Frank Mitchell
Cliff C. Clay
W. H. Gaines
Jack Shaw
Kenry Christian
S. B. Hawkins
Allen Johnson
Thelma
Evelyn Bragg
Macon
Sumter
Enoch
Patrick Tyson
Americus
Atlantic Coal and Ice Company
Spring Street
Twenty Years Ago Today News Brief and Elks Club Summer Reception
From Albany comes news of improvement in the condition of the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Sheffield of Americus after a recent critical illness. In Americus, a series of Friday afternoon receptions will begin tomorrow at the Elk's club from five to seven with refreshments provided by the Elks, offering guests access to the bill.
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Times-Recorder
Albany
Ed Sheffield
Americus
Elk’s Club
Durig
Jackson street teachers elected and honors listed
The city board of education met with full attendance. Prof. Harper was unanimously reelected. Elected as Jackson street teachers: Principal J. E. Mathis. J. C. McKee. Miss Sallie Wheeler. Miss Lannie Adams. Miss Lily Brown. Mrs. D. T. Wilson. Mrs. L. A. Simmons. Miss Susie Saylor. Miss S. R. Cowles. Miss Emma Council. Miss Genevieve Morgan. Miss Annie Ansley. Miss Annie McLaughlin. Miss Hattie Clarke. Miss Carrie Shropshire. Students earning eight honor certificates across grades included Kirst Grade, Tucker Ansley, Charlie Cobb, Frank Olver, Parrot Poole, Pearl Howard, Rebecca Mathis, Josie Rowland, Undine Stanfield, Fred Hollis, Leah Johnson, Hazel Tower, Bob White, with many more named across grades two through ten.
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City Board of Education
Harper
Jackson Street
J. E. Mathis
J. &. McKee
Sallie Wheeler
Lannie Adams
Lily Brown
D. T. Wilson
L. A. Simmons
Susie ‘Saylor
S. R. Cowles
Emma Council
Genevieve Morgan
Annie Ansley
Annie McLaughlin
Hattie Clarke
Carrie Shropshire
Kirst
Tucker Ansley
Charlie Cobb
Frank Olver
Parrot Poole
Pearl Howard
Rebecca Mathis
Josie Rowland
Undine
Stanfield
Fred Hollis
Léah Johnson
Hazel Tower
Bob White
Julia Guerry
Ralph McKenzie
May Belle Hawkins
Eugene Bailey Lizzie Bivins
Elam Johnson
Carabel Murphy
Ettie Tullis
Mabel Sawer
Mattie Lamar
Mamie Gray
Queena Butcher
Lula Brown
Eddie Belle Dunn
Belle Ansley
Myrtle Poole
Ina White
Percival Raiford
Lou Belle Speer
George Cobb
Robert Adams
Lizzie Boone Harrold
Daisy
Cobb
Sallie Wimbish
Ruth Glover
Kate Hollis
Eva May Hawkins
James
Weather Verse from 1923 N E A Service
A light verse on weather and mood, noting that forecasts and conditions cannot be altered by complaint. The poem playfully argues for personal reaction to climate while acknowledging limited control over daily outdoors plans.
Caterpillars Ravage Oregon Crops and Other Quips
A collage of oddities includes caterpillars ruining Oregon crops and a joke about silk mills. Ice age fears spark Glacier advances chatter. Graduates show signs of recovery while global headlines and local quips mix with weather, finances, and satirical lines about love and fools.
Three Smiles Force of Habit and Ad Jadd Tale
A quirky collection blends dialogue from The Leatherneck with playful verse about Addison Jadd and his dad's adz business. The humor centers on wordplay and self referenced humor with ads and tools as central images.
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