Georgia Democrats Clash Over Hoover Candidacy Claim
Atlanta Feb 26 The Georgia State Executive Committee declaring candidates must be Democrats faces charges from Hoover Alexander US district attorney over efforts to bar Hoover from the ballot. Alexander cites 1906 Macon platform banning pledged ballots and warns the committee seeks to usurp power while stressing the party’s primary flow and unity.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Hoover Alexander
United States
Werbert Hoover
Alesander
Hoover
Aly
Alexander
Macon
Democratic State Executive Committee
State Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Joe Brown Hoke Smith
Hoke Smith
42 Bales Of DeSoto Cotton Bring $8,000
DeSoto February 26. Geo. W L Ray, Wy Sry of DeSoto, sells 420 bales of cotton in the market. The sale brings about eight thousand dollars, part of this year’s market activity. Strong demand yields a solid price for the DeSoto cotton bale lot.
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DE Soto
Raye Wy, Sry
DeSoto
Mareras
Toe
GEG Sickness Report Names Ailments and Symptoms
A fragmented item lists ailments including cold like illness, la grippe, constipation, biliousness, loss of appetite and headaches. No dates or sources are provided, leaving unclear origin or context for the health notes.
Partnership Dissolution Notice of Evans Bradford
Evans Bradford and J W Bradford announce dissolution of the partnership Evans and J W Bradford as of February 25 1979 by withdrawal of J W Bradford. The remaining partners Evans and Bradford will continue basic assets and liabilities of the partnership.
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Evans
Department to study cotton pests and truck use in farming
The U S Department of Agriculture will conduct a thorough investigation into cotton pests including the boll weevil and pink bollworm, and assess whether cotton seed from Porto Rico could spread pests. A specialist will study Puerto Rico cotton and a survey of motor trucks used by about 35,000 crop reporters across states will estimate farm vehicle usage.
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Hutton
New Dog
Atlantic Ocean
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Forte Rico
Ted
Porto Mico
Mig
United
Staes
Tneed
Ofice of Farm Management
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Voto
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Norman C Miller Wins Recognition
Norman C Miller, business manager of the southern depository of Gunn & Co., has been invited to become a firm member. Georgia native Linton B Robeson earlier joined the firm, reflecting widespread esteem. Miller’s Americus ties, teaching past, marriage to Lilla Johnson, and career shown his energy and integrity.
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Norman C. Miller
Gunn & Co
Linton B. Robeson
Atlanta
Mr. Miller
Americus
Lilla Johnson
Ple
Knoven
Mitchell Sues Bank To Recover On Notes
W E Mitchell sues Commercial City Bank and Crawford Wheatley in City Court of Americas to recover 15126.36 alleging he bought 25 Glawson promissory notes through Wheatley then bank president. He says he paid the bank for the notes, Glawson refused payment, a 1920 jury verdict went against him, Wheatley refused to accept return of notes, and he was deceived by misrepresentations about the notes. He was a former bank stockholder and director, now represented by Dykes and Pace.
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Mitchell
Bank
Nots
City Court of Americas
W. E. Mitchell
Commercial City Bank
Crawford Wheatley
Mr. Wheatley
J. L Glawson
Wheatley
Glawson
Michell
Matehell
W.W. Dykes
Hixon & Pace
County Treasurer 79 Birthday On Job
The article notes Capt. Watte aged 79 as a county treasurer candidate with a wartime service past and long residence in the area. It mentions his return from the war and his campaign for reelection to the treasurer post.
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Stends
Mogeware
Suchers
Pitassaind Lee
Samuel Gumpers
Ines
Matars
Hos Heoks
Court House
Capt. Watte W
VirieGe
Watts
Wolhiit
Remarkable Rodent Tale Prompts Local Oddities
A peculiar notice from a reader recounts a strange tale about rats and a place named Rata with references to trials and prices. It notes a sale of goods by Nee Thin Mureau and hardware and grocery firms Sparks Grocery Co, with a claim of guarantees and local language quirks.
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Rata
Nee Thin Mureau
Shoteld i Mrdware Co
Sparks Grocery Co
Social Notes From DeSoto And Plains Area
Mrs Camilla Wise of Plains visits her daughter Mrs W J Smith. Miss Gussie Luce, a Bessie Tift College student, visits her parents Mr and Mrs O B Luke. Mrs G W Sug ley Jr spends Tuesday in Americus. Mr and Mrs J J Wilson of Leslie visit daughter Mrs Sara Bagley Tuesday. Miss Beatrice Fursley of Atlanta visits sister Mrs Joan Ferguson. Frank Ferguson and others attend funeral in Atlanta for Mrs Ferguson's mother. Dr Sam Wise of Plains visits Dr and Mrs W J Smith. Mr Cook S A U agent called to Hickory NC by his father's death. Mrs R E McNulty of Americus visits Mrs E S Ferguson near DeSoto. Walter Mauk of Atlanta visits friends. he works for the Federal Reserve Bank. George Bagley Sr goes to Macon on business. Mrs H N Weat hosts the B Y P U at a Washington Tea.
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VE Soto
Camilla Wise
Plains
W. J. Smith
Gussie Luce
Bessie Tift College
Forsyth
Luke
Mirs
G. W. Sugley, Jr
Americus
J. J. Wilson
Leslie
Sara Bagley
Beatrice Rursley
Atlanta
Joan Ferguson
Frank Ferguson
Rub My Tiem as Antifective Elixir Supposed Cure
A brief note claims Rub-My-Tiem is a potent antidote for poison from cuts, promotes healing of old sores and tetter, and provides other cures. The source attributes the claim to Cidv with a concise summary of its supposed medicinal benefits.
Rat Snap Ad Pledges Easy Rodent Control
Says John Tuthill tried everything to hide them mixing poison with meat cheese etc Wouldnt touch it Tried RAT SNAP inside ten days got rid of rats You dont have to mix RAT SNAP with food Break a cake lay it where rats scamper You will see no more Three sizes 50c 1.00 Sold and guaranteed by Nant Murray Druggist Sheffield Hardware Co and Sparks Grocery Co ud What do you want A Want ad in the Times Recorder will get at
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John Tuthill
Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Co
Sparka Grocery Co
Ziron advertisement touts iron tonic benefits
An ad claims Ziron strengthens the blood and prevents illness by iron supplementation. It cites a Mr Bass and a local reader named Sam, urging use when feeling unwell or tired. The copy promises a money back guarantee and positions Ziron as a remedy for weak or subpar health.
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Crossville
Mr. Bass
Sam
Shen B
United Attack on Evil Opens Interchurch Campaign
Bishop Theodore Henderson, formerly Detroit area resident bishop, assumes executive direction of the Interchurch World Movement’s Lent evangelistic campaign. A New York meeting February 28-29 will finalize plans with cooperating denominations. The effort aims to unite churches in revival, emphasizing repentance for rich and poor alike to foster righteousness and peace. The campaign will supplement church efforts with shop meetings, noonday theater meetings for business folks, and extensive house-to-house evangelism.
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Atlanta
Bi Theodore
Henderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Detroit
Chattanooga
Tenn
Interchurch World Movement
New York
Jesus Christ
Evangelistic Cabinet
Local Social Notes Highlight Pine County Visits
SHILOH Mr and Mrs W W Daniel entertained young people with a singing Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Will Dozier spent the afternoon with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs R A Darden. OL A Beechwith spent Saturday and Sunday with HAL Bartle. Friends of Mrs Henry Battle regret her serious illness. Miss Julia Arrington of Waycross visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Arrington. Miss Katye Young visited Saturday night and Sunday with Vera Crutchfield. Mr and Mrs A J Beckwith guests of John Dozier of Elaville Sunday afternoon. Charlie Crutchfield and sister Let tie, and M Belle Franklin spent Saturday night and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ivin Tidd near Lowe.
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W. W. Daniel
Will Dozier
R.A. Darden
A. Beechwith
Hal Bartle
Henry Battle
Julia Arrington
Waycross
Robert Arrington
Katye Young
Vera K. Crutchfield
A. J. Beckwith
John Dozier
Elaville
Charlie Crutchfield
Lettie Je i
Belle Franklyn
Ivin Tidd
Sear Lowe
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Keigtu
United Attack ON Evil
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Interchurch Evangelistic Drive
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Rising Fawn
Thedford
Shiloh
Neer
Rae
NAAN
Rue
Nelson
Nelson Manufacturing Co
Richmond
Perrol Davis
Lewis Cigar Mfg
CO Newarth
Leigest
Times-Recorder
Alamo
Lamo Treoe Mann Electric Light and Power Plant
Silent
F. G. Beavers
Americus, GA
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