Georgia plan for statewide development meeting announced
Tifton on March 2 reports a brief program for a state wide Georgia development conference led by Governor Hugh M. Dorsey. The plan calls for uniting agencies to promote Georgia resources including agriculture, industry, roads, schools, health, and settlement to attract new settlers and double the population. The event features tours, a luncheon, and talks by H. G. Hastings A. K. Sessions and other leaders on credit, livestock, breeding, health, and development strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
Hugh M. Dorsey
Neive Bpist Ag Geecersgan
Ifornia
H. G. Hastings
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Alex K. Seions
Georgia Law Owners’ Association
power+ nor
Orga
Georgia
Eyo
Canada
Sin
Thutauree
Armour & Co
Armour & Comny
Peter Breeds
RF. E. Mack
Thomasville
Farm Bureau
J. Phil Campbell
Rovannah Elitor
Savannah
W. Z. Anderson
Macon Telegraph
John W. Greer
Moulith
Rucker
Baltimore
Pres
Setlement & Development
Walter A. Seamin
Coastal Plains
New Montezuma Bridge Nears Completion
OGLETHORPE March 2 Contractors on the new concrete bridge over the Flint river between Oglethorpe and Montezuma will soon turn the complete job over to the government and Macon county. The structure is among the finest in the state and will greatly aid both towns and surrounding residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe
Flint River
Montezuma
Macon County
Curtain Rises on Fashion Show For Presidential Candidates
A Washington fashion themed feature notes presidential hopefuls courting women voters. It sketches Hoover’s noncommittal stance and smiles from women, with Cox and McAdoo among others. It also cites Mrs. Fletcher Dobyns backing Lowden, arguing women seek businesslike efficiency in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lowat Manihin
Lowden
Grvor Frank
Fletcher Dobyns
Chimund
No More Flu Till December 1921 Says Discoverer of Disease's Cycle
N E A staff report from Washington outlines Dr John Brownlee's predicted 11 week influenza cycle, asserting a severe resurgence is unlikely before December 1921 due to periodicity laws. Authorities cite past flu and pneumonia death records showing a 33 66 99 week rhythm and link warm weather to weaker virulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Brownlee
London Lancet
Public Health Service
Brownlee
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co
United States
Vrippe
Dweemn Epidemie
Senator Bankhead of Alabama dies in Washington
Senator John H. Bankhead, 72, of Alabama, died in Washington today after weeks of influenza like illness. He had served in the Senate since 1907 and had long been in frail health, with the death marking a major loss for the state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrippe
Solon
Washington
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Ness
Kgrippe
Bankhead
Senate
Feebie
Pennington Family and Friends Gather in Georgia
Pennington relatives from Montezuma and relatives from Andersonville visit in Americus and nearby towns. Fay Willis hosts community gathering. Summers family members, Leila Israel, and Mrs. Branwell noted as residents with illness and visitors. The Lane family also visits T. J. Lane parents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Pennington
Montezuma
J.D. Pennington
J. B. Easterlin
Andersonville
J. J. Pennington
Fay Willis
O. A. Summers
Leila Israel
Americus
I. Summers
W. M. Summers
B. B. Branwell
T. Summers
Dan Ler
John Avcock
Melton
Austin Holloway
Twenty- Eighth
Coogle
B. R. Lane
Jonel
T. J. .Lane
Deserters Still Counted in Georgia and Alabama Totals
Washington reports 8 047 Georgians remain deserters under the selective service system. Georgia total registration was 549 235 with 10 306 failing to report. 5 034 disposed of. Alabama shows 15 048 deserters from 444 842 registered. 3 258 not deserting and 3 248 cases disposed of, leaving 7 005 still outstanding. Also notes idle pins factory in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
War Department
Alabama
Meeting of New Name New Road Chamber and Tax Collectors
Reorganization of the Chamber of Commerce led by Herbert Sherwood with new memberships expected. First general meeting set for Tuesday March 9 at 1 pm in the Negro Library auditorium. plan to open participation in chamber activities and a committee to draft a new constitution and by laws. Also lists road tax collectors set to start April 1 and an increased rate to raise funds for road maintenance. Names include A G James, R M Etheridge, H A Countryman, T F Rathif, J S McGarrah, W W Daniel, J M Kleckley, A A Pressley, and T J Hardin. Libel for Divorce notices in Sumter Superior Court against J C Cawood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Fb’. Sherwood
Negio
Lovelace Eve
T. C. Tillman
W. W. Dykes
A. G. James
R. M. Etheridge
H. A. Countryman
Aith
T. F. Rathif
Sumter Superior Court
Hattie Cawood
J.C. Cawood
J. C. Cawood
H. BE. Allen
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Firm Oath Notice to Pay
Frank J. Cheney and Co of Toledo swear to pay one hundred dollars for each incurable catarrh case. The affidavit, sworn December 6, names the firm as willing to cover cures not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Ends with endorsements for Hall's Family Pills and Toledo druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lecas County
Frank
Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Wall
Frank J. Cneney
Thia
Isean Hall
F. J. Cl Fey *& CO
Toe Hall
Dr Williams 101 Tonic Proves Effective Cold Remedy
Dr Williams 101 Tonic claims to fight colds la grippe and malaria with iron quinine and magnesia. Quinine kills germs in blood magnesia removes poisons and iron strengthens the body. The properly proportioned formula is sold in bottles at drugstores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Jdrug
STANDARD DRY GOODS CO Frocks for Miss Springtime
Frocks for girls sizes 4 to 14 years and smaller, Renfrew gingham and white jean, embroidered collars, 64 inches wide, heavy linen finish suits at 75c to 1. Extra heavy linen finished suiting 36 inch white, pink, navy, and more, 75c to 1. Remnants in various fabrics at reduced prices. More stock for boys and girls stockings at 25c. Women's underwear 79c. Woolnop blankets $5.75. Congoleum rugs 25c. Remnants offered as serviceable home textiles.
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Montezuma Bridge
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
James M. Cox
Ohio
Pat William G. McAloo
Mattien
Leonard Wood
Calvin Coolidge
Mis Trs
Wees. Fletcher
Luan
Fee
Sen. Bankhead
Ala
Pennington
Gaas Deserters
Pisminttam
England
Ses
Sion
Central Trades and Labor Council
F of
Reno and Sparks
Nev
Dave
Maimie E Cassady
D. C
Marcia C. Ramsey
D. C. Palmer
Cassady & Ramsay Chiropfactors
Bell
Dr.williams
Americus Trimming Co
J.C. Dixon
Hampton St
Thos. S. Bell
Standard Dry Goods Co
Forsyth St
Bank of Commes
Amer
2US
Nathan Murray
Prather Drug Co
Browns
Gotton
Carlos A. Robson
Marcus L. Brown
Decatur
Vaiden
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