Tennessee Agest Ship Now Afloat
York May 6 The great fighting unit of the States navy the Tennessee enters official trials after its launch from the Navy Yard. Reported to carry 16 inch guns with claimed range up to 16 miles and high accuracy the Tennessee rivals other battleships in size speed and armament. Its sister ships New Mexico Idaho share the 14 inch armament and the Tennessee measures 624 feet in length with a 97 foot beam and 30 foot draft.
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York
States Navy
Tennessee
Navy Yard
New Mexico
Idaho
Bargain Lot of Hosiery Fabrics and Dry Goods Sale
A crowded sale catalog lists numerous items including serge wool fabrics, palm olive soaps, stockings in white and black, leather belts, collars, undergarments, and linens. Discounts claim prices as low as 10c to $1.50 on many items with patterns, rugs, ribbons, and durable goods emphasized.
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P. Coats
Nainsook
Nainsock Union
Victory Loan Drive Urges Immediate Victory Support
The Victory Loan drive in the Sixth Federal Reserve District faces a final push in the coming days. Officials warn that unless every capable person sacrifices to invest to the limit the opportunity will be gone forever, calling it the last great popular war loan and a duty to soldiers, the nation, and the world. Some counties lag. the aim is to surge past quotas and finish strong, making this the greatest loan by putting every county over the top.
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Sixth
Federal Reserve
Seetegabalsee
Mystery ship radio range extends to long distance
Graphic range has been guarded. The radio test of the Pennsylvania is capable of sending messages up to 2,000 miles. Report unofficially that the Tennessee will enable it to talk to other ships at a distance of 2,500 miles. Wireless telephone equipment adds to the mystique of the term mystery ship. Tennessee may talk with vessels equipped over hundreds of miles.
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Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Leslie Methodist Centenary Meet Ends With Pledge and Plans
The Leslie centenary meeting at the Methodist church faced rain and travel woes yet drew strong attendance. Dr. Mathews and Rev Silas Johnson spoke, Mrs. Buchanan and Miss Morgan sang duets, and many pledged tithe. Next Tuesday May 15 a similar event will be held at Mt Zion with dinner on the ground and notable speakers.
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Methodist Church
George C. Nunn
Perry
G. W. Mathews
Fort Valley
Silas Johnson
Americus
T. M. Farlow
Buchanan
Morgan
Mt. Zion
Leslie
Bonnie Lee Dennis
Sasser
Stella Wade
Fred Harris
Mount Vernon
Walta Mae Head
Huntington
Annie Byrd Cocke
L. C. Bryant
Macon
J. M. Summerford
Jodie Turner
Wesleyan
Ruth Ranew
Bessie Tift
J. E. Ranew
Lee Turner
Annie Claire Ranew
Col
Dawson
Ruth Green Hosts Grace Addy At Country Soiree
Miss Ruth Green entertained at her country home in Plains in honor of Miss Grace Addy. Dancing and music followed by refreshments. The beautifully decorated home featured cut flowers. Attendees included Bertha Israel Ura Belle Lena Maud Williams Daniels Elizabeth Tillman Mildred Green Eddie Mae Joses Gladys Norman Evelyn Hillsman Thurston Shirley Elder Smith Edgar Smith Renzo Israel Arch Helms Clifford Stevens Webb J T Walters and Hunter Leslie. Grace Addy was the weekend guest of Ruth Green.
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Ruth Green
Grace Addy
Bertha Israel
Ura Belle
Lena Maud Williams
Miss Daniels
Elizabeth Tillman
Mildred Green
Eddie Mae Joses
Gladys Norman
Evelyn Hillsman
Messrs
Thurston Shirley
Elder Smith
Edgar Smith
Renzo Israel
Arch Helms
Clifford Stevens
Webb
J. T. Walters
Hunter Lesle
Well, Well, Well Eloping Chauffeur Sued by Wife
Newport May 7 Mrs Julia Steele French Geraghty filed for divorce from Jack Geraghty of Brookline Mass charging neglect and extreme cruelty She seeks custody of their six year old son Jack Sr The Geraghty marriage began in 1911 when Miss French a Newport socialite married the chauffeur and sparked a long publicized romance with coverage by New York and Newport papers.
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Newport
R. I
Julia Steele French Geraghty
Jack Geraghty
Brookline
Mass
Geraghty
Jack, Sr
Amos Tuck French
New York
Geraghtys
French
Edward Tuck French
New Hampshire
Julia Steele French
Joolie
Manhattan
Tuxedo
Elsie French Vanderbilt
Miss French
Mr. Geraghty
Cofin
New England
Gerlaghty
J Julia French
New Port
Central Village
Conn
Turken
Father French
Jett
Old Files
Jack
Providence
Vanderbilt Hospital
Woburn
Boston
Atlanta Wonders Who Will Buy First Airship
ATLANTA May 7 Now that the war is over thousands of aircraft will be private use speculation runs as to who will be first in Atlanta to purchase an airship for business or sport The urge to lead in auto buying extends to airship ownership and observers forecast air travel on highways may become common with an aerial police idea floated by a New York observer for Atlanta too
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Carter Co
John Hoffman
Atlanta
Leslie Baptist Church
J. C. Hoffman
Georgia
New York
Citzens
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Oita
Plains
Eyff
H. F. Byrd
Windsor Hotel
Americas
Cohen
Georgette
Fantasie
Baronets
Garters
M. H. Wheeler
Bell Building
Bes
C. P. Davis
Allison Building
the Purity Ice Cream & Dairy CO
Americus Drug Company
Howell-Prather
Windsor Pharmacy
Howell's Pharmacy
Americus Confectionery
Georgia Gro. Company
Ragan's Pharmacy
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