Tractor 10 to be shown at work in grain fields
Demonstration by Digioline Universal Tractor set for Thursday May 42 at 10 a m on the M N Edwards farm 312 miles east of Americus on River road. D A Carmichael and Mo line representatives claim one man can perform farm tasks faster than two with the Moline tractor.
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M. N. Edwards
Americus
D. A. Carmichael
D. A. Carmichael & Sons
Moline
Mr. Carmichael
Strand Theater
Tod
Strand
Nineveh Turned by Repentance and God’s Mercy
A lesson outlines the repentance of Nineveh as heard from Jonah, belief in God, and turning from evil, leading to God’s mercy. It links Luke 13 and Acts to show repentance as essential, with outcomes including remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit, urging contrite turning from sin.
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Nineveh
Jonah
Palestine
Hold Fast to the Bible as Guide and Anchor
A reflection on spiritual value over hoarding, citing W H Blake and U S Grant. Emphasizes that true lifegiving quantity is spiritual, not material. Calls readers to embrace Bible precepts, write them on hearts, and practice them, crediting the Bible for civilizational progress and guiding future progress.
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Grant
God Is Love and Unchangeable Truths
A concise meditation on divine love as constant and unalterable, contrasting human changeability with the steadfast nature of God and true love. The piece emphasizes love as an enduring, unchanging force rooted in faith.
Seven Millions Lost Faith in E G Lewis Operations
St Louis May 21 Investors mainly women in E G Lewis ventures at University City from 1902 to 1916 lost 67 million in the debenture fund after receivership closures. Claims against properties totaled about 9.69 million with 2.65 million paid. Remaining assets include a small fund of cash and uncashed checks for small investors.
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ST. Louis
lInvestors
E.G. Lewis
University City
Publc
Lewis
E. G. Lewis Builders
Matt G. Reynolds
Dyer
University Heights Realty and Development Company
Lewis Publishing Company
Woman's Magazine
Peoples. Savings Trust Company
Peoples’ United States Bank
Peoples United States Bank
Lewis ‘Enterprises
United States District Court
Peoples Savings Trust Company
Reynolds
New Era Social Roundup Includes Parker and Veal Visits
Allen and Gill Johnson and a host of local residents visited Misses Lucile and Flossie Parker in Thursday afternoon gatherings. Attendees and visitors included Mrs. B. Parker, M. H. Griffin from near Plains, and Mrs. J. P. Gholson with Irene Gholson from Americas. A Blue Springs picnic near Cordele drew many, including C. N. Bailey and the Morristons, with numerous Parker relatives and friends mentioned throughout the week.
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Americas
Mary Giles
Bessie Veal
Della Parker
Tiff Pace
Leslie
George and Parker Grant
Elko
C. W.grant
Blue Springs
Cordele
Messrs. Allen
Gill Johnson
Alex Harden
Tom
Alva
Esmon Grant
Della
Lucile
Flossie
Ira
Ethel
Eddie
Lou Parker
C. N. Bailey
Les Mo
Mra
M. C. Veal
M. Parker
H. J. Morris
M. M
Street Tax Defaulters Warned by City Marshall
City Marshall Pouncey mails about 500 notices to men of the city declaring street tax defaulters. Tax due is 3 dollars plus 50 cents penalty, with 10 days to pay before records court action. Defaulters reportedly mix of white and black residents.
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Marshall Pouncey
Recorders
Centenary drive tops goals as Leslie Mount Zion surpass quota
The Leslie and Mount Zion drive exceeded its $10,000 quota by raising $17,000 and aims for 200 percent before the local report next Sunday. Local residents and visiting relatives fill pages with social notes from Pittsview Americus Forsyth Cordele Rochelle and Atlanta.
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Leslie and Mount Zion
Local Humble Notices Across Hebron and Plains Community
Rev C W Durden filled his regular appointment at Hebron church Sunday Emmett and Dwight Mitchell spoke on the Centenary Movement in Sumter City Rev J W Tinley visited Monday for Centenary work Mrs Claud Logan went to Americus on business Mrs Tom Marshall Lowery of Plains visited Mrs Carle Croxton Saturday Mrs Hugh Landrum of Columbus visited Our community Mr and Mrs J R Cobb hosted Frank Cobb and Lucius Richardson Sunday Carle Goings of Fitzgerald visited Miss Emma Lee Saiter Mrs J E McCrea went to Smithville Friday Guests of J J Dozier include Lizzie Ruth Dozier at Sparks graduation John Walter Chappell among graduates at Third District Agricultural College Americus Mrs Holley of Friendship visited Mr Walter Chappell's family Pauline Hay of Dawson stayed with Mrs J C Tedder Friday night Phillips Jennings spent Sunday with Oscar McLendon.
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C. W. Durden
Hebron Church
Emmett
Dwight Mitchell
Sumter City
J. W. Tinley
Claud Logan
Americus
Tom Marshall Lowery
Plains
Carle Croxton
Hugh Landrum
Columbus
J. H. Johnson
Green
Thad Wise
Mississippi
B. B. McCrea
M. A. McCrea
J. F. Nicholson
J. B. Hodge
J. J. Dozier
Lizzie Ruth
Sparks
Hines
Leslie
Walter Chappell
Kathleen Brinkley
Third District Agricultural College
John Walter Chappell
Holley
Friendship
Pauline Hay
Dawson
J. C. Tedder
Phillip Jennings
Oscar McLendon
Ethel Nicholson
Sumter County Leads Georgia in Housing Black Tenant Farmers
Eugene A Williams, district agent for Georgia State College of Agriculture, reports Sumter County as a leading site for farming and housing of tenant farmers. He notes well kept tenant homes with flowers and wall decorations, but minor sanitation gaps like toilets. He praises Americus Institute and local efforts to boost growing food crops among colored farmers.
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Sumter County
Georgia
Eugene A. Williams
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Sumter
Colored Farm Demonstration
Americus Institute
Pop Corn on Mulberry Tree Report Sparks Wonder Near Prospect Park
A curious sight near Prospect Park shows a mulberry tree with growths resembling popcorn kernels on the fruiting stems. Miss Bila Mitchell notes the tree had poor mulberry quality before last spring’s storm, yet present growths resemble popcorn, drawing public and physician interest.
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Bila ‘Mitchell
Prospect Park
Major Slaton's Grandson Wins Same Rank Abroad
Atlanta May 21 William F Slaton has been promoted to major in the Army of Occupation, matching the rank of his grandfather a Confederate major. He is son of W M Slaton longtime Atlanta schools superintendent. Other items note a malaria remedy ad and local social updates.
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Major Slaton
Atlanta
William F. Slaton
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Bell Building
Dr. EE. Parsons
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Salaco
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Satan
W. H. Blake
United States
Hen House Pottery
Development Investment Company
Misa Jessie Boykin
Pittsview
Ala
R. B. Clifton
McRae
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Forsyth
J. M. Summerford
Rosa Wade
Walta
Huzabeth Ferguson
Romer Green
Rochelle
George Reid Doster
Mary Lizzie Bolton
Thelma Bolton
L. C. Griffin
K. H. Hines
George Derise
Mercer Deavours
A. Deavours
Nellie
Ethel McHlhaney
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Gareniaye
Bois
George R. Doster
Mocha
J. M. ‘Green
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H. G. Blackshear
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Sumter Lead GA
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Kennedy
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