Georgia Convicts Endure Stocks and Sweat Boxes
Georgia prison reforms face backlash as stocks and sweat boxes reappear after abolition of whipping. The prison commission schedules December 3 talks with wardens and officials to ban these methods, amid reports of backwoods punishments and abusive confinement tactics in Fulton and other camps.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State
Prison Commission
Emmett Willams
A. A. Clarke
Fulton County
Clarke
Clarke’s
Plains Methodist Circuit News and Activities
Plains Methodist Circuit notes growth with 110 members added and funds raised while Rev C A Philips preaches Confessing Christ. The Men’s Evangelistic Club met at New Point with W A Carter W L Thomas and Prof E L Bridges participating. Rev A D Mitchell to fill pulpit at New Point next Sunday. Parish bulletin urges study and mentions a child named L across a 12-child family.
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Plains
Christ
Men’s Evangelistic Club of
New Point
W. A. Carter
W. L. Thomas
E. L. Bridges
C. D. Williamson
Mulberry Street
Macon
Plains Woman’s Missionary Society
Paul Murray
Have a Camel for Every Happy Occasion
An upbeat Camel cigarette advertisement extols its blend and flavor, claiming Camels enhance social events from dances to birthdays. It promises a smooth, no aftertaste smoke and frames Camel as essential for cheerful gatherings and confident, relaxed enjoyment.
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Plains Methodist Circuit
B. A. Guest
Concord Church
Abbevile
C. A. Philips
Lenora
Lydia
Lula
Laura
Lee
Lemale
Lillian
Luther
Lois, Lucile, Lester and
Lawrence
Americus Business College
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
A. D. Gatewood, Jr
Whiteway Market
Harris Grocery
Quality
N. W
Jackson and
Forsyth Sts
P. B. Williford
Windsor Hotel
Freeman
Freeman's Bicycle Shop
North
Jackson St
Americus, Ga
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