Georgia governor Brown calls for unity and growth in 1908 pledge
The georgia governor promises no factional bias and urges post campaign unity. He outlines plans for state rehabilitation of industries and farming, visits across counties, and a push to lift employment, with emphasis on cooperation between capital and labor in a spirit of equal protection and opportunity. Also reports dairy movement at District College and creamery expansion plans toward a dairy herd to boost local agriculture and fund debt reduction.
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Georgia
District Agricultural College
The
Agricultural College
Department of Agriculture
Augusta Call Reaches Out To Americus Pastor Gilbert
Rev. C. P. Gilbert, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Americus, has been invited to lead the Second Baptist Church in Augusta. A church committee extended the earnest call during a conference in Americus. Gilbert’s eight years in Americus have seen growth for the flock and a stronger financial posture. Many expect he may accept, with a decision anticipated by the coming Sunday.
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C. P. Gilbert
First Baptist Church
Americus
Second Baptist Church
Augusta
Gilbert
Torate
The
Americas Church
Pocket Knife Owner Debates Grindstone Duty
A humorous Chicago News line notes that whenever a knife owner spots a grindstone he feels compelled to act, interpreting the sight as a call to get busy about sharpening or grinding.
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Chicago News
Veterans 60 Wednesday Advance Day for Atlanta Reunion
Camp Sumter veterans will travel to the statewide reunion in Atlanta on Wednesday the 21st instead of Thursday the 22nd. A special car will join the Central train at 1 56 p m, arriving in Atlanta at 8 30 p m. Round trip from Americus is 3 75, tickets valid four days. Commander Davenport emphasizes the Americas party leaves at 1 56 p m. Local citizens of Atlanta prepare entertainment for visiting veterans.
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Camp Sumter
Atlanta
H. T. Davenport
Central Railway
Savannah
Central
Atlantal
Americus
Davenport
Wedding Surprise Unites Miss Scroggs and Dr Chambliss at Calvary
Miss Annie Pearl Scroggs and Dr J Wade Chambliss were married last evening at Calvary Episcopal Church in a small ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. Rev James B Lawrence officiated. The couple will reside at 115 Jackson Street with Mr L W Brown hosting.
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Calvary Episcopal Church
Annie Pearl Scroggs
J. Wade Chambliss
James B. Lawrence
Savannah
Americas
Great Opportunity for Sumter Farmers Display at Lamar Street
The Sumter Board of Trade invites farmers and manufacturers to submit farm product samples for a free display in the Lamar street room near Cotton avenue. No cost, items labeled with owner name and product, samples may be sold later to prevent loss. Bring goods such as oats, corn, cane, cotton, Irish or sweet potatoes, or other yields in a half bushel to show county potential and attract seed buyers.
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Board of Trade
Lamar Street
Agricultural Department
Board of Trade Room
Cotton Avenue
Sumter
Okra Worth A Fortune For Paper Makers In Sumter
Sumter County farmers, facing low cotton profits, explore okra as paper fiber. Mr. Moore of Bibb County planted 100 acres, with a machine ready to process. If successful, several thousand acres may be grown next year as paper costs rise and newspaper sizes shrink to save material.
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Sumter County
Moore
Bibb County
Okra
Twice the bells ring in home for Cupid
At Mrs. William Pilcher’s country home near Americus two weddings were held on Sunday. At 9:00 a.m. Ruth Albritton wed F W Johnson, and at 3:30 p.m. Annie Wellens wed Joseph Albritton. Rev. A B Hawkes officiated both ceremonies before a large gathering. A fine dinner followed the gatherings.
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William Pilcher
Americus
Ruth Albritton
F W. Johnson
Annie Wellens
Joseph Albritton
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Wiil
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Blue Ridge
Savannah River
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Goldenhearted
South Georgia
North Georgia
Middle Georgia
Joseph M. Brown
Marietta, Ga
MR. Gilbert
Advange
Sumter Farmers
Cupid
Ansley
Childrens
Chas. L. Ansley
Wheatley & Ansley
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