Aggie Barbecue to Be Annual District Event
The Third District Agricultural and Mechanical school held a large barbecue in the grove near Americus marking the second such feast and confirming plans for an annual affair. More than 500 guests from numerous counties attended, with Sumter and Treutland and many others represented. Principal John M. Prance and Crawford Wheatley announced the start of regular fall terms and upcoming summer school and scout encampment plans.
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Third District Agricultural and Mechanical
Pretty Grove
John M. Prance
Crawford Wheatley
Sumter County
Ameri
Kim Glawson
Sumter
Institution
Brunswick
Darkies
Norrell
J. H. Medon
J. W. Smith
Lucius McLendon
John Simmons
Len Simmons
John Wall
Clarence McLendon
Maryin King
Terrell
Telfair
den J. Walker
James Johnson
William Brophy
Jack Webb
Virgil Thomas
Henry Yawn
Mercer Downs, Jr
Talyor County
Robert Johnson
Alarvardle
Wilkes County
Charles R. McKinnon
Quitman County
Mary Joan
Schley
J. L. M Terrell
Mercer Downs
Butler
P. H. Roberts
Jones County
W. C. Laramore
Lee County
Eugene
Prance
Yuervey
Mary Lizzie DeLoach
Susie Morrell
Mattie McNeill
Neva Williams
Irene Rosier
Cathhrine Swain
Ruby Jenkins
Mary Jordan
Elton Aldine Roberts
Grady Williams
William M. Laramore
Cicero Laramore
Franklin Roberts
Wesley McAllister
Tyler Ferguson
Wa Ferguson
A Moore
Howard Nicholson
Raiford McKinnon
Marvin King
Raymond Spires
Claude Nickerson
Harold King
HK Phinizy
F. L. Buchanan
Osborne Roberts
Dan J. Walker
James John
Harvard Sale
Jack Wells
J. E. Owen
Prof. Owen
M. K
Kerr
Miss Kerr
the Americas High School
Americus
Americus High School
Meta Castellon
J. E. Henson
D. D. Still
W. A. Hatfield
J. W. Cole
Prancey
Evelyn Bullard
Zebulon
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad
Catarrh remedy formulated by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio promises relief from nasal irritation and congestion. Includes testimonials and claims of a constitutional cure.
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Constantiy
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
A & Constitutional
EX & CO
Toledo
Ziron Reconstructive Tonic Promises Strength
A tonic marketed to revive men and women in frail health with weak appetites and poor complexions. It claims to restore blood strength and body weight using ingredients recommended by medical authorities and asserts notable weight gain and improved vigor from its use.
Ellaville to Organize American Legion Post
Ellaville precinct Castle Hall saw Schley county ex soldiers of the world war meet to organize a post of the American Legion named the Albert Leon Carter Post in memory of Schley County’s lone service member.
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Ellaville
Castle Hall
Schley County
American Legion
Albert Leon Carter
RAT-SNAP Helped Remove Dead Rat Odor In Home
Mrs. Joanny reports finding a dead rat in the cellar after using RAT-SNAP, a three size pest treatment priced at 35c 65c and 1 25. The product is sold and guaranteed by Nathan Murray druggist Sheffield Hardware Co and Spark Grocery Co Americus.
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Joanny
Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Co
Spark: Grocery Co
Americus
Schley County World War Post Formed With 35 Members
The Schley county post organized during a ceremony with invited guests and speeches by Congressman Charles R. Crisp and others. Officers elected included Commander W. S. Jordan and Vice Commander Will Sellars, with 35 members enrolled at the inaugural meeting. The group plans a flourishing future in the state.
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Ity
Europe
Registration Board
Schley County
Charles R. Crisp
Dan Chappel
Jack Holst
H. B. Williams
Benjamin C. Hogue
Americus
A. 8. Rainey
C. D. Carter
Ellaville
W. 8. Jordan
Will Sellars
Z. K. Cansey
O. T. King
W. H. Oliver
Ellaville Ging Now Running Full Time
Ellaville reports two public gins running full time despite low cotton prices and boll weevil damage. Government figures note two rats breeding for three years could yield 359,709,482 individual rats. Act at first sign of rats with RAT-SNAP exterminator sold by Nathan Murray and local stores.
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Ellaville
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Co
Sparks Grocery Co
Americus
Cotton and crops push Schley County toward prosperity
A historic remark envisions Schley County thriving with a strong cotton crop and a superb corn yield. The forecast notes an abundant sweet potato harvest already reaching markets, signaling an upbeat agricultural outlook for the region.
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Schley
Rat Snap touted by hog raiser in New Jersey
James McGuire, a noted hog raiser, claims RAT-SNAP saved the price of a hog after spending $1. He says the cake product kills rats without mixing with food and that cats or dogs won’t touch it. Available in 35c, 65c, and $1.25 sizes from Nathan Murray and local outlets.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Cb
Sparks Grocery Co
Americus
A E Hines Declares Senate Run In Sumter County
A E Hines announces candidacy for state legislator from Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on September 8. He pledges economic administration of state affairs and asks for voter support in the race.
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Sumter County
A. E. Hines
George W. Riley Sr for State Legislature
The friends of Mr. George W. Riley Sr announce his candidacy for the State Legislature subject to the Democratic primary on September 8. A successful businessman and farmer, Riley has lived in Sumter County for fifteen to twenty years and is familiar with the needs of both the county and the state.
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Sumter County
George W. Riley
Riley
J E D Shipp Seeks Democratic Support in Sumter County
A candidate for representative in the next Georgia general assembly asks for Democratic votes in Sumter County. He pledges economical public revenue spending and to advance the county and state’s best interests.
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General Assembly of
Georgia
Sumter County
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