Nightfall and society notes fill the town journal
The page opens with a meditation on nightfall by Edward M. Carney and a Thought for the Day. It reports a Missionary Society meeting at the First Methodist church, Theta Alpha Club sewing and a swimming party, plus dozens of local visits, visits to relatives, and social entertainments in Commerce, Watkinsville, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Baraca
T. E. Jago
China
Japan
Theta Alpha Club
Uncle Eben Looks on the Bright Side of Life
Uncle Eben jokes that staying awake till the last electric light goes out is difficult. The piece uses dialect humor to reflect on endurance and everyday resilience in a small community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic Strengthens System
Invigorating tonic Grove's Tasteless chill tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children, 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Gallaudet Bust Unveiled At Semi Centenary
A bust of Dr Edward M Gallaudet founder and long time president of Gallaudet College Hartford Connecticut was unveiled at the colleges semi centennial. The bust by Elmer E Hannan an alumnus honors the educator and the unique institution. The piece marks a tribute of affection at the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Gallaudet
Hartford
Elk to represent Denver Elks in Fulton carnival voyage
The giant illuminated elk from the Denver Elks annual session will be shipped to Fulton New York for the Elks carnival. The move showcases the traveling decorations as part of the fraternal celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
New York
Financial District
Big Elk
Brotherhood of Elks
Denver
Fulton, N. Y
Drink Bludwine sales rise through early 1910s
The note records annual sales gains for Bludwine: 1911 up 23 percent from 1910, 1912 up 35 percent from 1911, 1913 up 82 percent from 1912, and January to July 1914 up 118 percent from the same period in 1913. The figures focus on progressive year over year growth.
Winter Rain Radioactive
Spanish savant Munoz Del Castillo reports research on water radioactivity. Winter rain shows notable radium emanation that fades within 12 days. February snow in Madrid also found radioactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munoz del Castillo
Madrid
Onion as Medicine for Colds Stirs Debate
A northern scientist defends the onion as a real specific for colds. He claims eating onions relieves symptoms when eyes water and nose runs, though friends may disappear temporarily, his argument remains that the onion is good medicine.
Face and Fight Worry Versus Courage and Time
A short reflective piece urges facing worries to reduce their impact. It teaches recognizing limits and not burdening the future with exaggerated fears. The author champions courage and measured action, paired with reminders to take time for all things.
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Arrow
Edward M. Carney
St. Augustine
Moody
Jonedting
Miss Ruth
Weir
Hood
Under
Mountain City
Messrs
Frank Lipscomb
Harry Hodgson
Hugh Gordon
Lake Kanaga
Charles Emory Smithesterday
Commerce
Mary Sharp
Henry Hines
Red Stone
Addie Noel
Watkinsville
Claud W. Whatley
Monroe
Paul Holliday
Willie Lyle
Jacksonville
Fla
M. M. Stephenson
S. O. Callaway
Lexington
City
Bernice Breedlove
Welborn DuBose
Athens
Mary Mobley
Arch Duggan
Mrs
A. H. Morton
Harvey Stovall
Madison
Doris Hood
W. W. Dickenson
Jefferson
Annie Mem Little
H. A. Nix
Minnie Crowley
Arnoldsville
J. K. Harris
Virginia
T. H. Nickerson
Hill Street
Lee O. Price
Elbert Count
W. H. Quarterman
Winder
Mrs. B. P. O. Edwards
Birmingham
Otho Branch
Bishop
Helen McRee
Pekin, S. C
C. H. Brand
Caroline
Lawrenceville
J. T. Pittard
Winterville
Annie O’farrell
Mount Airy
Washington, Ga
Marie Smith
Dublin
Gladys Rhodes
A. G. Marlow
Stephens
O. H. Webb
R. L. Jones
James
Rome
Mrs. Welborn DuBose
Alice Adams
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Uneeda Biscuit
Prince of
Zu Zu
Nationa Biscuit Company
Samuel C. Benedict
S. R. Bendict
Admr
S. C. Benedict
Gallaudet
Berkin
Mozambique
Africa
Maymie
Bludwine
Walsh
Franklin
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Dan
Sstravv Hrats
Frice
E. H. Dorsey
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