Short Notes of Interest in Local Advertisements
Lipscomb's Specialty Insurance invites division of fire policy with J C Jester. A H Davenport offers loans on farm lands or city property. Georgianne Cooking Oil touted as 33 percent cheaper than lard and sold by Athens merchants. For rent 8 room modern house Hunter Heights. for rent 6 room on Hancock Ave near Milledge. Lost pearl crescent brooch reward at Banner. Money to lend on farm lands or improved city property with Shackelford and Mehadow, Attorneys, Shackelford Building.
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A. H. Davenport
Athens
Shackelford & Mehadow
Shackelford Building
Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent on deposits
Local help wanted ads include a bookkeeper stenographer pair needed for a right party. Also notices seek a lost package of contracts at P F Collier and Son with a liberal reward, and various sales and rental offers in Athens Ga including tomatoes for sale and rooms for rent.
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Bank IN
Athens
Athens Savings Bank
Post Office
P. F. Collier & Son
G. C. Baker
Power House
Athens, Ga
Farm for sale in Clarke County near Athens Georgia
Division of three owners puts a 256 acre Clarke county farm up for sale. Located three miles from Athens on the Athens and Bogart road with over half a mile of road frontage. Features include good houses wood water and cleared land. Will sell part or whole on reasonable terms to fit buyer. T H Dozier Jr Athens Ga.
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Clarke County
Athens
Athens and Bogart Road
T. H. Dozier, JR
Chief Beusse Nearly Umpires Monroe Winder Games
Police chief Henry Beusse has been asked repeatedly to umpire the Monroe Winder contests. He would have taken the job if duties had not kept him from leaving the city, given his extensive experience umpiring college and professional games in the region.
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Henry Beusse
Monroe
Winder
Umps
Beusse
The Better Woman at Elite Theater Featuring Lenore Ulrich
Lenore Ulrich stars in the World Feature drama The Better Woman at the Elite theater today. The strong dramatic play is full of thrills and new to Athens audiences, a feature well worth seeing.
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Lenore Ulrich
Elite
Thea
Athens
Big meeting proposal aims to unite Georgia lawmakers
Representative Adams of Pike proposes forming an organization of former and current Georgia legislators to hold an annual holiday gathering with a barbecue. The plan, discussed by many House members, may soon receive a formal call from Speaker Burwell to convene.
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Atlanta
Adams
Pike
Georgia Legislature
House
Senate
W. H. Burwell
Georgia Faces Paregoric Sale Control Measure
Atlanta August 2 A bill by Dr Ledbetter Polk to regulate paregoric sale seeks passage this session. The act targets rising local sales not covered by the Harrison anti narcotic law amid concerns of stronger formulations and use by minors. Internal Revenue official Bla lock supports the plan as protective when combined with federal law.
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Atlanta
Ledbetter
Polk
Internal Revenue
A. O. Blalock
Georgia
French Yellow Book Details German Deportation Order
The Associated Press reports Paris says Germany ordered the deportation of 25,000 people from French towns with only an hour and a half notice. The Yellow Book notes immense distress and some cases of madness among those affected.
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Associated Press
Paris
Shrapnel Bursts on Schooner George A Elzey Fire
In New York’s Erie basin a fire on the four mast schooner George A Elzey caused one hundred shrapnel shells to explode. A fireman was injured in the arm. Fourteen crew members jumped overboard and swam to shore as blasts continued.
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Associated Press
New York
George A. Elzey
Erie Basin
Marriage Prominent Oconee County Couple Wed
The marriage of Henry Grady Michael, brother of Gold en Michael, to Ina Ree Doster was performed by Rev Mr Wray in a quiet home wedding. The couple, after a visit here, will reside near Eastville in Oconee County.
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Oconee
Madison Counties
Henry Grady Michael
Golden Michael
J. K. Michael
Oconee County
Ina Ree Doster
Frank Doster
Mr. Wray
Eastville
Home Missions Conference of Presbyterians opens in Montreal
The Southern Presbyterian Home Missions Conference opens in Montreal North Carolina under Rev. Dr. Homer McMillan. It runs August 2 to August 6 and will address church membership gaps in the South, postwar immigration, and missions among foreigners Indians Negroes mountain people and prisoners.
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Associated Press
Montreal
N. C
Home Missions Conference
Southern Presbyterian Church
Homer McMillan
Atlanta
Home Missions
South
United States
Candidate for Congress greeted by legislators
J E T Bowden of Waycross former reading clerk in the Georgia House visited the chamber in Atlanta. A resolution by Representative Walter P. Andrews extending floor privileges to Bowden was unanimously adopted and he was warmly greeted by many members, recalling his prior popularity.
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Atlanta
J. E. T Bowden
Waycross
House of Representatives
Walter P. Andrews
Fulton
Swift bill to reopen state railroad case and strip rights
Mr Swift of Muscogee introduces a measure to repeal the 1879 act allowing Cincinnati Southern to use the state road four mile right of way near Boyce's station. The move aims to let the Western and Atlantic Commission handle encroachment disputes and could trigger court action as Cincinnati Southern strengthens its position along the right of way awaiting possible ouster from state property.
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Atlanta
Swift
Muscogee
Georgia
Cincinnati Southern Road
Boyce’s Station
Chattanooga
Cincinnati Southern
the Southern
Southern
W. & Ia. Commission
W. & A. Commission
Automobile Party Passes Through From Raleigh
An automobile party from Thomasville Georgia and Raleigh North Carolina toured via Athens last night on a 18 day journey to Raleigh. They crossed flooded South and North Carolina regions during the flood peak. Their big Mitchell Six was the seventh car to cross the Catawba river at Mt Holley after repairs.
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W. J. Upchurch
7. S
W. W. Upchurch
Mary
Rosalee
Lucile Upchurch
Thomasville
J. W. Cook
Raleigh
N. C
Athena
South
North Carolina
Catawba River
Mt Holley
Men’s League to Meet This Evening at Tabernacle
The Men’s League will meet tonight at the Tabernacle at 8 30. Thirty minutes of song precede the service led by Mr J H Mapp. The gathering, though at the Tabernacle, is not a Tabernacle organization and includes all the men of Athens, with all invited.
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Tabernacle
J. H. Mapp
The
Athens
Former Atlanta Fire Chief Visited City Last Night
Cap. W. R. Joiner former Atlanta fire chief now fire inspector of the stone was in the city last night en route to a nearby town to investigate a recent fire.
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Atlanta
W. R. Joiner
The
Stone
Judge W W Stark Registered at the Georgian
Judge W W Stark of Commerce visited the Georgian last night and registered there. He is described as a capable representative of Jackson county in the legislature.
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W. W. Stark
Commerce
Jackson County
Thoughtful Gift Echoes From George Macdonald
A compact reflection on giving a cherished thought to a friend beyond tangible gems or flowers, suggesting that sincere kindness can yield heavenly rewards. The idea positions thoughtful words as a divine, angelic gift to deepen friendship.
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George Macdonald
Many Have Same Thought Says Uncle Hben
A proverb from Uncle Hben warns that many people privately think they could do others’ work better, implying a common self doubt and ambition seen in everyday life. The remark emphasizes humility and awareness of others’ similar desires.
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Hben
Explorer Claims Lions Favor Left Paws for Strikes
A famous explorer asserts that lions are left handed and, when aiming a forcible blow, almost always strike with their left paw, suggesting a consistent limb preference in the animal.
Rust Removal Method for Steel Using Oil Leather and Lime
Instructions advise rubbing rusted steel with sweet oil and letting it rest 48 hours. Then rub with soft leather and dust with finely powdered unstaked lime until the rust disappears.
Motive Must Be There Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
An old quotation by Henry Ward Beecher asserts that motives drive actions as surely as steam powers a boat and gas a balloon, arguing inner purpose governs human conduct.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Avoid This. We Often Discard the Wrong Cards
A Kansas City Journal piece reflects on how misjudgments in friendships can arise from misreading cues and discarded social chances, emphasizing caution in how we value connections.
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Kansas City Journal
Rainfall in United States Measured Against Mississippi Flow
The annual rainfall across the United States is compared to the water volume of the Mississippi River, illustrating a broad hydrological perspective. The statement frames rainfall totals as a reference by equating them to Mississippi River water.
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United States
Mississippi River
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Hancock Avenue
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Heliotropes
Sultanas Coleus
Crucedale Greenhouse
Milch
Justin
J. T. Anderson
College Avenue
Care Banner
J. L. Morris
Lumpkin St
Athens Hide & Rubber Co
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Prince Avenue
P. O
Monroe-Winder
Milledge Avenue
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Athens Engineering Company
Lenore Ulaid
Frank Keenan
Enid Markey
Triangle Feature
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Strand
Masons
Washington
Wilkes County
Master Masons
M. T. Gresham
W. M
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A. W. Simpson
J. Ia. Moss
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Monroa
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Rising Star Lodge No. 4
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Troy Beatty
P. V. Rice
Bowman
A. G. Dudley
Fred T. Moon
S. I. Batchelor
High Shoals
F. G. Harper
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Robert W. Harney
Good Hope
M. S. Shivers
L. D. Sims
Campton
Tyler
W. R. Jones
West
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R. L. Cauthen
Ralph Walker
Mgr
Lipscomb & Co
Frank A. Lipscomb
Home Missions Conference OF Presbyterians
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1 & A. Railroad
Men’s League
W.W. W. Stark
McGregor Co
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