Great Work of a Year by Baptist Home Mission Board
The Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention raised 476,075 last year for home and foreign missions and church extension. The report notes 60,202 new members, 1,710 volunteers, 266 institutes, 82 church groups, and 64 pastorless fields. Foreign missions recorded 6,473 baptisms and 147,161 members abroad, with 448 churches, 668 Sunday schools, and 307 missionaries.
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The
Baptists
Associated Press
News Origans
Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist" Convention
South
Department of Evangelism
Mountaineers
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma State Board
Italy
Mexico
Foreign Mission Board
Twely
Rio de Janeiro
Splii
Figk
Church Extension Department
Home Mission Board
Home and Foreign Missions
Clarke County Hears Local Tax Campaign Amid State Interest
Clarke county faces a pivotal local tax vote seen as the first in north Georgia counties to join recent local tax counties. The outcome is watched statewide as South Georgia counties tout progress in education and development, with Athens and Clarke county poised to lead in educational affairs.
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Clarke County
Atlanta
Middle Georgia
South Georgia
North Georgia
Athens
Quote on meddling hands and feet in plans
A Paterson Call comment warns that men often misjudge involvement. what seems like taking a hand may become a misstep, as caution against overreach in pursuits.
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Paterson
Parisian Sage offered for three day test by H R Palmer
If you are losing hair try Parisian Sage with a three days trial and money back guarantee. Hundreds report good results including regrowth and healthier scalp. The ad claims it cures dandruff and itching and fits any hair type at a low cost.
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H. R. Palmer & Son
Called communication Master Mason's Degree Mount Vernon Lodge
A called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M will be held on Thursday May 17 1917 at 8 30 pm on the third floor of Max Joseph building. Work in the Master Mason degree. All qualified brethren invited. By order of E C Paine W M MO G Quinn Secretary.
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Mount Vernon Lodge
A. M
Hell
Max Joseph
E. C. Paine
W. M. MO. G. Quinn
Baseball results from yesterday across major leagues
American League scores include Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 and New York 5 St Louis 2. Detroit 1 Washington 5. Cleveland 1 Boston 5. National League shows Boston 0 Chicago 8 Philadelphia 4 Pittsburg 12 with Brooklyn facing Cincinnati and New York St Louis on wet grounds. Southern League reports Atlanta 6 Little Rock 5 called 7th to catch train. New Orleans 6 Birmingham 3 Chattanooga 2 Memphis 6 called 7th to catch train. Mobile 2 Nashville 7. South Atlantic results: Columbia 1 Augusta 7 Jacksonville 2 Charleston 4 Columbus 4 Macon 1.
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American
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
National Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Incinnati
New York-St. Louis
Southern
Atlanta
Little Rock
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Memphis
Mobile
Nashville
Columbia
Augusta
Jacksonville
Charleston
Columbus
Macon
Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Alabama Parent
A Brandon Springs Alabama parent praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for a severe whooping cough case in their baby. The testimonial highlights rapid improvement after use and notes broad talkability of the remedy.
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Chamberlain
W. McClinton
Brandon Springs
Ala
Seventeenth Annual Meeting of Cotton Men in Georgia
The Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia with 85 member mills plans its seventeenth annual convention at St. Simons Island on June 8 and 9. Senator Hardwick will give the keynote address, Mrs. Nellie Peters Black of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs participates, and topics include group insurance and old age pensions for mill workers. A boat excursion is planned with high expected attendance.
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Cotton Manufacturers’ Association of Georgia
Georgia Cotton Mills
St. Simons Island
Senator Hardwick
Nellie Peters Black
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Congressman Brand Opposes Grain Used For Liquor
A letters exchange from May 1917 between A B Crisp of Bogart Georgia and Congressman C H Brand expresses support for prohibiting the use of grain for liquor. Brand urges legislation to block grain conversion to alcohol and calls for national mobilization of resources to support wartime efforts.
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Congressman Brand
Brand
Eighth
Bogart
C. HW
M. C
Washington, D. C
Congress
A. B. Crisp
Seed stocks scarce and seed search aids urged
The Department of Agriculture reports no seed is available for free distribution or sale. Through its seed stocks committee, officials gather reports on late planting supplies and help locate seeds for shortages. They coordinate with state and local agencies to improve distribution and promote plantings. contact R. A. Oakley for shortages or surpluses.
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Department OF Agriculture
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
R. A. Oakley
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
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William Desmond
Paddy O'Hara
Fox
Edith Story
Antonio Moreno
Mioney Magic
Maryland
Virginia
Southern Baptists
Georgia
Mount Vernon Lodge OF Masons
ST. Simon
Lincoln
Kentucky State
Sewanee
Lexington
Chas. Stern Co
Stern
Dr. Bell
W. O. Martin & Co
Third National Bank
Athens Savings Bank
Resources
Carrie County
Wan
Esate
O. Martin & Co.,, Auditors and Accountants
M. Stern
M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
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