Homecoming Day at Old Holly Springs Church
The Elberton Star reports a Home Coming at Old Holly Spring Baptist Church near Bowman, honoring Mewbourn family ties and memories. The event aims to reunite kin and friends with singing, reflections, and a memorial service for S. M. Mewbourn, longtime church leader and music educator. Hundreds are expected to attend, bringing baskets for noon.
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Old Holly Spring Baptist Church
Bowman
Biberton
Holly Springs
Chureau
S. M
Holly Spring Church
Mewbourn
Elberton Star
Tramp Friends Pair: Jack London and Jerry Hogan Story
Columbus Ohio September 21 Fifteen years ago two tramps befriended in a Memphis saloon Jack London the author and Jerry Hogan Sandusky horse thief and editor forged a joint writing venture they sold articles equally sometimes trading names. London pursued ambition reaching fame while Hogan stayed behind.
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Columbus
Ohio
Memphis
Tennessee
Jack London
Jerry Hogan
Ohio Penitentiary Weekly
Jerry
Jack
South
South America
Pensacola
Kila
Georgia social workers to hold Macon conference
A Georgia conference of social workers will meet in Macon on October 27 to 29 to discuss social problems and form a Georgia affiliate of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections. Miss Agnes McKinna leads the organizing effort with ministers, probation officers, charity workers, and women’s club members invited to attend alongside the Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Macon
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Macon Convention Bureau
Associated Charities
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Agnes McKinna
Miss McKinna
Georgia Children’s Home Society
Columbus
Muscogee
South
Mississippi
Georgia Land Show Plan Grows In Statewide Endorsement
Industrial Index from Columbus reports a Georgia Chamber of Commerce committee has endorsed a proposed Georgia Land Show to be held next winter. The committee, chaired by Frank T. Reynolds of Atlanta, includes prominent Georgians from Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, Athens, Columbus and several other cities. After Macon’s later report, a detailed show announcement will be released.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Organization
Macon
Georgia Chamber
Frank T. Reynolds
Whitfield County
Chicago
Chas. J. Haden
Edward Y. Clarke
Chamber
Wrk
Reynolds
Ansley
R. Otis
Ben R. Neal
Washington
W. W. Croxton
William G. Eberhardt
Cornelia
Moultrie
L. G. Council
Americus
O. J. Stephens
R. A. Tyler
Dalton
Isadore Gelders
Fitzgerald
Samuel W. Wilkes
Louis B. Magid
Tallulah Falls
M. Leak
Wright Rome
H. G. Hastings
W. H. Worthen
Sandersville
J. T. Holleman
D. L. Beattie
Albany
Charles D. Hurt
R. C. Berckmans
Augustane
Clarke
Hugh Rowe
Athens
W. W.webb
Hahira
B. J. Young
Quitman
W. J. Vereen
Walter J. Woodall
J. W. Callahan
Bainbridge
C. W. Cooper
Thomasville
ER. B. Clarke
LaGrange
W. E. Dunwody
A. M. Smith
Brunswick
JF. Jackson
Savannah
Electric Week Campaign Spreads Across 286 Cities
In many cities nationwide committees organize Advertising demonstrations and information during Electrical Week December 2 to 9. Central stations contractors and dealers mobilize for a broad electrical education and promotion aiming to boost electric heating lighting and power use. Canadian electricians plan to extend the idea with an Electric Christmas Week across the border.
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Canadien Electricians
Rail trespass toll reaches 174 for year in South
Atlanta reports 174 deaths on Southern Railway property in the year ended June 30 as trespassers, including workers and schoolboys, are killed while walking on tracks or hopping trains. The total for 1913 through 1916 rises to 601 lives lost due to careless trespassing.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Southern
Southeast Industrial boom as cotton profits stay home
The Industrial Index reports Southeast pockets jingling with $100 a bale cotton prices and strong factory activity. It notes the region keeps more money locally, spurring municipal bond issues and upbuilding, with 29 new corporations forming and $1.51 million in capital. Five electric steel furnaces worth $1 million to be built in Anniston Alabama. A road contract in Holmes County Mississippi valued at $145000.
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Columbus
The
Industrial Index
Southeast
Anniston
Ala
A&a
Holmes County
Mississippi
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Health Claim
An old advertisement promises a gentle laxative effect without griping from Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims to purify blood, purge poisons, and improve overall health with a tonic effect. Priced at 25 cents at druggists.
One-piece frock in blue twill serge with embroidered waist
A Pictorial Review pattern Feature describes a blue twill serge frock with a straight front panel skirt, self material belt, blue red green wool embroidery at the waist, grey chiffon collar, braided cuffs, and sizes 34 to 46. Price 16c. Also notes Sloan's Liniment testimonials and a separate apron pattern with yardage details and price.
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Pictorial Review
Are You Looking Old Old age comes quick enough
Advice urging to prevent aging by keeping liver and bowels healthy. Promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and biliary troubles, claiming the tablets are easy to take and agreeable in effect.
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