Atlanta Charter Election Faces Apathy In Battle Over Reforms
Atlanta plans a charter election with low interest and a small turnout. Mayor Jim Woodward opposes the charter while Judge George Hillyer backs it, making a central clash in the campaign. Voter registration stands at about 12,000, with roughly 7,000 expected to cast ballots. The outcome could stall substantial city charter revisions for years.
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Jim Woodward
George Hillyer
Woodward
Hillyer
Atlanta
Commission
Do You Fear Consumption Help Promise in Ad
An 19th century style ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as a life saving cough and lung remedy. A Malichite Colorado resident recounts doctors saying consumption would kill him but credits the product with recovery. Refund offered, price 50c and 1.00, guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Strong Tonic Power
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with quinine and iron as a powerful malaria and fever remedy. It promises to boost vitality in nursing mothers and pale children, relieve biliousness, nervous low mood, and purify the blood, selling for 50 cents.
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Grove
Greene County Railroad Extension Starts at Good Hope
Dirt was broken yesterday on the extension of the Greene County Railroad from Good Hope to Monroe. Superintendent Brannan said 20 to 30 workers began work and completion is likely by January 1, 1914. The project will open up a large country and ease shipping of cotton and farm supplies to Monroe. Also includes an advertisement on Chamberlain's Tablets for sick headache and constipation by C. E. Mustoe of Fresno, California.
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Monroe
Greene County
Brannan
C. E. Mustoe
Fresno
California
Chamberlain
International Congress of Home Education Opens in Philadelphia
Several hundred delegates from the United States and Canada and foreign nations including France Germany Holland and Belgium attended the opening session of the International Congress of Home Education in Philadelphia. The gathering runs through the month and will focus on training for vocational activity with Belgian delegates proposing measures to boost agricultural prosperity.
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Philadelphia
United States
Canada
France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
International Congress of Home Education
Mulberry Association to Hold Annual Session in Hoschton
Lawrenceville Ga Sept 23 The Mulberry Baptist Association will hold its annual session at the Baptist church in Hoschton beginning Thursday Oct 9 There are twenty one churches in Gwinnett Hall Jackson and Walton counties The total membership of all churches is about 2400 and church property is valued at 12500 The ministers listed include J C Head J M Hudlow J M Pirkle G L Bagwell W E Moore H N Rainey D C Simpson J R Wall and others Digestion and Assimilation It is not the quantity of food taken but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system Chamberlains Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver For sale by all dealers.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
City Recorder
Lawrenceville
Mulberry Baptist Asociation
Baptist Church
Hosciton
Gwinnett
Hall
Jackson
Walton Counties
Mt. Morian
Mulberry
Antioch
Sharon
Union Grove
Auburn
Bethabra
Appalachee
Carl
Ebeneer
Cedar Creek
Hebron
Jackson County
White Plains
Mountain Creek
Zion
Union
Walnut Fork
Hoschton
Friendship
Belmont
Walton
Bethel
Messrs
J. C. Head
J. M. Hudlow
J. M. Pirkle
G. L. Bagwell
W. E. Moore
H. N. Rainey
D. C. Simpson
J. R. Wall
J. H. Boyd
W. J. Robinson
J. J. Shedd
J. R. Burel
G. H. Collins
M. K. Hudlow
S. P. Higgins
J. W. Montgomery
J. B. Brookshire
J. S. Settle
W. J. Duck
John Deaton
J. P. Ely
G. H. Thornhill
Cure a Cold In One Day With LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine claiming to stop cough and headache while curing the cold. Druggists guarantee refunds if it fails and W GROVE’S signature appears on each box. Milan hosts an International Congress on Alcoholism opening with delegates from many nations including 11 from America.
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W. Grove
Doubles Beauty of Hair with Danderine Promise
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a hair cleanser that adds lightness and wave while purifying the scalp. It claims dandruff disappears and new hair grows after weeks of use, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle.
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Knowlton
Express Business Doubles in Local Trade Growth
The Southern Express Company reports a doubling of weekly business over recent weeks. Extra hands were needed as fall trade surged. University and student arrivals boosted activity, but most growth came from merchants with heavy small package shipments this fall. Local agent Mr. Sullivan notes the rise beyond prior months.
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University
Sullivan
Cascarets 10-cent box promise quick cleansing
An old advertisement urges readers to use Cascarets to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims instant relief from sour undigested food and constipation overnight and notes a 10-cent box keeps heads clear and bowels regular for months, also recommending for children.
Horse-S Appers Hold Social Circle Convention
The Horse-Swappers' Convention will convene in Social Circle Georgia on October 2 3 and 4 inviting swappers and friends from nearby regions to attend a lively gathering with locals aiding in preparations for a jovial event.
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David Harum
Social Circle
Electric Bitters Promised To Relieve Weak Kidneys
Promises prompt relief for weak kidneys and indigestion. Includes testimonial from Mr. John Dowling of San Francisco praising Electric Bitters as a cure when other remedies failed. Advertises bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar from W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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John Dowling
San Francisco
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Why Farmers Have Such Rat Problem
In Farm and Fireside the author argues time and storage choices drive rodent issues. He urges rat proof granaries cribs and storage areas to reduce sightings and problems with rats and mice on farms.
For Macon Times Given in OCR Fragment
Fragment lists two times for Macon at 6 45 p m and 4 15 p m with no additional context or details.
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Macon
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Athens Railway and Electric
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Ss. P. Orr
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R. R
Good Hope
Walton CO
Home Education Congress
the Mulberry Association
Baptist
Milan
Italy
America
Appers
Dave
Humphrey
Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co
Jackson Street
CofGaRy
Madison
Georgia Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
J. C. Hellner
Athens
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