Secretary Warns Buyers to Beware Stock Fakers
Secretary of State Philip Cook cautions buyers to beware of stock fakers before Georgia's blue sky law takes effect January 1, 1914. He outlines a strict registration process requiring detailed sworn information from any company offering securities, with penalties for noncompliance and a public file for prospective investors.
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Atlanta
Philip Cook
Georgia
Cook
Secretary of State
Destroy Stalks Early to Fight Boll Weevil Say Agriculture Officials
Washington dispatch reports the Department of Agriculture urges cotton farmers to destroy stalks by October and plant legumes such as cowpeas after harvest to enrich soil. Experiments in Amite County Mississippi show yields rise from 19 to 1050 pounds per acre with stalk destruction. guidance includes burning rubbish and plowing under stalks when possible. Georgia prepares to enforce new forest product laws starting January 1 with company statements filed to the secretary of state.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Cotton
Department
Amite County
Mississippi
Examinations Open for Assistant Forest Ranger Posts
The United States civil service commission announces an assistant forest ranger exam on October 11 and 22 in Blue Ridge Clayton Ga Gorham NH Andrews Highlands Marion NC Etowah Johnson City Townsend TN Abingdon Harrisonburg Natural Bridge Woodlawn Elkins WV. Eligible men 21 to 40 must be able bodied and provide a medical certificate. Salary 1100 dollars yearly with promotion possible. duties include grazing, timber sales, road and cabin building, fire fighting, and forest oversight under supervisors.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Blue Ridge
Clayton
Gorham
New Hampshire
Andrews
Highlands and Marion
N. C
Etowah
Johnson City
Townsend
Forest Service
Staten
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promised Strength
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic. It claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for both adults and children.
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Grove
Impure Gasolene State Oil Inspector W C In Oils
State oil inspector W C investigated impure gasolene findings in oils. The report details testing at facilities and potential violations, with emphasis on safety and quality controls. Public advisories noted pending actions and expected regulatory steps.
Law aims to curb low grade gasoline and naphtha sales
Atlanta officials through state oil inspector W. Bryant plan to enforce clearer labeling of gasoline sold in bulk. Dealers must publicly advertise grade or face action as tests show some samples fall below standard gasoline density and quality, risking consumer harm.
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Atlanta
W. ©. Bryant
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Bryant
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Readers
Athens residents report relief from long standing kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. W. M. Patten of 353 Dougherty Street credits the remedy with her improved energy and health. Sold everywhere for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is the U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's. Also noted is U S forest service use of fast railway sprinters for fire protection along tracks.
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Athens
W. M. Patten
E. Dougherty St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
U. S. Forest Service
Freckle Cream Advertisement Promises Cure
An 1890s style ad for Wilson's Freckle Cream guarantees removal of freckles or fading them, with a money back offer if not restored. The ad touts the product as harmless and effective against tan pimples and freckles, with mail orders and large jars priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. It lists Wilson's Far Skin Soap and Palmer & Sons as sellers.
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Wilson
A, Palmer & Sons
Athens mayoral bid announced in Democratic primary race
An candidate announces intent to seek the office of mayor in Athens subject to the Democratic primary process. The statement outlines plans to campaign and compete for the municipal leadership in the upcoming electoral cycle.
Gordon seeks re election to Fourth Ward alderman
Hugh H. Gordon announces his candidacy for re election to the office of alderman in the Fourth ward subject to the democratic primary.
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Vincent Mathews
Third Ward
Hugh H. Gordon
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Orr’s School
S. P. Orr
Wray Street
Augusta Fish CO
Augusta
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R. F.D
Troy
Alabama
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Wilmington
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N.Y
Route 4
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R.F.D. No.1
Baltimore
Ohia
Blue Sky Law
Secretary
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Weevil Warning Forest Rangers
Ting
Peas
Switzerland
Tes
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Seeee
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Georgia Railroad
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