TASK OF THE CENSUS MAN WILL BE A DIFFICULT ONE
A 1909 style column wryly notes the coming census on April 15. It jokes about questions on age, name, residence, family, and education while listing detailed farm data enumerators must collect in Fur al districts. The piece lampoons invasive inquiries and warns readers to be ready for the census man.
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Howard Weaver
Cansus
Uncle Sam
Samuel
Cou
Oltias
Fural
Funeral services for Justice Brewer in Washington
Funeral services, unostentatious as he wished, were held today for former United States Supreme Court Justice David J Brewer. President Taft and most justices served as honorary pallbearers. The body will travel to Leavenworth for burial at Mount Muncie Cemetery beside his first wife and daughter.
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Washington, Maarch
David J Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Moody
House
Senate
Leavenworth
Mount Muncie
Early Adjournment Predicted By Aldrich
Senator Aldrich predicts Congress may adjourn on May 15 after meeting with President Taft on pending administration legislation. This first major forecast notes possible opposition to future programs and potential delays. Kansas City police announce use of dogs following the Belgian plan with several dogs in training. Dawson, Georgia names April 38th as the date for a special election to fill a legislative seat.
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Shing
Congress
Aldrich
Senate
White House
Taft
Kansas City
Board of Police Commissioners
Dawson
WB Cheatham
Terrel County
M H Marshall, Jr
No Slavery to Work Desiring Va- I Had Woman’s Problems Ad
Mrs Mary A Vandyke describes severe female troubles lasting forty days. After two doctors failed, Cardal cured her weakness. She praises Cardus as a women’s tonic aiding strength appetite nerves and complexion. Druggist sells it. Chattanooga Medicine Co offers advisory information and a 64 page home treatment book.
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Mary A. Vandyke
May
Cardut
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooge, Tenn
Atlanta Firm Keeps Headquarters In City
Nard J Calvin Stanford of the Cloud-Stanford Company stated that he would direct the Birmingham store from Atlanta headquarters in reply to questions about the firm’s arrangements indicating Atlanta will remain the base of operations and leadership.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
J Calvin Stanford
Cloud-Stanford Company
Calvin Stanford Vowill
Stanford Company expands in Birmingham not Atlanta
Mr Stanford opened a Birmingham store modeled after the Cloud Stanford Company within sight of rumors he would move operations. He says Atlanta remains his headquarters with possible two day trips to Birmingham every ten days, and he plans to continue most sales from Atlanta. He is praised as a top salesman and well liked in Atlanta, which remains his base.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Stanford
Atere
Cloud-Stanford
Repeal of Oleomargarine Tax Urged by Louisville Board
The Louisville board of trade by unanimous vote adopted a report from the manufacturers committee urging Congress to repeal the oleomargarine tax. Directors say demand is high and removing the 10 cent per pound levy would provide wholesome food at a fair price for consumers.
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Louisville Board of Trade
Louisville
Board of Directora
Tn Manufacturers’ Committee
Congress
Hosiery Mill Chartered in Columbus with Massey tie
A petition for a Massey Hosiery Mills charter with 60000 dollars in capital stock has been filed in Columbus Georgia. The plan is to take over and expand the Topay Hosiery plant under the new company named for principal stockholder J D Massey formerly secretary.
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Columbus
Massey Hosiery Mills
Topay
J. D Massey
Secre
Crowley Ailing Leader Announces Run for Legislature
Crowley of Crowley Ill and Weycross Ga announces a bid for the legislature amid illness concerns. March 31 special interest centers on his health and prospects for recovery as the political move unfolds.
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Crowley
Weycross Ga
WL. Crowley
Appendicitis Cure Debate Prompts Non Surgical Aid
An old advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and related inflammation, claiming it can prevent appendicitis by restoring stomach and bowel function. It urges readers to obtain tablets from druggists, promising rapid relief and home treatment.
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Stuart
Ay Btad Co
Bevast
Maratall, Mich
Athens Seeks Title as Convention City in Prominent Meetings
Athena Georgia braces for a surge of visitors as numerous statewide gatherings converge in the next weeks. The Georgia Medical Board meets April 19, followed by the State Medical Association May 3 to 5, and the County School Commissioners of Georgia also convene. The State Board of Pharmacy comes May 16 with the Georgia Pharmacists Association over the next two days. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows plans May 6, 26 and 37 with over three thousand expected. June brings the State Bar Association before university commencements. August hosts the State Horticultural Society and Georgia Agricultural Society at the college for a three day session. September closes with the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting locally.
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Athena
Athens
Georgia Medical Board
State Medical Association
County School Commissioners of Georgia
State Board of Pharmacy
Georgia Federation of Women’s Cluba
Infidel in his dying moments shocks Rome churchgoers
Rome Georgia March 81 Special re ports the late J Poindexter a colored preacher who denounced the Christian faith before death saying he would quit preaching to negroes. He left a mixed career including church founding on North Broad street and controversy over his beliefs. A large funeral was held in the unfinished church basement despite his dying wish to avoid a funeral.
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Rome
Poindexter
Thankful Baptisl
Upper Broad Street
Poinderter
North Broad Street
Montgomery disputes claim of south spindle idleness
In Spartanburg March 31 W M Montgomery president of the Pacolet Manufacturing Company refuted a report from the American Wool and Cotton Reporter claiming 50 percent of spindles in the South were idle. He said curtailment will rise in summer as mills struggle with market prices and cotton costs. He noted the statistic is misleading and said other mill presidents share similar views.
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Spartanburg
B.C
W M Montgomery
Th Pacolet Manufacturing Company
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Montgomery Enies
Near Beer Dealers Form Fight to Close Macon Venues
A Macon based group of thirty five near beer dealers plans a nightly 11 pm to 6 am shutdown to curb intoxicant sales. They will report any proven violations to police and pledge fair dealing as they seek to halt unlawful sale. The effort, centered at Brown House, aims to protect dealer rights and enforce the law in a novel cooperative push.
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Brown House
Macon
Haa
Thia
New Bank at Stillmore Organized by Walker
Colonel John D Walker of Sparta visits Swainsboro en route to Stillmore to organize a new bank. Plans include purchasing the Exchange bank of Stillmore, owned by George Brinson, with a capital stock of 26000 subscribed. Organization postponed to Wednesday April. Bank likely to be named Farmers Exchange Bank.
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John D. Walker
Swainsboro
John D Walker
Sparta
Swainatoro
Stillmore
Exchange Bank
George Brinson
Sr Brinson
The
Farmers Exchange Bank
Georgians Named by Taft in Army Nominations
President Taft announces nominations for Georgia natives to lead roles in the artillery corps and related staff. Frederick Eustis Kingman and Harry Wylie Stovall are named among the officers, with Washington March 31 as the reporting date for the special list.
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Taft
Washington
Taft Todeygant
Bs Geconi Meutenante
Frederick Eustis Kingman H
Harry Wylie Stovall
Joy Ride On Hand Car Ends in Serious Injury
Sylvania on March 31 special report: B F Craig a prominent local farmer near Woodeluff was badly injured Tuesday night when a hand car hurtled down a grade struck his buggy near Sylvenia. His shoulder broke and other injuries occurred. Hand car riders fled. one woman claimed to be hurt as she ran. Local man J W Waters aided the injured and he was taken to P Kemp’s residence. Authorities suspect the hand car was stolen for a joy ride by colored suspects and the riders escaped the scene.
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Sylvania
F Craig
Woodeluff
Brinnon
Sylvenia
Iar
Brages
J. W. Waters
P & Kemp
Myra Kelly Dies in Torquay While Abroad
London March 1 Myra Kelly an American educator and author died yesterday in Torquay where she had been staying with her husband Ira MacNaughton. She had long been in ill health.
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Myra Kelly
London
Anan Machaughton
Torquay
Ira MacNaughton
Healt
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