Free Passes Reported for Louisville and Nashville Railways
Records from an interstate commerce hearing in Nashville show over 22 800 free passes issued in 1918 by the Louisville and Nashville and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis lines amounting to about 7 728 600 miles and a cash value of 226 224.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisville and Nashville
Nashville, Chattanooga
St. Louis
Wil Fi Carlton
Kentucky
Tennessee
New Invention Cuts High Cost of Gasolene
A dubious patent claim promotes Carbonvold as a fuel saver promising 4 to 7 more miles per gallon by adding a teaspoon per gallon. The ad cites testimonials, a Lloyds of America guarantee, and varying claims of reduced carbon buildup, with pricing at $1 per tube and money-back assurances. It urges Ford owners to try the product and notes exclusive agency opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brosen
Clemenc
Carbonwald
Puch Sulkl
Ita Worth
Lioyda of America
Asbury Park
Newderney
Carbonvain Chemical Works
Bradley Heaac
New Jersey
Lloyds of America
Arbenvold
Anes Automobile
Moatorists
Exer
Tits & Fuel Saver
Lipsdand Amerina
Carbenfeld
Linvola of America
Ford
Thin City
Carbonveid Chemical Works
Fridley Beach II
Carbornveid
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Comfort for Feet
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for feet. Shake into shoes and foot-bath to relieve tight shoes, corns, bunions, blisters, and sores. Great comfort discovery of the age. 25 cents. Free trial package offer from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
New York
Rail county official admits 1913 request for passes
The witness testified that in 1913 he sought more than 500 trip passes and that D G Hudson and Frank McConnell, law agents of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis, frequented the Tennessee capitol daily distributing passes to legislators. He said free passes by constituents fostered better state railroad relations and that one could not wage a blanket war against railroads and prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Nashville
Meyer
Interstate Commission
Henry L. Stone
Louisville and Nashville
Carlton
Tennesseean and American
Luke Lea
Senator Lea
Noa
Stone
Tennessee
Illinois Central
Mobile and Ohie
Southern Railway
Tennessee Central
Harry Williamson
John W. McKinney
Kentucky
Colaston
John B. Keeble
Colston
Railroad Commissioners
Alabama
North Carolina
Mississippi
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Illinois
Railroad Commission of
Indiana
Louisville and Nashville Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
Keeble
3Ominee
Company Atto Ness
Carltons
Rey Williamson
Huntington, Venn
Rail County
D. G. Hudson
Frank McConnell
Nashville, Chattanooga
St. Louis
Tennessee Capitol
Jim Smith Estate in Federal Court Action
The case concerns the mishandling of the Jim Smith estate by pseudo administrators. Judges discuss fraud in appointment, improper asset transfers, and the need for strong equity relief. The court orders preserve the estate, appoint receivers, and deny the motion to dismiss while permitting further equitable proceedings.
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Jim Smith
Federal Court
United States
Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgi
Court of Ordinary
Hroderick
Wallace
Ito
Equity
Aftardom
Broderick
Supreme Court
Payne Va. Hook
Simon Va. Southern Railway
Zadoc Smith
Louisiana
James M. Smith
VOTERS APPROVE COUNTY ELECTORAL SHAKEUP IN FULTON
The county reported 12 486 votes cast from 16 641 registered as the election concluded quietly. Thane Friends notes James J Lowry and Lowery Arnold, each victorious in solicitor and sheriff races, thanked supporters and pledged continued public service.
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Oak Grove
Lowry
Mangum
Armistead
Coven
Wood
Arnold
Poole
Merry
Simmons
Barnes
Eight
Pittman
Scoddard
Turner
Barrett
Tonehoo
Kemp
Leathers
Powers
Peachtree
Owen
Stoddard
Donehoo
South Bend
Knight
Lowery Arnold
James J. Lowry
Fulton County
Sheriff Candidate Thanks Voters for Support
A candidate expresses gratitude to all who voted for him and pledges to run Fulton County sheriff’s office in a way that ensures no voter regrets their ballot. He believes he can conduct the office’s affairs responsibly.
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Fulton County
Funeral Notices From Georgia Regions Mention Local Leaders
Funeral notices from Americus Norcross and Atlanta report deaths including Daniel M. Borum 53 of Americus death by apoplexy with 3 PM Saturday service conducted by Dr. Lansing Burrows. G L Jones 46 buried Mount Carmel with Masonic honors. Mrs Thomas J. Haile noted in Atlanta. Hattie Livingston 43, Pearl Passmore 30s, and others listed with survivors and burial plans across Georgia communities.
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Americus
Daniel M. Borum
Lansing Burrows
Hawkinaville
Emmie Borum
W. H. Buff
Elko
Lon and
L. A. Borum
Unadilla
Norcross
G. L. Jones
George H. Jones
O'Cock
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Clara Howell
Omaha
Ned
Mamie Skinner
Atlanta
Thomas J. Haile
Fitazeraid
Atepmother
W .S. Haile
Jos .Halle
Little River Farmer Robbed of His Watch
J. C. Taylor a 42 year old farmer of Little River Go was held up by two white men on the way to Terminal station and robbed of a red White watch. As the men searched his pockets a noise behind drew their attention and Taylor fired and both fled, one firing a shot that missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Taylor
Little River, Go
Taylor
Shivar Ginger Ale Ad Urges Healthful Weight Gain
A print advertisement promotes Shivar Ginger Ale as a healthful tonic to add flesh to bones and cheeks. It urges readers to phone a grocer for a dozen pints and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Bottled by Shivar Mineral Spring in Shelton South Carolina.
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Shelton
S.C
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
A historical notice claims a new home treatment cures piles using an absorption method. The ad urges readers to contact Mrs Mosurnciers for more details and references, promising relief without medical intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretoeting Pressen
Vantaa
Mosurnciers
Mangum Rejected in Sheriff Race With Wide Margins
Local precinct tallies show Mangum trailing in multiple wards as Barrett Danehoo and Kennedy Pittman post strong scores. Armistead Lowry Poole and Merry lead in several wards with large vote totals across Ninth Tenth and BR districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
Mangum
Armistead
Owen
Wood
Arnold
Poole
Merry
Simmons
Barnes
Knight
Pittman
Stoddard
Turner
Barrett
Donehoo
Kemp
Leathers
Powers
East Point
Qwen
Donshoo
Weathers
Hopeville
Marry
Conshoe
Ponta
Ninth Ward
Tenth Ward Lowry
Pittman Poole
Ward
Weed
Donelioe
Owens
Pittrhan
Turner Barrett
Donohue
Leathers & Powers
Batele
Uryen Lowry
Mangum Fk
Barnes Knight
Donenwo
Kenpo U
Simmons Cate
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Carl
Paramount Speeiy
Florida
Tennesess
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Atlante, Ga
Cous
Para
Meadow
Superior Court
Ogiethorpe
Athens
Israel
Seaboard Air Line
Capitol
Worley
Coun Asilor Meadow
Zadoc
Acuocdanes
Flite
Inatanea' Nf
Arent Bonding Company
National Bank of Athens
Judicia
Young Men’s Oxfords
Whitehall Street
Corner
Mitchel
Jonehoo
Mortuary
D. M. Borum
G. L. Jones, Norcross
Hattie Livingston
W. C. Nevils
Alaska Avenue
Sikater
Nevils
A Livingston
Granxebur
Percy M. King
Ter Mares
Keme
Caryl King
James K King
M. Lanier
W. M. Lanier
Hharch
Pearl Passmore
Murphy, N
Hattie Livingstone
Cape
Little River
Nisgara Falls
Arly
Lady Mary
Mary Garden
Beautivia
Pinaud
Woodbury’s
Cone’ S
Drae
Peachtree St
Whitehall St
Aubry Sisters
Pond
Daggett & Ramsdell
Vantine’s
Roger & Gallet
Freeman's
Elizabeth ‘Arden
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