Prices of Shoes Move to Federal Probe
Washington reports Congress adopted a resolution directing the federal trade commission to investigate rising shoe prices, first action toward trimming living costs. The House rejected an amendment to widen the inquiry to clothing and food. Hearings continued with F W Waddell and Dr Mary Pennington tomorrow Attorney General Palmer slated to testify. Senate agriculture panel postponed final action over profiteering and hoarding definitions, a Grenna subcommittee to work with the attorney general. War dept food surplus parcel post shipments to consumers met with brisk demand. no war tax on parcel post. delays possible due to railroad strikes.
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The Charriller Legal Tangle May Bait a Geo Pof
A garbled OCR note hints at a legal tangle involving a person or entity named Charriller and a geo based dispute or plot of public interest. Details are unclear but the fragment suggests court action or contested property matters with possible regional ties.
Waycross Landing Field Hurdle Delays Air Service
Washington reports a legal tangle blocks U S aviation officials from aiding Waycross Georgia in establishing a municipal landing field and possible hangar construction. Senator Harris and local leaders press for clearance while officials cite current law restricting loans or hangar building on municipally leased ground.
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Georgia seen as magnet for French capital after war
Georgia editor Robert J. Davidson reports conferences with B. Clark of the Southeastern Exhibit Association. He says at least 100000 dollars of foreign investment will come to Georgia within a year, with French and European manufacturers showing interest in Georgia pine and sand for new plants. The Southeastern Exhibit survey notes Georgia holds almost 15000000 dollars in manufacturing advantages.
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Captain Sloan Heads Training Camp Activities Board
Washington August 19 Captain George A Sloan infantry will proceed from this city to headquarters commission on training camp activities gup Gordon Ga and McPherson Ga
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Col John W Bennett to Stay in Waycross
Waycross Ga August 19 Special Colonel John W Bennett denies proposing to move to Savannah if appointed district attorney of southern Georgia He would not accept the post if his family must relocate away from Waycross He has lived in Waycross for 25 years and would remain if allowed to keep his residence there despite the honor of the appointment.
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Savannah
Southern Georgia
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They Have Them Yet Cartoons and a Revenue Officer
An excerpted cryptic note references a native recollecting a man involved with a big camera and questions whether he sought moving pictures. It mentions a revenue officer and a second ditto exchange, with fragmented names and terms implying a local wartime or borderland anecdote.
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Milwaukees Clash at Cudahy Plant Sparks Violent Outbreak
Militia and eight deputies faced a night of rioting as battles erupted near the Cudahy packing plant. Women in the office force were involved, several deputies injured, and bombs found at John Schmidt's home. Troops were to arrive after midnight as authorities expected more trouble.
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Amusements Highlights at Loena Grand Today
Five all star acts headline today at Loena Grand for three performances including Cantars and Cleo mystifiers Cook and Oatmon and the Wheeler trio. The Belle of the Season screens at the Criterion with Pickford noted. Savoy presents Daddy Longlegs with Mary Pickford. Charles Ray stars at the Vaudette in Hayseed Strawisoot. Strand features Heartsease with Tom Moore and a Christie comedy.
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Sewer construction ordinance in Atlanta 1919 details
An 1919 Atlanta notice outlines sewer construction along Gardner Street from Smith to McDanter, describing an eight inch vitrified pipe with brick manholes and cast iron covers. Estimated cost $316, with mayor and general council set to meet September 1, 1919 to adopt the ordinance, and another notice from August 18, 1919 confirms the same sewer plan and cost.
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Atlanta
School Superintendent Promotes City Education Plans
Assistant superintendent visits city hall to review school department actions and align plans for September. Officials discuss program details and office procedures with emphasis on school needs and administrative readiness.
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Caricature Excerpt Teases Surgical Folly and Fear
In this cartoonish vignette from Cartoons Magazin, a speaker mocks medical pomp and the idea of removing the large intestine. The dialogue belittles anesthesia and prolonging life, urging haste with the carving knife while lamenting the risks of aging and the imagined fate of the appendix.
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