Electric signs spread MRFM message on Broadway
New York reports the Men and Religion Forward Movement expanding its reach with electric Broadway signs flashing slogans like I Am My Brother s Keeper and The Church Wants Men in Her Work for Men. Upcoming events include church meetings and a large dinner at Broadway Tabernacle, plus a Christian Conservation Congress planned for April 19 to 24 at Carnegie Hall.
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New York
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Hights
Broadway Tabernacle
Sreat
Christian Conservation Congress
Carneste Hall
Matheson to Speak on George Washington at Jewish Society
Professor K G Matheson president of the Georgia Tech will address on George Washington before the Jewish Educational Society at their hall Sunday evening. Program begins at 8 15 oclock with a dramatic recitation by Miss Cecile Kay and musical selections by Miss Ethel Saul of Atlanta.
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K. G. Matheson
Georgia School of Technology
George Washington
Jewish Educational Society
Cecile Kay
Chicago
Ethel Saul
Atlanta
Cotton acreage cuts sweep Georgia counties in 1920s report
Reports sent to Rock Ban Headquarters show Georgia cotton acreage reductions up to 26 percent nationwide, with counties like Crawford in Oglethorpe and Telfair threatening 40 to 46 percent cuts. Data canvassed by William Brooks noted 32 farmers lowering from 1,532 acres to 832, many abandoning cotton for food crops. Other counties cite 5 to 45 percent reductions, including Richmond up to 36 percent and Hancock, Quitman, Thomas, Upson, Jackson, Cobb, Whitfield, and Mitchell with varying declines. Farmers foresee extensive shifts toward alternative crops and smaller plantings across multiple districts.
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Rock Ban
Georgia
Tom Eason
Crawford
William Brooks
Oglethorpe County
N. M. Ward
J. T. Paul
W. C. Hardmann
J.E. Glenn
W. F. Day
Sam Burroughs
L. Colfina
E. H. Sanders
J.T. Tidwell
J. W. Brooks
A. C. Bruce
J. F. Cunningham
R. F. Arnold
Peck Martin
J. T. Carthers
W. C. Bond
C W. Bray
W. A. Bray
W. T. Eldson
H. C. Jackson
M. T. Atiina
M. C. Johnson
J. N. Bond
T. H. Hawkins
E.N. Elrod
Lamar Eberhart
W. H. Wise
S. H. Stoke
Quitman
J. T. Gipson
Thomas
James M. Jones
Upson
T. M. Matthews
Idle Army of London Faces Widening Unemployment
London reports 750000 out of work since the miners strike begins. industry shutdowns mount, unemployment may double in a week. Asquith hopeful for settlement as conference invited. coal economy urged. 106000 join the army in workers' ranks. government considers a March 14 wage bill if miners accept no less than their own schedule. German miners also poised for a district-wide strike with a $1,000,000 strike fund.
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London
Home Office
Asquith
Navy
Lombard Street
Derbyshire
Foreign Office
House of Commons
Essen
Rheniss
Prussia
Cologne
Frankfort
Welsbaden
Mississippi Senator Percy Refuses to Quit Seat
Washington March 9 1912 Senator Le Roy Percy answers Mississippi legislature demand to resign by denying any pledge to resign and condemning the move as false and born of malignant factional hatred He states he offered to resign only for a special primary not held and will continue to serve until March 4 1913 despite calls for recall or resignation.
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Percy
Washington
LeRoy Percy
Mississippi
Pergy
Senate
Vardaman
House of Representatives
United States Senate
John Sharp -Williams
Willl
Cotton Acreage Reduction Pledge Spread Across Counties
Lowndes county committee estimates a 10 to 15 percent reduction. M F E Moore of Crawfordville predicts a similar drop in Taliaferro based on rain. Bartow farmers plan mass meeting at Cartersville to organize canvass. Volunteers recruited for the effort. Colonel J Lindsay Johnson of Rome notes his region will cut acreage significantly. Country weeklies publish a cotton acreage reduction pledge.
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Lowndes
R M. FE. Moore
Crawfordville
Taliaferro
Bartow County
Cartersville
J. Lindsay Johnson
Rome
Atlanta
Country Weekly
L. N. seeks injunction against Western Union case
The Louisville and Nashville railroad asks a federal court to bar County Judge Weis singer from further orders in a Western Union condemnation case. L N contends the state law is unconstitutional and argues due process was violated. The suit follows notice that the railroad will not renew its contract with Western Union after the current term ends next fall.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Weissinger
Western Union Telegraph Company
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Western Union
First Cold Warning Prompts Seventy-Seven Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges quick action as warm days melt snow revealing moisture. It promotes Seventy-seven pellets from AL Drug Stores as an effective early treatment for colds, claiming small, pocket-friendly doses prevent symptoms and weakness. Humphier i Méty and Ann:
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AL Drug
Drin
Ile Humphier
Ann
Campaign of full page ads shocks global papers
An incident during the invasion of foreign trade counters by American car makers marks the first full page advertising campaign in South America Australia South Africa and several other countries. The mass ads appear as a bold shift in newspaper advertising strategy abroad.
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South America
Australia
South Africa
Global Newspaper Ad Breaks Language Barriers Across Cities
A monumental full page advertisement triggered refusals over size and demanded advance payment. A London ad expert was hired, with prices ranging 10 to 506 dollars. The page ran in 175 cities, sparking massive inquiries. Copy evolved into German French Italian and four Spanish varieties, later refined by Columbia language experts. American text required Britain and colonial adaptations. Some papers in Mexico expired en route, cut by political upheaval.
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London
Cilies
Columbia University
Great Britain
Colonie
Mexico
C. C. F. Delegates Named
Rome faction selects delegates for division meeting at Cave Spring March 28 and 29. Delegates include John P. Davis HR J Mulkey H S Lansdell J C Klein J C Keown Sam Fyle W P Bradfield W G Lansdell.
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Rome
Rome Lodge of Odd Fellows
Cave Spring
John P.davis
HR. J. Mulkey
H. S. Lansdell
J. CG. Klein
J. C. Keown
Sam Fyle
W. P Bradfield
W. G. Lansdell
Sensible Women Speak On Health Foundations And Habits
An article urges women to focus on stomach and bowel health rather than relying on powders. It cites constipation and indigestion as common causes of fatigue and blemishes, endorsing Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple daily remedy and offering free samples by mail. It names Viola Caper and Mrs B B Brewer as testimonials.
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Caldwell
Viola Caper
Covington
B.B. Brewer
Central
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Excelsior
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