Two Georgia Candidates Vie For Chatham Seat In 1920s Primary
James B. Nevin reports a Georgia House vacancy in Chatham County caused by Pleasant A. Stovall’s resignation to become U S Minister to Switzerland. Candidates Herman Shuptrine and J J Bouhan contest a June 20 election with a close race expected, while Wheeler County’s Douglas McArthur faces a contested seat. James Lee comments on patronage as he returns to Chickamauga, and the Legislature’s next steps include funding for Valdosta’s South Georgia State Normal College dormitory amid an expanding student body.
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House of Representatives
Atlanta
Chatham
Pleasant A. Stovall
Wilson
United States
Switzerland
Savannah
Stovall
Herman Shuptrine
J. J. Bouhan
General Assembly
Shoptline
Bouhan
Haps
National
Georgia
R Bouhan
Douglas McArthur
Wheeler
McArthur
Gordon Lee
Senate
Mr. Lee
Lee
Chickamauga
Washington
South Georgia State Normal College
Valdosta
R. H. Powell
Careful choices urged for the baby's nurse
The State Board of Health warns mothers to thoroughly vet a nurse for consumption risk morals cleanliness and intelligence. It stresses avoiding dirty odors, not letting others feed the baby by mouth, and constantly supervising the nurse to prevent harm or disease to the child.
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Board of Health
Providence
State Board of Health
Chaloners Verse in Proof of Sanity
John Armstrong Chaloner, author of Who's loony now, has submitted to the Supreme Court a volume of poems featuring The Three Files. The piece humorously observes three flies in a dungeon cell, noting their antics as time passes. The verse ends with a light toast to the Three Little Files.
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Chaloner
Proof OF
John Armstrong Chaloner
Supreme Court
Chaloner Seeks Sanity Return and Control of Estate
John Arm strong Chaloner, brother of Sheriff Bob Chanler, offered a chance to return to New York to prove sanity and gain control of a 1.5 million dollar estate. He has been confined to Bloomingdale and an insane hospital years ago, later declared sane in Virginia, and has drawn 17 thousand dollars annually from New York property with a 16 thousand dollar demand now. Justice Glegerich postponed ruling as Sherman cites consent of Chanler relatives while Chaloner plans reforms to lunacy laws and has published Four Years Behind the Bars of Bloomingdale.
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New York
John Armstrong Chaloner
Bob” Chanler
New York State
Chaloner
Bloomingdale Asylum
Virginia
Thomas T. Sherman
Supreme Court
Sherman
Bloomingdale
Justice Glegerich
Revenge Stabber Bound Over after Georgia pool parlor stabbing
Testimony in Recorder's Court shows Arthur Bridwell allegedly said the revenge remark for a seven year old wrong before stabbing A W Gilbert on May 10. Bridwell bound over on $2,000 bond for assault with intent to murder. State's principal witness J F Grogan, manager of the Georgian pool parlor at 49 Peachtree Street, testified Bridwell claimed self defense.
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J. F. Grogan
Recorder's Court
Arthur Bridwell
A. W. Gilbert
Bridwell
Grogan
Peachtree Street
Augusta Eagles Travel to Jacksonville Tri State Convention
About 50 Augusta Eagles have gone to Jacksonville for the Tri State convention of the order. The convention met here last year.
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Augusta
Jacksonville
Are You Able To Provide For Her Luxuries At Home
A father questions a suitor about supporting his daughter and comforts. the young man replies that her salary already pays the rent and clothes, implying adequate provision. The exchange reflects traditional views on marriage economics and household duties.
It Wisht I Was a Turtle and Other Home Notes
A West Peachtree Street businessman boasts of his four year old son who owns a pet turtle. The boy admires his shell and explains he would pull his head inside to inspect pain and find the trouble. An Atlanta lawyer reads the society column noting the Thimble Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Wilder with Darning as the activity and Disraeli’s life as the topic.
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Charles “Stump” Northen
Georgia Senate
Senate
Atlanta
Northen
West Peachtree Street
Alabama
Home
Society
Thimble Club
Wilder
Take Notice Price Tags Placed at Hat Front
A millinery counter sign helps customers identify hat orientation. The saleswoman faced constant questions about front back or side. The manager posted a sign reading Price tags placed at the front of all hats to speed selections and reduce interruptions.
Prince of Wales to Race Britannia Against Alfonso
The Prince of Wales will debut as a yachtsman in August aboard Britannia racing against King Alfonso. Each owner will be on board as Britannia faces the King of Spain in this notable competition.
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Prince of Wales
King Alfonso
London
Edward
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