Brunswick Milk Claim Sparked Southeast Region Praise
A Brunswick citizen was refused a dairy license by Health Commissioner Abercrombie due to lack of proper facilities though he pledged compliance. The health department urged stricter hygiene and outlined best practices for milking and cooling to prevent contamination.
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Abercrombie
Oda
New York
Boston
The
Health Department
F. L. Smith
Gratz Dent
Dairies
Officers to recruit men for training camp at Ft McPherson
Captain C F Cox of the United States cavalry will visit the city to aid a mayoral committee in enlisting 30 to 50 men for the officers training camp at Ft McPherson Georgia. Applicants aged 20 years 9 months to 44 years with good character and leadership potential will be received at the city hall next week between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. A three-person committee will be designated to arrange meeting details and publicity.
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St. McPherson
Atlanta
C. F. Cox
United States Cavalry
Hopkins
R. R. Hopkins
J. P. Twomey
Phil
Brunswick
Ft. McPherson
Ant
Congress to Arm President With Broad War Powers
Washington on May 5 congress acts to grant the president sweeping authority to commandeer all ships and shipbuilding yards and supplies. The measure to be introduced Monday aims to offset submarine losses by placing critical war materiel and vessels under federal control.
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Washington
Congress
Coal Exposé by Investigators
Federal Trade Commission report to the Senate accuses coal dealers of trying to spark a buying panic to push prices higher. It notes ample supplies of anthracite and other coals and predicts summer discounts from mines and midlevel sellers. The commission urges Congress to pass laws to curb speculation and prevent coal cars from being withheld.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
United States Senate
Congress
Enac
Fathers Take Interest in Atlanta School Tax Reform
Atlanta fathers with children in public schools have risen to push for a charter amendment. They seek a dedicated percentage of city tax revenue specifically for public school support and maintenance, instead of funding being funneled to the city council for allocation among departments.
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Atlanta
England Opens Talks for New 100 Million Dollar Loan
Washington reports England began negotiations for a hundred million dollar loan to cover expenses until July 1 when the large loan becomes available. At the Elks' home headquarters Red Cross class No. 1 first aid for members is scheduled for Monday Wednesday and Friday at 4 PM.
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Washington
England
J. P. Harrell
Red Cross
Elks
Governor Harris Warns of German Submarine Threat
Atlanta May 5 Governor Nate B. Harris warned that German submarines are sinking about 400000 tons of shipping weekly and only 2000000 tons of bottoms are available for trans Atlantic shipping. He urged rapid ship building at Georgia ports to avert a shortage of ships for food and munition transport.
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Atlanta
Nate B. Harris
National Defense Conference
Washington
United States Department
Georgia
South Atlantic Seaboard
Government 10 Bly Products Market Assurance For Farmers
Atlanta May 6 Major Robert B Powell army quarter master in charge of the government storage depot in this city announces farmers bids on food and feedstuffs will be given the same consideration as middlemen. Farmers should send names to Powell to receive blank bid forms and be notified when bids are accepted. Those not shipping a carload should form clubs. No green goods will be stored.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Robert B. Powell
Army
Pro-Rated Exports Tied to Allied Needs
Washington May 5 A scheme to pro rate exports by necessity of each nation fighting Germany was developed by Secretary Lansing Redfield Balfour and other British commissioners in a joint plan aimed at coordinating wartime supplies.
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Washington
Germany
Lansing
Redfield
Balfour
Grace Seven Dies At 79 In Brunswick Home
Grace Seven a prominent Black resident aged 79 died at her Brunswick home Friday morning. She had been a citizen of Brunswick for over fifty years and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
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Grace
Brunswick
Free German constitutional reform curbs Kaiser power
Amsterdam May 5 The Reichstag constitutional committee backs amending the imperial constitution to have all Kaiser decrees issued in the name of the empire with counter signature by the chancellor or a representative. The chancellor would be responsible to the Reichstag for duties violated. The panel also seeks chancellor accountability to the senate. A debate rages over annexations amid calls for a German peace and opposition to socialist terms.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
von — Bethmann-Hollner
Germany
Pan-German League
Roberts Store Beautiful One
Dr. J Sydney Roberts leads Roberts Pharmacy in Brunswick with Kemp and Foreman. The upgraded store features a mahogany soda grill, electric lights, mirrors, and a growing soda department. A formal opening is set for Thursday from 3 to 9 PM with souvenirs and soda for visitors.
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Roberts
J. Sydney Roberts
Brunwick
R. D. Kemp
W. P. Foreman
Brunswick
Dr. Roberts
Clean-Up Paint-Up Campaign to Begin in Brunswick
The Woman's club of Brunswick launches a week long cleanup and paint up effort to beautify homes and streets. Health department support and a rotating daily theme guide residents from Fire Prevention Day through Weed Day and Paint Day to promote cleanliness and community pride. The drive enlists all ages, with Boy Scouts and students maintaining vacant lots and garden plots.
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Brunswick
Woman's Club of
H. L. High
Mebs. Dusenberry
J. Amter Hopkins
May Soon Gall Naval Reserves
Announcement that C. V. Abbot of Burns and Dickey market has closed a contract with Charleston headquarters to supply 4100 pounds of meat for forty five days to vessels of the mosquito fleet guarding Brunswick harbor. Supplies begin once patrol craft are purchased and entered into government service. Uncle Sam's service here.
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C. V. Abbot
Burns and Dickey Market
Charleston
Brunswick's
Regervista
Uncle Sam
Brunswick Banks Boost Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Brunswick banks join national drive for the 2 billion dollar Liberty Loan. Glynn County bank leader Linton Allen pledges full cooperation. Brunswick Bank and Trust and National Bank of Brunswick offer free banking services to encourage subscriptions. Early figures show Brunswick nearing 100000 in pledges within days.
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Brunswick
Linton Allen
Glynn County Bank
Brunswick Bank and Trust Company
National Bank of Brunswick
Federal Reserve System
Navy Recruiting Office to Move From City
Chief Petty Officer Thomas Kyle, stationed here to recruit for the Navy, is expected to be ordered to other duty as the quota for navy enlistments is rapidly filled. Patriots respond to the president and congress by sending all apprentice applicants home to await orders.
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Thomas Kyle
Congress
Police Watch Brings Alcohol Arrests Near Brunswick
The police department tightens scrutiny on whisky launches from Florida points. In the last thirty days, several arrests have been made as officers combat liquor traffic amid a buoyant river trade and temptations facing those involved.
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Brunswick
Florida
Fire from electric tron endangers Hopkins home
A dining room fire started by an electric device in Henry Hopkins home on Bartow and I streets burned the table and threatened the dwelling. Fire crews arrived quickly and saved the house and its contents.
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Henry Hopkins
Colored
Bartow and I
Fir Department
Conscription Registration Rumors Reach Brunswick
Residents in Brunswick hear from friends in larger cities that conscription registration is imminent. No official orders have been issued locally as yet.
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Brunswick
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