Emmett R. Shaw Platform Statement 1918 Speech
Emmett R. Shaw declares loyalty to the flag and opposition to German imperialism, Catholic influence, and universal church state entanglements. He supports public ownership of utilities, strong coast defense, and a graduated income tax while opposing foreign acquisitions and war-expansion aims. Shaw urges Georgia voters to back his platform in Fort Gaines on April 1, 1918.
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United States
Senate
Georgia
America
Europe
China
Japan
Daily Press
Bishop Turner
Booker T. Washington
Emmett R. Shaw
Fort Gaines, Ga
Open Season For Doves Starts August First In Georgia
State Game and Fish Commissioner S J Slate announces open dove season from August 1 to 31 and November 20 to March 1 with a 25 per day bag limit. County licenses are 1 state licenses 3 and non resident licenses 15. Licenses sold now apply to 1918 1919 season expiring April 20 1919.
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S. J. Slate
Clifford Walker
Georgia
Housewives Freed of Wheat Pledges
Washington July 29. The Food Administration released housewives from voluntary wheat conservation pledges today as part of a partial resumption of eating habits. Hotels restaurants clubs and dining cars had already been freed effective August 1. The half and half rule remains, buyers must continue to purchase equal weight of substitutes, and bakers must continue to produce Victory bread with at least 25 percent wheat substitutes. The new wheat crop arrival made the pledge release possible.
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Washington
Food Administration
Drowned in sight of immense crowd at St Simons
J C Agee of Waycross, 21, drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing in the surf at St Simons. His body was recovered near the pier this morning, witnessed by Sunday excursionists aboard a steamer and on the shore. He swam toward the steamer, was seized by cramps, and drowned. Agee had recently moved to Brunswick to work in a shipyard. he is believed to be the third son lost by his parents in recent months. The body was sent to Waycross for interment.
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Young Agee
Brunswick
Agee
Waycross
The Joy of Living With Chamberlain’s Tablets
A short ad extols health as key to enjoying life noting that clogged bowels cause headaches and indigestion. It promotes Cham berlain’s Tablets to move the bowels improve digestion and let one realize real joy of living with a few doses.
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Chamberlain
Increase of Half Million for State Schools Favored
ATLANTA July 29 The House Appropriations Committee voted to recommend passage of a common school appropriation of 3700000 an increase of 500000 over last year The general appropriations bill will be read a second time tomorrow and is expected to be called up for passage by Chairman Hall Wednesday
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Atlanta
House Appropriations Committee
Hall
California Woodpeckers Store Acorns In Trees
A variety of woodpeckers in California feed mainly on acorns. They store provisions by boring bark holes in white oaks or redwoods just large enough for the kernels and tapping them in with the small end first.
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California
Congress May Stop All Volunteering
Washington July 29 changes in the selective service act were discussed at the Senate semi weekly meeting while the House held a short session. Senator Sterling of South Dakota introduced a resolution asking whether men drafted after being rejected for volunteering due to disability may transfer to volunteer organizations. Senators Johnson and Nelson spoke on draft age extensions and youth Marines praised by Secretary Daniels. Senator Kirby urged extending draft age beyond 31 without dependents.
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Senate
House
Sterling
South Dakota
Military Committee
Secretary of ‘War
Senator Sterling
Johnson
California
Congress
Nelson
Minnesota
Daniels
France
Kirby
Mrs Burns Letter Promotes Colic Remedy in Savannah
A Savannah reader recounts using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure flux twice and urges neighbors to know what to do in similar cases. The letter, dated October 12 1916, notes the writer has recommended the medicine to many people over the years.
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Savannah
Chamberlain
Nelson's Mill Items and Visits
Mrs. R. A. Spillers visited her daughter Mrs. G. R. Rodgers. Miss Lula Wainwright stayed with Mrs. Mamie Ranon. Franklin Moore visited relatives for the weekend. Mrs. Roy Vann visited her mother Mrs. J. S. Spillers. Elbert Posey drove to see a friend. Misses Florence and Alice Wainwright visited Miss Victoria, Lula, and Nina Moore. Mrs. Lizzie Posey of Marion County visited here.
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R. A. Spillers
G. R. Rodgers
Lula Wainwright
Mamie Ranon
Roy Vann
J. S. Spillers
Florence
Alice Wainwright
Victoria
Lula
Nina Moore
Lizzie Posey
Marion County
Position Wanted By Man Over Draft Age
Mr C C Cooper seeks a sales or farm manager position after a recent fire loss at Rupert. Over draft age, energetic, reliable, honest with good habits and education. Available after August 15. He asks for assistance in securing a place.
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C. C. Cooper
Rupert
Cooper
Baby Health Ads Promote CVS Bowel Teething Help
An Atlanta based ad promotes CVS BABYEASE products addressing bowel, stomach, and teething troubles. Hall Manufacturing Chemie is named as the maker, with the ad urging caregivers to buy and rely on the remedies for infant discomfort.
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Cvs
Hall
Chemie
Atlanta
Georgia
Weaver Declares Senate Run to Fill Unexpired Term
J M Weaver announces candidacy for State Senate to fill the unexpired term of his deceased brother W F Weaver. Election date to be set by the ordinaries of Baye Crawford and Houston Counties.
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Baye Crawford
Houston
State Senate
W. F. Weaver
J. M. Weaver
Re-election Bid Filed for Taylor County Representative
Cc W Foy announces candidacy for re-election as Taylor County Representative subject to the September 11 1918 primary. He thanks voters for past support and pledges to serve to the best of his ability if re-elected.
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Taylor County
Cc. W. Foy
Special Election in Taylor County Georgia 1918
Georgia Taylor County holds a special election August 3 1918 at all precincts to fill the 23rd Senatorial District seat in the General Assembly caused by the death of Senator W F Weaver. Ordinary A H Riley orders the election.
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Georgia
Taylor County
General Assembly of
W. F. Weaver
A. H. Riley
Sweetheart of My Dreams song for soldiers sale
This piece by Harry Stillwell Edwards supports American troops via Camp Wheeler Red Cross and Y M C A. Mail order at 25 ets to Secretary 46 Camp Wheeler Macon Ga, or 3 50 per 100 post paid to The Macon News. Proceeds go to soldiers. production and mailing cost 34 4 cents.
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Harry Stillwell Edwards
Red Cross
Secreta
Camp Wheeler
Macon
America
Macon News
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Elbert Posey
Automobile Insurance
O. G. McCants
Butler Banking Company
Old Line Company
Walter J. Riley
Butler & Pinson
Sweetheart OF
DELCO
Home Electric Light & Power Co
Macon, Ga
Coleridge
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