Wesley Church Children’s Day Program Aug 5
Next Sunday at 10 o'clock Wesley church stages a Children’s Day program featuring a processional prayers by the pastor songs recitations and group performances including The Palms by four children The Beginners by the Little Folks and a Wreath of Roses by a girls group The program runs through multiple solos duets quartets and talks ending with an offering and benediction.
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Wesley Church
Lyda Kate Casey
Gladys Haywood
Joseph Smith
Misses Margaret
Lucile Heath
Mary Julia Royal
Ina Royal
Jessie Heath
Ethel Casey
Mamie Vann
Christine Vann
Superintendent Offering
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Spring Skin Boost
Spring house cleaning aims at inner and outer tidiness. The ad claims dull winter skin improves after using Dr Kings New Life Pills, a mild laxative sold at druggists for 25c to clear complexion and brighten eyes.
Potterville Social Notes From Paula
Mrs Claud Rodgers returns to Macon home. Mrs George Blair and son visit from Macon county. Miss Alene Rodgers back from Fort Valley Perry. Miss Hattie Mae Byers returns near Howard after stay with R T Byers. W D Kimble in feeble health. Ruth Cornell visits Alene Rodgers. J S Hinton had eye treatment in Macon. H W Kimble returns from visit to Macon. W C Byers visits from Howard. Homer Edwards and J D Windham move to Columbus. Jamie Cox moves to Potterville near Bethlehem. Local youths visit Miona. Howard Underwood visits daughter near Reynolds. Perry Bartlett and J J Edwards sick. Mrs Hudson of Florida visits W D Kimble. Rev Folkson of Columbus preaches at Baptist church.
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Alene Rodgers
Fort Valley
Perry
Howard Underwood
Neal F. Hinton
Reynolds
Messrs
Perry Bartlett
J. J. Edwards
Texas reunion notes contrast cotton and peanut crops
Gordon Texas July 28 1917 reports from J Taylor Respress after attending a veterans reunion in Eastland. He notes cotton prospects despite a near poor corn crop, a thriving peanut sector, and a Thurber coal mining community with diverse workers. He jokes about local conditions and plans to seek new fields if incentives arise.
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Thurber
J. Taylor Respess
Mauk Notes Highlight Visits and Church Meeting
Mauk Georgia residents host visitors from Florida and nearby towns. Families attend church services led by Rev. Greer with Rev. Settles assisting as twenty plus members join the congregation. Others plan trips to Manchester Griffin and Atlanta as part of extended visits.
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The
Baptist Church
Greer
Settles
Bushmen Seek Natural Shelters For Rainy Weather
Australian bushmen prefer caves or overhanging rocks for shelter and will not build houses. If no natural shelter exists they weave together small trees and bushes and cover with grass to form a rudimentary root to keep off the rain.
Vest and warnings reach those who heard the man of God
A reading of the sermon notes that warn listeners to heed the words of a man of God. The piece emphasizes that those who listen can benefit from the spiritual guidance and warnings shared during his address.
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Vest
Columbus girl returns home for summer visit
Miss Fannie Mae Bussey of Columbus City hospital returns home to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs W T Bussey near Mauk Georgia. She is greeted by many friends upon arrival.
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Fannie Mae Bussy
Columbus City Hospital
Mrs. W. T. Bussey
Mauk
Miss Bussy
Mauk Route 2 Community News and Visits
Farmers head to Taylor Bros shingle mill while Mrs Mary Loyd visits sister Belle Bazemore in Macon. W W Douglas and wife visit J J Jinks. Pike family returns from Blue Arthur Scott visit. Rogers Brothers Mill hosts annual picnic with many locals. Several residents listed sick including Floyd Williams Kate Williams J I Jinks and Guined in critical condition.
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Taylor Bros
Mary Loyd
Macon
Belle Bazemore
W. W. Douglas
J.J. Jinks
R. Pike
Blueville
Rogers Brothers’ Mill
Floyd Williams
Kate Williams
J. I. Jinks
Mr. Guined
Catarrh Cure Promises Complete Restoration
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces, offering 100 dollars if any case remains uncured. Includes address in Toledo, Ohio and endorsement of Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Druggista
Annual Picnic Excursion to Warm Springs Aug 9 1917
On August 9 1917 the A B and A Railway will run its annual picnic excursion to Warm Springs. Round trip fare from Rupert is 90 cents and from Junction City 60 cents. Half fare for children of half fare age. Special trains leave Rupert at 8 12 a m and Junction City at 8 58 a m arriving Warm Springs 10 15 a m return trains leave Warm Springs at 4 30 p m. All the good people are invited.
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A. B. & A. Railway
Warm Springs
Rupert
Junction City
W. W. Croxton
Wonderful Stuff Lift Out Your Corns
An ad promotes Freezone a drop-on treatment for corns and calluses. It claims instant pain relief, loosening of the corn, and easy removal with fingers without harming surrounding skin. Available at drug stores or via pharmacist orders.
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Cincinnati
Cardui credited with aid after childbirth in Rouse City
Mary Kilman of Rouse City says after her baby's birth she suffered crippling pains and weakness. She tried Cardui on her husband’s suggestion and reports immediate improvement and a turnaround from near collapse to regained strength.
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Rouse City, Tex
Mary Kilman
In Memory of Luther H Bird
Luther H Bird born June 25 1879 died at his Fort Valley area home July 14 1917. Married Viola Davis April 26 1900. Joined Crowell chapel Methodist Church as a child and was buried there. He faced lasting illness with patience and faith and died peacefully in the Lord. Service was well attended with tributes to his pious life and chaste speech. May comfort be given to his mourners. WM. Quillian.
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Luther H. Bird
Fort Valley
Viola Davis
Crowell’s Chapel
Quillian
Lumber Yard Work Wanted at Evans Lumber Co
Wanted 100 men to work in wood and lumber yard handling lumber cutting timber and driving teams. Good location and wages. Pay every two weeks. Apply O B Fisher, Manager, G H Evans Lumber Co, Beachyeoda TM.
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O. B. Fisher
Mgr
G. H. Evans
Notice to School Folks Sets August Teaching Exams
A notice announces public school teaching exams in Butler at the college building at 8:30 A M on August 3 and 4. Applicants in Taylor county must hold a license. $50 per month positions require a first grade license. Two years teaching under a third grade license disqualifies employment. Books listed for primary and high school exams include Mantel free, Cubberly titles, Colgrove The Teacher School, and Hollister High School and Management with prices from Southern Book Depository. Renewals follow the same process.
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Butler
Colle
Taylor County
Cubberly
Southern School Book
Atlanta
Colgrove
Temple Court
Manuel Free
Hollister
Southern Book Depository
Cubberley
Southern School
A. S. Wallace
Gold Ring With Every Bottle of Baby Ease Offer
Public notice describes a promotion offering a gold ring with each bottle of Baby Ease. It references a coupon and full instructions to redeem, noting how customers receive the ring upon purchase. Details on eligibility or deadlines are not clear from the fragment.
Ideal Metal Replaces Bronze in Construction
Analysis suggests Ya Monel metal, an alloy of nickel, may replace bronze for construction. It is tougher than nickel, resists corrosion, and retains strength. Aluminum plates last only a short time when exposed to salt.
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Banner Bay
Wass
Potterville
Paula
Claud Rodgers
George Blair
Little Son
Macon County
Miss Hattie Mae Byers
Howard
Brother
R. T. Byers
W. D. Kimble
Ruth Cornell
J. S. Hinton
H. W. Kimble
Claud Rodgers and
Melton Kimble
W. C. Byers
Homer Edwards
J. D. Windham
Columbus
Jamie Cox
Bethlehem
Miona
Mrs. Hudson
Florida
W D. Kimble
Rev
Folkson
Texas
Jordan
J. A. Steed
John Taylor and Son
Juniper
Thelma Ingram
J. B. Jones
Mesdames Downs
Fowler
W. O. Wall
S. E. Wall
Augusta
H. S. Wall
Grover McDaniel
Cade McDaniel
Jennie Thurman
Manchester
Griffin
Miss Pearl Gorman
Parks’ Pond
G. W. Huggins, Jr
Ida Frances
Eugene Garrett
H. V. Adams
John Lee Eason
McCants’ Mill
J. L. Anthony
John Brady
Ruth Kimble
Jewel Woodall
Asa McGinty
Norwich
Allen Downs
Family
W. O. Montgomery
John B. Jones
A. C. Irvin
Henry Singleton
S. T. Montgomery
J. R. Hollis
Clarice
Lyra
Frank Hollis
H. G. Thurman
Bailey Lunquest
Randol Waller
Arizona Waller
Eva Montgomery
J. T. Chapman
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Streetman
W. P. Hesters
Mrs Millicons
J. A. Scott
Route 2
W.P. Hesters
W. O
Tilden Montgomery
R. L. Bell
Ideal
Jim Leightner
Mark
Mineral Springs
Carribelle Murrah
Waverly Hall
Alma
Dr. Montgomery
Mrs. Mallory
Warner Fowler
Arthur Scott
Mr. Watson
Jim Posey
Panhandle
Mr. and
Mrs. Hutcherson
Lillian
Wynelle Jinks
Ts ™ Limes Stone Company
Mr. Opportunity
Opportunity
Butler Banking Company
O. G. McCants
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