Local pages note rail line electric service and political timing
The article reports the Macon and Birmingham railroad starting electric passenger service between Sofkee and LaGrange with a two hundred horsepower gas electric engine. Governor Harris plans to announce his decision after August 20 about calling a special session and possibly including prohibition. Additional notes cover a change in the Columbus Enquirer-Sun publication time and local editor Benns welcoming his newborn son.
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Macon and
Birmingham Railroad
Sofkee
LaGrange
Harris
Satturday
Perc of
Georgia
10 Days Sale Closing August 28 Bargains List
An old newspaper ad lists discounts on dress goods, shirts, underwear, and embroideries with prices like 19 cents, 38 cents, and 25 to 35 cents. Local editors and townspeople discuss Cambridge Butler Herald editor Benns adding a note about a ten pound son and the weight of a newborn. A note from The Tifton Gazette comments on advertising trends between large and small city papers.
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Charles E. Jr
Tittle-Son
C. E. Benns
The
Butler Herald
Benns
Buchanan Tubures
Tifton Gazette
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Prin. Anker
Mrs. Benns
Trust
Telfair Enterprise
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Derwear
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NowGoodsire Reed
J. J. Howell
Cuthbert
Rushi Burton
Lavonia
John H. Jones
Fitzgerald
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Forsyth
John A. Smith
Talbotton
O. S. ‘Cox
D. W.:.edwards
Dr. H. J. Porter
M. R. Cameron
G. W Fountain
Butler
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Farmers and ‘Merchants Bank
Butler,Ga
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