Lighthouses For Voyagers Of Air In France And U.S.
A National Geographic Society bulletin describes new air navigation lighthouses. A one billion candle-power beacon near Dijon, France, guides night air travel and marks routes for future air traffic. Emergency beacons along Chicago to Omaha lines and across the eastern corridor use varied light systems to outline routes and assist pilots in rough terrain.
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Washington
National Geographic Sociery
Dijon
France
Paris
Marseilles
Englissh
Mediterranean
Atlantic
United States
Lille
Brussels
America
Post Office Department
Mall
Division
Chicago
Town City
Omaha
North Platte
Cheyenne
Ely
New York
Old Masonic Apron in Seattle Awaiting Heir
A historic Masonic apron, 185 years old and preserved through three fires and a flood, sits in Seattle awaiting a male Mason. Presented in 1786 to Sir Richard Harrie Cull, a British naval officer in Cork, Ireland, it traces to Mrs Mary BE Gilmour's line and passes to Cull’s descendant if a son becomes a Mason.
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Seattle
Wash
Richard Harrie Cull
Cork
Ireland
Mra
Mary BE. Gilmour
Kira
Giapeurs Sons
Pasteurization Aims to Keep Milk Safe for All
A historical note explains milk safety, urging pasteurization at 154 degrees for 30 minutes to destroy disease germs. It warns against contaminated handling, stresses tuberculin testing for cows, and notes pasteurized milk should be sealed and kept clean for all ages.
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Western Newspaper Union
The Yellow Spot of Sommerung in the Eye
The circular yellow area called ma ula lutea or yellow spot of Sommerung measures about one twentieth inch. It is found only in humans and monkeys and is the region of sharpest vision. The spot lacks blood vessels, which bend around it and seem to avoid it, contributing to its clear sightedness.
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Sommerung
Nitte
Sunlight as Health Healer Warned by 1924 Publication
The article argues sunlight is a vital health producer revered by ancient civilizations and now supported by science. It cites King Tut sun worship, Greek sun baths, and Pliny on daily sun exposure, with Dr Lo Grosso noting sunlight cures tuberculosis and urging year round outdoor exposure while avoiding sunburns.
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King Tut
Pliny
Spuriana
Europe
Rolller
Switzerland
Lo Grosso
J. N
Western Newspaper Union
Worth Thinking About From Franklin on Speech and Self Control
A reflection on self governance of speech attributed to Benjamin Franklin. It ponders inward restraint before attempting to regulate others words, highlighting personal discipline as the foundation for broader influence.
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Benjamin Franklin
Sheriff's Sale in Taylor County Georgia 1925 Auction Notice
Taylor County sheriff announces affidavits of sale to the highest bidder for cash on the first Tuesday in August 1925. Multiple parcels across Taylor and Davis counties are listed with details of lots, districts, boundaries, and owners such as Genie McCrary Lizzie Turner estate Vera Leonard Walter Sanders Irene Gray Effie Gray Mrs C C Hill and others to satisfy 1924 state and county tax claims. Levies describe land blocks in the 1st 12th and 14th districts and in the town of Butler Reynolds and surrounding areas.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Lizzie Turner
W. G. Bateman
Adaline Searcy
Alice D. Riley
Butler
Vera Leonard
Bavins
M. Harris
Taylor Cunty
Thomas Riley
Irene Gray
Effie Gray
Reynolds
W. A. Saunders
Walter Sanders
C C. Hill
Alias D. Riley
P. W. Purvis
L. G
R P. McGuffin
Vaccination Push Against Scarl et Fever and Other Diseases
Public health notice urges universal vaccination to prevent smallpox tuberculosis diphtheria typhoid and scarlet fever. Highlights Georgia Baby Book from State Board of Health and requests mothers to obtain it. Warns of rising smallpox and epidemics and stresses vaccinating children before school attendance.
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Georgia
State Board of Health
Capitol Square
Atlanta
Reynolds City election on machinery contract with Fairbaks Morse Co
Voters in Reynolds are asked to approve a $7,280 machinery contract for a diesel oil engine, EVA alternator, motors, and related equipment to power lights and water works. Payments total 30 months with notes bearing 7 percent interest and seller retains title until full payment. Ballot options: In favor of Machinery Contract or Against Machinery Contract. Polls open 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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Reynolds
Bae Ennee
E. F. Seay
Land Auction Notice in Taylor County Bank Deed
On December 7 1920 A I Jarrett conveyed land to Taylor County Bank securing a loan. The bank will sell by public outcry on the first Tuesday in September 1925 at the county courthouse for cash. Fifty acres in the northwest corner of lot 160 and one undivided one third of 99 acres in lot 49 known as A J Jarrell home place and Mary KE Gassett estate. Debt $5428.20 with interest. proceeds to repay debt costs with balance to Jarrell. C W Foy attorney for the bank.
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A. ‘I. Jarrett
Taylor County Bank
Taylor County
Court House
Said
24Th
Said County
A.J. Jarrell
Mary KE. Gassett
A. T. Jarrell
C. W. Foy
Notice of Removal of Disabilities in Divorce Case
A. A. Fuller petitions to remove disabilities of marriage from Maggie B. Fuller in Taylor Superior Court. Application filed August 5, 1926, returnable to October term, to convene October 6, 1925, for the removal of disabilities under the verdict granting total divorce.
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Maggie B. Fuller
A. A. Fuller
Taylor Superor Court
Superior Court
Taylor Copn
Superior Court of
Taylor
Letters of Administration for J S Bloodworth
Notice of petition by S Bloodworth for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of J S Bloodworth deceased. Creditors and next of kin must appear at the Ordinary L T Peed’s office by law to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated August 1926.
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S. Bloodworth
J.S. Bloodworth
J. S. Bloodworth
L. T. Peed
Early Waldensians Reformers Organized by Waldo
Early reformers called Waldensians formed around 1170 under Peter Waldo, a Lyons merchant. Principal centers emerged in the Piedmont Provence and Dauphine Alps regions.
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Peter Waldo
Waldo
Lyons
France
Piedmont
Provence
Dauphine Alps
National Parks of the United States and National Monuments
The United States hosts 19 national parks including Hot Springs in Arkansas with 46 springs and Yellowstone in Wyoming. Other parks span California to Alaska, featuring Sequoia General Grant tree, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Wind Cave, Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, Grand Canyon and Mount McKinley. Dozens of smaller reservations and monuments like caves, bridges, and battlefields complement the system.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Yellowstone
Wyoming
California
General Grant
Mount Rainier
Washington
Crater Lake
Oregon
Wind Cave
South Dakota
Platt
Oklahoma
Sully Hill
North Dakota
Mesa Verde
Colorado
Southern Railway announces travel connections through Atlanta
Convenience noted in Atlanta for all points with parlor car and coaches from Mavon to Atlanta, sleep ing cars and coaches to points North East and West. For complete information, contact any ticket agent, Southern Railway System or G B Rhodes.
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Macon
New York
Cordele
Georgia
Atlanta
Southern Railway System
G. B. Rhodes
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
C. B. Rhodes
Macon Ga
Central of Georgia
Sheriff's Sale
Mia
Lens Brancl
Matthews
Cardu
Cardus
View Southern Ry
Birmingham
Memphis
Montgomery
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
T. A
Detroit
Cleveland
Serena
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