Smith Attacks British Blockade At New York Importers Meeting
Georgia Senator Hoke Smith addressed New York importers who claim $50,000,000 in goods are tied up at neutral European points due to Britain's blockade. He argued the United States must defend neutral rights and criticized Britain’s actions, urging Wilson to seek relief. The speakers cited Civil War precedents like the Peterhoff case to contest the legality of the blockade and pressed for shipment through neutrals.
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Great Britain
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Holland
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Senator Smith
Great ‘Britain
Bermuda
Margmoras
United States Supreme Court
Card From Dr. Dickey on pensions and policy debates
A reader discusses state pension laws for Confederate veterans, noting a 67 year old man denied due to six months service, and contrasts with others receiving pensions. He questions railroad ownership, prohibition, and school teachers, urging reform and consistency. He also mentions Georgia’s constitutional liquor law and political integrity.
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Soldiers' Home
I Yagiimas
Alway
Missouri
Democratic Party
We&aa
Georgia
Taylor County Fair seeks stock subscriptions for county wide fair
J R A Chambers secretary of the Taylor County Fair Association urges residents to buy stock shares valued at ten dollars each to fund the county fair. He notes progress toward a hoped 1200 dollar target before the October opening and invites districts like Mauk Charing Rupert and Southland to join. He promises two high class free acts and seeks outside concessions for exhibits to boost the event.
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Taylor County Fair Association
Mauk
Charing
Rupert
Southland
Butler
Reynolds
Carsonville
Panhandle
Daviston
Buckje n's An Salvellent Promotes Healing For Ailments
An old advertisement urges using Buck- Jen's An Salvellent for cuts scrapes and minor injuries noting infection can arise from small wounds. It claims antiseptic protection prevents complications and suits skin blemishes eczema and salt rheum, urging readers to obtain the original box from their Druggist.
Governor’s bill would empower warrants sign off
Fragmentary text notes a senate discussion on a bill allowing the governor to sign warrants and accelerate a law once signed, with references to teachers, a fringing house scene, and unclear conditions.
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Georgia
Eaeiea
Thertee Alee
Senate
New Editor Named for Americus Times Recorder
Crans ton Williams of Greensharo is named managing editor succeeding Quinly Melton who departs to Bainbridge as secretary of the Bainbridge board of trade. Melton previously replaced J J Farrell who recently resigned. Jim Williams of the Herald Journal is listed as editor.
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Cranston Williams
Greensharo
Quinly Melton
Americus‘ Times Recorder
Melton
Bainbridge
Board of Trade
J. J. Farrell
Williams
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
An advertisement quotes Sol Williams of Jesse Tennessee praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims higher sales and personal relief from using the product. Other notes suggest the ad copy ends with a jab about some men talking little while others emit gas.
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Chamberlain
Sol. Williams
Merchant
T. Jesse
Tenn
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Remedy Promises Fast Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey remedy as a cure for colds and coughs. It claims thousands benefited and urges readers to buy from dealers for immediate use to end chesty coughs and chest congestion.
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Bell Bell
Homer Sagan
Dr. Bell
No Hard Times in Georgia Predicts Hopeful Fall Outlook
The Macon News reports Georgia faces easier credit, a $2 million peach crop, rising watermelon sales, and modest cotton gains. Farmers diversify, stay at home, and anticipate improved business with Federal reserve support and postwar stability, though prosperity is not guaranteed.
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Georgia
Federal Reserve Banks
Europe
United States
Macon News
Revolvers Discovered In Courthouse Amid Murder Trial
In Valdosta Georgia on August 11 two firearms were found after a commotion at the Jasper Florida courthouse during Wilmer Holtzendorff’s murder trial. The incident involved Mrs Holtzendorff and her daughter allegedly smuggling revolvers into the building threatening witnesses Charles Herring and James Westberry. The sheriff reported prior threats by the mother to shoot the witnesses if they testified.
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Valdosta
Iendorff
Wilmer Holtzene
Jasper
Fla
Holtzendorff
Noah Yates
Claude Holtzendorf
Specialists Do Specialists Do The eerie' isease
Dr. J. R. Hughes advertises treatment for chronic diseases using serum therapies, electrical kiropractic methods, and noninvasive care. The notice promotes consultations in August and appeals to patients with rheumatic, stomach, kidney, skin, and women’s health concerns.
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Childré
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