Severe Albany storm sparks fires and damage noted
Georgia notes report a severe lightning storm in Albany causing two major fires and minor property damage. Farmers statewide cheer crops as outlook improves with Camp Gordon era soldiers near. Cotton movement reported in Ocilla with hundreds of bales.
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Albany
Atlanta
W. H. Cofield
Ocilla
Joseph Habersham Red Cross Auxiliary
Red Cross
South Georgia
Camp Gordon
Georgia News In Brief From Valdosta To Atlanta
Insurance for three dwellings and a school board trustees’ appointment feature in a packed Georgian news roundup. Reports cover a $7500 grant to expand a fairgrounds barn, a suit for damages after a work accident, a fatal congestion incident, a marriage at Thomasville, a Fort McPherson officer’s return, a hotel fall injury in Atlanta, a Navy vessel naming request, a veteran printer’s death, a proposed rail line in Hall and White counties, pardons for 60 South Georgia men, a Athens centenarian, and a farmer exhib iting a multi fingered ear of corn in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vleethe
Zit
South Georgia State Normal School
Valdosta
Dorsey
Leugheastern Pair Association
Fulton
B Manufacturing
Ollie Mae“ Purger
Willie Highsmith
Fort McPherson
Frank S. Singer, Jr
Port Oglethorpe
Atlanta
Ansley Hotel
Daniels
Howard
Georgia
Gate City
Isaac Boring Wilgrim
Athanta
Ike
Oak Street
Macon
Hall
Rattlesnake, beer seizure, and pardon petition noted
A 5.5 foot rattlesnake was killed by Judge James Ho Price of Tifton after a beer haul of 500 gallons was captured by U S revenue officers near College Park. Samuel C. Aikens filed a superior court damages suit for 20 006 seeking pardoning Edna Godbee, to Governor Dorsey. The petition circulated among Georgia lawmakers, signed by officers of both houses and nearly every member.
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Wiel
United States Revenue
College Park
James Ho Price
Tifton
Price
Samuel C. Aikens
Atlanta
Superior Court
Bly
Edna Godbee
Dorsey
House
Senate
Josephine McDonald
Kird
Scott's Emulsion Ad Appeals to Growing Children
An earnest advertisement urges parents to feed growing children with Scott's Emulsion. It claims the product delivers concentrated nutrition to enrich blood, improve weakness, and build strength, labeling it suitable for pale faces and lean bodies. No alcohol, by Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield
N. I
Young girl convicted for ring theft in Waycross court
Carrie Christian an 11 year old girl was found guilty in Waycross city court for stealing a ring from a employer. Judge McDonald ordered her to pay a fine or serve twelve months. The ring was recovered by officers. The article also notes plans to build grain elevators near Atlanta and other southern sites to boost Georgia grain handling and production.
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Carrie Christian
Waycress
McDonald
Atlanta
Georgia
Dr King’s New Discovery marketed for coughs and colds
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds grippe and bronchial affections. It claims a 40 year standard status and recommends keeping a bottle at home for croup sore throat and related illnesses. The text also briefly mentions agricultural figures and veteran programs with unclear context.
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Dr. King
Hall's Catarrh Cure Controversy and Patent Claim
A Toledo firm J Cheney & Co offers one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn affidavit by Frank J Cheney and a notary public claim internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad notes Toledo sales through druggists and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. W._GLEASON
Hal
F. J. Cheney & CO
All Drugeists
Starfish Used as Rice Fertilizer Reported
A Japanese study notes starfish used as fertilizer yield excellent rice results. Analysis finds nitrogen near five percent and traces of phosphoric acid in the starfish, suggesting potential fertilizing value.
Rub-Ny-Tism Antiseptic Remedy Claims Wide Use
An old advertisement touts Rub-Ny-Tism as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts and burns and old sores and insect stings. It promotes external use and lists a price of 25.
Quote from John Selden on excuses and law
Fragmentary quotation reflecting legal ethics and public disrespect for excuses. The text references how men plead excuses to avoid accountability and the difficulty of refuting them. Source tone recalls scholarly reflections on justice and human behavior.
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John Selden
Malaria Prescription Claim Promises Quick Fever Cure
An advertisement touts a prescription prepared for malaria or ghills and fever. It claims five or six doses break the illness and used as a tonic prevents fever recurrence. It allegedly acts on the liver better than Celomel without grining or sickness.
Move Against J W W Workers Sparks Spokane Raid
Federal intervention begins to curb the I W W strike in the northwest as Spokane district secretary Jas Rowan and 26 members are taken as prisoners by National Guard troops under Major Clement Wilkins. The action aims to prevent property damage and industrial disruption across Montana Washington Oregon and Idaho.
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Northwest
Spokane
Wash
Jas Rowan
I. W W
Clement Wilkins
Idaho National Guard
Rowan
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
The Coal Situation Slated For Government Control
Officials warn the coal industry is chaotic with looming strikes as miners demand higher wages and prices soar. A proposed Wilson plan would commandeer all coal, divide the country into districts, and set district price limits to avert a winter of fuel shortage.
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Wilson
Drastic rules threaten deserters under war pressure
Provost Marshal Crowder announces severe penalties for men who fail to report for exemption board examinations or to report to cantonment camps. Deserters in wartime may face court martial and execution. Government will use armed force to compel attendance and postmasters must aid by providing exemption board with addresses of such individuals.
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Crowder
Elephant Rampages at Columbus Show Sends Crowd Into Panic
A large bull elephant from the Sells-Floto circus fled into a crowd in Columbus Indiana as the show was unloading. Several hundred women and children fainted but only minor injuries were reported. The animal was led toward its railroad car and subdued after a short chase.
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Columbus
Ind
Sells-Flote Circus
Sean
Submarine Disguised as Sail Near Florida Coast
Officers aboard an oil steamship report a U boat disguised as a sailing vessel operating off the Atlantic coast near Florida. They received a wireless warning of the vessel believed to carry the top half of a schooner and possibly signaling from Bermuda.
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Atlantic
Florida
Bermuda
Catches at Hat Die in Car Crash
J. S. Rogers, superintendent of the Columbian Ironworks in Chattanooga, was instantly killed when his automobile plunged down an embankment after he took his hand from the steering wheel to hold his hat.
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J. S. Rogers
Columbian Ironworks
Chattanooga
Rogers
Wilson nominates over two hundred generals for new war army
President Wilson sent to the senate nominations of more than 200 major generals to command in the new war army. The list includes all National Guard general officers and other senior officers.
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Senate
Wilson
National Guard
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver, relieves biliousness and headaches, and avoids sickness or salivation, with a money back offer if it fails.
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Dodson
Georgia Tech to continue government aeronautics funding
Georgia School of Technology will receive government compensation for aeronautics instruction on the same basis as eight other institutions. Decatus county is poised to yield the county’s largest sweet potato crop this year, with many farmers already marketing potatoes. Joseph Van Holt Nash announces the engagement of his wreath maker daughter Lida Hoyle to Lieut. Robert Stuart Brown, with marriage planned soon. the bride’s father serves as adjutant general of the state.
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Georgia School of Technology
Decatus
Joseph van Holt Nash
Lida Hoyle
Robert Stuart Brown
Lemon Skin Whitening Lotion from Lemons and Orchard White
A vintage beauty tip describes mixing fresh lemon juice with three ounces of orchard white to create a skin whitening lotion. Strain the juice to remove pulp, combine with orchard white in a bottle, and shake. Apply to face neck arms and hands to bleach and smooth the skin for months, using inexpensive ingredients from grocers and druggists.
Fire destroys Tifton packing plant in progress on third floor
A fire razed the Tifton packing plant under construction, killing progress on the third floor. Loss estimated between 18000 and 25000 dollars with about 8000 dollars in machinery and materials owned by the company. The balance falls on contractors. Georgia Railway and Power Co. authorized to issue 2500000 in gold notes to fund sixth power unit at Allulah and reservoirs on the Tullah and Tugaloo rivers.
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Tifton
Georgia Railway and Power Company
State Railroad Commission
Allulah
Burton
Tallulah River
Tugaloo River
Freezone Claim Promises Fast Relief for Corns
A Cincinnati authority recommends Freezone for corns and calluses. A few drops relieve soreness and lift the entire corn or callus with the root. The solution dries quickly and does not inflame surrounding skin. A small bottle is inexpensive and available at drug stores or via wholesale houses.
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Cincinnati
Sheriff Sale to Open September 1917 in Taylor County
Sheriff Beeland advertises a sale on the first Tuesday in September 1917 at the court house door Taylor County Georgia. One acre in Butler bounded by Jennie McCrary and Mrs Bateman estate is sold to satisfy a fi a from the Justice Court 757th district G M in favor of J F Windham. Levy made by W A Anglin.
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Farmers Bank of
Butler, Ga
Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Butler
McCants’ Mill
Jennie McCrary
S. E. Batemans
Richard
Justice Court
G. M
J. F. Windham
W. A. Anglin
L. C
J. R. Beeland
Argo-Phosphate Promises Stronger Women and Health
Dr Frederic Jacobson promotes Argo Phosphate claiming it helps 75 percent of women gain a strong rounded figure and avoid nervous breakdowns. The ad touts rapid absorption, pink cheeks, rosy lips, and added flesh, urging purchase from a druggist or mailing $1 for a two week course from Forsyth Street in Atlanta.
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Frederic Jacobson
Forsyth St
Atlanta
Cocotone Skin Whitener Promises Younger Complexion
An Atlanta man touts Cocotone Skin Whitener made from coconut oil claiming it lightens dark skin, freckles, and blemishes within days. The ad promises even shedding of old skin and a new under layer, urging readers to ask their druggist or send twenty five cents to The Cocotong Co. to receive a box by mail.
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Atlanta
Cocotong Co
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