Knights of Columbus Not a Secret Society, Letter Defends Group
A Georgia writer challenges an editor's views on the Knights of Columbus as a secret order. The letter argues the group funds a Catholic youth home, mirrors YMCA aims, and urges support for War Department efforts to defeat the Kaiser. It cites Taft and Roosevelt as sources and calls for patience with authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptone
War Department
Knights of Columbus
YMCA
Taft
Roosevelt
Georgia
Prohibition Seen As Key Issue In Georgia Senate Race
In Georgia national prohibition is framed as a major issue in the U S Senate contest. Senator Thomas W Hardwick is expected to oppose prohibition while William D Upshaw supports it for state and nation. The race centers on each candidate stance and their past roles in anti and pro prohibition movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Thomas W. Hardwick
William D Upshaw
Hardwick
William D. Upshaw
Congress
Newspaper Struggles With Rising Costs and Community Role
The paper states it now keeps every dollar received and emphasizes greater local impact. It notes publishers face heavy expenses and reduced income while readers gain substantial benefits from the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talay
Clear Your Skin in Spring Ad Promotes Pills
An old advertisement urges spring cleaning of skin and intestines using Dr Kes's New Life Pills to clear complexion and brighten eyes. It touts mild laxative effects and claims the pills throw off sluggish body wastes. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kes
Dr. King
Wirer
Glass Eye Cure Offered By Free Consultation
Male doctors claim to cure eye ailments without pain by glasses free of charge. They advertise relief for cross eyes, cataracts, stomach and rheumatic pains, piles and more through eye health care. Women and children urged to seek care. date hours and early calls requested.
Radle piano direct from factory in Atlanta offer
Taylor county resident Radle W. F. Grace urges buyers considering a piano to purchase direct from the factory to save rental and middleman costs. Grace notes the Radle piano has broad national use since 1850, advises early action before prices rise, and offers to send catalog and quotes. He has 26 years of tuning experience and can supply prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Grace
Taylor County
The
Herald
United States
P.O. Box
Atlanta, Ga
Wheels Turn in the Advocate Office at Milltown
A note invites readers to visit the Advocate office to watch the printing presses and the editor’s thoughts in motion, promising activity whenever the shop is busy or idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Milltown Advocate
Local Board summons residents for transport and meals
Uultman Reynolds J Scandrett from Carsonville are summoned to appear before a local board next Saturday to receive details and arrangements. Meal tickets and transportation will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uultman
Reynolds J. Scandrett
Carsonville
Speer Rules Against Watson On Second Class Mail
Judge Emory Speer denied The Jeffersonian an injunction to keep second class mail privileges. The Jeffersonian Publishing Co. sued JQ West Thomason Ga postmaster after claims of false attacks and propaganda. Attorneys S G McClendonJ Gordon JonesSamuel L OliveB J Stephens for plaintiff. W H Lamar Erle Barnes for defendant. Hearing held two weeks ago at Mt Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
The
Jeffersonian
Wilson
America
United States
Emory Speer
United States District Court
Lake Fairfield
N. C
Speer
Jeffersonian Publishing Company
JQ West
Thomson, Ga
S. G. McClendon
J. Gordon Jones
Samuel L. Olive
B. J. Stephens
W. H. Lamar
Post Office Department
Erle Barnes
Mt Airy
New Red Cross Members Named in Local List
A list names new Red Cross members including Mesdames R R Brewer Maggie Hall W O Russ and Misses Kate Payne Carolyn Adams Jamie Sealy Helen Dunwoody Len na Cameron Ruth Dunwoody Blanche Smith along with Messrs Flem Fri erson D R Bigbie Lowry Riley M A Chapman L E Peterman Chas R Brown Pickens Riley Dr J M Cook and other contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
R R Brewer
Maggie Hall
W O Russ
Messrs
Flem Frierson
D R Bigbie
Lowry Riley
M. A. Chapman
L. E. Peterman
Chas R. Brown
Pickens Riley
J M Cook
Kate Payne
Carolyn Adams
Janie Sealy
Helen Dunwoody
Lenna Cameron
Ruth Dunwoody
Blanche Smith
Donations Recorded for Col W E Steed and Others
Donations list shows Col. W E Steed contributing 20 dollars while a traveling man gives 50 and Mrs A S Wallace 4.00. Mr Cameron and wife add 10.00, with other named donors including a 5.00 entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W E Steed
AS Wallace
Cameron
Masonic Lodge Hosts Visiting Grand Master Party
Grand Master Miller and Fort Valley brethren toured Taylor County’s Level farming area south of Butler. Local leaders J R Williams Howard C M Blair E J Locke Butler hosted a day of hospitality, barbecue, and lodge ceremonies with praise for roads and farms and a lengthy evening of degree work and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsonic Rioncer
Taylor County
James T. Lucas
Miller
Fort Valley
Macon
Level
Butler
J.R. Williams
Howard
C. M. Blair
E. J. Locke
J T Adams
L. Carter
H. C. Riley
Brooks & Trussell
Frank Baker
F.C. McC
C.e.benns
School Opens with Strong Attendance and Prominent Guests
Opening exercises in the chapel drew patrons, friends, visitors, the Mayor, and the full board of Aldermen. Dr. H. J. Porter led devotional services while Mayor Smith, Commissioner AS Wallace, Col. H. P. Wallace, and Mr. H. J. Peagler spoke. Prof Brown will teach all grades above seventh as the new year starts under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Beginners Will Not Be Admitted Spring Term School
The council has ordered that first grade pupils cannot enter during the spring term. Parents with children expected to start before another year should enroll them now to avoid overloading teachers with excessive work.
Ford Cylinders Re-bored and Bearings Made Here
For Ford owners the shop offers automotive work that can be done in this section of the state. Specializes in re boring Ford cylinders and bearings with all bearings manufactured in house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Boy Wanders From Home Mose Turner Missing
Absent since mid July Mose Turner a 15 year old mulatto boy with yellow eyes and a thin face is sought by his grandmother Aunt Lou Sterns Williams. He is described as stooped and talking little with a mind impaired at times any information will be appreciated by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Turner
Lou Sterns Williams
For Sale J E Lawhorn Place Rupert Area
Notice advertises 101 acres total with 60 acres cultivated and two houses for sale at once. Buyer offers requested by J F Maddox of Ashburn Georgia for the Rupert area property known as the J. E. Lawhorn place two miles from Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lawhorn
Rupert
J. F. Maddox
Ashburn
Brick Work by Tom in Butler County
Tom, located in Butler, offers all kinds of brick work across the county with many years of experience. First class work guaranteed at reasonable prices. Early Montfort, Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Butler
Montfort
Col
Missing Dog Reward Offered After Alert at Mill
Lost female dog named Spaid with a bobbed tail and a head injury. Last seen near McCants' Mill. Reward offered by W. W. Edwards. White rat dog description included in message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCants’ Mill
Reward
W.W. Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ge Speer
Watson
Thomson
Red Cross
Boy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!