Prophecy of a European War from Monastery Manuscript
A fragment from 1701, found in a Wismar monastery, describes a distant prophecy of a three year and five month war involving seven nations, Europe under siege, and America as the seven star country. It foresees hunger, dragons in the air, and a final peace with a cross borne by victors before Christmas mass. Local papers note its uncanny accuracy to events so far.
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Wismar
Germany
Europe
Papal
America
Lower Rhine
National Prohibition Drive In Washington Gains Georgia Support
The Atlanta News Letter reports Georgia backed national prohibition with James A. Christian leading Georgia Anti-Saloon League efforts. The Anti-Saloon League of America opened its convention to rally support for a constitutional amendment to ban liquor, pending House passage and presidential approval.
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Atlanta
Washington, D.C
Georgia
James A. Christian
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League of America
Union
National House of
United States
US Senate
National House
Wilson
Soils Adapted to Peaches in Georgia
Prof T H McHatton notes light sandy soils yield early peaches but nematode root knot reduces growth and harms peavines and cotton. Orangeburg loams Cecil clay and red clays support robust peach orchards with built up fertility. avoid soggy bottoms and frost pockets. Slopes north and west help delay bloom and reduce frost risk. overall soil type matters less than orchard management.
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Albany
Georgia
Orangeburg
Cecil
North Georgia
Northwest
T. H. McHatton
Department of Horticulture
State College of Agriculture
Herald
Daily Thought on Courage and Opinion
A reflection contrasts physical courage which faces danger with moral courage that defies opinion. Colton posits two forms of bravery: bodily boldness and principled resilience.
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Colton
Will Americus Get Big Camp in Georgia
Columbus readers note Americus is pursuing a major aviation camp. At a chamber of commerce meeting, officials learned Col onel Lippincott and Major Cassells tentatively approved Americus site plans. A big Atlanta firm is preparing contour maps of the proposed Americus location.
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Columbus
Americus
Sumter County
Chamber of Commerce
Lippincott
Cassells
Atlanta
War Talks By Uncle Dan on Changing War Methods
Uncle Dan explains how warfare evolved from melee to modern tech, praising Allied resolve and denouncing the Kaiser. He urges universal military service, warns of German submarines, and stresses farming’s role in victory, urging citizens to lobby Congress for fair conscription.
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Uncle Dan
Jimmie
Red Cross
Japan
Billie
Mrs. Graham
Congress
Rural Carrier Examination for Taylor County Georgia
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Taylor County Georgia to be held in Howard January 12 1918. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county who meet Form No 1877 requirements. Vacancies may arise on other routes. reinstatement rules apply to veterans after discharge.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Taylor
Georgia
Howard
Washington
D. C
United States
Postal Department
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Classified Service
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Belgium
Georgia State Department of Agriculture
South Georgia
Congregation of the Baptist Tabernacle
J. W. Ham
Sumter
Marshall, Manufacturin S
Atlante
Chet
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