Reasons for County Prosperity and Chamber Success
A list of aims for community pride and local buying, roads, farming, schools, health, taxation, and public services. It also details means for a Chamber of Commerce to succeed, including strong membership, budgeted plans, open suggestion registers, Farm Bureau links, and leadership. Failure factors cover small membership, vague programs, indifferent members, weak committees, and lack of external ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Man Seeks Ideal Wife From Macon Candidates
W R Dixon of Colquitt Georgia seeks a wife and has drawn forty applicants from Macon. He wants a brown eyed middle aged woman who is not too slender nor too fat and who is pretty. Dixon is middle aged and not yet touched by love. A match could be in Butler or Taylor counties for the right girl.
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W. R. Dixon
Colquitt
Macon News
Macon
Pauline
Butler
Taylor County
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Claims Fast Cure
A testimonial from C P Caldwell of New Orleans credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with removing all skin blemishes after three boxes and Dr Hobson's Derman Soap. The ad promises soothing antiseptic action to rid skin humors and claims a guaranteed 50 cent price from Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
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Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St Louis
Georgia Weekly Press Association plans 1914 convention outing
Executive committee met at the State Capitol on February 16 1914 and approved a multi city itinerary for the 1914 annual convention and outing. The party will visit Commerce Athens Helen and Nachoochee Valley with a back trip including Tallulah Falls and Clarksville and invites nonmembers to join.
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Georgia Weekly Press Association
H. M. Stanley
State Capitol
P. F. McCutcheon
C. E. Benns
Athens
Helen
Nachoochee Valley
Tallulah Falla
Clarksville
Clayton
Perry Citizen Feagin Shoots Himself in Perry
Harry S. Feagin a prominent citizen of Perry Georgia killed himself at 5 pm the body found shortly after by J D Martin manager of the telephone exchange in Perry Georgia on February 18.
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Perry, Ga
Harry S. Feagin
J.D. Martin
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure for Liver and Kidney Ailments
An advertisement asserts Electric Bitters restore health and strength for miserable feelings and back pain. It claims a patient, Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa, recovered after eight months of virulent liver trouble when four doctors gave up. The booster urges a bottle at 50c or 1.00 with a money back guarantee.
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Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Iowa
H. E. Buckien & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Woman at Paschal Burned to Death
Mrs. McDaniel and mother of several children died in a Paschal home fire. While lifting a child away from the flames her skirt caught and she was burned severely, the incident occurring recently at her residence.
Ainsworth and Porter Elope to Savannah Marriage
Malcolm D. Ainsworth son of Dr. W. N. Ainsworth and Miss Eleanor Porter 18 wed at 1:30 pm in Savannah by Rev. John S. Wilder. Franklin Bryson witnessed. the couple traveled from Macon and Isle of Hope for license then married at Wilder's home and stayed at the Savannah hotel.
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Savannah
Malcolm D. Ainsworth
W. N. Ainsworth
Macon
Eleane Porter
John S. Wilder
South Side Baptist Church
Frank Bryson
Ainsworth
G . Porter
Chattanooga
A. E. Porter
Porter
Bryson
Isle of Hope
Joe Molina
Pastor’s Wilder
Schley County Primary Nominees Listed for County Offices
Ellaville Ga February 13 primary swings at Schley county with opposition for all posts except tax receiver. Nominations include Clerk of Superior Court M D Herring Sheriff R E Battle tax receiver A S Rainey tax collector J B Smith and Treasurer W H Collins.
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Schley County
Ellaville
Saperal
M. D. Herring
R. E Battle
A.S. Rainey
J. B. Smith
W. H. Collins
Prevent Bilious Attacks with Chamberlains Tablets
Readers are advised that bilious attacks cause appetite loss dullness and languor. Take three Chamberlains Tablets at the first signs to ward off the attack. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Train Robbery Halts Queen and Crescent Near Birmingham
Three masked men stopped the Queen and Crescent passenger train No 1 twelve miles north of Birmingham at 10:45 pm. They overpowered clerks and seized four sacks of registered mail believed to total over $40,000 with one sack carrying more than $10,000. Authorities chased the robbers, who vanished with the loot.
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Queen & Cresent
Birmingham
Ala
Attalla
Irondale
Queen & Crescent
New York
New Orleans
Here
Late For Babies Effective for Grown Ups Foley G Honey Aid
On a radio health segment a speaker discusses Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Syrup as a remedy for adults and children. The program promotes the product's claimed benefits and notes proper use for different ages.
Parker Injuries May Prove Fatal After Sand Loading
Mr. L. P. Parker of Howard remains gravely ill from internal injuries after a December accident while loading sand with a steam shovel for Kirkpatrick Sand and Cement Co. near Howard. Doctor Harrell of Macon has advised consultation, with transfer to Macon hospital for possible operation when able.
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L. P. Parker
Howard
Kirkpatrick Sand and Cement Co
Harrell
Macon
Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Georgia
H. J. Peagler
P. Robertson
Perry Citizen
Paschal
Eleanor Porter
Ladies’ Home
J. C. Giles & Co
Geneva, GA
Mr. Parker
Bacon
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