Southern farmers win yearlong wheat grinding rights
Washington reports Food Administrator Hoover issued orders empowering Georgia and southern farmers to have enough ground wheat at mills to provide flour for their families and dependents for twelve months. The change ends 30 day limits and the prior October deadline, aiming to prevent winter shortages and reduce miller and farmer trips. June 28.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Hoover
South
Food Administration
Railroads End Excursions After Georgia Complaint
Georgia farmers and workers pressed Senator Hoke Smith to stop railroad excursions tied to cotton mills. The United States Railway Administration ordered the excursions discontinued after his report, amid a state labor shortage that requires full-time labor from all available men.
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Nevices
Cotton
Georgia
United State Railway Administration
Hoke Smith
Washington
Sweetheart Of My Dreams Song For Soldiers Aid
The Macon News advertises Sweetheart Of My Dreams by Harry Stillwell Eawards, a patriotic song sold to raise funds for American soldiers via Red Cross and Y M C A. Priced 25 cents mail, 3.5 dollars per hundred post paid, proceeds go to soldiers in camps, with large appeal to bands and vocalists and Red Cross workers nationwide.
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Harry Stillwell Eawards
Red Cross
Camp Wheeler
Macon
America
Macon News
Fourth of July events at Souther Field Americus Ga
Americus Georgia Fourth of July at Souther Field features a baseball game between a Wheeler Field team from Macon and Souther Field players at 10 AM. Admission free. At 4 PM a flying demonstration with 45 airplanes, directed by Captain J B Arrow, showcases battlefield formations and expert stunts. Major Carlisle N. Wash hosts visitors.
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Americus
Southerbretd
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Souther
J. B. S‘arrow
Flyi
Carlisle N. Wash
Architect killed by banker at Bainbridge
In Bainbridge Georgia cashier and vice president R Hi May is jailed for the murder of H S Richardson a prominent local architect and contractor. May says Richardson attacked with a bank crank and he shot in self defense. Richardson's skull injuries and five gunshot wounds reported. no eye witnesses. Both men are prominent in local social and business circles.
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Bainbridge
Richardson
May
Bryan County Wins Liberty Loan Cup For Largest Over Sub
Bryan county was awarded a silver cup by the Fourth National Bank of Atlanta for the largest over subscription in Georgia during the third Liberty Loan. With a $16,900 quota, Bryan county subscribed $86,000, an over-subscription of 509 percent, among the district’s highest. The cup will be formally presented July 4 with Governor Hugh M. Dorsey and bank and government officials in attendance.
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Atlanta
Fourth National Bank of
Georgia
Liberty
Bryan County
Federal Reserve
Fourth National Bank
Liberty Loan Executive Committee
John Burk
Hugh M. Dorsey
John A. Hynds
War Savings Drive to Reach Taylor County Quota
The War Savings Stamps drive in Taylor County will continue until the $231,260 quota is met. Despite strong effort last week, less than half the county’s allotment was reached, but optimism remains. Chairman Peebles vows renewed canvassing and an address by a state-wide speaker in Butler to push the drive over the top.
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Taylor
Wilson
Taylor County
Peebles
Uncle Sam
Atlanta
Butler
Howell Hollis Wins in Muscogee County
Howell Hollis elected Saturday to fill the unexpired state legislative term caused by the resignation of S Hatcher Jr. Hollis defeated J Paul Hinde by 637 to 302 with Edwards vote pending and unlikely to change the result.
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Howell Hollis
Hon. S . Hatcher, Jr
J. Paul Hinde
Hollis
Hinde
Edwards
Colored Men Invited to Enlist in Navy at Americus
The Americus Navy Recruiting Station urges colored men with experience as attendants, officers’ cooks, and stewards to enroll in the Naval Reserve Force during the war. The program promises possible immediate promotion and patriotic duty, with government care for dependents. The officer will provide full particulars upon request.
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Navy
Americus
Naval Reserve
Lame Shoulder and Rheumatism Treated with Rest
Ailment described as rheumatism of the muscles yields to absolute rest and a few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. The passage urges trying the product for relief.
Senator Hardwick to Speak in Buller on July Thirteenth
Circulars announce United States Senator Thos W Hardwick a candidate for re election will speak at Butler Saturday July 13 at 4 o clock p m. Ladies and voters of the county are invited to hear him.
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Senator Hardwick
Buller
United States
Thos. W. Hardwick
TWO SUSPECTS ARE JAILED IN TALBOTTON GA
Two suspects are held in jail in Talbotton Georgia. One gave the name Charlie Roche claiming American birth and that his kin fled him for being worthless. The other, David Hiergesell, says he is from Germany since 1888 and that he was naturalized but cannot show papers. He was arrested on a vagrancy warrant by government agent J A Smith. He listed a New York brother William Heirgesell and a wife there. He stayed with Mr Hiker on Ivey street in Atlanta. Names referred to Hooper Alexander for investigation. Locals demand legitimate business and American identity from newcomers.
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Talbotton
Charlie Roche
Pensylvania
David Hiergesell
Germany
H_e
J. A. Smith
William Heirgesell
New York
Hiker
Ivey Street
Atlanta
Hooper Alexander
Amerinna
Be a booster and lift your town forward
The booster is the forceful optimist who tackles hardships with will and persistent effort. He sees the bright side, aims for future achievements, and works to turn potential into reality. Reject boasting. embrace action, support others, and carry the load to raise your community.
Soldiers Sweethearts Should Write Oftener
By GC C Lyon. Letters from home cheer troops in France and lift spirits. A general urged correspondents to send two cheery letters weekly to reduce despondency and boost army discipline. Mothers and sisters lead, but sweethearts must write more and with tact, avoid envy or trivial tales, and consider soldiers’ fatigue and long trenches.
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GC. C. Lyon
France
America
Cemetery Grounds Clean Up Meeting at Mt Pisgah
All persons interested in cleaning off the grounds at Mt Pisgah cemetery are urgently requested to meet there on Thursday before the third Sunday in it for the purpose of doing work as may be found necessary. If it rains, come the next or first fair day prepared for work.
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Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
Georgia Legislature Adopts Prohibition Measure
Atlanta July 1 The Georgia legislature ratified the prohibition amendment to the U S constitution and expected broad moral impact on other states. James A Christian Georgia Anti Saloon League superintendent praised prompt action and noted limited opposition in the House and Senate.
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Atlanta
Georgia
James A. Christian
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
House
Senate
Hill Hall
Bibb
Spencer R. Atkison
Fulton
Secretary of State’s Office Makes Fine Showing
Atlanta Ga The annual report of the secretary of state begun by the late Philip Cook and completed by Judge E H W Strange was submitted to the Georgia Legislature. An auditor’s certificate shows funds handled by the department are in balance. Judge Strange, a candidate for the full term, announces he will retain the office.
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Atlanta
Secretary of State
Philip Cook
E. H W. Strange
Georgia Legislate
Judge Strange
Death Claims Another Veteran Mr John W Rhodes
John W Rhodes a longtime Taylor County resident died at the State farm early Saturday. He served in the Confederate Army with the 2nd Va Battalion and was married to Fannie Caldwell. Survived by children Mrs Mae Fountain Mrs Lodie Chapman Mrs Eunice Smith Mrs Myrtle Jones Mrs Eva Royal Miss Ruby Rhodes and two sisters. His funeral followed at Betmetery with Rev J ed and Rev H O J Ts officiating.
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John W. Rhodes
Taylor Cunty
State Farm
Uliff Rhode
Butler
Rhodes
Taylor County
A. M Enodes
Methodist Church
Cchurch
Jesus Christ
Va. Batalion
Atlanta
Macon
Fannie Caldwell
CH Rhodes
Mae Fountain
Lodie Chapman
Albany
Eunice Smith
Manchester
Myrtle Jones
Eva Royal
Reynolds
Ruby Rhodes
Athinta
M. Bartlett
Mollie Rhodes
Notice to Purchasers of Government Nitrate Soda
Government nitrate soda distribution halted due to loss of cargo after grounding near Cuba. Department of Agriculture cannot secure replacement nitrate in time for the crop. War Industries Board efforts fail. likely no further nitrate available for distribution. Joy Pea County Government Nitrate Distributor.
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Department of Agriculture
Rincondo
Chile
Savannah
Cuba
Department
War ‘Industries Board
War Industries Board
Joy Pea County
Changes at the Office After Philip Cook’s Death
The passage notes that Charles Cook, son of the late Philip Cook, was among the force employed by the late Phil ip Cook. Upon taking charge, appointed by Governor Dorhey to succeed Mr. Cook, Judge Strange made no changes to the office.
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Philip Cook
Charles Cook
Dorhey
Cook
Strange
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