Uncle Ned Asks Congress Of Energy Inventions Spark
A quirky Reynolds county tale centers on Uncle Ned dressed for Flag Day, sharing a wild plan for home energy storage and reuse. He touts a patent and a stock firm with famed locals backing a $350000 venture while neighbors and friends echo skepticism.
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George Goddard
Ned
Reynolds’ Beautiful Park
Mitchell & Bone
Reynolds
Cooper- Marshall Street
E.P. McAuley
Captain English
Doc Cooper
Henry Paris
Walker's Place
R. O. Perkins
Mayor Weaver
Col
Homer Beeland
Albert Hicks
E. J. Mims
G. W. Fickling
Nehemiah Crabapple
Uncle Ned
the Herald
Butler
O. T. Montfort
Fort Valley Man Values Quilt At One Thousand Dollars
Fort Valley booster Col Emmett Houser recounts a Fort Valley quilt owned by W P Harwell. The home made piece weighs about sixteen pounds and uses 350 different cloth pieces. Harwell values the quilt at $1000 and it took two years to complete.
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Fort Valley
Atlanta
Emmett Houser
Wilson County
Capitol
W. P. Harwell
Harwell
Sloan's Liniment Provides Quick Relief for Aches
Sloan's Liniment relieves strains sprains bruises and muscle soreness with a clean liquid that penetrates without rubbing. It does not stain skin or clog pores unlike plasters or ointments and offers speedy relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia gout lumbago grippe and post work aches. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Dorsey Inaugurated Georgia Governor Promises Reform
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey, in a brief inaugural address to the general assembly, urged simplified, responsible government and efficiency in fiscal matters. He proposed a finance committee, a board of control, a compulsory local school tax, and reforms in taxation, education, and state agencies to improve services and curb excess spending.
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Hugh M. Dorsey
General Assembly
Dorsey
Georgia
State Insurance Department
Appropriations Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Board of Control
Govenor
Statehouse
United States
Scond
National Council of Defense
State Council of Defense
Council of Defense
Steps Taken to Hammer Down Price of Coal
In Atlanta on July 3 the presence of Federal Trade Commission Chairman W. J. Harris signals government effort to curb coal prices. Officials discuss measures and policy stances guiding price reductions amid rising energy costs.
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Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
W. J. Harris
The
Federal Trade
Federal role in coal price relief highlighted by visiting commission
The commission investigating coal price spikes notes federal power to protect consumers during stress. The FTC stepped in to demand price reductions, allowing the Commission to fix prices. Chairman Harris, praised as popular in Georgia, leads the discussion on federal action and relief measures.
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Commission
Harris
Georgia
Red Cross Rally at Baptist Church This Sunday
County residents are invited to a Red Cross rally at the Baptist church Sunday at 4 PM. Speakers Cols Felton and Greer of Montezuma and Oglethorpe will discuss the Red Cross needs. A rare treat awaits attendees.
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Red Cross
Baptist Church
Cols Felton
Greer
Montezuma
Oglethorpe
Pardons and sentence reductions in 1914 Taylor murder case
Governor Harris pardons Jim Drane on executive clemency after a lengthy life sentence tied to the Ben Garvin killing in 1914. Jack and Arthur Pope see their life terms reduced to five years. Drane and the Popes were tried in January 1915 by Judge Gilbert.
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Cols
W E Steed
C W Foy
Jim Drane
Taylor County
Ben Garvin
Harris
Jack
Arthur Pope
Jim Crane
Garvin
Pope Negroes
Taylor Superior Court
Gilbert
Retiring Governor Grants Paroles and Commutations
Atlanta July 3. Before leaving office Governor Harris granted four paroles and two commutations. Van Goolsby jailed for manslaughter in 1914 was paroled. Ollie Wimbish sentenced for life in Sumter county was paroled. Riley Milliken received ten years for manslaughter and was paroled. Will Handy, serving life since 1898, was paroled. Virgil Hill and Lonie Denna received commutations to present service.
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Atlanta
Harris
van Goolsby
Ollie Wimbish
Sumter County
Riley Milliken
Will Handy
Virgil Hill
Lonie Denna
Baptist Association Convenes in Butler July 24
The 89th annual session of the Columbus Missionary Baptist Association will convene in Butler on Monday night July 24 and run two days finishing Wednesday. Rev. B. W. Bussey of Cusseta will preside as moderator. about seventy five messengers and ministers are expected with open home hospitality planned for attendees.
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Sue
Bang
Domino Club
Dan Payne
D. S. Saunders
H. T. Saunders
A. M. Carter
Hoke McDaniel
C. B. Marshall
Homer Beeland
Judge Aultman
Dr. Mangham
A. J. Payne
H. H. Riley
J. G. Hicks
Dr. Fickling
H. K. Sealy
Uncle Ned
Barrow’s
Columbus Association
The
Missionary Baptist Church
Butler
Baptist Church
B. W. Bussey
Cusseta
Taylor, Muscogee
Harris
Chattahoochee
Talbot, Meriwether
Marion
J. T.bray
Columbus
R. H. Willis
Race Riot Ravages East St Louis as Black Residents Perish
Eyewitness reports say at least 15 Black residents were shot and killed as white mobs set homes ablaze in East St Louis. Fires consume Negro quarters near the business district while troops are deployed and 300 whites are arrested.
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East St. Louis
Springfild
Ill
East St. Loui
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Red Cross Society
Jack Pope
Baptist Association
Association
M. T. Gaultney
W. C.-Ivey
J. W. Smith
R M Rigdon
W M Peed
E. L. Jenkins
H. O. Fowler
Oswell Smith
Marion Green
L W Mann
F L Ward
R L Holt
J Flournoy
John Johnson
J. Y. Allen
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