Ford Automobile Seized in Taylor County Sheriff Sale
The Ford runabout owned by E. B. Windham is sold under a Taylor County superior court writ in favor of Reynolds Home Mixture Guano Co. The sale occurs at the courthouse door within legal hours on the first Tuesday in August 1917, the property being possession of Windham. This notice dated July 3, 1917, by Sheriff J. R. Beeland.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Ford
E. B. Windham
Superior Court
Reynolds
Proerty
Fifa
J. R. Beeland
August 1917 Sheriff Sale in Taylor County Georgia
Sale set for the first Tuesday in August 1917 at the Taylor County courthouse. It will auction eight shares of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Butter Georgia, certificates 9 for five shares and 72 for three, held by Mrs. W. B. Wilson. The sale follows a Taylor Superior Court judgment in favor of Mrs. Bertha Wilson.
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Court House
Taylor County
Georgia
Farmers& Merchants Bank of Butter, Ga
W. B. Wilson
Fifa
Superior Court of
Taylor
Bertha Wilson
J. R. Beeland
Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Advertisement
This note promotes a lemon based beauty lotion. Mix two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint solution. Strain to remove pulp and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to reduce freckles sallowness and tan. It claims long shelf life and low cost.
Gleaned From Georgia News Notes Highlights
Statewide notes report fatalities from lightning and a drought break in Ocilla. Fire in Waycross destroyed ten houses valued around 5000 dollars. Gov. Harris pardoned four convicts and commuted two others. Edison residents raised over 2000 for Red Cross. Capt Bert M Atkinson wed Helen Engel in St Louis. Two cent stamp auctioned for 25 dollars in Atlanta. Children injured in Waycross train accident. Athens hosts Fourth of July with Leonard Wood speaker. Georgia politicians and businessmen active in law, education, and commerce.
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Muscogee County
Nankipooh
Columbus
Nate
W. Y. Atkinson
Georgia
St. Louis
Helen Engel
Detroit
Atlanta
Red Cross
Elmo Massengale
Charlie Hart
Atlantic Coast Line
Albany
Leonard Wood
Athens
Dorsey
James C. MacGill
el Paso
Fifth Georgia Regiment
Macor
C. J. Allen
Odd Fellows
East St. Louis Riots Prompt Martial Law and Mass Deaths
Rioting in East St. Louis escalated to martial law as white mobs killed numerous African Americans and burned homes. State officials estimated up to 250 dead, troops arrested hundreds, and fires spread toward the business district. The unrest traced to May amid fears of black labor influx and potential strikes.
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State Council of Defense
South
Tragedy at Niagara Falls Trolley Disaster
A belt line car on the Great Gorge Route left the rails near Niagara Falls plunged down a 20 foot embankment and overturned in water near the Whirlpool rapids. Nine people were killed and scores injured as a washout from heavy rains caused the wreck just below the Canti lever bridge. Over fifty passengers were aboard according to estimates.
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Great Gorge
Niagara Falls
Niagara River
Genera
Manchu Emperor Restored In China Central Throne
Dispatches report General Chang Hsun notified President Li Yuan Huaig he must retire as Manchu emperor Hsuan Tung is restored. A separate dispatch says Hsuan Tung issued a mandate affirming his succession to the throne amid Li’s cabinet split over China’s war stance.
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China Republic
Chang Hsun
Pekin
Li Yuan Huaig
Hsuan Tung
Reuter
Hsuan Turg
China
Germany
Soldier-Journalist James R. Oliver Dies at 77 in Baltimore
Lieutent James R. Oliver, a Civil War veteran and frequent contributor to southern magazines, died in Baltimore at age 77. He was pardoned by Lincoln after a death sentence for treason.
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Lincoln
James R. Oliver
Baltimore
Garvin D. Shands Dies at 73 Former Lt Governor
Garvin D. Shands former lieutenant governor of Mississippi died in New Orleans at age 73. He served as dean of the law schools at Tulane University and the University of Mississippi for many years.
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Garvin D. Shands
Mississippi
New Orleans
Tulane University
University of Mississippi
Cocotone Skin Whitener Order Letter Request
A customer requests a mail order of Cocotone Skin Whitener and three cakes of Cocotone Skin Song. Clara M. Jackson encloses a money order for payment and asks to be sent the products by return mail. The letter states satisfaction with the products and willingness to pay five dollars.
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Cocotone Company
Clara M. Jackson
Argo-Phosphate Claims Rosy Cheeks and Vitality Aid
An Atlanta doctor touts Argo-Phosphate tablets as essential for both men and women who feel tired nervous or pale. He says the product strengthens the nervous system boosts endurance and can restore rosy cheeks within weeks, with a money back fatal penalty for nonperformance.
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Atlanta
A. Jacobson
To Be Healthy at Seventy Prepare at Forty
Sound advice notes middle life neglects can undermine strength and lead to chronic weakness. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a tonic to keep blood rich and aid rheumatism while avoiding alcohol. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Heartbeat individuality may reveal handwriting traits
An English scientist proposes that unique heart beat patterns influence handwriting. He suggests that when the writing is magnified the individual rhythm can be identified, linking physiological signals to personal writing style.
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