Georgia Weekly Press Association aims for closer ties
The Wrightsville and Dublin meeting of the Georgia Weekly Press Association promises closer cooperation between daily and weekly papers. Editors expect mutual benefit, unified advertising methods, streamlined paper sizes, and a professional move toward businesslike operations in the reconstruction era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Bigers
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Wrightsville
Dublin
Daily Press
The
Telegraph
Savannah Morning News
Savannah Press
Atlanta Journal and
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
W. A. Shackleford
Oglethope Echo
Lexington
Georgia Association
Rn York
Harber
South
Turner's Chapel Items
Mrs. Ruby Daniels of Elberton visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Robinson. Jim and Oscar Posey visit friends near Geneva. Alfred Posey and wife of Geneva guest of Mrs. E. A. Wallace. May Wainwright and Chloe Wallace guests of Lena May Ingram. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Abe Davis. Mrs. Lizzie Turner improving. Protracted meeting at Turner's Chapel begins Saturday July 27. Bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Daniels
Elberton
Mrs. W. J. Robinson
Alfred Posey
Geneva
E. A., Wallace
May Wainwright
Chloe Wallace
Lena May Ingram
Lizzie Turner
Turner’s Chapel
Nelson s Mill Items by Brown Eyes
Misses Florence Lula and Alice Wainwright spent the week end with relatives in Crawford County. Alfonso McCrary and Simon Moore motored to Midway Sunday. Mrs Hattie Hobbs of Reynolds visited her sister Mrs L L Wainwright Sunday. S H Moore passed through en route to Macon County. Protracted meeting begins Friday night before the fourth Sunday in July at Turner's Chapel. Everyone invited. Misses Victoria Lula and Nina Moore returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Lula
Alice
Wainwright
Crawford County
Alfonso McCrary
Simon Moore
Hattie Hobbs
Reynolds
L. L. Wainwright
S. H. Moore
Macon County
Turner’s Chapel
Victoria
Nina Moore
Special election for 23rd Senatorial District in Taylor County
Georgia Taylor County holds a special election on August 3 1918 at all precincts to fill the vacancy in the General Assembly upper house caused by Senator W F Weaver's death. Ordinary A H Riley orders the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
General Assembly of
W. F. Weaver
A. H. Riley
Crisp seeks re election to Congress in 1918 primary
Announcement by C R Crisp to Georgia voters of the Third District states he seeks re election to the Sixty Sixth Congress subject to the Democratic Primary on Sept 11 1918. He pledges support for the President as Commander in Chief in war legislation and asks for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Army
Y Y C. R. Crisp
Weaver Announces State Senate Bid to Fill Unexpired Term
At the request of friends from Taylor Crawford and Houston Counties J M Weaver announces his candidacy for the State Senate to fill the unexpired term of his deceased brother W F Weaver. Election date to be set by county ordinaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Crawford
Houston
State Senate
W. F. Weaver
J. M. Weaver
Howard Man Predicts Harris Landslide in Georgia Senate Race
W. M. Higgins, a traveling salesman for Procter & Gamble, predicts a statewide landslide for William J. Harris over Howard in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race. He cites county-level support and opinions from merchants across districts, noting Howard leads in some areas but Harris dominates others. Higgins says he will vote for Howard personally, but fears his ballot may be wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Harris
United States Senate
W. M.higgins
Proctor & Gamble Company
Higgins
Howard
DeKalb County
Harris
Middle West
Georgia
Mr. Higgins
United States
Mr. Howard
Fourth
Troup
Coweta
Carroll
Meriwether
Campbell
Hancock
Baldwin Counties
Washington
Johnson
Laurens
Tom Hardwick
Harris J
Hardwick
Early
Calhoun
Monroe
Pike
Upson
Bibb
Macon Telegraph
Middle Georgia
Taylor
Houston
Pulaski
Bleckly
Hugh Dorsey
Macon
Decatur
Another Weekly Paper Suspends Publication
Editor Swilling of the Milton County News announces a temporary suspension due to high labor and material costs and inadequate patronage. He credits the Free Press at Milton as the dominant paper, notes Alpharetta as a business mistake, and predicts any revival would struggle against the established rival and small market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swilling
Milton County News
The
News
Milton County
Free Press
Alpharetta
George Rucker
Lawrenceville News Herald
Position Wanted By Man Over Draft Age
Mr. C. C. Cooper seeks a sales or farm manager post after a recent fire loss at Rupert. He is past draft age, energetic, honest and reliable, with good habits and a fair education. Available after August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cooper
Rupert
Cooper
Crisp Anrounges for Re election
Congress man Chas. R. Crisp announces his re election to Congress from Georgia's Third District. Observers expect no opposition as constituents praise his past work and seek his continued support for wartime policies. He remains in Washington on the Ways and Means Committee drafting the eight billion dollar war revenue bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. Crisp
Congress
Georgia
Crisp
Washington
Committee of Ways and Means
Richland News
The Joy of Living Through Better Health
A call to improve life through good health and regular bowels. It argues that clogged bowels allow poisons to enter the system causing headaches and indigestion. It promotes Cham berlain's Tablets as a quick remedy to move the bowels, improve digestion, and enable real enjoyment of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Col Boifeuillet Declines Senate Run For Railroad Commission
Atlanta July 20 Colonel John T Boifeuillet announces he will not seek the United States senate and will stand for re election to the railroad commission seat he holds by gubernatorial appointment after Joseph H Grey resignation The decision ends weeks of pressure from lawmakers and supporters and he commends the Wilson administration for wartime conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John T. Boifeuillet
United States Senate
Railroad Commission
Harris
Joseph H. Grey
Boifeuillet
Senate
Wilson
National
Sweetheart of My Dreams song for soldiers at Camp Wheeler
Harry Stillwell Edwards writes the patriotic ballad Sweetheart of My Dreams. Mail for 25 cents to Secretary of Y 46 Camp Wheeler Macon Georgia. Red Cross and YMCA workers sell postpaid at 3.50 per 100 with proceeds aiding soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Red Cross
Camp Wheeler
Macon
America
Macon News
Vinegar Plaster Mix Slows Set For Crack Repairs
A reader suggests using vinegar instead of water to mix plaster for crack filling. The vinegar plaster stays like putty for about 20 to 80 minutes, prevents quick hardening, and can be pushed into cracks and smoothed with a table knife.
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Emly
Press —Association
Jim
Oscar Posey
Stork
Abe Davis
Nelson’s Mill
Automobile Insurance
G. McCants
Insurance Agency
Butler Banking Company
Old Line Company
Butler
Crisp Anrounges
Col. Boifeuillet
U. S. Senate
DELCO
Home Electric Light & Power Co
Macon, Ga
Greensboro
Greene County
Murry
Outfit
ALL Steel Gin CO
Bankss
Alabama
Ensley
Capital
Terrell
J. W. Minor
Foster Hamilton
Sweetheart OF
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
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