Bride who eloped wants to come back home
Florence Pickard, who eloped with Everett Harrison while engaged to Gustav Karsten, wired her mother in Macon asking to return from New York. Dr. Pickard, in Macon, said he received two telegrams and will wait for Florence’s full statement before acting. He pledged to stand by his daughter whatever the outcome.
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Macon
Florence Pickard
Everett Harrison
Gustav Karsten
Marty
England
Savannah
New York
Mr. Harrison
All Alike to this Law: Georgia Tax Equalization Debate
In Georgia the tax equalization principle applies to all property forms whether land, mortgages, securities, or personal assets. The Bibb County board defends universal taxation, refuting demagogues who claim only land is assessed. The system aims to equalize value, reduce tax rates statewide, with Kansas cited as a similar model lowering levies and gaining farmer support.
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Skyscrapper
Board of Tax Equalizers
Bibb County
Maddox
Kansas
Georgia
Crops In Taylor Best in Her History
Taylor county reports record crops across all fields with an abundant corn harvest and the best cotton season in history so far. Farmers praise timely rains, strong stands, and early gin marketing as promising for fall prices and next year’s crop prospects.
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Taylor County
Healing in Foley Kidney Pills
There is Healing in Foley Kidney Pills You need a mighty good medicine if once your kidneys are exhausted by neglect and overwork, and you have got it in Foley Kidney Pills. Their action is prompt, healing and tonic. Sound health and sound kidneys follow their use. Try them. Sold by H. J. Porter, Butler, Ga.
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H. J. Porter
Butler, Ga
Postmaster Job Loss Ties to Death by Morphine Overdose
J. M. Rodgers of Dry Branch aged 36 died after taking an overdose of morphine in Macon. He faced imminent removal from his postmaster position and had recently resigned in a letter dated the prior Saturday. Rod gers had money dealings unsettled including $100 due him and an entrusted $120 he could not recover. He left a wife and two young children.
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Macon
Dry Branch
Dublin
Rodgers
Beckley
Macon, Dublin and Savannah
Dublin and Savannah
Talbotton Man Shoots Self Before Family
John Henry Spinks aged 25 son of Joseph Spinks a prominent Talbot county planter killed himself at his home by shooting through the head in the presence of his family. No reason for the act is known.
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Talbotton, Ga
John
Henry Spinks
Joseph Spinks
Talbot County
Cooper's Charges Against Hardwick Stir Georgia Campaign
The Atlanta Constitution reports sensational claims by John R. Cooper accusing Congressman Hardwick of ties to organized liquor interests. It cites alleged meetings at the Kimball House and private talks during recent Atlanta visits, with more details promised if needed.
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Atlanta Constitution
United States Senate
John R. Cooper
Hardwick
Dalton
Cooper
Atlanta
Kimball House
Georgia
Has Your Child Worms Get Kick Worm Killer Now
Advertisements warn about children with worms showing coated tongue nervous fretful dreams and stomach pains. The copy urges buying Kick Worm Killer at druggists, describing it as a laxative to expel worms in sandy form for easy use.
Fall Term Opens at Third District A and M School
The Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School begins its fall term on August 31. As a branch of the State College of Agriculture, it offers practical high school courses with free tuition, light, and fuel. The school is noted for high attendance and strong outcomes across agricultural, mercantile, teaching, and domestic science tracks. Principal J M Collum invites inquiries from Americus, Georgia.
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Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School
State College of Agriculture
State University
J. M. Collum
Americus, Ga
Americus
Sloan's Liniment advertised for neuralgia relief
Claiming instant relief for neuralgia sciatica and other pains Sloan's Liniment promises deep penetration with rubbing. A Louisville customer report notes four months of neuralgic headache relief after two to three nights of use. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes with Bucklen's Arnica Salve suggested for sores.
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Sloan
J. R. Swinger
Louisville
Bucklen
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Tke
Greensboro, Ga
J. H. Maddox
Taylor
Farmers & Merchants Bank
H. J. Peagler
P. Robertson
T. Cashier
Emmett Shaw
Howard
Butler
Emmett R. Shaw
Congress
Pomeneca
Farmers Union
J. C. McCants
B&tler
Agricultural and Mechanical School
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