Griffin Fatal Car Crash Kills Two Men
Griffin, June, A. L. Jones, a Dodge dealer, and G. M. Bumbou of Thomaston died instantly Tuesday night when their auto ran into a ditch and overturned while attempting to pass another machine on the main highway near Griffin. W. T. Allen and J. B. Hancock of Thomaston were injured but not seriously.
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Griffin
A. L. Jones
Dodge
G. M. Bumbou
Thomaston
W. T. Allen
J. B. Hancock
City Hospital of
Central of Georgia
Jones
Coolidge Dawes Nomination Sealed After Ruff Convention Ballot
At Cleveland June 12 1924 Calvin Coolidge was nominated for president with Dawes as running mate after a volatile Republican convention. Wisconsin and North Dakota caused the few dissents while Lowden's decline led to Dawes's victory amid a largely unanimous roll call. Final tally Coolidge 1065 La Follette 34 Johnson 10. 556 needed.
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Hall
Cleveland
Coolidge
and. Dawes
Wisconsin
North Dakota
F. C. Lowden
Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
Herbert Hoover
Lowden
Dawes
Senator la Follett
Thomas Scott
Kenosha
Wis
S. X. Way
South Dakota
la Follette
Calvin Coolidge
Mendell
Johnson
Experience and Counsel in Franklin’s Wisdom
The passage cites Benjamin Franklin as warning that experience remains a costly teacher and fools gain no moral instruction. It urges heed to advice, noting those who reject counsel cannot be helped and reason may deliver firm consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Franklin
Candidacy announced for Solicitor General of Chattahoochee Circuit
Tully Jones Perryman announces his candidacy for the Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit under Democratic primary rules to be held September 10 1924. He appeals for Taylor County and circuit support and pledges faithful duty if elected.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Taylor County
Tully
Jones Perryman
Crook Seeks Democratic Nomination for Georgia State Assembly
M L Crook of Taylor County announces candidacy in the Georgia Democratic primary on September 10 seeking support from both men and women. He pledges to apply experience in county public affairs toward satisfactory service in the General Assembly if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
Calomel dangers warn readers and promote Dodson's Liver Tone
The notice cautions against the health risks of calomel including salivation and mouth soreness and endorses Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, inexpensive alternative. It claims the product clears biliousness quickly, is non salivating, and suitable for children.
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Dodson
Great Awakening Is Coming to This Man
A Hollywood Athletic Club member learns his wife’s beauty parlor tabs were unpaid and notices a bill that ends his wife’s services. He initially thinks bills are future events, but opening one reveals the debt and prompts a thankful reply to the club.
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Hollywood Athletic Club
Los Angeles Times
Benjamin Franklin's bifocal glasses invention noted
In Paris Franklin enjoyed fine dining and beauty, arguing one lens for the upper gaze and one for the lower view. He devised bifocals to see food and guests without changing spectacles, a practical idea praised by W. L. Phelps in Some Makers of American Literature.
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Benjamin Franklin
Paris
W. L. Phelps
Gentle Judgment On Darwin From A. Maude Royden
A passage notes Darwin's courteous patient replies to religious and other questions, showing a saintly side in his life. It recalls Darwin's gracious response to a vehement critic who apologized, expressing understanding of animated questioning and strong expression.
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Darwin
A. Maude Royden
God
Old Mourning Customs in Ancient Jewish Culture
The Scriptures describe mourning rites where kin close the eyes, bodies are washed and anointed, wrapped in linen, laid in tombs, mourners go bareheaded and silent, and funeral songs are sung by hired singers. Splendid rock tombs with niches are carved and sealed as stones close openings.
Forming a Notification Committee to Visit the President
Two men discuss reducing pressure on the President stating the matter is serious and agreeing to form an organization at once. They plan to call on the President as a notification committee to address concerns about bothering the President and protect his health.
Taylor County Bank to Sell Butler Land in Public Auction
Public notice states that by power secured in a 1924 deed to secure a debt, the Taylor County Bank will sell at public outcry the five acre tract in Butler Taylor County Georgia. The sale on the first Tuesday in July 1924 at the courthouse door follows default on a 400 loan with interest. proceeds go to debt repayment with any surplus to J W Schell or his heirs.
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Alice
Crandall
Georgia
Cllerk
Superior Court
Alice’ S. Dail
Taylor ‘County Bank
Taylor County Bank
Taylor County Court
Butler
Taylor
South-Western Railroad
Central of Ga
W G. Moulton
Ian McGee
C. A. Ivey
E. B. ‘Waters
J. J. Windham
J. W Schell
W. E. Steed
Georgia Taylor County Letters of Administration Granted
Homer Beeland has applied for letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of H. T. Duke. The heirs and creditors are cited to appear at the July term 1924 to show cause why letters should not be granted. A. H. Riley, Ordinary, issued the citation June 2, 1924.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Homer Beeland
de 'Bonis
H. T. Duke
Probation of Will Georgia Taylor County Announces Probate Request
J H Lucas and M H Carnes apply as executors for probate in solemn form of the last will and testament of J T Lucas deceased in Taylor County Georgia. Citations issued to all persons concerned to appear at the court of ordinary on the first Monday in July next for hearing. This 4th day of June.
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Georgia
Taylor County
J. H. Lucas
M. H. Carnes
J. T. Lucas
Ireland's Fighters in World War I Army and Navy Numbers
Ireland contributed 275,592 men to the English army and navy during World War I, reflecting a substantial mobilization from the island. The figure highlights Ireland's large role in service despite political tensions and postwar consequences.
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Ireland
Use of Columns Gave Charm to Old Houses
The article discusses the charm provided by columns in American architecture, noting their historical significance from colonial to South Carolina mansions. It highlights columns as functional supports, not mere decoration, and praises steel for column construction. It links Roman, Greek, and Renaissance styles to appropriate building designs.
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United States
Old South
Application for permanent administration of Hinton estate
H A Hinton filed in prop form to obtain permanent letters of administration on the estate of Josephine Hinton of this county. Creditors and next of kin are warned to appear at the office within the legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. May 31, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
H. A. Hinton
Josephine Hinton
Josephin Hinton
Indians Fear Twins in Coastal Tribes Beliefs
Indigenous lore across Oregon and adjacent coastal groups held that twins were uncanny and dangerous, some stories portraying them as possessing occult power with fear and even killings in certain tribes where one or both twins were believed abnormal.
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Oregon
Coast Tribes
Sheriff Sale Georgia Taylor County 1924 Property Listed
Taylor County sheriff to sell the south half of lot 297 in the 11th district at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in July 1924 for cash to satisfy a Superior Court fi fa in favor of Mrs. Mary E. Woodall. W. A. Woodall is named as owner. Document dated June 4 1924 by Sheriff R. B. McGoffin.
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Georgia
Taylor County
W. A. Woodall
Superior Court
Mary E. Woodall
R. B. McGoffin
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Silvertown Cord
Silvertown
Goodrich
J. F. Posey
J. R. Wilson
Aspirin
Bayer Aspirin
Bayer
Dr Williams
Solicitor General
M. L. Crook
A. H. Riley
Fuzzy” Woodruff
New York
Atlanta Georgian
Yrease
Sheriff’s Sale
Thomas H. Kell
Ellijay
Mr. Kell
Thedford’s
Central Georgia Railway
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