Suffragette pressure on Senator Harris grows in coming Congress
Washington April 28 The national women’s party doubts the likely stance of Senator Harris Georgia on ratifying the woman suffrage constitutional amendment Leaders say the assumption Republicans will pass the resolution is misinformation and doubt exists about obtaining the two thirds Senate vote The group lists Harris Diehl Keys Harrison as uncertain on the issue and warns of a storm center in the next Congress.
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Washington, D.C
Harris
National Woman’s Party
Wilson
Jippi
Cotton Bale Flight Promoted by Americus Chamber
The Americus Sumter Chamber offers to donate a bale of cotton to fly from Americus to Atlantic City New Jersey. Capt Charles J Glidden and Lieut Alfred W Vance expect War Department approval to use the bale for Red Cross funds. Washington will decide and officials will be telegraphed.
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Americus
American Red Cross
Glidden
New York
War Department
Americas
Washington
Smith tires are good tires quiet ad of restraint
A brief piece from The Christian Endeavor World extols the virtue of simple advertising. It contrasts noisy gaudy campaigns with a calm, direct claim that quiet branding like Smith tires are good tires conveys confidence and credibility, inspiring reader trust and loyalty.
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Live Forever
Rockaway
Ne Plus Ultra
Smith
Christian Endeavor World
Averett and Hesters Firm Dissolves in Georgia
The mercantile firm Averett and Hesters of Mauk Georgia dissolves as partners. Vn Averett and W P Bernos Hesters retire to enter other business and Hesters assumes firm indebtedness.
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Averett & Hesters
Mauk, Ga
Averett
W.P. B
Hesters
Wonderful Record For The Pig Clubs
Georgia pig club work shows material progress through scientific feeding and better blood. Eleven-year-old state champion pig from a one-horse farmer sold for 37.50 now worth 300. Clubs report large sales, ribbons, and rising values with hundreds of hogs raised, auctioned, and shown across fairs and shows in 1918.
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Pg Club
Corn Club
Pig Club
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Pig
Pig Club Boys
Fort Valley
J. K. Giles
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Boll Weevil Survey Underway in Sumter County Farms
Georgia State College of Agriculture in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture is surveying 500 Sumter County farms to assess boll weevil impact on farming in south Georgia. Records from five years ago allow analysis of farm size profits and crop mix effects.
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Georgia State College of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Sumter County
South
Georgia
Weevil
Pike
Mitchell
Walker
Brooks County
Sumter
Department of Publications At
Wash
Georgia State Collegeington of Agriculture
Soldiers in Germany Write Home About Rhine Visit and Monte Carlo
A collection of letters from American soldiers in 1919 describes five and a half months in the Rhineland, celebrations in German cities, and a 17 day pass to Southern France, Italy, and Monaco. Brooks Posey notes Monte Carlo Casino tours, Monaco's tax status, and a prince run government. Woody Nelson praises Red Cross support and reflects on life in France. Simon Moore writes from Nordhorn Germany about muddy roads, meals, and longing for home while awaiting return.
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Germany
Rhineland
Rhine
France
Italy
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Harry K. Thaw
Miss Nesbit
Paris
Manaco
Casino
Prince’s Palace
Taylor County
Brooks Posey
M. G
C. E. Benns
Herald
Red Cross
Taylor Countty
M. P
Pvt
Woody Nelson
Letter From Jackson Moore In France Describes Life On Duty
A WWI era letter from P. W. E. Co. 239 American Expeditionary Forces A P O 705 in France. Jackson Moore writes to his sister Victoria about possible return home, rain, guard duties, and time with Georgia and Boston friends. He mentions Easter card, ice cream, and family letters, noting Uncle Simon and brother’s news.
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Simon
Victoria Moore
O. K
France
Victoria
Charlie Moore
Texas
Boston
Mass
Georgia
Jackson Moore
Norwich Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Church Note
Mrs Laura Hart improving. Annie Maud Montgomery and Ted visited Mrs Hinton. Mary Streetman and family enjoyed Saturday with Mrs S A Montgomery. H L Lumpkin and Kate visited L L Montgomery. Pine Level church singing pleased all. Rev John Boswell from Junction City attended. Sunday school at 3 pm weekly. all invited. Mrs H L Lumpkin spent day with Mrs S A Montgomery. Mrs S E Baker and daughter Eula from West Point visiting Mrs D C Albert.
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Pine Level
John Boswell
Junction City
Death notice for Mrs. Nancy Tukes colored
The death of Mrs. Nancy Tukes colored occurred on the 21st. She was 70, born in Muscogee County, and interred at Little Vine cemetery south of Reynolds Georgia. Survived by two sons Thomas and William Tukes and grandchildren. Funeral by Rev J Jordan. Member of Primitive Baptist Reynolds. Family thanks white and colored for kindness and Dr Turk. Wife of Green Tukes.
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Nancy Tukes
Muscogeee County
Little Vine
Reynolds
Thomas Tukes
William Tukes
J. Jordan
Primitive Baptist Church of
Turk
Green Tukes
666 Proved to Cure Malaria and Fevers
The advertisement claims 666 cures Malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and la grippe. It removes the fever parasite and serves as a laxative and general tonic.
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Sen. Harris
Americus Organization
U. S
Neepenich
Savenay
Nordhofen
Father
Jefferson
Alli
Jackson
Simon Moore. Co. D
18Th Inf. American Ex. Forces
Columbus Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Norwich
Laura Hart
Annie Maud Montgomery
Ted
H. E. Hinton
Mary Streetman
Rogers
S. A. Montgomery
H. L. Lumpkin
Kate
L. L. Montgomery
J. H. Turner
Tilden Montgomery
Mrs. L. S. McChargue
Meansville
Mary Montgomery
S. A. McGuinty
Butler Banking Co
C. Smith
F. A
W. T. Ellison
Murrah Bidg
Columbus
DR. Ellison
Ellison
Chero - Cola Bottling Co
Montezuma, GA
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