Solomon's Second Vision and Doom of Solomon’s reign
The text recounts Solomon’s second divine appearance after the temple dedication around 980s BCE. It notes God’s acceptance of Solomon’s service, the lasting throne of Israel, and warnings against disobedience. It covers Solomon’s navy, vast riches, and eventual downfall driven by his wives and idolatry, ending with a grim prophecy of ruin.
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Solomon
Gibeon
Temple
Lord
Jerusalem
Israel
What Have You That Could Be Spared To Others in Need
The Taylor county community is urged to donate clothing and wearing apparel for needy people worldwide. From winter to desert climates, all types of garments are needed to provide warmth and protection. Any contribution, big or small, will aid those unable to help themselves amid harsh conditions.
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Solomon
Jerusalem
Taylor County
Legacy of Berlin: Russians, Austrians, and Napoleon’s visits
Recounting Berlin’s sieges and notable intrusions from 1631 to 1806. Gustavus Adolphus visited, Haddick’s Austrian cavalry burned a suburb and forced ransom, Napoleon imposed levies, while Russians last entered the city in 1760, three days of occupation.
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Russia
Berlin
Frederick the Great
Haddick
Gustavous Adolphus
Napoleon
Sailor Sends Poem From South Pacific to Friend Back Home
A poem titled Somewhere in the South Pacific was sent to Josephine Harbuck by sailor Melton Yarbrough. The verses lament isolation wartime life, describe harsh tropical conditions, longing for home, and a plea to return to the United States. The work portrays fatigue, loneliness, and nostalgia for civilian comforts amid distant service.
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Sailor
South Pacific
Josephine Harbuck
Melton Yarbrough
United States
Hell
Oil discovery efforts in Georgia show limited progress
State Geologist Garland Peyton says Georgia has barely begun oil exploration despite leases and 20 wells in two years. Four geophysical crews survey South Georgia while Tropic Oil drills in Toombs county and Hunt Oil Gas in Echols county report salt water shows. Harry Byers sinks a second Wayne county well facing pipe bursts. a third location may follow.
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South Georgia
Georgia
Garland Peyton
Peyton
Alabama
Florida
Geophysical Survey
Tropic Oil and Gas Company
Toombs
Wayne County
Farmers Learn to Plant Crotalaria in Taylor County
Taylor County farmers plant crotalaria and Kobe Lespedera to boost soil conservation and wildlife habitat. Widespread use follows success on adjacent farms and support from the Mid dle Western Ocmulgee River Soil Conservation District and State Game and Fish Commission. Wildlife habitat provides insect control and recreational value while reinforcing soil and water conservation practices.
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J. W. Dupree
W. E. Turner
Turner
James Childs
Kobe Lespedera
Middle Western
Ocmulgee River
W. S. Payne
Jack Peed
Jerry Gibson
Simon Gray
Postwar Needs Outlined for Prosperous Southland
Atlanta April 21 the postwar South aims for belching factories and broader world trade to balance industry and agriculture. A Commerce Department chart shows the South’s prewar economy: 52 percent of farms but 34 percent of farm income, 42 percent of minerals but 18 percent of manufactured goods, 32 percent of population but 20 percent of wage earners, with state level figures for Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee.
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Atlanta
Southland
U. S. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
South
Commerce Department
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Typhoid Immunization Clinic Starts April 27
Taylor County Nurse Sarah Windham announces three typhoid vaccination clinics in Butler and Reynolds on April 27 May 4 and May 11. Clinics run 8 am to 12 pm in Butler and 1 to 3 pm in Reynolds with a 25 cent single dose and 75 cent full three vaccines fee.
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Butler and
Reynolds
Butler
Court House
Sarah Windham
R. N
Taylor County
Estate of Mrs. R E Watkins advertised for creditors
Georgia Taylor County all creditors of the estate of Mrs R E Watkins deceased are notified to render demands to the undersigned and all persons indebted to said estate must pay promptly this 4th day of April 1945 CHAS C STONE Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Mrs R E Watkins deceased
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Georgia
Taylor County
R.E. Watkins
Chas. C. Stone
R. E. Watkins
J. R. Gray
Jewel B. Gray
Georgia Walker
Jessie Turner
Reynolds
J. G. Joiner
Carrie Joiner
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Estate Case
J R Gray deceased in said county. administratrix Mrs Jewel B Gray of the estate is notified to act.
Georgia Walker Estate Probate Notice in Reynolds
Jessie Turner named as administrator of the estate of Georgia Walker late of Taylor County Georgia with post office address Reynolds Georgia listed for notice and handling of affairs.
Estate of J G Joiner Administratrix Notice
Carrie Joiner Administratrix announces the estate of J G Joiner deceased. The document is dated April 7 1945 and concerns probate proceedings in said county.
Upton Mill Sold. Albritton Takes Over Under Big Chief Meal
Notice to customers states April 21 1945 is effective as T W Upton exits and A O Albritton purchases the entire business. Albritton will operate under the trade name Big Chief Meal using Upton family bags until current stock runs out.
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T. W. Upton
Upton Mill
A. O. Albritton
Woman Faces Car Dilemma After V Day
A speaker laments the delay in acquiring a new car beyond two to three years after V Day and notes that with Jim away, the vehicle is her responsibility.
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Jim
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H. J. Porter
B. C
Place
David
God
King Solomon's Navy
Hiram
Eziongeber
Red Sea
Eloth
Edom
Ezongeber
Palestine
Esau
AP Newsfeature
Piano Tuning
C. W. Smith
E. Gostrom
W .Thomasten
Charles Sumner
Dixie
Watkins
Melion Land
A. R. Payne
the Watkins Man
Butler, Georgia
Gulfpride
Gulf
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