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Este
Fragmented Confederate era column humor and quotes
A collage of opinion fragments and quips on democracy, neutrality, and public affairs. It cites war insurance aid to cotton states via Senator Hoke Smith, references Brooks county stock, and recalls local paper readers roasting neighbors. It questions liberty, reflection, and public behavior with literary asides and old newspaper asides.
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War Insurance Bureau
United States Treasury Department
Washington
Hoke Smith
Hureau
President Wilson Likely to Seek Re nomination in 1916
The Savannah News notes broad certainty of President Wilson's renomination and likely election in 1916. It highlights his war management, financial prosperity, and improving conditions as key factors. Democratic leaders expect to counter Republican splits, while Progressives may split or support. The piece cites the president's record and administration achievements as favorable to re election prospects.
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Wilson
Mexico
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Savannah News
William Clein Trial Over Bankruptcy Concealment
Columbus merchant William Clein faced U S court in a bankruptcy case this afternoon accused of concealing assets. The federal grand jury adjourned for the term after returning twenty three true bills, signaling a busy term ahead.
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Columbus
William Clein
United States
Dr Bell’s Ping Tar Honey touted for whooping cough relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Ping Tar Honey as a remedy for whooping cough. The copy promises quick relief and soothing effects for the cough and throat, aiming to reassure families seeking home remedies.
Women in Arms Demand Paris Regiment of Soldiers
A vehement call urges Paris women to form a regiment to aid the war effort. It argues that women should not be barred from combat roles and would bear rifles, carry ammunition, and run supply trains to relieve male troops. The piece laments war’s toll and celebrates women’s patriotism while warning of civilization’s decline.
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France
Paris
61 Year Old Woman Feels Like 16 After Kidney Pills
Mrs M A Bridges reports that after two years of kidney illness and ten months on Foley Kidney Pills, a 61 year old woman named Wayne Riley feels like a 16 year old girl. The pills are said to invigorate weak kidneys and relieve backache rheumatism and bladder trouble.
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M. A. Bridges
Robinson
Foley
Lam
Wayne Riley
North Georgia Resorts Readying for Summer Travel
Franklin North Carolina May 6 Preparations for a heavy tourist business along the Tallulah Falls Railway are under way Miss B H Willis is converting the old Franklin Academy into a modern Franklin Terrace hotel with twelve bedrooms three porches and private baths for two rooms The plan includes a summer camp annex and potential future expansions In Wiley Georgia a 21 room hotel is under construction by the Howard Orchard Company and talks continue on enlarging a hotel at Clayton The Tallulah Falls Railway area is advertised as a prime summer playground for Georgia visitors A severe storm near Helena Ga on May 4 caused heavy crop and property damage with wind hail and rain destroying several small houses
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Franklin
N.C
Tallulah Falls
B. H. Willis
Franklin Academy
Franklin Terrace
Miss Willis
Wiley, Ga
Howard Orchard Company
Clayton
Georgia
Foncee Rel Aed
Jealous man slays wife in Savannah home tragedy
C F Burke of Millen shot wife at hospital door where daughter Inez lay ill and then wounded himself. He drank carbolic acid and died of his injuries. Jealousy blamed. police note Inez recently became a mother. Burke died after hospital admission. Children listed as Inez Leta Idel and Walden.
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Savannah
Inez
C.F. Burke
Millen
Escape From Colquitt Chain Gang Captured
Willacoochee May 4 A young white man identifies as Julian Anderson was arrested by Chief Faulk Perry. He was found in a bay outside the city dressed in convict clothing and says he escaped last Friday from the Colquitt county chain gang with Art Davis and others. Anderson says he was serving a burglary sentence from Waynesville and was arrested in Brunswick last August 26 with about five months remaining. He is stated to be son of Berrien Anderson of Wayne County.
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Berrien Anderson
Wayne County
Woman Held to Court on Murder Charge at Willacoochee
In Willacoochee on May 5, Maggie Haskins was bound over for trial in Douglas in a murder case. About fifteen witnesses testified, many times circumstantial. her 12 year old daughter stood with the state. The defense presented no testimony and the court set September for superior court.
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Willacoochee
Maggie Haskins
E. L. Moore
H. F. Brown
Douglas
F. A. Wallace
E. R Smith
Lansom Kelley
M. D. Dickerson
Waycross
Ephine
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Butler Herald
Taylor CO
Butler
Anderson
Macon
Brooks County
R. A. Hicks
Reynolds
Merece
Hicks
Goegrin
Joey
Thoreau
Eastman
Weekly Press Association
Macon Telegraph
Dodge County Herald
Moving Picture House
Footlight
Cordele
T. R
Bie
Dr. King
North Georgia
Helena
C. F. Burke
Colquitt
Fair” Account
Farmers & Merchants Bank
H. J. Peagler
Cashier
P. Robertson
T. Cashier
Butler Banking Company
G. C. Smith
Otis McCants
Ass’t
McCormick
W. T. Cochran & Son
Rupert, GA
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