State Examination July 30 31 for Teachers
State Superintendent announces regular annual teacher examination on Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31 at the Butler college starting at 8 am. Primary exam covers reading writing spelling arithmetic to percentage language and composition elementary methods. General Elementary license requires additional subjects. licenses authorize through seventh grade. High School and Supervisory exam for grades above seventh. Renewal possible for first grade after three years teaching and reading course. Courses listed for 1915 reading include Georgia Teachers manual, Allen's Civics and Health, Colgrove's The Teacher and the School. high school administration course substitutes. Preference to take the county where teaching. a superintendent may deny licenses from other counties. All intending to teach next year urged to take exam since next one is in a year and no special exams unless emergency. S WALLACE, C S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
U. S
Georgia
Allen
Civics and Health
Ginn and Co
Atlanta
Colgrove
Charles Scribners Sons
Southern School-Book Depository
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promising Liver Relief
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr King s New Life Pills to combat sluggish liver symptoms and related issues like dizziness constipation and indigestion. It claims benefits for the stomach and blood and notes the price of 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Masonic Barbecue and Initiation at Americus Hall
Last Thursday evening at Masonic Hall the Americus masons held a barbecue with invitingMembers from the local lodge. Prior to the meal a business meeting featured several candidates initiated and advanced in degree. The masonic order is reported in good condition.
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Masonic Hall
Masons of
Americus
Masonic Order
In Memory of Our Departed Brother W. D. Greene
A memorial notice for W D Greene former Ben Hill High School principal and Mason, detailing his death on April 24 1915 his service in Hoschton and Rockwell Lodge and his influence as a teacher and church member, with committee closing and expressions of sympathy to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Greene
Bro. Greene
State of Georgia
Rockwell Lodge of Masons
Hosciaton
Legion
Ben Hill
Atlanta
Brother Greene
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Hoschton
J. N. Thompson
J. A. Davis
J. S. Maffey
C. M. Hudgins
Patient describes kidney pills restoring vigor at age 61
Mrs M A Bridges of Robinson Mississippi reports taking Foley Kidney Pills for about ten months since turning 61. She says they make her feel like a 15 year old girl and help with weak kidneys backache and bladder trouble as claimed by Wayne Riley for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bridges
Robinson
Miss
Foley
Tam
Wayne Riley
Ellaville Awards School Building Contract to Low Bidder
Little and Phil lips of Cordele win the Ellaville school building contract as the lowest bidder. The price is 8345 dollars. Work to begin immediately to have a new school ready for the next session.
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Ellaville
Little & Phillips
Cordele
Schley County News
Sloan's Liniment Eases Rheumatic Pain Fast
Quick relief claim for rheumatism and sore joints through Sloan's Liniment. Promises fast penetration and cooling, soothing inflamed areas within minutes. Suggests 25 cent bottle from any druggist, with money back if not satisfied.
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Sloan
Miscellany Notes and Local Jabs From Macon
A humorous miscellany from Macon Telegraph readers recounts gossip about neighbors like Grady Smith and John McGants, playful claims and feuds, and local quirks. The column teases Homer Cox and Otis McCants, mentions the boy born in the family, and cites Ed Layfield and Bill Johnson’s friendly rivalry over a donkey prize, ending with pride in a local boy’s editorial feature in a major paper.
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Ed. Layfield
Bill Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
David
Jonathan
First Street
Mischief and moralities mix in a small town column
The South Georgia Progress comments on city rules and rivalries as a humorous backdrop. It notes rumored motor vehicle ordinances and enforcement while praising or lampooning local characters. A tale recounts Col. H. P. Wallace pursuing vanished biddies only to discover jay birds feasting on chicks, prompting extermination efforts in the west town section.
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South Georgia Progress
Americus
Butler
Col. H. P. Wallace
Col. Wallace
Foley's Honey & Tar Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar soothes a lingering cold cough sore throat and sleepless nights in a child and helps prevent contagious diseases. It claims relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough and notes no opiates. Wayne Sley.
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Foley
Waynesley
Wayne Riley
Legislative House Cleaning Urged for War Economy
A letter urges legislative bodies to inventory statutes and cut extravagant laws to aid the war effort. It calls for removing wasteful spending, reassigning surplus labor to farms, and returning to soil prosperity, citing farm wages and land abundance. Wayne Riley promotes Foley's Honey & Tar for coughs.
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Federal Agricultural Department
Continental
United States
Would Want More 100000 Left to You
A dialogue questions the value of a $100,000 bequest. He notes that money may not bring lasting satisfaction, while she counters that even a large amount still feels insufficient in securing happiness or security.
Ruined Expectations in a Comic Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on misfortune turning into unexpected returns. A wife laments bad luck while noting her husband’s wealthy ill uncle is recovering, prompting reactions about renewed prospects and irony.
We Want a Young Fellow With Staying Power in Business
A man expresses desire for a durable successor in the trade and offers strong support for his daughter's suitor as a suitable match. The exchange hints at family alliances and business continuity within a local community.
Georgia Fish Law Summary Trapping Prohibited Without Consent
The Georgia fish law outlines unlawful fishing practices and penalties. It bans shooting, dynamiting, or poisoning fish and restricts fishing from February to July to hook and line. It details allowed river and shore use, lease recording, prohibitions on nets or traps without owner consent, and sheriff powers to remove obstructions to fish passage.
Sunday schedule for church services and events
The program lists 9:30 to 10:30 Song Service, 10:30 to 11:15 Sunday School, 11:15 to 11:30 Intermission, 11:30 to 12:00 Address on Sunday School needs, 12:00 to 12:30 Address on building up the Sunday School, 12:30 Lunch, 2:00 Song Service. All are invited to come.
Clay Peas For Sale at Auction? No, Direct Sale
Pure Gay peas for sale at 1.75 dollars per bushel. One hundred bushels or more available. Sale locations at J. F. Windham's store or the seller's residence. W. A. Payne, Butler Georgia Route 3.
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J. F. Windham
W. A. Payne
Butler, Ga
Cathartic Tablets Praised By Michigan Reader
William C. E. of Hancock Michigan reports a thorough trial of Foley Cathartic Tablets praising them as mild safe and effective. He notes they do not cause nausea and remove drowsy tired feeling, leaving a wholesome cleansing effect. Wayne Riley described as stout finds them most satisfactory.
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Wm. C. E
Hancock
Mich
Foley
Wayne Riley
Butler Barracks Bill Aims Prisoner Housing in Town
Notice of a proposed 1915 Georgia General Assembly bill to authorize Butler authorities to build and use barracks for imprisoning violators of local ordinances when imprisonment is required. The act would govern site selection and use within Butler.
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General Embry
Georgia
Butler
Foley Kidney Pills Credit Backed By Dallas Brake Man
A Dallas to Jackson Texas brake man, F A Wooley, reports near ruin by kidney trouble and rheumatism but says Foley Kidney Pills cured him quickly. He claims continuous kidney strength ends aches and back pain, urging others to try the genuine remedy for bladder and kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fountain
Foley
Texas
F. A. Wooley
Dallas
Jackson
Cie
Prohibitions On Fish Killing And Closed Fishing Periods
The text outlines prohibitions on killing fish with dynamite firearms or poison in waters within the state. It prohibits placing poisonous substances to drive away or poison fish. A closed fishing period from February 1 to July 1 requires fishing only with hook and line. Violations carry misdemeanor penalties.
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State Game and Fish Commissioner
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S. Wallace
Brother W. D. Greene
Grady Smith
Wesley
Tabitha
Ernest Camp
John McGants
Homer Scott
G. R
P.S
Homer
Homer Cox
Big Homer
Itsa
Otis McCants
Palm Beach
Zach
Jim Brewer
Frank Gray
Willie
Soeesty
Grandpa
Georgia Fish Law
Kodak
Rcms
Cina
MT. Pisgah
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