Central of Georgia Railway Responds to Criticism Over Freight and Passenger Service
W A Winburn treasurer of the Centers of Georgia Railway Co defends the railroad against claims of failing to meet demand. He cites nine year totals of gross ton miles and passenger miles for the Central of Georgia system and notes ongoing improvements and expansion plans to better serve the public, while acknowledging time needed for equipment and capacity upgrades.
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Central of Georgia
W. A. Winburn
Tre
Centres of Georgia Railway Co
Wakumba Tribe Noted for Early Civilization in Africa
The Wakumba of Uganda are described as highly civilized, with a decimal calendar, ironworking skills, and notable musical knowledge.
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Uganda
Africa
Lift off Corns with Freezone Says Pain-Free Quick Lift
A short ad promising easy corn and callus removal using Freezone. It claims a tiny bottle costs little, applies with a few drops, and instantly stops pain while lifting the corn or callus root and all with no pain. It emphasizes convenience and affordability for home use.
For Sale West End Butler L. O. Davis place
A five room dwelling, barn and improvements offered for sale in West End Butler known as the L. O. Davis place. Interested buyers urged to come see C. F. Fickling Md.
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West End
Butler
L. O. Davis
C. F. Fickling
For Sale Lease Or Rent Near Butler
Property listing describing one mile south of Butler with about fifty acres cultivated and subdivided, remaining wooded pasture and running water. Improvements include a three room house, barn and stables, fenced and accessible to town. J. Carson.
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Butler
J. Carson
J Windham Appeals for Orphanage Support in Macon
J Windham calls readers to support the Methodist Orphanage of the South Georgia Conference in Macon Georgia. The appeal notes forty eight years of non sectarian service caring for over four thousand orphans and invites gifts on Work Day Saturday September 25. Contributions may be sent to T O Lamsert Superintendent or J A Smith Agent at 103 Clayton St Macon.
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Methodist
South Georgia Conference
Macon
T. O. Lamsert
Rev. J. A. Smith
Claylton St
Georgia Farmers Tour to the Carolinas Postponed
The Farmers Tour planned to start from Georgia on September 26 under the Georgia Association and partners is postponed due to unfavorable Carolina market reports. Reservation checks will be returned and a new date will be announced once market conditions improve, with instructions to reapply. W. W. Croxton, P.T.M., AB &A Railway, Atlanta, Ga.
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Carolinas
Georgia
State College of Agriculture, Georgia Association
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
W. W. Croxton
P.T. M
AB &A Railway
Atlanta
Bird Court Holds Court For Delinquent Mates
In a whimsical note, a story imagines birds convening a court to adjudicate their crow mates. The piece likens books and crows to judge and jury in a fable-like trial.
Extraordinary Session Looms Over Georgia Legislature
Atlanta reports that Governor Dorsey may call an extraordinary session of the General Assembly, but it would likely convene in January. Budget needs drive the push, with Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia among institutions seeking relief by April 1, while woman suffrage remains deeply divided and linked to political timing.
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Atlanta
Dorsey
General Assembly
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
College of Agriculture
The Young Spenders
The piece argues marriage stabilizes finances by curbing reckless spending. It notes many unmarried young men earn more than earlier heads of families but lack responsibility. Once married, they often adopt thrift and settle into stable work, ending wasteful habits.
Sumter County makes progress on cotton and school bonds
The article notes cotton opens fast as boll weevil arrives, fears peanuts prices, and hopes cotton seed price improves. Sumter County builds a $65,000 Union High School in Leslie while Plains issues $50,000 in 5 percent bonds via Shipp & Sheppard. The Sumter County fair is set for November 9 13 with educational exhibits and a large building for colored attendees. SHIPP & SHEPPARD, Americus, Ga.
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Sumter County
Union High School
Leslie
Flains High
Plains
Shipp & Sheppard
Americus
Sumter
Agricultural College
Sam Heys
Association
Shipp
Bayer Aspirin Packaging Claims for Pain Relief
The text promotes Bayer as the genuine aspirin brand with over twenty years of physician use. It urges accepting an unbroken Bayer package with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. It notes 12 tablets in a tin cost few cents and mentions larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Spirit of service drives work for the common good
The piece cites the Houston Post and Atlanta Constitution praising a young man who chooses harvest work over easy pay, demonstrating a spirit of helpfulness. It argues national labor harmony depends on workers focusing on service to the community and contributing what they can.
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Houston
Texas
Atlanta Constitution
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Scott
Inpethce
Ny Times
D. W. Rodgers
J. J. Windham
Scott & Downe
Scott's
Mr Chapman
I. F. Peebles & Co
E. M. Gaultney
Seeries & Armstrong
Third Street
Macon, GA
Phon
McCants Mill
O. T. Montfort
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