New Mercer Head Named Rufus W Weaver Tennesseean
Maen Ga Mercer University appoints Dr Rufus W Weaver of Tennessee as new president. He has held posts in Haltimore Cincinnati and Nashville and authored several books. Supporters highlight his scholarship and plans for progressive education amid wartime conditions.
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Rufus W. Weaver
Maen
Maercer University
Tennessee
Haltimore
Cincinnati
Nashville
Moerver
Mercer
Mir
Yong
Uy UN
Elege
The Ultimate Consumer Ever Notcs and Proposals
A satirical piece argues the ultimate consumer bears costs from ice blocks taxes rotten apples and store losses. It questions a tax on women's clothes and cites authorities Frances Manum, Ernest Camp, and Tucker of the Columbus Enquirer-Sun while asserting no fault in American army morals.
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Ernest Camp
Frans Manum
Tucker
The
Columbus Enquirer-Snn
Mt Zion Sacred Harp Singing Proceedings Held At Mt Zion
The Mt Zion Sacred Harp singing convened on the 27th and 28th with R R Bishop in command and Rev B F Earnest leading prayers. Lessons and long sessions followed including music by J Morgan T McGraw and numerous others. The body adjourned to eight Sunday services with sermons, music and memorial lessons before praising services and warm thanks from L B Drake and T B McGraw.
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Mt. Zion
R. R. Bishop
Juayer
B. F. Earnest
T. Vi. McGraw
Alten Tarnes
Bro. L. B. Drake
Victoril
J. T. Methaw
J. T. Morgan
W. Uartlett
J.B. Entrekin
R. J. Akin
B. B. Welton
D. E. Green
R.A. Date
BR Lowery
Allen Barnes
Ow. WB
Earnest
J. P. Morgan
Bell
A.B. Bell
Bros. W. J. Crawford
James M. Free
L Bye
J. B. Entrekin
A. I Morgan
G. W. Elliott
M. E. Shurch
Joe McGraw
Wiley Gammon
Mallation Bishop
W. FL Jacobs
L. B. Drake
T. B. McGraw
Libel for Divorce in Carroll Superior Court 1918
Mrs 8. E. Kitebens sues A. H. Kitelens in a libel for divorce in Carroll Superior Court October Term 1918. Defendent ordered to appear at the next term on the first Monday in October to answer the plaintiff’s libel for total divorce. Witness the Honorable J. R. Terrell, Judge. August 1, 1918. By J. W. Stone, Clerk.
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E. Kitebens
A. H. Kitelens
Carroll Super Rior
A. H. Kitebens
Carroll Superior Court
Horely
J. R. Terrell
J. W. Stone
Clork
THIS YOUR NEAREST TOWN? Local folk trade tales and advice at the store
In a small town a chorus of townsfolk render mock wisdom. A merchant, lawyer, teacher, preacher, and others gather around the store stove offering advice to the farmer, all in playful critique of skill and usefulness.
The New Young Old Man and His Country
Emerton Hough depicts a silent entry by a self-described new American, young in form but old in vision. He speaks of chasing riches and luxury as hollow, declaring his country to be America and urging the table of old guardians to embrace a new man. The scene closes with others pondering the authenticity of his message.
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Xnu
Troup County Board of Health Praised for Strong Work
LaGrange Reporter credits Dr M J Haygood and the Troup County Board of Health with distributing over 8000 booklets on disease prevention, delivering 46 lectures, inoculating 1176 for typhoid first dose 779 second dose 611 third dose, and installing more than 700 sanitary closets. The paper urges elimination of open surface closets, noting their cost in doctors bills and expenses. Hats off to the board for its splendid work.
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Troup County
LaGrange
Guard Against a Fuel Shortage
Urges immediate local action to stockpile coal and firewood for next winter. Warns rail and fuel supply strain as crops move. calls communities to organize a wood club to ensure steady fuel and support government needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sermen
Fuel Administration
Water Tribute by Col Rod Maxe at Arkansas Banquet
A southern art school figure, Col Rod Maxe, responds to a toast about water with a grand, poetic tribute. He recalls water in infancy tears and youth, dew on grass, river rapids, mountain rivulets, and the ocean, ending with a quip that as a beverage water is a dismal failure.
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Rod Maxe
Arkansas
Foley Kidney Pills Benefit Couple Says Morrill Ad
A husband and wife from Morrill Maine report Foley Kidney Pills eased their rheumatic pains and stiffness. The wife notes substantial relief for her husband who could not stoop before, now free of pain. Sold everywhere.
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Frank P. Wood
Hox
F. D
Morrill
Foley
For Sale One Syrup Mill and Pan and 7-Room House
Lamar Rawls advertises sale of a syrup mill and pan, a seven-room house with lot and barn near Jackson atrost corner College, includes water works. Also offering a piano for $350 bargain and a sow for savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Atrost
Corner College
Lamar Rawls
Cel
State Senator Candidate Announces Bid in 37th District
A local notice states a candidate announces for State Senate in the 37th District subject to the primary. The author pledges to represent the county and state wisely and asks for the support of qualified voters in the upcoming primary.
Smith candidate seeks support for Democratic Senate primary
Smirley Boykin announces candidacy for State Senator and calls for support and influence ahead of the September 11 Democratic primary.
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Amar Bridg
Atlanta
Proceedings of the
Sacred Harp Singing
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J.P. Morgan
Miaxie
W. W. Albright
Summers Shell
RB. M. Reid
Emerton Hough
Husband
S. J. Boykin & Sons, Inc
General Insurance
Boykin Bldg
Carrollton, Ga
Bradley Building
Carrollton
Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia
T. W. Reeves
First National Bank
H. J. Goodwyn
Omce
R. D. Jackson, Sr
KR. D. Jackson, Jr
R. D. Jackson
Carroll and
Haralson
E. T. Steed
W. L. Fitts
1St National Bank
Dorsett
Roop Building
Emmett Smith
Stewart
Betty Reynolds Cobb
Holderness Building
L. J. Brock
John Hudson
Villa Rica
Willis Smith
J. J. Smith
Smith & Smith Lawyers Office
Examina Siome
J.D. Hamrick
M. D
J. E. Cramer
Roop
Homer L. Barker
W. T. Creel
CREEL
Harper
Carroll
Cowsta
J J. Reese
Shirley C. Boykin
Monty
Loanem Farm Property
Ofice
Boykin & Boykin Bldg
Caseollton, GA
Smirley Boykin
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