Champ Clark Replies On Presidential Race In South Carolina Letter
An enthusiastic supporter asked Champ Clark, Speaker of the House, if he would seek the Democratic nomination for President. Clark replies that he will stay at his duties in the House to help win the next election and will not chase another office, though he has not declined a possible nomination. He criticizes some office-holders who seek multiple positions.
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Champ Clark
South Carolina
House
Back to the Farm Propaganda From Census Figures
The census shows U S farm land value doubles in a decade while farm numbers rise 10 percent and acreage grows 5 percent. Land value per acre climbs from 15.60 to 32.50 dollars, farm buildings up three quarters, and machinery up two thirds in value, signaling intensified farming nationwide.
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Census Bureau
United States
New York Times
The Maxims of Methuselah by Gelett Burgess
A witty quip filled excerpt of Burgess style humor with numbered lines about women, love, and social foibles. It uses playful metaphors and paradoxes to lampoon courtship and the behavior of both men and women in social settings.
Small Farms for Sale at Auction near Bre men Isaac Parish Place
Auction announces 70 acres in 7 plots of 10 acres each 2 miles east of Bre men known as Isaac Parish place with running water bottom land timber and a good 4 room house barn and tenant house. Terms require one fourth cash one fourth December 1 1911 and balance November 1 1912 with 8 percent interest from date on last payment. Sale starts at 10 a m on site. Information cheerfully furnished by J Mi D and P F STALLINGS.
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Bremen
Isaac Parish Place
Local Social Notes from Steipling and Nearby Towns
Steipling's Chapel hosts Rance Smith and Alvin Walker back from Tybee Saturday night. Miss Bessie Chambers vacationed in Bowdon. Mrs. Ben Chambers held a Saturday picnic for Maud Chappell of Raymond. Berlie Wiggins visited Carrollton and Yollie Martin Sunday. Emmett Brandenburg and sisters Mamie, Maggie, and Zela Morris returned from Tybee. Mrs. Abram North of Lowell spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother. Joe Martin stayed with home folks Monday night. H. A. Martin of Austell will visit relatives here next week. Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Walker visit relatives in Bowdon and Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stewart saw friends Sam Duffie Saturday night and Sunday.
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Bessie Chambers
Bowdon
Mra
Ben Chambers
Maud Chappell
Raymond
Emmett Brandenburg
Mamie
Maggie
Zela Morris
Tybee
Abram North
Lowell
Mag Cham'is
H. A. Martin
Austell
Fayette Walker
Alabama
Giant Baby Adolph Coda Born in Mount Airy Ga
A two year old boy named James Adolph Coda nicknamed the giant is described as weighing 100 pounds at 28 months old with a measured 9 feet 3 inches in stocking feet and a 35 inch chest. He travels with his father from a railroad station to a hotel in Atlanta and lives in Mount Airy Georgia.
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Atlanta
Mount Airy
Adolph
James Adolph Coda
One New Ginnery Plans for Rebuilding Old Plant
Plans are made to rebuild the Entrekin ginnery at Jake with new machinery to restore its efficiency. The plant, owned by James Entrekin, is among the oldest in the area and gins a large amount of cotton. A new ginnery will be built at Mt Zion in Carroll county with a 30 bale daily capacity. It will feature Centennial machinery and be among the county’s best. Shaw and Entrekin own the new plant, with installation directed by T M Chandler, Carrollton machinery expert.
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Entrekin
Jake
James Entrekin
Mt. Zion
Carroll County
For Sale A Splendid Piano That Has Been Used Very Little
A splendid piano offered for sale by Miss Martha Brown. The instrument has seen minimal use and presents a fine value for a quick sale.
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Martha Brown
G Griffin Lewis to Publish Practical Oriental Rugs Book
Admirers and purchasers anticipate G Griffin Lewis's forthcoming work on Oriental rugs praised for practicality and clear organization. It promises wide appeal for beginners and references for experts, with abundant color and tone illustrations. Issued by J B Lippincott Company in early fall. For sale 238 acres near Carrollton on Villa Rica road, inquiries to L A Woood or L L Newell.
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G. Griffin Lewis
J. B. Lippincott Company
Carrollton
Villa Rica Road
L.A. Woood
L. L. Newell
Popular August Excursions To Major Cities
An old railroad travel notice offers excursions to Chicago, St Louis, Detroit, Cincinnati, Louisville, Washington, Norfolk, Richmond, Asheville, Tate Springs and other resorts. It promises exceptionally low rates, fast schedules and good service. For details on rates, sale dates, sleeping car reservations and limits, contact district agents in Atlanta Macon Savannah Columbus Albany Birmingham or Montgomery.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Cincinnatti
Louisville
Washington
Norfolk
Richmond
Ashville
Tate Springs
W. H. Fags
Atlanta
J. W. Blount
Macon
W. B. Clements
T. A
Savannah
J. L. Hunt
Columbus
Hackett
R. Joni
Albany
L. W. Keith
Tray
Birmingham
Ala
Geo
W. Wright
Montgomery
Study Your Business and Climb the Ladder of Success
A passage from Swett Marden in Success Magazine urges workers to study their employer's business and work diligently for self development. It warns against stealing time or cutting corners, noting great achievers labored intensely during the start of their careers and that punctuality and overtime dedication build trust and advancement.
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Anya Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
A Vigorous Preacher Faces The Devils In Church
A stern Scots minister preaches on three kinds of people in a congregation. He reserves his sharp rebuke for the third group, calling them positive devils as he shows his raised fist in a dramatic line.
Amateur photographer captures first mate on ocean liner
A girl with a camera aboard an ocean steamer asks the first mate for a picture. He strikes a formal pose with one arm extended as if giving an order, provoking laughter from onlookers who note the scene as a familiar habit on trips.
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Europe
It Was Too Good a Job Says A Vintage Judge
A Cleveland Plain Dealer clip recalls a small courtroom where a judge faced a drunken interrupter. The bailiff, once an officer of the court, admits he resigned, leaving the drunken disruption unchecked until the judge intervened.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Turning the Tables
In a domestic crisis a temporary helper compares herself to an animal and jokes about loving pets. The narrator recalls hiring a corn field darky described as lank and ignorant yet eager to please, with a laugh at kittens and a claim to be a “rag a see” and a good pet.
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Jes
Lippin- 1 Coit
Southern Iron Ore Deposits Challenge to Steel Monoply
The Manufacturers' Record disputes claims that United States Steel Corp dominates South steel ores via its Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company stake. It cites U S Geological Survey figures of 2.72 billion tons of southern ore versus about 700 million owned by TCI&RR, arguing the business world would shun capital without challenge. Georgia state geologist McCallie notes about 300 million tons exist in Georgia and that TCI&RR controls only a small portion, per Macon Telegraph.
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South
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
United States Geological Survey
Tennesee Company
Georgia
McCallie
Tennssee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Macon Telegraph
Five room house near square for Balen A Wood
A five room house is available within two blocks of the square for Balen A Wood. The listing notes proximity to the square and compact size suitable for urban living. Potential buyers or renters are advised to inquire for details and terms.
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Balen A. Wood
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