President Wilson urges Georgians to back Harris in Senate race
President Wilson communicates to Clark Howell that Georgia should unite to support William J Harris over Tom W Hardwick, citing party reputation and wartime leadership. The White House letter explains he does not dictate votes but favors Harris as best for the party and government during the crisis.
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Georgia
William A. Harris
United States Senate
Waeteen Toman W. Hardwick
Woodrow Wilson Law
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
National Democratic
Wilson
Mr. Howell
Bouse
United States
National Democratic Committee
William Schley Howard
Howard
Hardwick
William J. Harris
Shinoun
Farris
Georgia mobilizes 2750 men for August draft call
The draft lists show 2,750 white men called for August 26 for Camp Gordon and related depots as part of a broader mobilization in Georgia. Earlier, 2,500 were sent to Camp Wheeler on August 6 and 400 to other camps with 1,152 African Americans assigned to a separate intake.
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Georgia
Camp Gordon
Camp Wheeler
Champ, Greenleaf
Syracuse
New York
Camp Jackson
Columbia
Carroll County
Campbell
Coweta
Dougas
Maralsont
Weard
Paulding
Georgia Soldier Pleads With Father Over Senatorial Vote
A Macon sergeant writes from abroad urging his father to vote against Senator Tom Hardwick, arguing the senator blocks wartime measures life and safety for troops. He laments lawmakers at home while troops face mud and danger in No Man’s Land, asking parental support for his country. Wider News.
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KE. BR. Dozier
Macon
JE. R. Dozier
Snys
Tom Hardwick
Gene
Iene
Vater
Baron County
Georgia
Ten thousand feet of solid leather shoes arrive for fall trade
Tyans, and H. N. Fyus, big suppliers, report five thousand pairs of shoes arriving daily by express and freight. Prices range from 50 cents to 2.50 per pair, offering savings to customers who trade with reliable merchants.
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H. N. Fyus
Tynans
Tyus
Express
Ahl
Baskin Heads to New York for Fall Goods Purchase
A. J. Baskin left this week for New York and other eastern markets to spend two weeks buying new goods for the fall trade.
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A. J. Baskin
New York
Amburban home and farm near Bowdon road for sale
Sealed bids for a two mile from court house amburban home and farm at Bowdon road totaling 107 acres with ten rooms two large halls sleeping porch two galleries barn and two tenant houses. Bids due noon August 20 1938 with one third cash and balance long time at 6 percent interest. Owner reserves right to reject bids. Mrs H G Lowrey Corsiaton Ga H S
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Court House
Bowdon Road
Evuir
H. G. Lowrey
Corrositon
Ga. H
Rules Governing Newspapers Issued by War Industries Board
The War Industries Board's Pulp and Paper Section mandates newspapers reduce weekday and Sunday editions and sign pledges to economize paper. Discontinue unpaid substitutes, expire subscriptions, and stop sample copies. no credit or post-expiration paper. effective October 1, 1918.
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the War Industries Board
Priorities Board
War Industries Board
Distaat
Conservation Division
Pulp and Paper Section
Thos B Donnelly
City Court Jurors Listed for September 1918 Term
A published juror roster for the City Court of Corroltion shows first and second week selections for September 1918. The list names dozens of individuals, with initials and surnames, assigned to serve during the term.
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Corroltion
When To Buy Sugar For Your Family
An article outlines a simple schedule for sugar purchases to aid households with large families. It presents a table of family names and dates to buy based on rations, and suggests pasting the chart in the kitchen or by the phone for quick reference.
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Atlanta
House- M
Forty Soldiers and Twenty-Six Civilians Killed by Villa Bandits
A northbound Mexican Central Railway military train was attacked at Consuelo, Chihuahua, fifty miles south of Chihuahua City. Villa bandits killed forty soldiers and twenty six civilians. many wounded and stripped of clothing and valuables. The incident occurred Saturday, with remnants of the troop train found after the raid.
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el Paso
Tex
Alig
Consuelo
Chiliahua
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Strom Toren
Rokdiven
Clifton Manager Goes to Dublin to Run Hotel
Mr and Mrs J R Styles have opened the New Dublin Hotel at Dublin Quebec and will take over management on August With Mrs Styles and Master Bernard leaving Threaday while Mr Styles remains until September when his lease expires Mrs Styles has led in Conviv club work as president of the Woman's Give club and counselor She is respected in Carrollton where they have lived five years and built a popular local hotel with good standing among travelers
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J. R. Styles
Dublin
Styles
Eemvic Club
Woman's Give Elub
Carrolton
Bagwell Seeks Reelect as Representative Endorsed by People
Bagwell announces candidacy for representative seeking public endorsement after one term. He argues increased qualifications and asks voters to support his return, claiming readiness to better serve the district.
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Hd Tre WA Handlincbs
Bagwell
One Dollar Promises Bargain Power at Local Store
Local retailer H. M. Tyus at Carrollton's Lively Bargrin Giver offers vast savings on textiles and clothing. The ad touts 91.40 worth of sheeting for $1.00 and multiple yard goods, dresses, shirts, and gowns priced at a dollar or less, highlighting extraordinary value amid high prices.
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Carrollton
H. M. Tyus
New Circuit To Atlanta By Gainesboro Telephone
The Gainesboro Telephone Company will install this week one new circuit to Atlanta at 12 pairs per circuit. The addition gives Carrollton three circuits. The project costs about 5000 dollars to reach Villa Rios where meeting with Bull Telephone Company occurs.
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Gainesboro
For Sale for Cash of 125 Acres Near Carrollton
Will sell my farm of one hundred and twenty five acres seven miles from Carrollton known as the W T Hendon place near Old Carrollton. Includes school and church, a four room dwelling and outbuildings, two good barns and one tenant house. Good pasture and well water, three horse crop open and in cultivation. For particulars apply to T O Capes Carrollton Ga.
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Carrollton
W. T. Hendon
Old Carrollton
T. O. Capes
Angld Atpil
50 Acre Farm For Sale Near Carrollton Georgia
50 acre farm for sale located three and a half miles south of Carrollton on Roopville road. Land in high cultivation with a good house and barn and running water. One quarter mile to a church and school. Also 18 HP advance traction engine in first class shape for 400 dollars. W D Chappell Carrollton Ga BR 3.
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Carrollton
Roopville Road
Advance Traction Engine
W. D. Chappell
Tteaugin
Methodists Announce August Sunday Services Change
Notice that no preaching will occur on the third and fourth Sundays in August at the Methodist church. Pastor will travel to Macon Athena and Blue Ridge for services.
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Methodat
Macon
Athena
Blue Ridge
Hamby
Lost Baby Bracelet In Public Square Search Hopeful Reward
A baby's adjustable gold bracelet vanished Tuesday evening on the public square of a picure show or possibly Hed Cross Drug Store. Reward offered upon return to Fret Preap wind. Contact Mt Zlon Ga.
Auction Sale of Household Goods by Styles and Co
Auction sale to the highest bidder on Saturday August 24 at 2 o clock includes rocking chains tables parlor suites three bookcases writing desk chiffonier oil stove heaters and various household articles. A mahogany piano is offered and terms may be arranged for private sale by J and Styles.
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Golce
Ny Ani
For Rent and Political Remark in Mixed Text
A rental notice cites a Gue G roan house on Newnan Street with modern conveniences and a West avenue option, apply to B. F. Boyrin. The piece also contains a mangled political remark about William Seley Howard, urging withdrawal from office amid a referential district context.
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Gue
Newnan Street
West Avenue
B. F. Boyrin
William Seley Howard
Congress
Horris
Old Fashion Revival Begins at Tabernacle This Sunday
The Tabernacle pastor, at the deacon's request, opens a week long revival from August 18 through August 24 with daily services at 10 o'clock and a 7:14 evangelistic hour. No visiting evangelist. focus on scripture, prayer, and preaching to save souls. Soldiers at the Front are remembered. inviting country folk to attend and join in revival spirit.
Windy Saturday damages roofs and chimneys in town
A strong wind swept through the area Saturday afternoon at about 2 30. The Carrollton Bank building roof was damaged and four chimney tops at Ford's store were blown off. A hard rain also interrupted cotton field work and the red spider pests affecting nearby crops.
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Carollton Bank
Ford
Savereal
Registration Day in August in Oprroliton County
The notice states that anyone aged 21 by June 6 must register in Oprroliton. Registration day is August 24 with mandatory attendance for all eligible boys within the county.
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Au Hoya
Eplater
Wethin County
Boyd
Oprroliton
Free Press Gains New Subscriptions in July Growth
The Free Fros added 63 new women to its subscription list in July. August shows strong growth while June and May were weak. The note thanks readers for telling neighbors about the Free Press.
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Free Fros
For Sale of Trade Items Trade notice from Meeks
For Sale of Trade One 5 passenger Ford car in first class condition would swap for a good Ford roadster Two good milk cows A bunch of good yearlings One good chorus would like to trade for a drova of hogs Roger Hb Meeks
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Roger HB
Meeks
Sandifer resigns as Temple bank cashier to join Carrollton bank
Mr. M. F. Sandifer, long time cashier of the Farmers State Bank Temple, resigns to take a cashier post at the First National Bank of Carrollton. He hails from Locust Grove and is succeeded in Temple by Joe Smith, a local man and capable banker.
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M. F. Sandifer
Farmera State Bank Temple
First National Bank of
Carrollton
Sandifer
Locust Grove
Tle
Temple
Joe Smith
John T. Hixon Candidate for Carroll Representative
Hon. John T. Hixon of Villa Rica campaigns this week for representative. He is well known and favored by Carroll County residents who recall him from old days. Friends across the county welcome a chance to support him.
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John T. Hixon
Villa Rica
Nono Canera
Carroll County
Nomination Letter Filed for Carroll County Representative
A candidate named John announces his candidacy for representative in Carroll County. He pledges faithful service and asks voters to support him in the September 11, 1918 primary election.
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Carroll County
Eversimo
John
Hixon
Campaign Message for Caroli County Election
To the people of Caroli County a candidate announces intent to seek representation under the Democratic party subject to Bridney. The notice cites a September 11 date and asks for support and wages for James Bitte and Jn-Wages.
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Caroli County
James 4. Bitte
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Woodrow Wilson
White House
Washington
Howell
City Court
M. McGukin
H. A. Boyd
I. d
W. C. Capes
J. E. Hoyd—H
J. Smith
W. Y. Thompson
IO. Ay Eenskia
B. F. Moon
F.W. Horsley
A. M. Hill
Albert Amith
T. W. Willis
Beavers
W. J. Barnes
J. E. Matthews
M. KR. Hendrix
T. W. Bagwell
A. Gladney
H. R. Watkins
Ralph
Brown
Eugens
F. Tant
F. C
J. L. Raburn
J. W. Rivers
UR. D. Gray
John W. Stewart
J. A. Robinson
W. I. Robinedh
T. H. Bowen
G. E. Shiffer
W. M. Thomas
K. M. Mackay
T. Thompson
McClain
T. H. Robinson
F. N. Daniell
J. B. Boatright
L. M. Bowen
Tom Driver
T. D. Huddleston
James W. Hagan
W. M. Drew
Clifton
Lodge
Klu Klux Klan
T, Smith
Kiigenpp
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