Why We Are at War Speech by Senator Hitchcock 1917
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska delivers a 1917 Senate address arguing the United States must enter World War I to defend national honor and independence. He defends armed neutrality earlier, cites German provocations including the Lusitania sinking, and urges full support for the President and war.
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Germany
Halgiwin
Lusitania
America
Wilson
Bvey
Presant
Congress
Congrana
Tim
United S
Bates
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Fair Books Not Yet Received Urges Contact
Mr John Matthews secretary of the A M Fair distributes premium books. If you have not received yours call him or write and ask him to send you one.
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John Matthews
A. & M. Fair
Cat Letting Out of the Bag Exposes German Aims in War
A Cincinnati Enquirer editorial argues Germany seeks world empire and control of the Flanders coast, citing General von Ludendorff’s public remarks as proof and warning the Allied powers of Germany’s true war aims. The piece likens Germany’s claims to self defense as a cover for expansionist plans revealed to the public.
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Rathnow
von Ldebert
Flanders
Kaiser
Hia
Moat Perrplen Eion
Germany
Neot Vo
America
Shain
Alexander
Orient
Greene
Gibralter
Cincinnati Enquirer
Steers Sold for 4200 in South Georgia Substitute for Cotton
W H Mobley of Fargo sold one hundred twenty steers at 35 each delivered September 1, cash 4200 total. He, visiting Valdosta, says this cattle deal signals a hopeful future for non cotton farming as boll weevil pressures hit Georgia. He has not planted cotton since 1892 and plans no future cotton crops. Dawson News notes.
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Seling
South Georgia
Valdosta
Moblye
Dawson News
Negro Colonel in the United States Regulars
Lieut Col Charles Young of the 10th United States Cavalry seeks promotion to colonel to become the first Black officer in the Army’s line. Born in Kentucky on March 12, 1864, he is an 1880s LL. B and M.A. graduate and would replace Col WH Allen, made brigadier general.
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Charles Young
10Th
United States Cavalry
WH. T. Allen
United States Army
Kentucky
Play Announcement for Mrs Brigga of the Poultry Yard
The notice announces a performance titled Mrs Brigga of the Poultry Yard on September 8 at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds will repair the municipal house. Attendees are urged to attend and bring a light heart.
Bankhead Highway Commission Completes Georgia Alabama Tour
The Bankhead Highway Commission led by Dr W M Riggs and Prof Hale Houston completed a three day Georgia Alabama tour from Atlanta to Birmingham. They inspected routes in Georgia and Alabama, met crowds in 20 towns, and traveled over 1500 miles. Banquets and receptions accompanied the visits, with 75,000 locals estimated to have greeted the pathfinders. Col T S Plowman received flowers on departure.
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Birmingham
Als
Je A. Rountree
Bankhead National Highway Association
A. G. Batchelor
American Automobile Association
Atlanta
Georgia Automobile Association
State of Georgia
Pathiiders
Anley Hotel
Dorssy
Groz Via
Georgia
Alabama
Anniston
Carrollton
Talladega
Ala
Cedartown
Tallapoosa
Leeds
Jasper
Mra
J. H. Bankhead
Bankhead
Mivsiasippia
Marion County
Ala- Dania
Mississippi
Guin
Mamilton
Tupelo
Miss
Menipna
Tern
Pearce’s Mill
Mra. Pearce
Now
Albany
Jayper
Memphia
Memphis
Crosq
Crosq Couunty
Arkansas
Bankhead Highway Association
Men's League of
Tenn
J. A. Bountrea
Selpra Allman
A. G. Mouston
New Albany
T. 8. Plowman
Bankhead Myaway Association
Mra J. A. Noun
Georgia draft appeal urges immediate volunteer enlistment
A Georgia wartime appeal urges registered men to volunteer or face second-draft selection. It outlines open branches Infantry Field Artillery Cavalry Quartermaster and more, notes 2 000 National Guardsmen needed, and lists recruiting stations in Atlanta Columbus Macon Carrollton and LaGrange. It emphasizes stateside guard leadership and potential for future officers and urges swift action.
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Ladout
Georgia
Une ‘Ela Sum
Thia
Infantry
Field Artillery
Cavalry
Quartermaster Corps
Regular Army
National Army
National Guard
Atlanta
Columbus
Macon
Carrollton
LaGrange
Signal Corps
Reqular Anny
Medical Department
Q. M. Corps
Cooks and Bakers Regular Army
J. M. Corps
Clarke and Stenngraphara
1St Infantry
Pathfinders report due as Atlanta Birmingham Memphis division named
Fragments indicate an upcoming report on the pathfinders and the official announcement of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Memphis division within about thirty days. The note mentions appreciation for a president and references ladies of Birmingham.
Bankhead Highway route plans eyed from Washington to Atlanta
J A Rountree secretary of the Bankhead National Highways Association met U S Senator Bankhead and road officials to map the official route between Washington and Atlanta. A pathfinding committee is planned for late October or early November to decide which of two routes becomes the Bankhead Highway. A Virginia Carolina Piedmont organization formed with W B Lynch as president to back the route. Rountree warned of strong patriotism for the road, billed as the greatest transcontinental highway yet proposed. He will stay in Washington several days then visit Virginia and the Carolinas before returning to Birmingham, Alabama. Two registered Duron Jersey pigs, six weeks old, no kin, 26 dollars each with papers. Ruger Mefs for sale.
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Washington
D. C
J. A. Rountree
Bankhead National Highways Association
Birmingham
Ala
United States
John H. Bankhead
U. S
American Automobile Association
Bankhead
Rountree
Lynchburg
Piedmont
Virgina
North
South Carolina
W. BR. Lynch
Virginia
Carolinas
Rendguartros
A Call to the Women of Carroll County
The Council of National Defense organizes women in Carroll County to unify war relief and defense work. Mrs. M. Taman leads the Georgia Division with counties already active. Carrollton to organize next week as women answer the nationwide call.
Important Call Meeting for Carroll County Unit Organizing
By order of the State Chairman a meeting of heads or proxies of every woman’s organization in Osrell county is set for 2:30 PM on Wednesday September 5 1917 at City Hall auditorium to organize the Carroll County Unit of the Georgia Division of the Woman’s Committee Council of National Defense If rained out it will be held Friday September 7 at the same time and place Come at your country’s call Mrs W W Baskin Tom Chair of Carroll County Unit
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Council of National Defense
M. Taman
Atlanta
Georgia
Carrol County
Carrollton
Osrell County
Cailed
City Hall
Carroll County
Woman’s Committee
W. W. Baskin
Tom
Globe Moves Mr Ruskin Relocates Store On Square
Globe proprietor Mr Ruskin moves stock to the Roop building corner room next to Citizens Bank. Expect further business changes next week as Roop building nears completion and A J Baskin Co and Ellis Bros relocate to former rooms after the fire.
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Mr. Ruskin
the Globe
Boykin
Roop
Citizens Bank
A. J. Baskin Co
Ellis Bros
A.T. Jackson & Bro. Bifarn
For Sale Two Houses and Lot at 7256 R A Hayes
For sale two good houses and lots at 7256 R A Hayes. Property details are limited in the readable text. Contact local listings for more information and exact lot boundaries.
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Lota
R, A, Hayes
Flournoy Runs for Carrollton Mayor in Primary
Announcing candidacy for Carrollton mayor subject to city primary. HH W Flournoy offers himself to voters and seeks support from the electorate.
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Carrollton
HH. W
Flournoy
Progressive Singing Convention at Shiloh Church Sept 8 9
The Progressive Singing Convention will convene at Shiloh church on September 8 and 9. All singers are invited. A R Hendon, President. M J Brook, Secretary.
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Progressive Singing Convention
Shiloh Church
A. R. Hendon
M. J. Brook
Cardus touted as a splendid female tonic in Hixson tale
A Mrs J B Gadd of Hixson recalls suffering a left side palm pain and sleepless nights ten years ago. After a doctor recommended Cardus she used one bottle and later another after childbirth, noting relief and a long absence of trouble. She credits Cardus with improving her health and urges others to try it for womanly ailments.
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Hixson
Tenn
Mra. J. B. Gadd
Cardus
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Carroll Free Press
C. A
Ralph Meeks
Publishers
Fair Books
Hulett
Highway Commission
RUGER
Lal
O. Atlanta
Whitehall
Mitchell
Atlanta, Ga
Depot Street
H. R. Robinson
Waterman
Horton’s Book Store
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