Local News Notes From Bowdon Junction and Nearby
Mrs A Parker and family moved to Alabama Monday. Mr B F Earnest and Myrtle went to Atlanta Monday. Mrs Bertlin Smith of Carrollton visited Sunday. Hog killings reported in the week. Baptist church holds preaching days Saturday and Sunday. John Rhody Key arrived safely in England November 11 1918. Christmas tree planned at the Methodist church Christmas Eve with a short program before gifts.
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Bowdon Junction
A. Parker
Alabama
Tessle
B. F. Earnest
Mies
Myrtle
Atlanta
Au Ga
S. Parker
Grady Brock
Bertlin Smith
Carrollton
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Baptist Church
John Rhody Key
England
Put Convicts on Highways Demand for More Prisoners on Roads This Year
The United States Department of Agriculture bulletin promotes convict labor on public roads under state control with coordination between the prison and highway departments. It details camp operation, records, health, rationing, and site planning, urging local authorities to adopt these standards for a record year in 1917.
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Aited States Department of Agriculture
National Committee On
Pris
Tighe de
Department of Agriculture
Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering
Immense Cost of Bad Roads Hurts Farmers and Nation
Farmers lose an estimated 300 million dollars yearly due to poor rural roads as per Agriculture Department testimony cited by Scientific American. Bad weather halts hauling, forcing delays until the next season, while the nation faces an equivalent economic loss. If rural roads were usable year round, Uncle Sam could save over half a million dollars.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Scientific American
Duty of Every Farmer to Support Good Roads
Farmers should recognize their dependence on good roads and take an interest in the nearest highway to their farm or the road used to market orchard garden products. The message urges public involvement in road maintenance and improvement.
California Votes 15 Million for State Highways
California allocates 15 million dollars to upgrade the state highway system with broad county support ensuring the measure passed by a majority in every county, reflecting statewide backing for road improvements and funding.
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California
Meat Packing’s Evolution From Local to National Service
Half a century ago communities relied on nearby livestock for meat. Now two-thirds of consumers live far from production centers, prompting a national meat service built by large packing plants, branch houses, refrigeration, car routes, and efficient waste use.
The Season of Happiness Holiday Greeting Ad
A festive greeting from a grocer promising a complete stock of groceries for the New Year. The message expresses happiness, prosperity, and invites current and prospective customers to shop, extending best wishes to all friends and customers.
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Goyer
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John W. Baskin"& Co
John W. Baskin & Co
MERS
Piness
WSH
Fitts Drug Store
Bob Iuts
North Carolina
Enterprise
Swit & Company
Swift & Company
U.S. A
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