Georgia Legislature Moves Toward Bone Dry State Prohibition
The present Georgia Legislature shows strong support for a bone dry prohibition bill to ban liquor shipments into the state. Governor Nat Harris may call a special session to enact absolute prohibition, with most lawmakers ready to vote for a bone dry measure. Responses from House members indicate mixed positions but a general tilt toward action if called, signaling urgency in the face of potential conditions.
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Athuvia
Gahin
Georgia
Nat GB. Tfarris
Lewislatuire
Ile
Georgia ix
Boston
Batylis
Everal
Chattanooga Loses 42 Mail Order Liquor Houses
Forty two Chattanooga mail order liquor houses with about 1,600 employees were closed by a governor signed prohibition bill. Most firms will remove stock to cities still open and others will cease operations. Stores have until July 1 to dispose of on hand liquor under import storage provisions.
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Chattanooga
Rye
Tennessee
South
Jacksonville
Louisville
Cinginnati
Stiles
Civil Service Exam for stenographers set for Feb 20 1917
Civil Service Commission announces a stenographer and typewriter examination for men and women on February 20 1917 to fill MP vacancies across Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi South Carolina and Tennessee. Salaries range from 900 to 1000 and sometimes 1200. Interested applicants, especially male eligibles, should obtain full details and Form 1371 from the Local Civil Service Board secretary at any city post office or from the Secretary Fifth Civil Service District Atlanta Ga.
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Civil Service Commission
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennesse
Civil Service Board
Fifth Civil Service District
Atlanta
For Sale Selected 96 Day Beans by Cuthbert Oil Co
For sale and priced at $1.40 per bushel are early 96 day Speckle Vel vet beans. Purchasers should check accompanying orders. Cuthbert Oil Company, Cuthbert, Georgia.
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Cuthbert Oil Company
Cuthbert, Ga
Lieutenant Danny U S A special at Bonita Thesday
A film presents actual fighting between American soldiers and Mexican bandits along the Rio Grande with Villa’s army. It urges patriotic duty and preparedness as a national topic. Also a 2 reel comedy screens with the feature.
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Bonita Thesday
Villa
Rio Grande River
United States
Sewer connections being installed citywide as enforcement tightens
Citywide sewer work continues with a Water and Light Commission crew making taps to connect properties in compliance with a mayoral and council decree. Owners with incomplete lines are urged to act promptly to avoid delays as plumbers anticipate increased demand this spring.
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Water and Light Commission
Bankhead Highway Urges Rural Growth and National Vision
Dr. T. Williams of Villa Rica promotes the Bankhead Highway from Aunty to Memphis via Birmingham, urging county citizens to join the highway association. He cites national security, economic development, and rural progress as reasons to support widespread road building and improved transport. He was named vice president for Carroll County and invites voluntary membership at one dollar.
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Aunty
Memphis
Birmingham
Min
Stiles
Pacific
Sone
Germany
Alps
Atlantic
Japan
England
Cutrofl County
Plowman
Highiwi
BR. T. Williams
Villa Biea
Dorsett Seeks Registrar Post for Federal Land Bank
Hon L. Dorsett applies for the registrar position at the new federal land bank to be located in Columbia. A former Caryell representative, he has long worked in the lending field with the British and American Mortgage Company and is backed by local bankers and business leaders for his qualifications and experience.
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Dorsett
Federal Land, Bank
Columbia
Caryell
Lind Judy
Death of Mrs J P Gray in her 70th year
Mrs Gray aged about 70 dies after long illness on the 19th. She joined the church at sixteen and long served as a member. Survived by several children and grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at Stripling's Chapel Church conducted by Rev C Tvey with neighbors and friends in attendance.
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Stripling
C. Tvey
W. W. Roop
Cotton Ginced Prior to January 187
A fragmented local item details session notes with deacons and guests, plus a January 9 report on cotton ginned in Georgia counties for 1915. Mentions numbers of bales, county tallies, and remarks on Pershing's forces and Mexican events. Also includes a bankruptcy notice for J B Casper with a February 3 meeting.
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Georgia
Wb. Carroll
EOM
Mexico
Paulting
Pershing
Yilue
Carranga
Ain
Carran
Washington
Villa
Border Service
Atlante Journos
Bowdon
Carroll
J. B. Casper
Offec
Garrollton
Orlook
Eugene Spradlin
Dr. W. Jones Leaves Government Post for Local Practice
Dr. W. Jones formerly with the United States Department of Agriculture resigns to practice veterinary medicine locally. A Kongis City Veterinary College graduate of 1907 he brings wide experience as a filler and health officer. Residents recognize him as a capable, upright professional and wish him success in his new venture servicing the town's live stock interests.
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BR. W. Jones
Unit States Departent of Agriculture
Kongis City Veterinary College
Mii
Nnl
Cotton economics favor food crops over cotton
The author argues cotton prices at twenty cents per pound reduce purchasing power, showing a bale of cotton buys far fewer food staples than in a normal year. He warns farmers in South Georgia counties to conserve cotton and, more importantly, secure food crops to avoid ruin.
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Georgia
South Georgia
Railway Mail Clerk Examination Notice
Examination for Railway Mail Clerk to fill 117 vacancies in the railway mail service on February 10. Entrance salary 000. Age 18 to 3 years, height at least 1 feet and inches, weight 130 pounds or more. Full details and sample questions from Secretary Loew Civil Service Board at any city post office or Secretary Fifth Civil Service District Atlanta Ga.
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Railway
Loew
Civil Service Board
Fifth Civil Service District
Atlania
Eight room house for rent on Cedar Street
Eight room house with sewer and light connections in a good residence section. Apply to Miss Naomi Jones.
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Cedar Street
Naoml Jones
Lavalier Lost In January Street Finders Reward
A diamond lavalier with four stones, set with beads, was lost January 10 between College Street and the square. A reward is offered to the finder who returns it to Mais Ponp Shactler.
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College Street
the Square
Lavalliere
Peards
Pinder
Mais Ponp Shactler
Harness set and carmichael bogey for sale cheap
Short sale notice listing a harness set and a Carmichael bogey available at a bargain price. Includes seller initials GRICH and location NW 1, 1. Details are fragmentary but indicate items for sale locally with minimal contact data.
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Raber
Grich
For sale or rent on Tanner street by Constable
For sale or rent, house and lot on Tanner street offered by Buck Boyd and Jor. Will sell on long terms. Advertisement appears at Free Press office under Buford F. Boykin, Constable.
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Causey
Tanner Street
Buford F. Boykin
Constable’s
Free ‘Press Office
The Churches Hold Faithful Sunday School Reports
The pastor’s Sabbath themes include Love and The Moment of Weakness. The Sunbeams and Girls Auxiliary hold meetings upcoming at 2 PM next Sunday. W A Y M Y roles and church work are discussed, urging Mothers to bring children and highlighting development, support, and civic responsibility.
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Lhainnary
Aml
Jet
Tabernacle Baptist Church Sunday Services Highlight
Sunday School at 9:45 a m with worship at 11 and 7 pm led by Rev S Parrish. Rowland, the well known Gospel singer, will be with the choir at the above services and conduct the singing. Baptismal services Sunday night. Everybody invited.
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Lin On
S. Parrish
Sunhewnis
Rowland
Community Service At Presbyterian Church
The pastor will preach at six o clock on The Foundation of God s Deuce Sunday night features The Church and Why Amon Christian All cordially welcomed.
Methodist Every Member Canvass Set for February First Sunday
The church details an upcoming February first Sunday canvass to boost missionary support and spiritual efficiency. Local leaders Mrs J I K Smith and Mrs Wy T Shimsby attend the Woman's Missionary Conference in Elberton as reports from the Garvotlon Auxiliary and Rome district reach all departments. The Lutworth League holds devotions and Sunday School sessions urging stronger participation and inviting strangers to join. Next Sunday is Missionary Day with emphasis on inviting neighbors to the Lord's temple.
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Benevas Lonces
J. 1K. Smith
Wy. T. Shimsby
Elberton
Garvotlon
Rome
Smith
Lpworth League
Lord's Temple
Fragmented verse on truth and freedom in public discourse
Obscure lines debate conceding diverse elements and the role of truth in public sanction. It hints at truth rising after suppression and links freedom to harmony with self, others, and God, though phrasing is garbled and references stray.
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Ecar
Polo
Who Can Tell of the Morrow Go to Church Next Sunday
A church urging young people to attend services next Sunday. Addressing procrastination and the need for faith, it argues the church supports life’s battles and the nation, urging immediate action over excuses. The message emphasizes youth engagement, belief in God, and the value of church as a vital path.
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Tlome
Sehool
Cisurcie
GOD
Church
Ghurch
Mun
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