William J Harris A Georgia Leader and Naval War Hero
William J Harris of Polk County Georgia born February 2 1868 rose from Polk common schools to the University of Georgia. He chaired the Polk County Democratic Executive Committee helped create the white primary in 1892 and served in the Georgia Senate 1911 1922 guiding reform laws and supporting farmers and taxpayers. He directed the U S Census Bureau under Wilson and held posts on the federal trade board and price fixing committee, earning Wilson’s praise before resuming campaign work for the Senate.
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William J. Harris
Cedartown
Polk County
Georgia
University of Georgia
Julia Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Harris
United States Army
P. C. Harris
Sears Harris
Capt
Hunter Harris
Wilson
Georglias
Democratic Executive Committee
Legislative Service
National Service
United States Cenene
Bireau
Hughes
War Wis
Redfield
Watt Street
Census Bureau
Federal Trade Board
United States Nenacor
Agaii
Geoygia
War Industries
New England
Secretary of Agriculture
Hoover
Victor Murdoch
Federal Trade Commission
United States Senate
The
Trade Commission
Woodrow Wilson
National Capitol
Paslor
Georgian Now In the Public Eye. Mr. Harris
Saw Mill For Sale or Trade in Willard Area
Classified note offers a saw mill and machinery for sale or trade in Willard. Includes a 12 horsepower power unit, J and Case traction engine, two 1 saw heads, and a 48 inch saw with a pulled tooth set in good condition. Desires barter for property.
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Willard
Af Bullard Co
Star Point Fourth Celebration With A Grand Barbecue
A large crowd gathered at the Star Point Fourth celebration at the local schoolhouse with a full barbecue and refreshments. Judge W J Millican spoke at one o clock in the afternoon, honoring Star Dovitt and the speaker’s Carrollton roots. Mrs Jang Talley’s death near Koopville occurred Sunday morning with funeral services held in New Lebanon, Rev Gibson officiating. Mrs Hewlett Jones returned to Carrollton after a week with relatives, and Ramsay singing was well attended at Mr Johnson Yeager's. The R A H O club met that evening with Mrs Nava Gray. seven members present.
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W. J. Millican
Hoppville
Sand Hill Mra Seives Visits in Albertville
Sand Hill resident Mrs. Seives spent several days in Albertville with her daughter Mrs. JH Girat. Others including Mr. J M Wallis and family and Mr V B Toner and family visited relatives. Mina Toy Williamson of Carrollton visited Mrs Joly Smith this week. Mr Joh Broom spent Sunday with Ida brother Mr Loin I Broom at Camp Gordon.
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Seives
JH. Girat
Albertville
Selwol
Oc. Karcest
Mra
Archer
Carrollton
Jol Broom
Nas
Loo Hooty
Syeimirr
J. M. Wallis
Evie Grizaards
Faily
V. B. Toner
Myr
F. Richardy
Will Johingon
Bernid Johnson
Toward
Attnuta
Johnson
Soldier's Cough Relief Endorsed by Private Harold Hamel
Private Harold Hamel of St. Adama R. 1 reports Foley's Honey and Tar Firo is effective for bay fever asthma and bronchial coughs. He says it relieved his symptoms and he will keep it on hand. Sold widely in stores.
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Harold Hamel
St. Adama
Montis
Boley
Tor
Foley
Community Notes from Bowden Junction Church Activities
Sunday sermons at the Methodist church followed by Sunday School starting July 8 with Mr and Mrs A A Pittman as teachers. Local residents attended singing in Waco and a road grading discussion to Carrollton. Residents organized a temporary group to form a permanent chapter of an organization. Several visitors from Carrollton and Cullman visited over the weekend. Two Sunday schools operate at the Baptist and Methodist churches with inviting services and instruction for children and adults.
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A. A. Pittman
J. T. Stallings
Waco
My. Khudly Key
Rowdon
Carrollton
Robinson
Hen
Haralson
Carrallton
Steed
Smith
Naomi Jones
Mra
Barron Caime
Grady Brook
H. &. Parker
Paul Garratt
Ticlo Sam
Navy Hoya
Refi
Clarence
Cullman Equity
Ala
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
F. Lambert
Detroit Texa s Justice Reports Foley Kidney Pill
From a justice of the peace in Detroit Texas comes a testimonial praising Tuned Foley Kidney Pill. The statement claims it outperforms others and relieves back pain rheumatic pains sore muscles stiff joints and urinary issues.
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W. H. Hill
J. P
Detroit
Texas
Roopville Ozark News Briefs From indies to funerals
The Roopville section notes drying fruit and lively social visits. Little Vivian Shirey nears recovery from illness. Mr and Mrs G W Wallace and Morretts visited relatives. Sad news: Grandma Craven buried at Aragon graveyard aged ninety after measles. Willie Alexander and Ethel Bell wed Saturday. congratulations to the couple.
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Vivian Shirey
Ne Aderhald
G. W. Wallace
Morrett
Mra
Ken Morria
Misa Laura
Veal
Vetnah Brock
Tyuis
An Mra
Amos Shelnutt
Charley Young Apent
Ide Surrey
Sauie
Hopewell
R. L. Long
Susie Juickson
H. P. Morrell
Q. W. Morrell
Wafra
Grandma Craven
Aragon
Shoe
Willie Alexander
Ethel Bell
Jo Lewis
Frank Merrelanit
Polsay Cathartic Tablets Advertised by Gio Jenner
An advertisement from Gio Jenner of 416 Labor St San Antonio Texas promotes Polsay Cathartic Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness. The copy claims they relieve sickness headache bloating and other digestive discomfort and that they are sold everywhere.
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Gio. Jenner
Labor St
San Antonio
Tex
Salem The Hintinge on Tint Sunday Wedding News
July 7th marked the marriage of Miss Selah Warinan to Mr. Bryant Spriell in Bylwn with many friends in attendance. The couple interfaced with local social circles and were serenaded after the ceremony. Numerous relatives and neighbors sent best wishes for a happy married life amid community events and updates on local residents.
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Misa Selah Warinan
Bryant Spriell
Bowdon
Spriell
Mise Whitman
Balohi
Young India
A. J. Ha
Nixon
Morgan
Atlanta
Andrew Dunnean
Will Morgan
Callinan City
Ala
Kansas
Ginneries of Georgia urged to use wood fuel for cotton ginning
A wartime appeal from Georgia Fuel Administrator Wardalan asks ginneries to obtain wood fuel from customers to power gins. The plan seeks to conserve coal, reuse waste wool, and keep operations efficient by limiting gin days while sustaining cotton production during war.
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Custoniers
Huros
Wea
G. Wardalan
Adminiatentor
Georgia
Notion of Local Legislation for Whitesburg Schools
A Georgia general assembly item proposes repealing an 1907 act authorizing Whitesburg to establish a public school system. The measure outlines funding, maintenance, and the creation of a board of school commissioners as part of local education governance.
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Georgia
Whitesburg
Hardly a Drugstore in the Land That Sells This Remedy
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier and strengthener. It warns that impure blood causes sluggish circulation and listlessness and claims the remedy cleanses the blood and strengthens the entire system. The ad notes the product is sold by dry goods merchants and offers free information by writing to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Senate
Chattanooga
Lease Commission
Cenari
Century Bureau
Jos” Wheeler
Eayatek
Bowden Junction
Justice OF the Peage
Roopville
Salem
Harman—Spriell
Travis & Long General Insurance
Camp Gordon
Butler & Pinson Selling Agents
Sitka
Grandma
Jorrom
J. A. Mandeville, Pres
Q. A, Lyle, Lacy.Treas
H. QO. Lovvorn
C. K. Henderson
Carroll Realty & Insurance Comp , Inc
First National Lane Building
Carrolton, Georgia
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