Bonus Passed by House 289 to 92 in World War Vets Bill
The House approved the soldier bonus bill by 289 to 92. It offers $1 per day for non overseas service and $1.25 for overseas service, with caps of 700 dollars for non overseas and 625 dollars for overseas veterans. Payable after January 1, 1921, it includes options for a paid up policy or education. The measure funds itself via new taxes starting December 1, 1920.
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Washington
House
United States
Yacn
Serato
Rome tops six city league as opening day crowds reach 3268
Rome leads the six city Georgia State league in opening day attendance with 3,268 fans, Griffin 1,999, LaGrange 1,811, Cedartown 1,579, Lindale 1,250, Carrollton 1,186, total 11,003. City reports praise strong local clubs and rising interest in baseball momentum.
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Georgia State League
Rome
Griffin
Wacom
Gonai
LaGrange
Cedartown
Lindale
Carollton
Rucker Calls for Rate Hikes in Georgia Papers
The Alpharetta Free Press argues that country newspapers in Georgia may raise ad rates to fifty cents per inch and subscriptions to $3 yearly to avoid bankruptcy. It accuses graft and laments newsprint costs, noting abundant trees and cheap axes as possible remedies.
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Georgia
Wall
God Almighty
Alpharetta Free Press
Cedartown's Steam Roller Hits Us In Hard Cricket Style
Cedartown loses a high scoring game as Henderson leads with superb pitching for the visitors, striking out batters and delivering key hits. Hobertown from Birmingham proves a stubborn foe while Cedartown players Holt, Brandon, and Watson spark offense before injury halts the action.
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Hobertown
Birmingham
Cedartown
Henderson
Hendy
Msn Affer
Carrollton
Tatilleny Henderson
Carrollton baseball sweeps LaGrange in two games
Carrollton opened with a 7 to 0 loss at LaGrange as Foster allowed 10 hits while Ingram gave up eight. In the second game Carrollton roared back to win 14 to 0 behind Pressley who struck out and belted a homer with two on. LaGrange avoided shutout in the final with an 8 to 1 loss as Henderson homered and Carrollton outslugged the hosts.
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Carrollton
LaGrange
Foster
Ingram
R. HE
Pressley
Henderson
Hendera
Civic and Social Survey Launched in Rome and Floyd County
A comprehensive civic and social survey is being conducted in Rome and Floyd County to map health sanitation education recreation church life industry and agriculture. Subcommittees gather data to plan improvements with a summer playground and recreation system envisioned and funded by the Southern Division of the American Red Cross in cooperation with the Rome Red Cross chapter.
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Rome
Floyd County
Cominitisa
Witl Ba
Southern Divisinn
American Red Cross
Rome Red Cross
West Georgia Normal Opens Here Monday
The West Georgia Normal opens Monday with attendees from Carroll, Coweta, Campbell, Heard, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Haralson, Harris and Troup counties. J Q Martin state school supervisor and Carrollton officials lead the session. Approximately 100 teachers attend from various counties as lectures by Dr. Melton M L Brittain Dr Harrison and others are planned. the public is invited.
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Weat
Georgia Normal
Carroll
Cowota
Campbell
Heard
Clayton
Douglas
Payette
Haralson
Harris
Troup
J. QO. Martin
J. H. Melson
Carroll:ton
D. AL. Earnest
Myrick
Matthews
Parker
Bolton
Edwarda
Sewing Party Honors Mrs. Redbaum at Upshaw Home
Mrs. Al Upshaw hosted a Saturday morning sewing party for her house guest Mrs. Will Redbaum of Clearwater Florida. The rooms featured crystal vases with roses and a luncheon of igucata frozen salad tomato soup hot rolls and tea accompanied by a guest list including Mrs. Jim Smith Mrs. Walker Beck Mrs. Will Pardue Mrs. Homer Perdue Mrs. B F Boykin Mrs. Manor Bradley Mrs. C E Roop Mrs. B M Long Mrs. J G Chensy Mrs. H W Flournoy Mrs. Cecil Boykin and Miss Kathleen Almand.
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al Upshaw
Will Redbaum
Clearwater
Fla
Mra. Upshaw
Mra. Redbaum
Jim Smith
Walker Beck
Will Pardue
Homer Perdue
B. F. Boykin
Manor Bradley
C. E. Roop
B. M. Long
J. G. Chensy
H. W. Flournoy
Cecil Boykin
Kathleen Almand
Methodist Revival Begins June 28 At Local Church
The First Methodist church will host its annual revival starting June 28. Dr. T. J. Lipscomb of Emory University, who delivered the commencement sermon here, will also preach during the meeting.
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First Methodist Church
T. J. Lipscomb
Emory University
Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Loss
We thank all who offered sympathy during our loss. Our darling is in a better place. J T Crayton, Children, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
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J.T. Crayton
Brothres
Civic Club Meeting Notices June 3 at 4:30 PM
The Civic Club announces a meeting planned for Thursday afternoon, June 3, at 4 30. Members are urged to attend at the stated time.
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Civic Clube
Civic Club
Jurors Drawn for City Court June Term 1920
A list of jurors drawn for the city court June term of 1920 includes Thomas Entrekin K W Tillman M J W May B Ja D Sims and many others with numerous initials and surnames. The roster features names such as William Hendon Sh Hendrix Dougherty Barrett Webb Baskin Nixon and Albert Garner among others. The page records the selection process and assigns juror numbers and initials, reflecting a lengthy roster typical of the era.
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Thomas Entrekin
W. Tillman
J. W. May
Ja. D. Sims
Akin
M. TE
Fidson
W. A. Burnett
William T. Hendon
Sh M. Hendrix
Wed. Dougherty
AB Ty Holloway
Oa. A. Barrett
Webb
WW. Baskin
W. J. Nixon
TG Bhackolford
Clark
D. HJ
Boyd
F. P
Gray
W. H West
Albert Garner
Griffics
A. B'Falkr
L. Phillips
J. Akin
T. c. Ne Burns
My Gritfin
Jawolma
P. Pace
Alva L
Smith
T. C. Hom
Hanson
Bang
W. Traylor
H. Hay
Birth
So Wallis
Batron
Dougherty
Commerce Observer Moves to New Modern Home in Georgia
Commerce Ga May 29 The Commerce Observer relocates from old quarters to the Elliday opera building and now boasts one of the state’s most modern homes for a country weekly. Editor Paul T Harber long served as Georgia Press Association president. J Kelley Simmongue erected him last year.
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Commerce
Commerce Observer
Elliday Opera
Paul T. Harber
Georgia Press Association
J. Kelley Simmong
Moving Picture Party Greeted By Mrs Ammyc Robinson
A moving picture party hosted Friday evening by Mrs Ammyc Robinson Lowell and Miss Ruth Isors drew many milliners and friends. Guests included Mrs Atchison Mrs Middlebrooks Mrs McCoy Mrs Frank Myers Mrs Paul Morgan of Jacksonville Fla Mrs Hugh Spensler of Wilmington NC Miss Green Vannie Phillips Hello McCurdy Kathleen Almand Miss Isom and Mrs Sewell.
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Ammyc . Robinson Lowell
Ruth Isors
Atchison
Middlebrooks
McCoy
Frank Myers
Paul Morgan
Jacksonville
Fla
Hugh Spensler
Wilmington
N. C
Misaca Green
Vannie Phillips
Hello McCurdy
Kathleen Almand
Isom
Sewell
Augusta Mecca for House Hunters Having Children
Augusta residents debate a Broadway apartments plan to welcome families with children while excluding tenants opposed to kids. Directors announce incentives including baby earrings for first born, twin babies grant two carriages, and explicit appeal to parents with children.
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Augusta
the Chronicle
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Aulanta
Broadway Company
Broadway
the Bowdre
Jacob Phinconshtug
Formata
Memorial Services at Shiloh Church Program
Memorial services scheduled at Shiloh Church in June 1920 begin at 8 o clock with graveyard assembly for the long service led by Bro. W P Rowe, followed by prayers and a memorial address by Rev W C Moody. Flowers will be placed by a committee including Missca Shumake and others before a procession to the graves. The closing address will precede the funeral of Min Sallia Buchanan at 11 a m. Arranging committee members listed.
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Shioh
Aoa
W. A. John Nons
W. P. Rowe
W.C. Hammond
W. C. Moody
Missca Boulah Shumake
Madge Stallings
Bola
Mae Johnson
Pearlie Hammondy
Mamie Timper
G. N. Aderhold
J. G. Moody
Min. Sallia Buchanan
Smyrna Girls Club Meet At Eames Harper Home
The Smyrna Girls Club will meet at Eames Harper's home on Wednesday June 6. The program includes Long, recitations by Ophelia Johnson Ruvena Johnson Jakes by Eunice Harper Inez Bagwell Flora Nixon Lorene Long and Lois Bagwell on current events. Mrs Whatley will demonstrate cake baking. President Ruby Nixon and Secretary Lorene Long urge full attendance.
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Smyrna’ Girls’ Club
Eames Harper
Ophelia Johnson
Ruvena Johnson
Huby Nixon
Lorene Long
Inez Bagwell
Flora Nixon
Jakes
Eunieca Harper
Lois Bagwell
Whatley
Ruby Nixon
Governor Faces Majority Vote Question Amid Convention Buzz
A local citizen predicts the upcoming convention will determine races by a majority vote only for state house officials, while governor and senatorial contests may not be decided by that rule. If no majority exists among top candidates, a runoff could occur for the United States Senate seat. Enthusiasm grows as multiple candidates push prospects before weeks pass.
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Lawent
Engo
State House
Zover
United States
Jini Prospertiva
Great Revival Meetings at Newnan Central Baptist Church
The Central Baptist church in Newnan completed two weeks of evangelistic services led by Dr. Frank L. Hardy with singing by Prof. and Mrs. D. M. Hugh. Nine six additions were announced, with many baptisms last Sunday night. The church, active in its Sunday School, reports business leaders among new members and plans to expand Sunday School quarters after contributing 21,549 dollars to the campaign and purchasing a brick parsonage.
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Newnan
Frank L. iHardy
Dia Church
Newel
Binco
Hardy
Christian Index
Canning Powders Warned Against Use
The United States Department of Agriculture cautions against canning powders and powders sold under fancy names. Using these acids can harm digestion and health while safe home canning with heat processing preserves fruits and vegetables indefinitely.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Strawberries a Big Money Crop in Shipping Points
The commercial strawberry crop value nears 25 million dollars yearly at shipping points. Production fell about half in five years, but value stayed strong as prices rose. 4,097,214 crates of 24-quart each were produced, with 4,432,817 crates from early and mid season zones across 16 states from New Jersey south and west to Missouri Texas, including California. About 750,000 crates went to juice, preserves, canning and other manufacturing uses.
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New Jersey
Misaouri
Texas
California
Oar of Sewer Pipe-40 Joints At Carrollton Hardware Co
Purchase notice for sewer pipe joints at Carrollton Hardware Co described as forty joints with well size details. No further context or dates provided.
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Carrollton Hardware Co
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