Carrollton Boy Recalls Turbulent Gulf Passage
In a Texas letter home, Mr Hayne Sharp describes a violent Gulf voyage from Houston to Galveston. A ferry separated from its tug in a fierce storm, waves and hail shattered windows, passengers huddled on life preservers, then were rescued to a large tug and landed safely. He compares his relief to Columbus and jokes about Mandeville’s pond.
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Hayne Sharp
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Houston
Galveston
Gulf
Columbus
Mandeville
Sunday School Convention at Bethel Church Fourth Sunday
The 7th District Sunday School Convention meets at Bethel church on the fourth Sunday the 27th at 9 o clock. Long service led by C R Mote with Irene Creel as organist. Rev R P Lumsden conducts devotional. Welcome by Supt W M Ashmore. J G Miles replies. Judge Bell teaches the lesson. Nomination and resolutions committees appointed. Dinner adjournment after a sermon by Rev A F Ellington. Evening session includes school reports and member talks. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised by Johnson's Drug Co.
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Bethel Church
C. R. Mote
Irene Creel
R. P. Lumsden
W. M. Ashmore
J. G. Miles
Bell
A. F. Ellington
Pay the Chain Gang Answer to Crime in Georgia
An Elberton Star editorial condemns paying fines through white employers and urging chaingang sentences for both black and white offenders. It argues courts too often fine instead of penitentiary terms and endorses putting criminals to work on roads rather than freeing jail birds.
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Bar of Justice
Star
Georgia
Nektor
Elberton
Fashion folly: men chase fads and praise strange coats
Commentary rails at male fashion conformity and the spread of flashy styles in menswear. It jokes that men eagerly adopt coat lengths, braiding, embroidery, and oversized pant legs, arguing style shifts drive purchases regardless of practicality. An unrelated ad promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee and a No Drip Strainer coupon from Burnett and Merrell.
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Dr. Shoop
Burnett & Merrell
Weather and social notes from Shady Grove community
Farmers enjoy fair weather and report finishing cotton chopping. Local residents attend church events and visit relatives in Abilene Carrollton Villa Rica Pleasant Hill Way Side and Bethany. Correspondents urged to write weekly.
Central of Gay Excursions to Nashville for 1909 events
Announcement of excursions to Nashville Tennessee for the Annual Session Sunday School Congress and Young People's Chautauqua on June 14 1909 and Peabody College Summer School for Teachers and Vanderbilt Biblical Institute from June 9 to August 4 1909. Also advertises Foley's Ormed Laxative via Johnson Drug Co.
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Nashville
Tenn
Nashville, Tenn
Peabody College
Vanderbilt Biblical Institute
One Year For One Dollar At The Free Press
The Free Press discusses advertising in banking with Mr. H L Young of Quitman urging banks to compete for deposits via publicity. It notes progress in automating letter writing using Edison phonograph systems as a time saving tool for busy businesspeople in Carrollton and Atlanta.
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H. L. Young
First National Bank of
Quitman
Group 1
Georgia Bankers Association
Yung
Young
Macon News
Carrollton
R. Lee Sharpe
Edison
Free Press
Sharpe
Atlanta
Ihexer
Simple Rheumatic Relief Book Offer From Dr Shoop
Tell a rheumatic sufferer there is a simple way to relief with Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Remedy. Receive a free trial test and a book explaining fast pain relief by liquid or tablets. No money needed. Send for the book from Or Shoop Racine Wisconsin, Campaign Drug Co.
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Dr. Shoop
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