In Memoriam Miss Ethel Layton Remembered
In Memoriam Miss Ethel Layton born February 25 1889 died April 19 1912. Daughter of Rey and Mrs Reese near Mandeville. Funeral conducted by Rev Stallings with remains laid to rest in Pleasant View cemetery. Her loving teacher Datneris Earnest recounts her energy and faithfulness to duty and asks friends to find comfort in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Layton
Rey
Reese
Uattle
Earth
Datneris Earnest
Mrs V A McLaughlin Praises Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs V A McLaughlin of La Crosse Wisconsin reports suffering back and hip pain due to kidney trouble and rheumatism. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for a few days she says the pain left her back and hips and she is thankful for the medicine sold by Johnson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. McLaughlin
Jay Sr
LaCross
Wis
Alti H
Foley
Johnson Drug Co
Proves Parcels Post Bill By Postmaster Hitchcock
Postmaster General Hitchcock gave unqualified approval to the Bourne parcels post bill in a report to the senate post office committee. He praised consolidating mail classes and allowing eleven pound parcel delivery on rural routes as economical and convenient. The plan would introduce fixed latitude longitude zones to reduce transportation costs and boost small wares trade, though some carriers would lose patronage. Neither house has acted on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
Hitchcock
Senate Post Office Committee
House
Senate
Good Positions at Draughon's College Advertisement
A written contract with reasonable conditions will be provided to secure a good position after attending Draughon's Practical Business College in Atlanta Georgia Jacksonville Florida or Nashville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon
Atlanta, Ga
Jacksonville
Fla
Nashville, Tenn
Georgia Bar on Woman Lawyers Debate at Cyrene Island
Georgia lawyers meet at Cyrene Island for an annual Bar Association session on the question Shall women be admitted to the bar of Georgia The discussion features Mrs Minnie Anderson Hale and Mrs Georgia Melntyre Weaver of Atlanta as leading figures in the fight for women’s recognition at the bar Mrs Hale a law school graduate and Weaver to receive a diploma this year It is said the push to admit women will go to the state supreme court and a bill to grant the right will be reintroduced in the legislature which last year denied it
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Georgia
Irs
Georgia Bar Association
Cybee Island
Bar of
Minnie Anderson Hale
Georgia Melntyre Weaver
Atlanta
Hale
Weaver
Supreme Court
Better Methods Urged to Improve Cotton Handling in the South
The Bureau of Manufacturers starts a drive to organize cotton growers in the south to reduce wasteful marketing methods. Commercial Agent John M. Carson will visit major cotton points to gauge interest in a system for cheaper market preparation. He reports a widespread desire to improve conditions and curb annual producer losses estimated at 50 million dollars.
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South
Bureau of Manufacturers
John M. Carson
Carson
Kansas Farmers Busy Planting Crop This Month
The text notes farmers in Kansas have been busy planting their crop over the last month. There is no sickness to report. Sunday singing was well attended. Relations and visits occur among local families with Messrs. B. F. Smith, M. A. King, J. W. Robinson, R. L. King, Henry King, and others. King and Wheeler bought the J B. McGuire saw mill outfit and are ready for business. Patterson family has measles except himself and wife, who are just up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
B. F. Smith
M. A. King
Harals
J. W. Robinson
R. L. King
Sunny
Henry King
Messrs. King and Wheeler
J B. McGuire
Mr. R. N. Patterson
Tribute to the Chattahoochee River Drive
A humorous account by a cub reporter praises the Chattahoochee as an ornament to Fulton County. It describes the river as dry with mud, fish surfacing to sneeze, and a nose for news, noting its Indian name meaning to shiver and sneeze and recounting a party that overturned on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattahoochee
Fulton County
Atlanta
Cub
Chattahoochee River
Herald and Advertiser
New State Licenses for Teachers Set Exams in June
Letters from state superintendent M L Brittain outline changes in teacher licenses. Primary and General Elementary certificates will be issued with separate exams on June 14 and 15, 1912, covering Reading to Geography and Civics, with renewals for first grade by three years of teaching and approved training. E T Steed signs the notice.
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Preas
M. L. Brittain
State Board of Education
Manuel
Seeley
Hodge
E. T. Steed
Pleasant Hill Weather and Social Notes
Pleasant Hill reports dry hot weather and a strong need for rain. Social visits include Mrs J H Cooper with Mrs J W Braswell, Mrs Walter Long with Mrs Ed Turner, and Mrs Cooper and Mrs Braswell visiting Will Sailors. A new baby girl brings smiles to Mr and Mrs Will Sailors. Several attendees joined singing at Shady Grove and preaching at Carrollton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cooper
J. W. Braswell
Walter Long
Ed Turner
Will Sailorg
Charlie Douglas
Braswell
Hiram Cooper
Eva Gaston
Shady Grove
Cooper
Will Sailors
W.D. Roberts
Robert Cooper
Estelle Springer
Ed Turney
Old Carrollton
Stith
Carrollton
Joe Parker
Miss Addie
Jim Tyson
Maud Sailors
G. W. Gray
Card of Thanks from Carroll County Convicts
The Convicts of Carroll county thank the Roopville district citizens for the dinner last Sunday after work in Roopville. A committee donated chicken finger and nine dollars bought 25 hens and turkeys to feed everyone. The Convicts pledge lasting gratitude.
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Carroll County
Roopville
W. R. Rigsby
Alexander
G. E. Pentecost
J. L. Garrett
W. A. Garrett
T. H. Fleming
T. H. Garrett
Barrett Discusses Immigration Policy in San Francisco
Georgia NFU head Barrett addresses Farmers Union members on immigration. He cautions against unchecked entry and argues for balanced laws to prevent overcrowding the melting pot. He condemns Know-Nothing sentiment and urges a practical asylum for the oppressed while preserving national ideals.
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San Francisco
Cal
Barrett
Georgia
National Farmers Union
Farmers Union
America
Ellis Island
In Rejection of Immigrant Intake by Nation and Self Preservation
The text argues that American citizenship endures through engaged farmers who contact their congressmen, guiding immigration policy. It warns against harsh intolerance yet rejects accepting “refuse” from other nations, asserting self preservation as primary for republics and individuals.
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Barrett
Kidney Pills Helped Woman Reduce Medical Bills
A Michigan resident from Akron reports relief from kidney issues after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says the sample helped, leading to a full bottle purchase and notable savings on doctor visits, with the Johnson Drug Co selling the product.
Death of a Good Citizen in Bowdon
Bro E M Lovvorn died at his Bowdon home on May 22 aged seventy four after fifty five years a Baptist, a devoted husband and father. Funeral services were held May 23 at Bowdon Baptist Church with a large gathering of friends. The community mourns a valued citizen and faithful believer, and prayers go to his wife and children for comfort and future reunion. W W Roop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. E. M. Lovvorn
Bowdon
Jesus
Baptist Church
Bowdon Baptist Church
W. W. Roop
DecortIon and preaching and baptizing on Sunday noted
A large crowd attended decoration and preaching Sunday and also baptized Sunday afternoon. Local residents including Rev D F Stamps of Mercer University visited. Miss Annabel Yates attended A and M commencement. several families spent the weekend with relatives. a young colt was lost by A D Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Stamps
Mercer University
Macon
J. S. Fletcher
Ab Robinson
Buswell
S. D. Nixon
Spence Announces Run for Carroll County Representative
John R. Spence announces re election bid for Carroll County to the Lower House of the General Assembly. The campaign is subject to the Democratic primary in August. Spence thanks supporters and asks for continued votes. A competing announcement states G A Hogan also seeks the Carroll County seat in the same primary.
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Carroll County
Tom
House of Representatives
John R. Spence
General Assembly
G. A. Hogan
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Memoriam
Scott
Scott's
Audrsinn
Rcott & Rowne
Bootie
Georgia Bar On Woman Lawyers
Kansas
Baars
Pleasant Hill
Studebaker
Flanders
the Studebaker Corporation
Betroit
Michigan
Mia
J. E
Henry
Akron
Mich
Harvey Smith
J. T. Stamps
Bremen
F. M. Stamps
J. W. Walker
Stripling
W. F. Yates
Annabel Yates
Grady Arnold
Charley Yates
Reevesville
Onrville
Robert Rigsby
Emma Weir
W.L. Yates
Clyde Brock
Pearl Treadaway
A. D. Tyson
Emma Jones
Tallapoosa
Farnie Smith
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