Merchants Urged to Enter Politics in Georgia Meeting
At a Georgia State Merchants Association gathering in Macon on September 10, about $2000 was raised to fund extension work pending larger funds. Attendees urged forming a strong state association by consolidating local retailers and chamber of commerce members, with dues set at two cents per member. Speakers emphasized merchants must engage in politics to curb unfair laws and support business-friendly leaders.
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Macon
Georgia State Merchants Association
Retailers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
J. Paul Leonard
United States
M. @. Michael
J. W. Watters
Georgia Tech
Col. J. Morgan
Atlanta
Idle Hour Club
Sam Rathberg
News O
Rothberg
Appreciation Message From Beck to Carroll County Voters
Thanking voters in Caroll County for the September 8 primary, H. T. Beck signs his note dated September 11 1920 from Rowdon Georgia. The brief goodwill message expresses gratitude for the support received.
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Rowdon
Caroll County
H. TP
Beck
Card of Thanks from the Gammon Family
The family expresses gratitude to the people of M flitor for their recent kindness and support. Mr and Mrs Wiley F Gammon convey thanks for the assistance received.
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Wiley F. Gammon
Judge Henry Revill Thanks Friends After Defeat
Judge Henry Revill thanks loyal supporters after loss in the Coweta Circuit race. He says the campaign gave him broader vision and a grateful heart, denying bitterness and affirming a belief that Providence shaped the outcome. He apologizes for any heated words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Revill
Coweta
City view on farming and labor split fail to solve problem
A reporter notes farmers dismiss city solutions to farm labor shortages. A stationary engineer suggests dividing farms as a remedy, but locals call it impractical. The piece argues city readers misjudge farming needs and warns against overfragmentation of large farms and equipment.
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Carrallton
Enjoyable Singing Honors Mrs Curtis Boyd at Snead Gathering
On Monday night September 6 1920 Mr and Mrs B Harper hosted a small group in Snead Alabama for a singing in honor of Mrs Curtis Boyd Eva and Albert Boyd. The event featured R U Boyd and E C Boyd with many related locals in attendance. The company departed around ten o clock expressing a full evening of enjoyment and hope to return.
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B. Harper
Curtis Boyd
Eva
Albert Boyd
Snead
Ala
R. U. Boyd
E. C. Boyd
Albert, Roy, Bruce
O. C. Boyd
Cliff Payne
Barnie Wallace
Sam Roberds
Calvin
Ben Freeman
Terrell Reynolds
Fred Swafford
Jake Gilland
Carl
Leonard Mayfield
Lee Boyd
Lou Hembree
Syble McGuire
Vidue
Belle Langston
Cora
Eva Boyd
Vente Edge
Margie
Mabel Wallace
Lizzie Garner
Syble
Annico Mae Hornbuckle
Ermy
J. W. Veitch
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised
Mrs. A. H. Tall of Caseville Michigan reports Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saved their baby’s life this summer and keeps it on hand. Mrs. Mary Carrington of Caseville Michigan says it has long provided prompt relief after years of use.
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A. H. Tall
Caseville
Mich
Chamberlain
Mary Carrington
Fall job printing by mail order
Local notice urges readers to place fall printing orders by mail. Offers guidance on timing and process for submitting jobs via mail, ensuring timely completion.
Lawrence Brown Raises a Stalk of Marlbury Corn
Lawrence Brown recently moved to Culliane county near Baileyton from Bowdon and grows Marlbury corn. Each stalk bears five to ten ears, with many stalks producing enough corn for a mule. He used 200 pounds per acre of high grade fertilizer, aided by favorable rains. The Bowdon Bulletin notes the crop promises similarly wet conditions for cotton.
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Lawrence Brown
Culliane County
Baileyton
Bowdon
Mr. Brown
Brown
P Cotton Algo
Bowdon Bulletin
Civil Service Exam for Fourth Class Postmasters at Carrollton
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a September 24 1920 examination in Carrollton Ga to certify candidates for fourth class postmasters including Genola and other vacancies. Applicants must be 21, residents of the post office territory, and citizens who meet requirements. Information and forms available from the local postmaster or the commission in Washington DC.
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United States Civil Service of Mission
Carrollton
Genola
United States
Vucaney
United States Civil Services Commission
Washington, D. C
Lou
Local social notes from Pine Ridge and nearby towns
Mrs. Mac Gladney visits her sick mother while Miss Dennie Cook stays with relatives in Clem. Numerous local residents visit relatives in Whitesburg and Atlanta. Union defeats Cross Plains at a ball game with several residents attending. Activities include nieces and nephews staying overnight, Saturday visits, and weekend travel among the Embry, Phillips, Cash, Davis, and Corene Phillips families.
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Mandie Phillips
Dennie Cook
Ola Cash
Miagea Nannie
Corene Phillips
Emily Crash
Alice Phillips
Licensing editors will not guarantee quality
A critique argues against licensing editors and lawyers as a remedy. The piece contends journalism succeeds via sound business and public service, not formal licenses, and that a principled editor with community interests wins over licensure regardless of rules.
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Sys
Carrollton
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Georgia
Atlants
Chamberlain’s
Michigan
Mrs. Volta Banknow
Chillicothe
Pine Ridge
Mrs. Mac Gladney
Licensing Editors
Aed
Detroit
Man
Michael Fake
East
Palmer Avenue
Thornhill
Stewart & Fleming
Carrollton, GA
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