Earthshake talk and cautions from midwinter Georgia
A historical Georgia column from January 1920 covers a mix of regional notes. It mentions Mexico earthquakes, a New York plant fire, a convict escape captured in Muscogee, a San Francisco Democratic convention, rising auto thefts, wood alcohol concerns, a Westwego alcohol plant incident, Atlanta fires, potato syrup experiments, a Union county church fire, ice in Atlanta, distillery destruction near Columbus, local political hints, pension debate, jury charges on liquor sales, Uncle Sam tax relief hopes, highway headquarters moves, a youth killing his mother, pickpocket warnings, and an auto law reminder about underage or intoxicated driving.
All Saints Church Fire Damages Atlanta Building
The report notes All Saints Church in Atlanta suffered a fire last Sunday causing about 60,000 dollars in damage. Other items include tax, mines, teaching moves, and varied local notices from J K E Guzzle to Gov. Dorsey.
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All Saints Church
Atlanta
Alabama visitor notes steady roads and family ties
The report mentions Mrs. Pearl Davis visiting her Alabama parents, with observations on firmer roads and mail cars resuming service. It also covers a federal grand jury in Atlanta examining sugar prices and a liquor seizure in Dawson and Mill Creek counties.
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Mrs. Pearl Davis
Alabama
Federal Grand Jury
Atlanta
Lee's Birthday Observance Will Honor Confederate Veterans
Gus Boyd Chapter will observe Lee's Birthday January 19 with a procession forming on the public square at 9:30 a.m. The march goes to the Presbyterian church for a program and a cordial invitation to the public and returned soldiers of the late war. A lunch will be served to Confederate Veterans.
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Gus Boyd
Lee
Presbyterian Church
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