City Officials and church listings in local directory
Directory lists city government officers aldermen trustees and clerks including Mayor T F Christian and J M Davis. County officers tax collector porter and coroner and a long roster of roads notaries peace and school board members with church service times for Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Church of God communities.
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W. B. Townsend
T.F. Christian
J. M. Davis
Porter
Peck
Cantrell Burveyor
H. Jones
W. J. Hightower
County Board OF Education
J. M. Ridley
W.T. Dowdy
C.D. Pierce
W. Caldwell
R. J. Hutcheson
Car Shultz
John H. Moore
W. L. Ash
CO. Meaders
T. F. Christian
Auraria
W. A. Hutcheson
J. P
Cane Creek
Luther Justus
J. P Fred Ash
N. P. Crumby
L. B. Hatfield
N. P. Chestatee
J. M. Wilkins
N. P. Davis
W.M. Wehunt
B.H Higgins
N.P
H. ©. Burges
N. P. Wahoohoo
J. A. Abercrombie
J.P
Bunyan Pierce
N. P.wahoola
K.O. Jarrard
Head
N. P. CG. Lovelace
Lumpkin County Singing Convention Organized at Dahlonega
Lumpkin County Singing met as announced and organized the Lumpkin County Singing Convention. J A Anderson elected President J B Ricketts Vice President and T B Barnes Secretary. The fourth weekend in July 1924 was set for the event at Dahlonega. A boosting committee was named and churches were asked to send a class and three delegates as judges. Further information available from the President or Secretary in Dahlonega.
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Dahlonega
Lumpkin County
J. A. Anderson
J. B. Ricketts
T. B. Barnes
Dablonega
Churches condemn Dr Arnold bill against prohibition in Lumpkin
Resolutions passed by Dahlonega Methodist and Baptist churches condemn Representative C R Arnold for proposing repeal of the prohibition law. They urge senators to oppose the measure, shield Lumpkin county from any change, and ask copies be sent to prohibition committees. Signed by church committee members B B Vickery and others.
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Dahlonega
C. R. Arnold
Lumpkin County
Senate
Arnold
House
B. B. Vickery
W. L. Asi
T. H. Jones
R. C0. Muapurs
Joan H. Moore
M. C. Winey
Reptile Study Society of America Incorporated in New York
The Reptile Study Society of America Inc seeks to preserve what it calls good snakes and exterminate dangerous snakes. It was incorporated in the New York Supreme Court. Incorporators include Raymond Lee Ditmars, Nellie Louise Condon, T Gilbert Pearson, Arthur L. Gillam, and Raymond H. Torrey.
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Reptile Study Society of America, Inc
New York Supreme Court
Raymond Lee Ditmars
Bronz Zoo
Nellie Louise Condon
T. Gilbert Pearson
Arthur L. Gillam
Raymond H. Torrey
Above and Beyond Dear Old Lady
A witty dialogue shows a boy claiming to be the mastermind behind the gang while the woman laments his aloofness from their mischief. The lad excuses his detachment as choosing to do the “dirty work” himself.
Haroun al Raschid the Just and the Barmecides
A historical note on Haroun al Raschid son of the Ambassides. He ruled Baghdad from 786 to 809 and sent an embassy to Charlemagne, gifting a famous clock. He faced a widow’s complaint of plunder and claimed the caliph as God’s vicar and successor to Mohammed.
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Haroun al-Raschid the Just
Haroun-al-Rashid
Ambassides
Charlemagne
Mecca
Bagdad
Mohammed
God
Pearl formation and value in edible oysters
The Pathfinder notes pearls occasionally form in ordinary edible oysters but hold little market value. Pearls arise when foreign matter irritates the oyster, causing a mantle secretion. Most valuable pearls come from pearl oysters, which inhabit warm seas such as the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
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Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Gulf of California
Caribbean Sea
South Pacific
Marked Effect of Religion on Mongol Society
The Mongols retain their nomadic life yet show a dramatic shift in outlook due to Lamaism Buddhism. Monasteries grow, with estimates suggesting up to a third of men as monks supported by others. After the Mongol downfall, China promoted monasticism to curb birthrates poverty and war, transforming fierce horsemen into pacifists under priestly influence.
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National Geographic Society Bulletin
Native Philippine Scouts Fire First Major Sea Coast Battery
Fort Mills reports the Twenty seventh company coast artillery corps Philippine scouts, 104 native enlisted men under American officers, fired 12 inch guns at a moving target from 9100 to 8200 yards, scoring three hits in 17 minutes 15 seconds.
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United States
Philippine Scouts
War Department
Fort Mills
Philippine Islands
Coast Artillery Corps
Oil Field Town to House Greenwood County School District
A new school town will rise eight miles west of Madison in Greenwood county oil district. W L Smith of Kansas State Teachers College says oil tax income will fund the plant with a land tax as backup. The consolidated district spans ten square miles and will include grade and high schools and a teacher housing facility for at least 300 students.
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Madison
Greenwood County
W. L. Smith
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Emporia
Madison News
Topeka Capital
Biography versus Autobiography Jumble
A humorous remark from a class exercise notes that a biography describes a good man like a bishop while a naughty biography is the life of a lady. The quip reflects playful gendered expectations in a London Tit-Bits item.
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London
Grocer and Little Girl in Penny Dispute at Court
A courtroom scene unfolds as a grocer presses for an 11 cent loaf price while a girl testifies she was the one sent. The exchange centers on a 1 cent discrepancy and the judge weighs the demand.
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mister—Judge
Had to Have It A Resident Tries Redecoration Backfires
An East Sider decorates his flat at his own expense to influence a rent decision. He and his wife scrub and pay for work, but the landlord later asks him to move as the landlord's daughter needs the space. The piece notes the tenant's dissatisfaction with the landlord’s priorities.
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Detroit News
Auto gasoline use in 1922 reaches billions of gallons
Auto statistics show 5.3 billion gallons of gasoline consumed in 1922. About 60 percent of total car mileage was for business use and 90 percent of motor cars were used mainly or entirely for business purposes.
Died and Left No Records of Ozark Prehistoric People
Skeletons of ancient Ozark inhabitants were unearthed near Noel Missouri. The 15 century old remains show spear throwing, cremation rituals, lime cliff homes, and an invitation card artefact. The find predates Osage Indians and reveals distinct cultural traits.
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Ozark Mountains
Noel
Ozarks
Pinckney and the Millions for Defense Toast Tale
A contested quote ties Charles C. Pinckney to the saying Millions for defense but not a sixpence. Accounts vary with Beveridge arguing the author is unknown and the toast tradition linking the line to Marshall rather than Pinckney. Pinckney denied uttering the remark.
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Charles C. Pinckney
Pinckney
John Marshall
Elbridge Gerry
Paris
Talleyrand
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Marshall
Ife
Beveridge
Philadelphia
At Home in the Saddle
A National Geographic Society Bulletin profile extols the Mongol horseman as a centaur like figure. It notes his willingness to ride up to fifteen hours and his aversion to walking, plus improvised repair methods using horsehair cords. It highlights grueling Mongolian endurance races and ponies capable of twenty mile spurts.
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National Geographic Society Bulletin
Suspicious Driving Sparks Domestic Dispute Claim
Sunday evening Ethel, returning home in Tom's car, drove more than fifty miles an hour. Clara questions the quarrel, as a judge presides over the dispute.
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Ethel
Tom
Clara
Judge
Martyr quip about heaven and bills in Boston Transcript
A witty line from the Boston Transcript features a martyr remark about heaven, skirts, and Saint Peter, joking that the bills might be charged for entry rather than personal piety.
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St. Peter
Boston Transcript
Army Munson Shoes Sale Offers Solid Leather Boots
We have bought a large stock of Army Munson shoes sold direct to the public at 2.75 dollars. The 100 percent solid leather uppers feature bellows tongue for water resistance. Sizes 6 to 11, all widths. Pay on receipt or money order. refunds if not satisfactory.
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Army Munson
New Goods Arrivals Invite Customers to Inspect
Mrs. T. H. Jones announces a fresh stock of ginghams silk and dress goods tennis shoes and assorted articles now on display. Ginghams priced 15 to 35 cents a yard with reasonable prices on all other items.
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T. H. Jones
Public Sale Offer On Army Munson Shoes 122000 Pairs
National Bay State Shoe Company advertises 122000 pairs of U S Army Munson last shoes size 5 to 12 from surplus stock. Shoes are solid leather dark tan waterproof and priced at 2 95 with payment by post delivery money order or COD. Refund offered if not as represented. 296 Broadway New York NY.
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U. S. Army
Munson
U. S
National Bay State Shoe Company
Broadway
New York, N. Y
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Dr. H. Head
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J.M. Brooksher
J. F. Pruett
G. G. Evans
W. J. Free
D. O. Johnson
J. P. Court
Nugget
Tate
Georgia
Tabitha
Martin
Court of Ordinary
W. B.townsenp
Snakes
Haroun-Al-Raschid
Alice
Missouri
Gainesville
Gainesville & Dahlonega
Avery & McOnure
New York City
Fitts’ Nursery
C.N. Fitts & Sons
Homer Head
Dahlonega, Ga
Chamberlain
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Bank of Dahlonega
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