Veteran recalls Alaska flag ceremony witnessed in Sitka
An 85 year old Oakland native and former Army Quartermaster recalls witnessing the Alaska flag ceremony on Sitka’s parade ground after a 300 step climb. He describes the lineup of about 250 American soldiers facing an equal number of Russians as the czar’s banner fell and the Stars and Stripes were raised amid gunboat salutes.
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F. Nfruce W. Stone
Oakland
Alif
Uncle Sam
Alaska
Sitka
Pacific Ocean
Army Quartermaster’s Department
S & St. Petersburg
Kington
The Northeastern Circuit Solicitor General Re-Election Notice
A campaign notice from Rover Clarkesville Georgia announcing re election as Solicitor General. He highlights two terms served and a return after four years out and asks voters to assess his efficiency and support his candidacy. The piece also includes an old style phone directory ad offering local rates and services.
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Sulello
Lathe
Congress Candidate Seeks Ninth District Seat in Georgia
A fragmented campaign notice announces a candidate for Congress in Georgia's Ninth District with pledges to improve farming, road funding, and national influence. It references residency in the district, service as Solicitor General, and a call for Democratic primary participation.
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Georgia
Tam
Ian Hound
Interstand Greelious
Wales
Congress
Tama
Hiwassee
Mercer
Virginia University
Notice of Foreclosure Rule Nisi in Lumpkin County
In Lumpkin Superior Court J W Ralston seeks foreclosure on real estate pledged by A R Thurmond and R R Thurmond to secure a note for 634 dollars dated August 14 1922. Property includes Lot 32 section 12 and part of Lot 39 in Lumpkin County Georgia to cover principal interest and costs with service required on defendants. Court orders payment or cause shown and sets return for next term to perfect service on R R Thurmond.
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R. NR. Thurmond
A. R. Thurmond
Lumpkin Superior Court
J. W. Ralston
R R. Thurmond
J. Ralston
Towit
Lumpkin County
A. E.mond
R. R. Thurmond
A. &. Thurmond R. R. Thurmond
J.B. Jones
B. Jones
Bunetide Court
N. E
Justices Court
G. M. Lumpkin County
Georgia
Bank of Dahlonega
Lewis Rider
Levy
L. C. W. M. Housrey
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Golors
Welatech
Johnny Moore & Son
Samvuer
Gorrin
Dahlonega, Ga
State of
Dahlonega
J J.leanour
Hubert Parrish
Rosert
Parris
Admr
Dantonca Teixphonr Co
Solicitor General
Rover
McMinnaxe
Clarkesville, Ga
C. V. Nalley & Company
Gainesville, Ga
DonGee Brothers Motor Cars
Hiwan
Kenyon Por SO
Bron
Joke Collins
Aly
T. F. Crenistran
Lumpkin County, Ga
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