Health and Faith Clash Over Disease Prevention in Churches
The article argues that faith alone cannot avert illnesses like typhoid and dysentery. It urges churches to host health campaigns with county and state health officials, promote health education, and avoid reliance on "cure alls." It cites the Georgia State Board of Health data and advocates using vaccines and sanitarian work to protect communities.
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State Board of Health
Bulletin of the
Illinois Health News
Springfield
Cairo
Jesus
Georgia State Board of Health
Sea-Wolf described as formidable sea predator
The passage details the sea-wolf a large dolphin reaching about 14 feet and 3,000 pounds that hunts walruses. It notes tactics such as using an iceberg to gain leverage and lashing prey with force from below to knock cubs off heads, rendering victims vulnerable and swiftly devoured.
Gadspur shines as town chairman amid odd reception habits
In Birmingham Age-Merits style, locals praise Gadspur as a credit to his home town yet joke that reception committees lean on him. The quip notes he may be the sole resident of Chiggerville with a silk hat and long tailed coat, making him an obvious figure for gatherings.
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Gadspur
Chiggerville
Birmingham
Eskimos in Canada Population Figures
Eskimos within Canada total 8,206 with 1,087 in Baffin Land the large arctic island north of Hudson Bay separated from Greenland by Traffin bay. On the mainland 2,209 reside mainly in the territory adjacent to Hudson Day.
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Canada
Baffin Land
Arctic
Hudson Bay
Greenland
Traffin Bay
Hudson Day
War Sufferer and Vaudeville Story of a Performer
A wartime guest recalls the hardship of war and a veteran performer describes leaving vaudeville after failing to secure bookings during the war. The exchange highlights personal struggle and shifts in entertainment work during wartime.
Ideal Game for Marion
Dialogue-style prompt fragment features a role swap where a character named Marion is instructed to nap while another plays Stella. It centers on identity questions and routine tasks like washing dishes, with unclear narrative progression.
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Marion
Maria
Stella
It Might Have Happened. The Last Straw Breaks a Camel
A narrator recalls a curious scene as a man inhaled a mint swoop at midnight in June and strained, ultimately breaking his back while reaching for the final drop. The account mixes whimsy with a cautionary mood in a period voice.
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Rollo
Pather
Elegant Illusions Behind a Careful Ruse
A local tale notes a clever misdirection as a two dollar bill is carefully raised to resemble a twenty. The anecdote highlights caution in handling currency and the craft of deceptive appearances.
Profligate Scot and the London marriage ventures
In a London scene a Scottish man named Wullie Tam son admits planning marriage to Jean Cameron, joking that he has been married three or four times. The exchanged banter highlights rumors of his romantic history and alleged extravagance with women.
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Wullie Tamson
Jean Cameron
Wullie
London
Thacher
Dusmuer
Seven Doctors Predicted Death Yet Man Surages to Health
Quote from the Birmingham Age Herald recounts seven doctors declaring the subject could not live another week. The man recovered and is now described as the picture of health, while doctors refuse to recognize him as alive.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Turning Him Loose in City Welcome Tour Charm
A Birmingham Age Herald quip captures the mayor and a new alderman debating how to greet a distinguished visitor. The alderman asks if the city should show off its lively cabarets and reveal “anything goes,” while the mayor questions the ceremonial key to the city.
Skyscraper Developer Secures Backing and Foundations
Dustin Stax asserts he built castles in the air but secured financial backing and a solid foundation for the skyscraper now rented on highly satisfactory terms. The remarks frame investor confidence and the project’s steady progress.
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Mr. Dustin Stax
Return Wallop Dialog Echoes Boston Transcript Tone
A short cheeky exchange captures a domestic moment where one woman asserts she cannot please her partner, who counters that she could be easily satisfied. The snippet reflects nimble, witty banter typical of a newspaper dialogue section.
Protecting Linoleum With Newspaper Cooking Method
A woman uses two newspapers while preparing meals to keep linoleum clean. One sits in front of the sink and the other near the stove to catch grease and particles, keeping the floor fresher. After meals, the papers are discarded, removing residues that would soil the surface.
Sheriff Sales in Lumpkin County Georgia 1920 Auction Notice
Sheriff sales proceed at the Lumpkin County courthouse on the first Tuesday in April for tax debts of 1920. Numerous land lots across districts 12 and 13 are listed for sale to satisfy state and county taxes with multiple firms named as owners. A separate public allowance hearing follows for Mary L Moose estate’s year’s support.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Willbe
Said
Porter
Givorgia
Lumpkin
Theist
Ulth
Lowa G. M. Company
Mountain Valley G. M. Co
Ist
Dyan Walraven
C. L. Brooks
Louis Edmonson
Lumpkin G. M. Co
G. Vandivere
Habersham
Lioupkin County
J. 8. Wright
J. B.clements & Co
J. McDavin
Mary L Moose
D. Mouse
Court of Ordinary
W. B. Towssenp
Notice to creditors of A J Zurges estate in 1920
All creditors of the estate of A J Zurges late of said county deceased are notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment This Jan 26 1920 WO Besuns Admr of A J Burges deceased
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
A. J Zurges
Besuns
Admr
A. JL Burges
Sovey and Buell Complaint in Lumpkin Superior Court
Georgia Lumpkin County case Sovey and Buell file a complaint and equitable petition for injunction in Lumpkin Superior Court No 766. The notice, dated January 3, 1820, requires service by publication on T W Finucane Rochester NY and sets the appearance for the third Monday in April 1920.
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Lumpkin Superior Court
Lumpkin County
T. W. Finucane
Rochester
N. Y
J. B Jones
Superior Court
Georgia
Bones
Fudge
Tof
Christiss
Ceuet
Coffins Priced From Cheapest To The Highest
Classified ad notes coffins with various prices and high quality linings. Promises Atlantic area guarantees and widest selection north of Atlante. Encourages readers to inspect stock, claim second to none in quality and neatness, and arrange a viewing.
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Atlante
Warning against syphilis and influenza dangers
A health notice compares Spanish influenza and syphilis, warning the public to treat syphilis as a deadly hidden foe. It urges immediate medical testing at the State Board of Health laboratory, early treatment, and ongoing precautions, noting syphilis is curable and preventable with vigilance.
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State Board of Health
New Ideal Shifts Views on Health and Body
A global health movement opposes the old European view of the body as impure and sacred. Emphasizing prevention, modern science promotes healthier living, diet, clean water, milk, and inspected meat. Work ethic shifts toward keeping fit across ranks from king to schoolboy.
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America
Woalth
Eugiene Hus
Fight Against Tuberculosis Sparks Public Call to Enlist
Public health appeal notes over one million Americans suffer TB yet it is preventable. It urges enlistment in the fight to prevent and control tuberculosis, calling for community action and awareness.
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United States
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Cardui
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Tie
Boston Transcript
Hirs
Chas. Gray
Douyou, Ltd
Foley
Foley and Co
H. Head
Firestone Suilders
Firestone
Gay
Sheriff' Sales
Sovey & Buell
Liberty Bell Gold. Mining Company
T W. Finucane
Chaser
G H McGuire
Dahlonega
Moore & Marlys
Fla Ganies
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