Local Officials Listed in County and City Posts
A fragmentary roster enumerates DLR BO rok Y OY GOVERNMENT and numerous names including R. J. Baker W.8. Davis and Mayor Marsha, Eb. Vickery, G. W. Camp, J. F. Pra eth, ALB Keith, JT. Jackson WR, Gurley, and trustees and officers for city and county offices. It names school board members and county education supervisors, with roles such as secretary treasurer tax official coroner and tax assessors. The document reflects civic administration assignments.
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Alder Mien
Eb. Vickery
G. W. Camp
J. F. Praeth
Alb, Keith
JT. Jackson WR
Gurley
Announcement for Northeastern Circuit Georgia Judge Race
The candidate, J. B. Jones, announces his bid for Judge of the Northeastern Circuit of Georgia in the Democratic Primary. He pledges to clear court dockets, devote full time, hold courts as mandated, and call cases in docket order. Date: February 22, 1918.
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Georgia
J.C
J.B. Jones
Cousins Announces Candidacy for Solicitor General
Joseron G. Cousins declares his run for Solicitor General of the Northeastern Circuit, seeking Democratic primary support after sixteen years at the Gainesville Bar. He pledges to serve with diligence and integrity and asks for voters’ help.
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Gainesville
Joseron G. Cousins
Pure Herb Fables LivOR InDisgestion and Rheumatism
An advertisement for Pure Herb claims a natural remedy that corrects digestive, kidney, liver, and blood function without weakening the system. It promises immediate improvement and offers a three month treatment in a box for one dollar with a money back guarantee. Manufactured by Pure Herb Tables Co. in Ashland, Ohio.
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Pure Llerd Tables Co
Ashland
Ohio
W. BR. Townsend Dahlowega
Veer
Paradise living beyond wealth says Albuquerque paper
The Albuquerque Evening Herald argues true happiness comes from mental discipline and simple joys, not material wealth. It urges readers to reflect on life at a cemetery, noting headstones rarely mention money or luxury, only values and memories that endure.
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Albuquerque Evening Herald
Adam
Kye
Paradise
Elape Piness
Curious beliefs of Siamese children impress English educator
Mr. Ernest Young described in London how Siamese children doubted science basics believing a flat earth per priest instruction and tides caused by a great crab. They blamed thunder on angry gods and summer lightning on playful angels. They imitated English children when shown they should.
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Ernest Young
Siam
London
Mr. Young
Precious Gems Fill British Crown With Royal Heirlooms
The crown of the British king reportedly holds 3000 stones including a heart shaped ruby gifted to Edward the Black Prince in 1637 by Don Pedro of Castile and a large sapphire bought for George IV. It also contains 1868 brilliant diamonds 1278 rose diamonds 147 table diamonds 277 pearls 16 sapphires 11 emeralds and four rubies weighing just over 89 ounces with its silk lining and purple cap.
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Edward
Don Pedro
Castile
George IV
Don’t Envy Others
Idle women or those spared work are never happy. Envious, lazy individuals should ponder this truth and engage in a worthwhile duty of the hour. If they do, they will find contentment and a new, satisfying peace.
Glassmaking in Venice and the Murano transfer
Venice long has a deep glassmaking heritage. A November 8 1291 law ordered the craft to move to Murano to reduce fire risk, making Murano the world’s premier center for handmade glass and glass bend i manufacture for centuries.
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Venice
Murano
Message from France recalls shared bonds amid war
A letter from Lycee Victor Duray in Paris reproduced by John H. Finley expresses Franco American unity amid trench warfare. It describes the Yser river division, soldiers eye to eye across the bank, and banners sung in French of The Star Spangled Banner with cries of Vive Amerique, linking justice and friendship across oceans.
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John H. Finley
France
Education
University of the State of New York
Lycee Victor Duray
Paris
America
True Gospel of Work Echoes Through Satirical Fragments
A collage of quotes portrays views on honesty and admiration, noting how some honor perceived virtue only as a shield against cheaters. Another remark questions laws and policing, and a line reflects on work as life’s glory and fatigue research in a dated editorial voice.
To thine own self be true quote note
A compact excerpt from Shakespeare quotes the line To thine own self be true. The note emphasizes integrity and consistency with personal truth.
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Shakespeare
Cure for Little Ailments and a Wake-Up Shock
The piece argues shock can heal minds and bodies with anecdotes of a blind man in San Rafael regaining sight after a fall. It recalls Aunt Ellen escaping a fire and a crippled man warding off a bear, urging drastic methods to wake people from minor worries.
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Bill
San Rafael
Cal
Ellen
Beatrice Kelston tale All the Joneses excerpt
Jelly and friends stage a playful riddle scene with orange ice cream jokes. The characters debate clever puns about desserts seen by a dumb waiter and lemons, bananas, and gooseberry desserts arc through playful dialogue. A light, humorous exchange concludes with a nod to the dumb waiter.
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Bifrida
Jelly
Janet
Peter
Brazil
the Joneses
Beatrice Kelston
Pets of Hornbills and their tame behavior
The yellow hornbill is noted as fearless and easily killed. Males perch high in tropical trees and call like a puppy. African natives tame young hornbills, raising them on milk and berries in huts. Grown birds stay with foster parents and share dishes, then depart at mating season.
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Africa
Gesture as Language in Oriental Drama Cited by Hindu Text
A Hindu volume describes gestures as the deaf and dumb alphabet of the soul with nine head movements for emotions and 24 to 28 hand positions. It notes single and double hand signs for animals, trees, oceans, and rulers, while a translator laments that only a cultivated audience can appreciate Indian actor's art.
Canals and wonders of ancient Chinese feats
The article muses on when Chinese canals began and notes the Grand Canal and Great Wall as ancient feats. It shifts to guidance on toys for children, praising imagination over complex ready-made playthings and urging block sets and simple tools for creative learning.
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China
Great Wall of China
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R. J. Baker
Davis
Marsha
Trustees City School
D. 0. Johnson
G. G. Evans
M.R. Bryan
County Board OF Education
W.T. Dowdy
D. W. Caldwell
Y.G. Abercrombie
G.N. Fitts
County Schools
H. F. Higgins
Meny
Jen
American Red Cross
H. Devitt Welsh
Yser
Unele Eben
Mrs. Bargins
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