Alabama survey finds one quarter with 20/20 vision for both eyes
An educational survey funded by the Legislature and the U S Bureau of Education examined Chambers county Alabama and found that one in four children had normal 20/20 vision in both eyes while three of four had less than 20/20 in at least one eye. The report urges eye health monitoring and early oculist care to prevent future disability. It compares Chambers county to Georgia and urges local action via health officials and schools.
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Alabama
United States
Bureau of Education
Washington
Chambers County
Georgia
Troup
Woman's Club
State
Purity and Virtue in Choosing Partners
A meditation on parental guidance in selection of a life partner. It questions whether daughters are equally taught about virtue and truth, contrasting with a son’s broader field of choice. The piece urges reflection on upbringing and moral standards across genders.
Lumpkin County 1919 Tax Levy Adopted in Georgia
Lumpkin County commissioners set a total tax rate of 1.50 mills per dollar for 1919, allocating 1.0 mill for county purposes and 0.50 mill for debt, road, general county, bridges, paupers, and jail needs. The levy includes 0.80 for indebtedness, 0.24 for roads, 0.20 for general purposes, 0.15 for road indebtedness, 0.05 for bridges, 0.08 for paupers, and 0.02 for jail, effective with the state rate.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Rh. GC
Meaders
W. L. Ash
D. N. Moore
Konds
Ceorwin
Towit
Joan H. Moore
R. C. Mavers
W. L. Asi
County of
Lumpkin
State of
Tax and probate notices from Lumpkin County Georgia 1919
Tax book opens at Bank of Dahlonega until October first 1919 for city taxes and closes that day. Notices announce probate actions in Lumpkin County including estate administrations and land sales for A J Burges and Mary M London, with hearings on first Monday in October 1919. Also a pending civil case Lovey and Bouley vs Liberty Bell Gold Mining Co in Lumpkin Superior Court October term 1919.
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Bank of
Dahlonega
R. H. Bakr
Georgia
Lumpkin County
A. J. Burges
H.C. Burars
Adm
A.J. Burges
Alice J. Elrod
Mary M. London
W. B. Townsend
Robert L. London
Court of Ordinary
W. B. Townsenn
Hariet Pinyon
John Bracket
W. B.powssenn
Superior Court
Equitable Relief
C. Lovey & Bueilys
Thomas W. Finucane
Liberty Bell Gold Mining Co
Liberty Bell Gold Mining Company
J. B Jones
T. F. Chrismian
Lumpkin County Sheriff Sale of J W Justus Property
The sale will occur at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in October between legal hours. The property 160 acres in Lumpkin County Lot 808 in the 6th District and Lot Section, levied August 28, 1919, to satisfy Bank of Lumpkin County against J W Justus and J G Goveh.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Said
6Th District
J. W. Justus
Bank of
J. G. Goveh
Superior Court of Union Courty
A. MT. Waves
City Bakery and Grocery List of Fresh and Canned Goods
A local shop offers Salmon, oysters, tomatoes, pickles, olives, honey, canned fish, peas, mustard, tea, coffee, sausage, dressing, pepper sauce, cocoa, evaporated milk, corn starch, preserves, mixed dried fruit, pork and beans, washing powders, raisins, canned peaches and more items.
Ziron Iron Tonic Promises Health Return
A Cordele Georgia man reports his health improved after using Ziron Iron Tonic. The ad touts a “new scientific combination” of iron and other compounds, claiming increased appetite, strength, fewer headaches, and more red blood cells with a money-back guarantee.
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Sim Grimsles
Cordele
German Cripples Employed Order Across Germany
The American Journal for Cripples reports a January German directive mandating that all public and private sectors employ disabled soldiers. One per 100 workers, or in agriculture one per 50, with job protection until workers’ committee consent and 14 days notice. Violators face fines up to 16 000 marks.
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Germany
Yonkers Statesman Verse Exchange About a Mule
A humorous exchange features a mule kicker and a boss in folk dialogue. The dialogue plays on mishearing and distance, highlighting rural humor in Yonkers.
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Yonkers Statesman
Land for National Forests Expands in Eastern Mountains
The national forest reservation commission has approved 1 751 115 acres for national forest purposes in the mountain areas of the eastern national forests.
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National Forest Reservation Commission
Eastern National Forests
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R. J. Reynolds Tahesed Co
Winston-Salera, N. C
Cees
AG Acs
Mrs. T. 8. Littleheld
Atlanta
Bank of Dahlonega
Datlonega
Purnitace
Times
Total Geertin
Beton Te
J. Jackson
Dishtonega
W. B.dackson
W. B. Gurtey
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