Directory of City Officials and Local Churches
A listing of city government officers and trustees including W. L. Ash and John H. Moore, plus county officials such as John Evans and G. C. Burns. Also details church ads for Baptist Methodist Presbyterian Church of God with service times and Sunday School schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantrell
Townsend
C. N
Fitta
J. W. Grindle
J. A. Anderson
Trustees City School
Mat Wpobias
Peper Eae
John H. Moore
W. H. Jones
JO M. Brookshér
J OB. Pruett
R. W. Hightower
Presbyterian Church
B. W. Baker
J. A. Carson
Church OF God
R. B. Hamilton
Young People
Catarrhal Deafness Advertised by J Cheney & Co
Catarrhal deafness is linked to an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. The ad asserts Uvalis Catarrh Medicine will relieve the inflammation and cure deafness, selling through druggists for over four decades by J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Tattoo Marking and Samoan Identity Question Raised
Lincoln Humphreys notes Samoan tattooing as a rite of passage shaping identity and status. He cites the afrontar motifs on the back including a fautasi boat and a paopao canoe. The writer praises Samoan physical traits and links the practice to Polynesian roots and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Lincoln Humphreys
Ball Lightning Mystery Baffles Scientists
The article notes that ball lightning is extremely rare and poorly understood. Dr W J Humphreys of the U S Weather Bureau asks observers to report full details including date location time duration color size shape motion direction and effects to improve knowledge of this elusive phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Humphreys
United States Weather Bureau
Humphreys
Waiting on a Motto at the Scottish Estate
A tale tells of an American tycoon touring a Scottish laird’s mansion who pauses before a door notice reading Hast West Home's Best. He remarks the owner must remove the sign featuring the motto to seal the sale, implying a price negotiation tied to the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
West
Itame
Old Movies in Shoes
Old film stock is chemically stripped of its coating to recover silver at 112 ounces per ton. Cleansed celluloid can be used in patent leather, so some footwear may contain material once used by Charlie Chaplin and other film stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Dog Kept Long Vigil At Rural School Steps
A large black collie named Towser stood guard on the front steps of a country schoolhouse near Sioux Malls 8 D waiting day and night for the children to return after summer vacation. Adopted last winter as a stray he remained on duty despite occasional meals at a neighboring home and greeted passersby with a bark as he kept faith with his little school friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hales Country
Sioux Malls
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Prayerful Sunday School Joke About Lot Turning Salt
A classroom joke has a teacher referencing Lot’s wife turning to salt while a student Willie challenges with a pun about turning to rubber. The exchange plays on biblical imagery in a light, humorous dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Lot
One Dish Dinner Becomes Regular Meal Practice
The article notes a shift since the war toward simple one dish dinners. It describes a starch base such as spaghetti, macaroni, rice, or potatoes with a poured sauce of tomatoes, vegetables, meat or chicken, and seasonings, all in a single platter to provide a balanced meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godey’s
Crab Jimmie Allen Describes Stubborn Operators
Champion telegraph operator Jimmie Allen recalls a hard headed colleague in a remote Arizona station who crabbed all day about supper and fussed at home when no meal was ready. The Los Angeles Times quote highlights stubborn behavior among operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Allen
Associated Press
Arizona
Los Angeles Times
Philadelphia Paint Center paints world with vast output
Capper's Weekly notes Philadelphia produced enough paint garnish and white lead in one year to cover 42.6 billion square feet or about 1 million acres. It cites the first US white lead factory in Philadelphia in 1804, lamp black industry in 1775, and varnish maker from 1815, asserting Pennsylvania’s high paint demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Pennsylvania
Years in Preparation Lasts but Short Time
The crucible for making plate glass requires years to prepare and serves only 20 days. Factories store thousands of pots weighing 3,000 pounds each, capable of melting 1.5 tons of glass daily. Pot construction begins three years before use and is done by hand to avoid fractures from defects.
Manos: A Modern Jungle Town Beside the Rio Negro
Manos, a remote settlement on the Rio Negro near the Amazon, boasts an up to date harbor, electric lights, tramways, and power. Despite isolation a 20 minute jungle walk offers quick access, with alligators across the river and jaguar sightings near the tram lines. The town hosts an English colony and an English church amid unbroken forest views from the cathedral tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manos
Rio Negro
Amazon
Amazonia
Andis
Teach Children Kindness Saves 28000 Small Animals
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports over 28 000 small animals were rescued from New York City streets by school children last summer. Humane education is now in the school curriculum, driven by advocacy from the state department of education and local humane societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Department of Humane Education
American Society For the Prevention of
State Department of Education
Humane Societies
One Man Jazz Band Invented With Dual Strings
A device shaped like a guitar combines two string sets and built in horn, cymbal and flute attachments to simulate a 14 piece orchestra. The instrument allows simultaneous sounds or solo parts if desired.
Tiny Incandescent Lamps Span Radio Era Uses
The smallest lamp, a quarter candle power, measures a quarter inch across and targets hospitals and doctors. The largest lamp, 12 inches in diameter and 18% inches high, reaches 100000 candle power and serves motion picture studios.
Sophocles Dramas Reach Global Radio Broadcast
An old Greek drama tradition travels worldwide as Glasgow radio airs Antigone, marking the first Sophocles play broadcast with minimal translation changes. The British audience welcomed the broadcast, signaling broader interest in Greek classics via radio.
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Sophocles
France
Spain
England
Germany
Atlantic
Glasgow
Antigone
Icelandic geysers turn heat into profit for farming and towns
The Detroit News reports Icelanders are harnessing geyser hot water for industry and agriculture. A dye works uses hot water from springs for color processes heating and irrigation, boosting yields threefold. Plans aim to supply Reykjavik with hot water for heating bathing and washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Detroit News
Reykjavik
Whale Struck by Liner Finland Off Mexican Coast
A giant sperm whale collided with the Panama Pacific liner Finland off the Mexican coast. The whale was cut in half and a portion remained fast to the bow for two days until removal. The Finland, delayed several hours, arrived at San Pedro California. Captain Munroe reported the incident.
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Finland
Mexican
San Pedro
Cal
Munroe
May Yet Reach the Moon
Wallace W. Atwood president of Clark University announced at commencement that a liquid propellant explosive could power a Goddard style rocket without overheating. A completed model will be sent up this summer and the device could reach the moon on a large scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace W. Atwood
Clark University
Goddard
Horseshoe Found In Tree Dates To 1777 In New Jersey
Frank Romeo chopping kindling in Haddonfield New Jersey discovered a horse shoe embedded in a log. The rings indicate the tree's age and suggest the shoe has lain there since 1777.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Romeo
Haddonfield
N. J
Romeo
How Calotabs Claim Cure For Colds And Flu
Calotabs marketed as a nausea free remedy to break up colds and flu overnight. Doctors and druggists praise its purity from purgatives, claim quick relief with one or two tablets at bedtime, next morning renewed energy and cleared symptoms. Sold in sealed packages ten cents or thirty five cents with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drongeists
Lumpkin County Georgia Notices of Estate Dismissal
H Head administrator of the state of F A Crane deceased seeks letters of dismission after fully administering the estate. The court requires all interested parties to show cause if any why the administrator should not be dismissed and issued letters on the first Monday in November 1924. October 8 1924 W B Townsend Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lumpkin County
H. Head
F. A. Crane
W. B.townsenn
Leave to Sell Land Granted in Lumpkin County
In Lumpkin County W Ash administrator seeks leave to sell the real estate of W W Ash deceased. Court orders heirs and creditors to show cause at the November term why leave should not be granted. October 6 1924. W B Towssenn Ordinary.
Leave to Sell Real Estate in Lumpkin County Georgia
Lumpkin County notice states Lafayett Chester executor applies for leave to sell the real estate of Chester deceased. The ordinary to rule on the petition at the November 1924 term. unless cause is shown, leave will be granted. October 6, 1924. W B.Tewsenst Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lumpkin County
Lafayett Chester
Chester
W. B. Tewsenst
Public sale of Lumpkin County land under mortgage deed
Notice of foreclosure sale by M W Bowen as mortgagee on a 1924 John Sullins note. Property includes six historical tracts traced by prior deeds, totaling about LLO acres in Lumpkin County Georgia. Sale at Lumpkin County Courthouse on first day of November 1924 for cash to satisfy principal 400 dollars and 85. dollars interest plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lumpkin County
John Sulling
M. W. Bowen
Superior Court
Said
Umypkin County
Dohy Sullins
James M Dame
Johny Sullins
Laminther Sullins
John Sullins
Lumpkin Superior Court
Notice to creditors on completed Lumpkin road work
Anyone holding accounts against T P Wright & Co should present them for payment after road work completion in Lumpkin county. Mail accounts to Dahlonega H F Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Wright & Co
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega
T. P. Wrieur & Co
H. F. Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.L. Ash
Nyor
John Evans
Burns
Y.G. Abercrombie
W. J. Free
Db. O. Johnson
W.H. Jones
W. J. Hightower
G. H. McGuire
County Board OF Education
Frank Parks
W.T. Dowdy
C.D. Pierce
D. W. Caldwell
Rh. J. Hutcheson
Supt. County Schools
Carl Shultz
Johan H. Moore
W. L. Ash
Rh. UO
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. Ghestatee
J. M. Wilkins
I. P. Davis
W.M. Wehunt
J. P
B. HH. Higgins
N.P. Dahlonega
H. C. Leverage
ALA
Ray
N. P. Frogtown
Dave White
Hightower
J. N. Suatterfield
N. P. Jones
Creek
M. H. Kendall
N. P. Martin
G. H McGuire Jeweler
C. Meaders
T.V. Greenway
Fitts’ Nursery
Callor
Fitts & Sons, Dahlonega
Dog
Philadelphia Paint Center
Nolice
Jcurgia
Co. W. Ash
W. W. Ash
Court of Ordinary
W.B. Towssenn
Ceordinary
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