Fight on Hookworm Beginning to Tell Across South
Washington reports progress in the hookworm eradication drive funded by a 1 million dollar gift from John D. Rockefeller. State health boards and local physicians aid in inspections and treatments across nine southern states plus Florida, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Nevada. Public education through newspapers lectures and schools accompanies medical efforts, with the goal to stamp out infection and reduce economic losses.
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Washington
Commisson and Board
John D. Rockefeller
C W Stiles
South
Stiles
Wickeliffe Hoge
Commission
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Florida
Kentucky
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Nevada
Bia
Prominent railroad promotions announced for April first
Mr Newton will become chief clerk of the Louisville and Nashville railroad with J G Pearson succeeding him and R D Christman to follow as his replacement. W O Whitaker and W F Newton are noted as key figures amid changes, reflecting broad support and local ties.
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Oy Tobneva
ABA
J GH Pearson
Louisvilel and Nashville Railroad
Mr Newton
R D Christman
Snelde -Birmninghan
Newton
Wo F Newton
J R Kegion
Dothan
Debate set at grammar school over US tax rate
Tomorrow night a heated debate is expected between the Cacronians and the Franklings at the grammar school. Percy Newton and Meyer Blumberg will argue for their side while Lidredge Melton and another speaker represent the opposing group.
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Cacronians
Frankling
Wilheldom
Percy Newton
Franklins
Meyer Blumberg
Lidredge Melton
Ciceroniaus
Central of Georgia offers corn prize program for county growers
A Central of Georgia Railway initiative, led by vice president Mr W A Winburo, offers $25 prizes for the best acre of corn under county rules in Georgia and Alabama. The program aims to promote improved farming through state colleges and extension services, with additional state and rail prizes to be awarded across the line.
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Central of Georgia
Woa Winburo
Bass
Alabama
United States
State Agricultural Colleges
Georia
Central of Georgia Railway
Georga
Athen
Auburn
Ala
Building begins on Unthan factory site amid expansion plans
Construction advances on the Hammond property front South Andrews street as Malone Acre prepare a wide front building with plate glass and tall driveways for stalls and a central aisle. The project includes sanitary stables and aims to support steady town growth toward a 24 100 population milestone in 1920, amid objections from local stock concerns.
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Malone & Acre
Apek
Dro Hammond
Andrews Street
Andreas Street
Commasbery Melting Show Urges Farmers to Attend Meet
Friday night brings the regular meet ing of Dothan Canmandry. JK McCarty has recovered from illness. WoL Hutchison of Hartford was in the city yesterday afternoon. A mare live stock will enrich soil and benefit farmers and railroads.
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Dothan Canmandry
DC Carmihatec
Wol Hutchison
Hartford
Irish entertainment at First Baptist Church tonight
Class 21 of the First Baptist Church hosts an Irish entertainment at the Singer office on Main Street tonight. No admission, but a box of grub will be auctioned for cash with proceeds to the highest bidder. performers include funny Irish songs and stories.
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First Baptist Church
Singer Office
Iriah
Tao
Singer
Law Main Street
Appointments Delayed as Legislature Closes Work
Report notes appointments await gubernatorial action after legislature finishes its session. Officials say many posts remain in the convict department with crime-related cases pending the governor’s acceptance, while local stores tout fresh strawberries and grocery chatter fills the capitol.
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Governa Nent Ch
Veterans Offer Servicer At Fort Worth Border Duty Meeting
Fort Worth march 16 veterans from the Confederate rays troop present at a war veterans event led by President Talt tal to discuss service concerns. If fighting ceases they pledge to ready to man patrol duty along the border in Megtco Ben.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Not Enough Physicians Delays Texas National Guard Readiness
Dispatch from Dalat notes a shortage of physicians to serve a 20 000 man Texas National Guard camp and a War Department directive to prepare for a potential typhoid fever epidemic.
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Dalat Tex
Dallas
Texas National Guard
Whather Sale and Weather Notes From Local Ads
A local advertisement notes a Whather sale tonight and Friday with mention of freezing temperatures in the interior and frost expected tonight into Friday. It cites the SENDOR LEAGUE and a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Firet Vipiiet Chard with Ward 2, inviting interested attendees at 210 ALE. Also includes a brief grocery line about strawberries and early orders for dinner from Unsery Grocery Co.
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Sendor League
Firet Vipiiet Chard
Fengna A Ward 2
Express
Unsery Grocery Co
Smuggling Allegations Rise at El Paso Border
Reports from El Paso say arms and ammunition are moved across the Mexican border amid claims Washington warned Americans aiding insurgents will face no mercy. Fifteen Americans detained at Casas Grandes remain jailed. Mexican officials doubt execution but insurgents dispute the reports citing Colonel Cuellar.
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Fl Paso
Tex
el Paso Piust
Kubatance
Federal Offelaia
Waeblngton
el Paro
Liman
Casas Orga- Gea
Jait
Thes
Madero
Cuellar
He Stalf
Presitamt Diag
Uellar
Semilanual Contest and School Library Fund
A fragment describes a semimanual contest with various names and topics. It notes an admission fee to cover 14 cents for pupils and indicates funds will buy books for the school library. The item lists speakers and subjects including a debate on graduated income tax.
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Jeange
Annie Laurie
Free
Hiont
Hyman Mt. Levine
Steading
Eldridge Melton
Myer Blumberg
Hong —Charley— Hasatal
Ciges
Wes Beaceta
Daynee Crawford
Sephie
B. F. Green
Middierib
Mary
Newton
Boug -Fairles
De bate and Declamation Contest At Grammar School
The Franklin and Cleeronian literary societies will duel in a Friday contest at the Grammar School at 1 45 p m. The winner is awaited as one of the greatest literary events with bright prospects for both societies.
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T the
Franklin and
Cleeronian
Orion
Thee Frenklin
Cleeronian Society
Pout
Ace
Grammar School
Wall Paper Sale and Painting Services Offer
Local shop promotes a full line of wallpaper with samples from major manufacturers. They claim wall papering costs are small and advertise skilled painters and paper hangers ready to provide estimates for summer painting and papering.
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Dothan
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Dibeabe
GON Club Prize
Central Railroad
Joba
Forry Comifiat
JK McCarty
Slcknens
Franklin
Ciceronian
Mush Entertainment
Ur “Ry Farocery Company
Itlaing Tem
BE. PA
Fanklin and
Cherupian Literary Literary Societies
Pridey Night
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