Joe Hill Hall Urges Economy at Fayetteville Meeting
Hon. Joe Hill Hall of Bibb addressed a large Fayetteville crowd at the courthouse on taxes and tax burdens. State officials attended including former Reps Blalock Redwine Culpepper and Gov. secretary Blalock. Hall described himself as a longtime watchdog of taxpayers funds and urged public economy and opposition to the commissioner of agriculture. The audience praised the address and urged an open air follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hill Hall
State of Georgia
ofFayette
Court House
D. Blalock
C. D. Redwine
J. W. Culpepper
D. B. Blalock
D. Redwine
Uncle Joe
Cotton Planting Timing Advised In North Georgia
President Andrew M. Soule urges farmers to plant cotton in North Georgia from April 10 to 25 after frost danger ends. He cautions thorough seed bed preparation and prompt fertilizer procurement, recommending lighter, well drained soils for cotton and reserving clay lands for corn. He endorses legume cover crops to boost corn yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Soule
North
Georgia
Dr. Soule
Cotton Ginned in Fayette Crops 1921 26
The Department of Commerce Bureau of Census reports cotton ginned totals for 1921 1923 1920 1924 by state and counties. Franklin County led in 1921 with 25900 bales Burke County recorded 35942 bales in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
Franklin County
Burke County
Mrs J Arnold Hosts Treasured Book Party Honor
Mrs J Arnold of Hapeville entertains twenty friends with a festive party in her home. Decorated reception rooms feature wildflowers and sweet peas while tables hold candy. After games a salad course with iced tea is served, assisted by daughter Carol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. Arnold
Julian Arnold
Hapeville
Island odors drift far from vegetation rich shores
Tropical vegetation scents on the West Indies islands travel by ship, detectable on vessels 25 to 80 miles offshore, illustrating how air odors migrate over water between islands and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Shire
Governor Hardwick and Blalock Return From Florida Trip
Gov Hardwick and Col D B Blalock return from a two week Florida tour noting an Atlanta to Miami drive of about 800 miles in two days without excessive speeding. They praised Georgia and Florida road conditions and highlighted the plan to connect county seats with a statewide highway system while discussing Palm Beach and Jacksonville visits.
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Florida
Hardwick
Atlanta
Miami
Jacksonville
D. B. Blalock
Fort Valley
St. Augustine
Harding
Senate
Palm Beach
Marbles as a Spring Game Across Nations
The article notes marbles as a spring pastime with regional variation from England to the United States. It describes chalk markings on pavements and small holes appearing as the game emerges with the season, flourishing until summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United Kingdom
United States
Ngland
Euster
Linoleum Care and Surface Treatment Tips
A 20th century note explains varnish on linoleum can create a glassy surface but warns against over coating. It describes printed linoleum being softened by varnish protection and notes durable patterns resist wear. Suggests weekly surface rub with a solution of boiled linseed oil 30 parts and benzol 50 parts.
Romans Use Taximeter Ahead of Its Time
An ancient Roman artifact, a vehicle with distance and time measuring apparatus, is described as part of Commodius possessions. In 192 B C Per tinax inherited the throne after Commodius murder and included the carriage among the late emperor’s effects sold at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commorius
Rome
Pertinax
Commodius
Love of Truth and Justice as Cure for Lawlessness
The piece argues that postwar mood fuels restlessness and crime, urging enforcement of law and, more importantly, a societal shift. It calls for reaching hearts through homes to instill love of truth sobriety justice and virtue to curb intemperance vice and crime.
Proclamation for Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign in Fayetteville
The mayor E C Seawright proclaims a Fayetteville Clean Up and Paint Up campaign starting April 3, urging all citizens to participate in a persistent city beautification effort to promote health thrift safety and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fayetteville
Prize List For Literary And Athletic Events
A historic school prize list details awards for Literary and Athletic events. Prizes include medals, cash, pens, pencils, and various goods donated by local businesses and organizations, with first second and third place distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and
Bari
Fayette County Federation of Woman’s Clubs
G. W. Wallis
Stelling
Webster’s Dictionary
Iife Mere, Co
Fayette Pharmacy
Oratory
Boy Scout Magazine
Board of Education
Happy marriage common among millions says Detroit Free Press
A Detroit Free Press quote asserts that many couples live happily together and quietly, noting it is not rare for a man and wife to share a contented life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Floral chimeras and tropic orchids astonish with animal likeness
Rare orchids of Muscle vallia genus display bizarre forms as Masdevalian elephanticeps resembles an elephant trunk, another species mimics a flying pigeon, and a chimera with two slender legs and a trunk-like head. The flowers’ animal likenesses astonish observers and even evoke bird shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Quindaro’s Rise and Fall in Kansas Territory History
As New England emigrants sought a port of entry, Quindaro grew rapidly with two hotels, large warehouses, and a steamboat. In the Utvil aunt period men left to fights and upon return duties shifted, leading to the rebuilding of nearby Kaw valley and Gar nibal bridge wars, while Quindaro was abandoned and its properties absorbed into Kansas City.
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Quindare
New England
Metropol
Kansas City
Lervenworth
New
Wespheo
Kaw Valley
Quillinve
de- Jeny
First Artificial Eyes Through Ancient Times
The article traces artificial eyes from ancient Egypt. Early devices used gold and silver, then copper and ivory, with porcelain in the sixteenth century. Artisans advertised by stamping names and addresses on the eye’s white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
John Barleycorn as a Personified Malt Figure in Ballads
The passage notes John Barleycorn as a personification of malt liquor in ale or beer. It states the figure is common in England and Scotland and connects the name to an old ballad credited to Robert Burns, who largely altered portions of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycorn
Sir John Barleycorn
England
Robert Burns
A Penny Saved in Car Packing Schemes
A parts maker recounts how a car company saved timber by instructing shipments packed in specific hoard sized cases with holes. After a large order, he followed the rule but learned the executive planned to repurpose the boards as car floors painted black, avoiding waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Car Company
Wall Street
Fragmentary description of English seals and engravings
A garbled passage discusses England's Great Seal and seals of Evghual and Cowhwalt, mentioning British sculpture, a Myitish inusemia, and Ed ward T. The text hints at a British museum collection from 1847 and public interest in seal engraving and historical artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edward T. Tit
Tenkahl
Sven
Muse
One's Own Week Family Chore Rotation Described
A busy mother assigns each child a week to handle duties and pamper the child in turn. Each week the others focus on that child by mending, tidying, and fulfilling small requests to win more tasks for the future. The plan proves effective in many households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Edith
Courtesy on streetcars impacts workers and public
The Chicago American notes corporations place the word courtesy on streetcars and claim frequent sightings affect employees. It suggests public courtesy toward workers is as important as workers’ courtesy to the public.
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Chicago
Fayetteville school tax passes for nine month term
The Fayet teville election showed strong support for local taxation to preserve a nine month school term. After voters learned a two mills tax would fund the plan opposition waned and the community united behind a new school building for Fayetteville.
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Fayetteville
Fayetteville Woman's Club Meet Highlights Memorial Plans
The Fayetteville Woman's Club met at Mrs. D B Blalock's home with Mrs L G Perry and Misses Mae and Kate Culpepper hosting. A Memorial Committee presented a dinner menu for Confederate Veterans on April 26 and Judge Roscoe Luke was named to deliver the address, with invitations extended to other county clubs. The group discussed spring clean-up cooperation, Hasler Eye Hunt for Library benefit, and school fundraiser proceeds of 14 dollars and 35 cents. The April meeting will elect officers, and state library officers lectured on state and local library work. A piano solo and quartet followed the program, then a salad course and social hour. The next gathering will be at Mrs A L Matthews's home.
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Fayetteville
Searight
Lucile Stinchomb
Edd Dixon
Failies
Wis. W. B. Hoilith
Mars Wit Beailles
C. D. Redwine
Longino
Helen Harrell
Eva Stumper
Lora Perry
Cities
Council
Matthews
Allen
John Adams
Beauty Griegs
Marylu Grahaw
L. G. Perry
Templeton
State Library Commission
Letitia Mullins
E. V. Jones
Marylu Graham
Loraine Graham
A. L. Matthews
Rev Chas J Short of Fairburn Dies at 58
The Rev Charles J Short of Fairburn, a longtime Campbell county tax collector and Baptist minister, died Monday at 10 o clock after complications following an operation. He served a third term as tax collector and was widely known in the county. He was 58, survived by two sons H P Short and another son, four daughters and one brother.
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Charles J. Short
Fairburn
Tay
Campbell Counts
Mr. Short
Campbell County
H. P
H. Short
T. R. Camp
Dove
Nell
Ruth Short
John L. Short
East Point
Hidden Mites Found Deep Underground By Scientists
Researchers report discovering Trichocera species deep in mines and tunnels, noting they inhabit extreme depths and endure harsh conditions, revealing surprising resilience of these emety flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fites
Emety
Trichocera
Two Cofields Jailed After Violent Trial Sentence
After burglary convictions in open court, Genus Cofield stabbed Weyman Cofield in court. Weyman survived long enough to testify before dying soon after, while Genus received a penitentiary sentence. Sheriff and deputies restored order as the attack ended.
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Genus
Cofield
Weyman Cofield
William EB. H. Searcy
State Penitentiary
Weyman Cofied
Wexman Colle
Weynan Cofield
Cofields
Fife Mercantile Company
Kitchens Mercantile Company
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Bibb
Fayetteville Court House
Governor Hardwick
Col
E. C. Seawright
Fayette County
Blalock, Harrell and Smith Co
G. & G. Hardware Co
Wife Hardware Co
Blalock Trading Co
W. B. Hollingsworth
B. Ft. Coggins
Brooks
Redwine Bros
Brown and Co
Quindara Ruins
Woman’s Club
Chas. J. Short
Fayetteville Court Room
Genus Cofield
Young Cofield
Silence
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