Georgia Chamber of Commerce Fights Boll Weevil
Governor Slaton endorses the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in its push to prevent boll weevil invasion. The proclamation urges public meetings in every city and county to devise methods protecting Georgia’s farms and commerce from the pest.
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GA. Chamber OF Commerce
Atlanta
Eorgia Chamber of Commerce
M Slaton
Georgia
Georgia Chamber of Cource
Georgia Chamber Commerce
John M. Slaton
McKibben Co. Sale Offers Rust Proof Goods
Fragmentary notice lists a sale from McKibben Co. with Rust Proof items and prices. The legible fragment mentions measurements about 1200 pounds and a 3 year old item off the S line, with a Jackson Georgia address for Patrick R. F.D. 3.
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Fi Patrick
R. F.D
Jackson
Georgia
Citizens Urge F. Etheridge for 1914 Jackson Mayor
The Citizens newspaper urges Hon. F. Etheridge as mayor for Jackson in the coming primary. They nominate Etheridge, J. H. McKibben, S. Ham, J. Dempsey Jr., and H. M. Shaver as capable, progressive candidates with business success and energy. Etheridge leads the ticket and chamber of commerce support.
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S. Etheridge
S.O. Ham
J. H. McKibben
J. Dempsey
H. M. Shaver
Etheridge
Butts County
Jackson
Transfer of Rev Williams to Sparta Shocks Jackson Church
Rev Williams, Methodist pastor in Jackson for two years, transfers to Sparta by the North Georgia Conference. He preached farewell sermons, addressing Christians and local secret order members. Rev A E Lansburne arrives from Eatonton to assume the Jackson pastorate and was warmly welcomed on arrival.
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Williams
North Georgia Conference
Sparta
Jackson
Secret Order
A. E. Lansburne
Hatenton
Survey to Fix County Boundary Between Butts and Jasper
Governor Slaton orders a survey to establish the correct line between Butts and Jasper counties. The aim is to settle tax disputes tied to the big dam and end Jasper’s challenges to Butts taxes. The effort begins in the lower county, covering the dam area, with Butts expected to prevail.
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Slaton
Butts
Jasper
Butts County
Jasper County
For Rent Store Rooms on Mulberry Street
For Rent. The store room on Mul berry street next to Argus Office, also let in rear on the alley 25x50 ft. Store 25x80. Possession given January 1st, 1914 Apply to H. M.Shaver at Argus Office. Come quick, get choice, they are dandies, right from the feeders of Ken tucky. McKibben Co.
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Mulberry Street
Argus Office
H. M.shaver
Kentucky
McKibben Co
Butts County People Win Prizes at Poultry Show
Butts County entries dominated prizes at a local poultry show. Mrs. L D Singley earned multiple top awards including first through fifth White Cornish Indian Gamecocks and several hens, with a second cockerel and first pullet also noted. Homer Colwell won the first pen of the same fowls.
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Butts County
L D. Singley
Homer Colwell
Guthrie Studio Half-Price Cabinet Photos Ad
Half price offer ends January 1. Cabinet photos at $2.50 each, originally $5.00. Emphasis on making a better Christmas gift. Early purchase advised to beat the rush.
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Guthrie
Local Coffee Market Oversupply in Town
R. A. Franklin & Co. reports an unprecedented coffee surplus with supplies exceeding town demand, signaling possible price adjustments and storage considerations for local retailers.
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R. A. Franklin & Co
Marionetti at the Vendome Dance Figures Captivate
The Vendome presents the Marionetti, a troupe of small dancing figures drawing crowds with their delicate movement and charm. Patrons describe the performance as whimsical and entrancing during the evening bill.
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Vendome
Call for that long loaf bread
R. A. Franklin & Co issues notice calling for a long loaf bread product line. The item appears in a local business notice seeking suppliers or bids for a specified loaf length and weight. No further details on date or terms are provided in the readable text.
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R. A. Franklin & CO
For Sale Knabe Piano
A Knabe piano is offered for sale. Apply to Mrs. W. J. Wood for details and arrangements.
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Knabe
W. J. Wood
Grant Park Lion Cubs Grow Violent As They Age
Atlanta Ga That you can't maketa pet kitten out of an African ion cub simply from feeding it on mi from a bottle and stroking its head has been demonstrated at Grant Park. The pretty lion cubs once safe pets for a human baby are becoming dangerous. their claws and teeth grow longer and jungle instincts emerge. The milk diet is replaced by scraps of meat as they tear and snarl like full grown parents. Grant Park has raised these cubs successfully and they will be worth several thousand dollars each soon.
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Atlanta
Grant Park
McKibben Co Sells Kentucky Mules After Rome Bread Sale
R A Franklin & Co advertise bread and mule shipments with notes about selling down to the last stock and praising a good mule. The ad mentions mules from the blue grass farms of Kentucky and promotional language about their quality.
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Blue Grass Farms
Kentucky
McKibben Co
City Primary Set For Early 1914 In Jackson
Jackson braces for a white primary to select city officials within three weeks before 1914. The Executive Committee will meet to fix rules and date for the primary. Registration at banks remains open until December 20 with several anticipated changes in city leadership.
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Jackson
W.ji. Watkins
C. M. Kimbell
J. R.thurston
J. H. MeKibben
J. C. Jones
Large sale of estate lands in Henry County
Two hundred acres of Glass estate sold for 7500 to W J Banks and 100 acres for 3300 to R C Brown. A house and lot eleven acres went for 1950. Beaucham estate farms led the day at 17751. Average price over 50 per acre with most buyers insiders and farm five bought by G P Sanders for 45 per acre.
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Henry Cou
W. J. Banks
R. C. Brown
Iinsburg
W. W. Weaver
WW. M. Hammond
K. L. Pittman
Mattie Wall
Beaucham
G. P. Sanders
Paice lauds Thanksgiving hosts at Butts County event
James D. Price, commissioner of agriculture, returns from Jackson Ga. praising the Thanksgiving day barbecue of the Butts County Live Stock Association. He calls the gathering a success and predicts a bright future, urging similar county groups across the state to boost livestock and meat quality.
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James D. Price
Jackson
Butts County Live Stock Association
Atlanta Journal
Finest load of mules shipped to Jackson
A shipment of high quality Kentucky mules arrives in Jackson from FicKibben Co., touted as the finest load yet sent to the city. Local buyers are invited to inspect and purchase.
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Jackson
Kentucky
ficKibben Co
Fruit Preserves and Dried Goods Listed by R A Franklin
Local listing shows Seeded Raisins Currants Citron Figs Dates and other dried fruits offered by R A Franklin. The ad highlights a selection of pantry staples for shoppers.
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R. A. Franklin & Co
Georgia Methodists Ready for 1914 Conference
Nearly 600 preachers were ordered for 1914 by the Elbert on and Macon Methodists, with membership totals of 117000 and 92000 respectively. Dr J B Robbins died suddenly at the conference, Dr Ainsworth led the session, and South Georgia plans for a year ending with about a quarter million Methodists in Georgia.
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Satan
Op Candler
Macon
Op Denny
Iberton
Candler
North Georgia
J. B. Robins
Church
South Georgia
Ainsworth
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