Georgia Teachers Demand Equal Pay Across Rural and City Schools
A Newton county education leaders dispute rural teacher pay delays in 1908. The letter urges Georgia Legislature to end disparities, demanding monthly salaries for rural teachers and pro rating if funds are insufficient, aligning them with governors and judges. It names H. H. Stone, A. H. Foster, J. O. Martin, Miss Josie Webb, Mrs. R H. Keeney, and Mrs. M E. Mitchell as signatories.
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Commonwealth of Georgia
Georgia
Commonwealth
State House
Supreme
Board of Education
Newton County
A. H. Foster
J. O. Martin
Newton County Teachers’ Association
Josie Webb
R H.B. Keeney
M E. Mitchell
Covington Enterprise
Notice of sale and debt settlement at Hanna Drug Co
J. E. Hanma announces the sale of Hanna Drug Co to Mr. C Whitehurst and thanks customers for patronage. Debtors are instructed to call at the old stand to settle accounts with Mr. Dave McMichael.
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C. Whitehurst
Hanna Drug Co
Dave McMichael
J. E. Hanma
Rally in Auditorium Jackson GA August 11 Education
A Farmers' Co operative and Educational Union rally is set for August 11 in the Jackson auditorium starting at 10 a m. Speakers include State School Commissioner Jere M Pound. The notice urges all interested in education to attend with baskets and spend the day listening to discussions on education.
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Jackson
Tuask
Farmers’ Co-operative and Educational Union
Jere M. Pound
Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy Promoted Since 1872
A 1872 introduction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised for its long success in treating diarrhoea dysentery and cholera. The ad claims wide US and international distribution and high pharmacist recommendation, with Jamerson Drug Co selling it.
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Chamberlain
United States
Jamerson Drug Co
Reunion of Emery and Maddux Family Held at Stark
The Emery and Rebecca Maddux descendants gathered for their annual reunion at Mrs. Sarah Redman's home near Stark. About 125 attendees included 75 descendants and 50 friends, with 81 absent due to distance in South Georgia. A water fountain, soup, and a ceremonial two portions of rations marked the day, ending with social remarks and games.
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Sarah Redman
Stark
South Georgia
Good Dames
Dodson
George Harper
Walter McMichael
Slaton Drug Co Advertises Soda Fountain and Syrup
An old newspaper ad promotes Slaton Drug Co and Hanna Drug Co offerings. It touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as gently acting on the bowels to drive a cold from the system while relieving inflammation and irritation, noting children like it.
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Slaton Drug Co
Kennedy
Hanna Drug Co
Elton man praises De Witt kidney and bladder pills
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin credits four doses of De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills with remarkable relief and ongoing use for a perceived perfect cure. Sold by Hanna Drug Co.
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Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
de Witt
Hanna Drug Co
Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim Cures for Troubles
Stomach and Liver Tablets from Cham berlain on trial with noted success. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on other medicines was cured after using a few boxes. Price is 25 cents with samples free at Jamerson Drug Co. in Jackson, Georgia.
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Chamberlain
Jamerson Drug Co
Jackson, Ga
Worthville Social Notes Include Visits and Sick List
Worthville residents share a busy week with many visits and near Mississippi style. The sick List includes Mr Litt Townsend as well as Mrs Lucy Welch and Miss Leila Stodghill homecoming from Atlanta.
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Mr. Litt Townsend
Leila Stodghill
Atlanta
Powder Springs
Lucy Welch
Resolutions Call for Citywide Moral Reform in Gainesville
A Union Sunday School Teachers meeting at Superintendent Etheridge's home discussed reforms to curb profanity on streets, gambling, public card playing, Sabbath violations, mistreatment of animals, trashy literature, and Sunday slot machines. Merchants cited, laws urged enforcement, and citizens urged to join a wave of moral change.
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Union Sunday School
F. 8
Etheridge
Gainesville
Kimsey
Grand Jury
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R. L. Allen Trading Co
Flovilla, Ga
Emery
Rebecca Maddux
Jackson Lumber Company
Worthville
Alex Aiken
Joe Maddox
Finchersville
G L. Washington
Conyers
Mr. Morgan Casterlow
Locust Grove
Paul Weaver
Ella Cawthon
Near Finchersville
Will White
Sam Hendrick
Will Chambers
Raymond Chambers
Frank Smith
Loften
Greene County
L. A. Cawthon
Annie Lillian
Ann Benson
Eugene Martin
Henry County
Charlie Hodges
Ed Cawthon
Virginia
Essie Elder
Indian Spring
Sardis
Pearl Benson
Pearl Townseed
Cleveland Aiken
Tom Carr
John Chambers
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