Fertilizer Bulletin and The Argus Offer Union Partnership
The Farmers Union of Georgia issue a fertilizer bulletin with soil specific mixes and crop guidance, advertised as highly valuable. The Argus offers one year of local and county news with this subscription deal, claiming post office rules require payment for all subscriptions and urging renewal. The paper notes a new arrangement with the Farmers Union News of Union City Georgia, linking to national and Georgia headquarters for the promotion.
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Farmers’ Union of Georgia
ARGUS
Post Office
Farmers’ Union News
Union City
Georgia
Farmers’ Union
Farmers' Union News Highlights Voice of Georgia State Union
The Farmers' Union News edited by R F Duckworth offers official union news, strong editorials on current events, and departments on Agriculture and Home Talks. The publication appears in 52 copies and serves as a statewide voice for the Farmers' Union in Georgia.
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Farmers’ Union News
R. F. Duckworth
Georgia
Farmers’ Union
Calino the French Clerk Delights with Simple Wisdom
The article portrays Calino, a French servant nicknamed Mrs. Malaprop, whose plain remarks amuse more for their unintended simplicity than for wordplay. He questions hay quality and jokes about patients, noting a dentist's patient with teeth “as fresh and sound and white as a newborn baby's.”
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Malaprop
Calino
Bishop learns English sermon in St Louis tale
Mrs. Fremont recounts a story of a French bishop during the Louisiana purchase era. To learn English for pulpit use he secluded with an American farmer's family, quickly gaining fluency to deliver a sermon. Senator Benton witnessed the moment, noting the bishop’s refined charm as he welcomed the audience.
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Fremont
Benton
St. Louis
Louisiana
Senator Benton
Lincoln's History of Himself in Biographical Sketch
Abraham Lincoln's self filled bio for the Congressional Record blank shows born February 12 1809 in Hardin County Kentucky. He lists education as defective and profession as lawyer with military service as captain in the Black Hawk War and offices held including postmaster and multiple Illinois legislature terms plus election to the lower house of the next Congress.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Charles Lanman
Congressional Record
Ancient Waterworks of Hezekiah Revealed in Jerusalem Conduit
The article describes King Hezekiah of Judah building a water system that brought water from the pools of Solomon near Bethlehem to Jerusalem. A ten inch conduit traveled six to seven miles, coursing through earthen pipes encased in stonework, with the Gibon upper outlet stopping and redirecting water to the west side of the city.
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Hezekiah
Judah
B. C
Jerusalem
Gibon
City of
David
Solomon
Bethlehem
Double Proof Hints at Family Traits in Jest
The exchange plays on heredity with Mrs. Simpson claiming Bobby’s faults stem from his father and the father retorting that Bobby’s mean traits originate from her. The humor hinges on parental blame across generations.
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Mrs. Simpson
Bobby
Experience and lessons from slow bettors at horse races
The dialogue contrasts experience as a teacher with endless study in racing crowds. Mrs. Torkins laments some bettors chase postgraduate courses for wisdom that never translates to winning. A Washington Star quip frames experience against ongoing study in betting culture.
Still Cool Illustrated Bits on a Million Dollar Marriage
The item notes a marriage involving a wealthy individual, with Cook commenting that he cannot access any of the funds yet. The tone blends humor with a social snippet about wealth and status.
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Hook
Cook
A Green Old Age and Grandfather’s Swindles
A light exchange recalls a grandfather living to a green old age, then reveals he was swindled three times after turning seventy. The humor contrasts aging with resilience and loss in a brief reminiscence.
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Mabel
Jack
Chambrlain's Salve Offers Relief for Nursing Mothers
The article advises using Chamberlain's Salve to cure sore nipples after nursing, wiping off with a soft cloth before the next feeding. It notes many trained nurses use the salve with good results and lists Yamerson Drug Co. in Jackson, Georgia as a seller.
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Yamerson Drug Co
Jackson, Ga
Points In Gardening
There is little danger of making the soil too rich for a vegetable garden. Hand tools are unnecessary in seed bed prep if soil is worked at the proper time. Wheel hoe reduces labor by aiding weeding and tillage, especially with horse assistance.
Dodder Infestation Guidance in Clover Fields
Dodder infested clover or alfalfa may be harvested for hay pasture or soiling if the crop is removed before seed sets. Plowing should occur immediately after removal to prevent burying mature seeds which could trouble future crops.
Plain as A B C, Yet I Am D E F
Two commercial travelers enter a railway carriage and discuss a point one man struggles to grasp. The other grows frustrated and declares the idea is obvious, while the listener insists he is D E F, highlighting a playful mishearing of letters as a joke.
Soldier’s death cited as lack of work causes war’s tragedy
A celebrated general asks a soldier why his brother died. The soldier answers that his brother had nothing to do. The general remarks that lack of work is reason enough to kill the greatest general of all.
A Boy and His Garden Patch Finds Pride and Purpose
A succinct note emphasizes that a boy gains pride when given a genuine garden patch and basic tools. With real ground and opportunity, he invests effort to cultivate success and learn responsibility.
A Particular Patient Confesses a Common Complaint
A humorous exchange from a New York Press item shows a patient questioning a diagnosis and insisting the doctor guesses again, labeling the initial complaint too common to be the full issue. The vignette captures witty banter around medical certainty.
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Mindam
New York Press
Soil work on wet ground risks damage and compaction
The article notes that cultivating soil while it remains soggy harms structure and long term yields, cautioning farmers to wait until moisture recedes before tilling or working fields.
Stomach Troubles Cured by Chamberlain Tablets
Many stomach and liver troubles have been cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man who spent over two thousand dollars on treatment was cured by a few boxes. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Jamerson Drug Co. Jackson Ga.
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Chamberlain
Jamerson Drug Co
Jackson, Ga
Lum Backed Lumber Drive Urges Early Building Push
Jackson Lumber urges customers to start building now with Lum materials before fall price rises. The note emphasizes immediate availability and a boost to construction activity as demand increases.
Keeping Paths In Order For Dyer Walks
March plan to maintain native town paths around dye houses. Dig over weeded walks with a spa fork to bury weeds and promote root resistance to freezes. Pack earth on used walks, roll gravel to shape, improve spring readiness and ensure proper water drainage.
Paris Boulevards Test New Receptacles
Parisians observe waste paper receptacles placed at light post bases on boulevards to curb litter. Foreigners may misuse them until the public understands their purpose, says M Levee municipal councilor for Palais Royal district.
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Paris
M. Levee
Cilor
Palais Royal
Champlain's Pain Balm Advertised for Rheumatism Relief
An old advertisement urges relief from rheumatism by Champlain's Pain Balm. It claims chronic pain can be cured or eased, offering 25 and 50 cent sizes from Jamerson Drug Co in Jacksville.
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Chamlain
Jamerson Drug Co
Jacks
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