Argus letters defend extra paper on election
A local newspaper response from Mrs. A. H. Shaver defends publishing an extra issue announcing election results. She rebuts misstatements about widow and orphan references and notes the Argus has published news honestly since 1902 while honoring Sheriff Wilson and friends, though legal ads will be pulled June 1.
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Butts County Progress
Argus
Sheriff Wilson
the Argus
Butts County
W. W. Wilson
Stockton business district razed by blaze destroys seven stores
The business section of Stockton Georgia was totally burned last Tuesday leaving seven stores and most contents destroyed. Colonel L P Thomas commander of the Forty second Georgia Infantry died at his Atlanta home last Monday born in Clarke County Georgia seventy five years ago.
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Stockton, Ga
L. P. Thomas
Forty-second Regiment of Georgia Infantry
Atlanta
Thomas
Clarke County
Georgia
Woman asserts self as head of Albany household
An Albany census inquiry reports a woman stating she is the head of her household because her husband does not support the family. She declares she is the boss despite the census taker asking for the head of the house.
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Albany
Albany Herald
Georgia Crime Wave Sparks Calls for Harsh Remedies
The Montezuma Record decries a surge of murders in Georgia and urges drastic action. It calls to hang murderers and curb pistol toters by placing them in the chain gang, warning that the good name of the state is at stake.
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Georgia
Montezuma
Conductor Bryson Identifies Suspect in Atlanta Street Car Hold-Up
Conductor Bryson who was shot at Druid Hills in the street car hold up near Atlanta on April 23 identified Charlie Walker as the man who robbed him and shot him as he walked away. Will Johnson, the man being held, was also identified as the shooter of Motorman Brown though his identification was less positive. Bryson is improving and expected to recover.
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Bryson
Druid Hills
Atlanta
Charlie Walker
Will Johnson
Chouities
Mr. Bryson
Brown
Johnson
Walker
Sixteenth Quadrennial Methodist Conference Opens in Asheville
The Sixteenth Quadrennial Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met in Asheville North Carolina with 325 delegates and six bishops on the platform. All bishops attended except Bishop Fitzgerald whose health kept him away. Bishop Morrison opened with thanks that the Almighty had aided the church in its battles against whiskey, divorce, and Sabbath desecration.
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Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Asheville
N.C
Fitzgerald
Morrison
Dublin Civic Improvement League Clean Up Drive
The Civic Improvement League of Dublin offers $12 in cash prizes to boys who pile the largest trash heap from streets and yards for removal. Judges will award prizes. The plan aims to promote a clean city and healthier community through rewarded effort.
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Civic Improvement League
Dublin
Cheese and Nuts as Substitutes for Meat
The article explains that cheese and nuts possess high nutritional value and culinary potential, especially when combined with starches like rice, potato, or macaroni. It urges housewives to view cheese beyond a mere relish and notes bread with cheese makes an ideal lunch. May issue of The New Idea Woman's Magazine.
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The
New Idea Woman's Magazine
May
Foley Kidney Pills Offered for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
Foley Kidney Pills contain concentrated ingredients with therapeutic value for relief and cure of kidney and bladder ailments. For sale by Slaton Drag Company.
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Foley
Slaton Drag Company
College Pennants and Emblems Listed by Spalding Agency
Itemized notice from Argus Office advertising college pennants school flags fraternity hats caps and emblems available through the Spalding Agency under H. M. Shaver with ordering details for schools and organizations.
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Spalding
Argus
H. M. Shaver
Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
A brief health note urges giving Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy to children for coughs and colds. It claims no opium or narcotics and promotes it as a quick, unsurpassed cure. Sold by Slaton Drug Co. in Jackson, Georgia.
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Slaton Drag Co
Jackson, Ga
Bloodworth Nominated for Congress by Monroe County Supporters
The Henry Herald notes Monroe county's candidate Hon. O. H. B. Bloodworth for Congress. Bloodworth is described as an able popular leader with long service to the people in various capacities and a strong base of local friends actively backing his race.
Farmers Union Convention in St Louis Draws Massive Delegation
The joint Convention of the Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union met in St. Louis for a six day session. Between 10 000 and 15 000 delegates representing more than seven million members from over four hundred farmers' organizations attended. Speakers included President Taft and William Jennings Bryan.
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The
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
St. Louis
Farmers
Taft
William Jennings Bryan
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