Record Fruit and Melon Crop Breaks Georgia ShIPMENT Records
Georgia shipments of peaches and watermelons for 1921 exceed all prior totals. By July 22 1921 10 264 cars of peaches shipped with expected total above 10 500 cars and watermelons 10 110 cars by July 16 with daily runs over 150 cars since then. Atlanta Journal estimates growers’ return near ten million dollars aided by favorable weather transport and marketing.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Railway System
Atlanta Journal
Dear Editor Love Dilemma Ends In Simple Advice
A reader asks how to choose between a plain loving partner and a wealthy temptress. The editor replies to marry the one you love and provide the other party's name and address. The brief exchange reflects a witty, streetwise tone.
Finley’s Dover Soldier James W. Finley Buried in Richmond
The first Butts county white soldier killed in action in France, James W. Finley, was interred at Fort Harrison National Cemetery in Richmond Virginia on Thursday August 4. He fell July 24 1918 in the Marne battle while serving with Company K Fourth U S Infantry. His body returned home after nearly three years. his death mourned by family and friends.
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James W. Finley
Butts County
France
National
Fort Harrison
Richmond
A. C. Finley
Mahone Crawley
Jackson
Mr. Finley
Marne
Mt. Pier
Co. K Fourth United States Infantry
National Guard
United States
U. S
Finley
Stars and Stripes
Funeral of Mr. Aiken Held at Worthville
Funeral services for W. A. Aiken were conducted Friday at Worthville Baptist Church by Rev. Pate. Aiken had been a Worthville Church member for about thirty years and was respected countywide. He was laid to rest in the family plot at Worthville Cemetery.
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W. A. Aiken
Jackson
Worthville Baptist Church
Pate
Aiken
Worthville
Forsyth Power Plant Damaged by Lightning Strike
Forsyth Georgia reports 50 percent of Central Georgia Power substation equipment ruined by a storm at 6 pm Tuesday. Damage exceeds $7,000 with a six-week to two-month replacement period. Forsyth was without power from 6 pm to 8 am, now limited supply exists but demand outstrips supply for the next two months.
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Forsyth
Central Georgia Power Company
Griffin
Social News from Elgin Residents and Guests
Mrs. J R Hammond hosts sister Mrs Nannie Carmichael of Decatur. Families and friends visit: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones and baby with A F Pritchett family. Willie Wilson and Chesley Corley of Chapel. Ella Aiken Maye Turner with Fannisy Pritchett. Maggie Martin with Lois Jones. Fred Turner and child from Barnesville visiting W F Hammond family. Lily Pritchett with Lois Jones. C F Weldon and family of Patillo with W M Hammond. Frances Seymour with Lily and Fannisy Pritchett. W M Hammond with J R Hammond. Gussie Mae Kines with Lizzimae Pritchett. J R Pettigrew and children with A F Pritchett. P T Jones and son with W D Turner. J M Washington and wife with C L Maddox near Jackson.
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J. R. Hammond
Nannie Carmichael
Decatur
Paul Jones
Baby
A. F. Pritchett
Willie Wilson
Chesley Corley
Chappel
Ella Aiken
Maye Turner
Fannisy Pritchett
Maggie Martin
Lois Jones
Fred Turner
J. R. Pettigrew
P. T. Jones
Little Son
W. D. Turner
J. M. Washington
C. L. Maddox
Jackson
Blight on Tomato Leaves and Control Measures
The bulletin describes leaf spots on tomato plants caused by a fungus with dark brown circular spots on leaves and streaks on stems. It explains spore production, spread by wind and rain, and stresses spraying on leaf surfaces during damp weather. Recommended treatment is Bordeaux mixture with whale oil soap, applied starting in seed beds and then at intervals through June.
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Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station
Malaria Toll in Georgia Hits 1920 Deaths and Costs
Georgia physicians and undertakers reported 559 malaria deaths in 1920, causing over 1.5 million lost workdays and more than 5 million dollars in drug, funeral, and illness expenses. A proposed $25,000 House bill aims to fund malaria control to save lives and reduce costs.
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Georgia
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
House of Representatives
Vocelle
Camden County
The Majesty of the Law by William Howard Taft
Taft urges respect for law and its fair enforcement across the nation. He condemns mob violence and lynching while expressing optimism that unified public support and democracy grounded in moral law will elevate the rule of law.
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William Howard Taft
Supreme Court of the
U. S
Tanlac credited for cure in Kentucky couple
A Lexington area couple reports relief from chronic dyspepsia after using Tanlac. J A White and his wife say the medicine improved digestion, nerves, and sleep, with White claiming he could beat any of his hands shucking corn. Tanlac ads note wide use and local availability in Jackson and elsewhere.
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J. A. White
Leestown Pike
Lexington
Tanlac
Jackson
Carmichael Drug and Book Co
Dr D W Key to preach at First Baptist Sunday
Dr D W Key of Atlanta will fill the pulpit at the First Baptist church Sunday August 7. Rev Leslie Shaw of Cave Springs is set to preach August 14. Dr Robert VanDeventer will return from Europe to lead church service on the third Sunday in August.
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D. W. Key
Atlanta
First Baptist Church
Leslie Shaw
Cave Springs
Robert VanDeventer
Europe
Card of Thanks from the Aiken Family
The Aiken family thanks friends for kindness shown during their bereavement and for floral offerings. Mrs. W. A. Aiken and Family.
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W. A. Aiken
Night raid on Dublin distillery halts moonshine blaze
Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Smith raided a large moonshine distillery in the Dublin district. About four hundred gallons of beer were poured out. No arrests were made.
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Charles A. Smith
Dublin
Look, mama They are hunting em on that fellow with a candle
A Scotty's barber shop customer ordered a trim with a singe after the haircut. While Scotty lit the taper for the singe, a childOutside the door shouted Look mama they are hunting em on that fellow with a candle, adding a humorous scene to the shop.
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Scotty
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J. B. Guthrie Realty CO
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Griffin, GA
Shoree Farm
Cork
W. C. Moore
Supt. of Nursing
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Chas, C. Redman, Jr
J. T. Moore
G. H. Mathewson
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MR. Aiken
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Elgin
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Georgia Experiment Station
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