Big Macon Canning Plant Empire Goes Bankrupt
In Macon Georgia on July 31 receivers were appointed for the Willingham corporation owner of a large canning plant at a former Camp Wheeler. The assets are listed at 1 000 000 with 600 000 in liabilities. Plant operations will halt though the Franklinton truck farm and commissary may continue. Three bankruptcy petitions including W J Marshall Company and Bateman Produce Company were filed.
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Macon
Jesse_ B. Hart
Macon National Bank
John A. Streyer
R. F. Willingham Corporation
Willingham Corporation
Camp Wheeler
J. N. Tally
Franklinton
South
W. J. Marshall Company
Bateman Produce Company
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No-To-Bac tobacco habit breaker ad claims success
QUIT TOBACCO No-To-Bac helps thousands break the costly habit. Place a No-To-Bac tablet in the mouth to stop cravings. The ad promises full release from tobacco craving or money back, noting the product is made by Cascarets owners for reliability.
Insolvent Firm Faces Claims From Several Companies
Benton of Jasper county and the Simpson Deeler Company of Baltimore Md led a list of claimants totaling 33,000. The O B Andrews Company of Tennessee J T Moore Sons of Macon and the Winchester Bottling Works of Macon followed with 31,000. C L Clark S J Barron G P Cline and H J Clark peach growers of Houston county claimed 1,769. The petition charged insolvency six months earlier with debts over 500,000.
Is Your Skin Ablaze With Fiery Itchings
Ad urges sufferers of skin diseases to discard local treatments and take S.S.S. Blood remedy, claiming impurities in the blood cause pimples boils and eruptions. Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga invites readers to write for information.
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S.S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Willingham Accused of Preferential Transfer in Bankruptcy
The document alleges that four months ago R F Willingham the corporation's president transferred property to certain creditors to favor them over others. Streyer, a receiver, resigned as general manager of the M D and S S railroad to become vice president and general manager of the canning corporation.
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R. F. Willingham
Streyer
M. D. and
S&s. Railroad
Canning Corporation
Fresh Car Cotton Seed Hulls Arrive Promptly
Smith and Carter announce fresh car cargo of cotton seed hulls has arrived and urges quick pickup or delivery. terms not specified.
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Smith & Carter
Golden Medical Discovery Endures From Dr. Pierce
In olden times hoop skirts hid the druggist and a demand for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, a staple for stomach and blood for over fifty years. Favorite Prescription aids women’s health, with Mrs. O F Henderson of 1106 31st Street praising the tonic after malaria exposure in a swampy area.
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Dr. Pierce
Columbus
Bunk Cooper Enters Georgia Senate Race
Bibb County Georgia resident John Randolph Cooper announces his candidacy for U S senator in the September primary. He declares himself a wet candidate favoring light vanes and beer, constitutional fidelity, state rights, and opposition to the office holders trust. Cooper cites ten cases to the Supreme Court and ten lives saved as evidence of experience. He is a criminal lawyer and former congressional candidate, entering a crowded field.
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John Randolph Cooper
Bibb
Macon
Georgia
United States
Cooper
Congress
United States Senate
Milstead Edges Pepperton In Weekend Tilt
Milstead of Conyers remained hot with a 5 to 2 victory over Pepperton on Saturday. Pitchers Farrar for Pepperton and Cowan for Milstead held the line with near equal merit as Milstead stretched its season win total and Pepperton struggled to break through.
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Milstead
Conyers
Pepperton
Farrar
Cowan
Calomel Dangers Highlighted in Health Warning
A health notice warns that calomel or mercury compound is dangerous and should not be ingested. It asserts calomel can cause severe cramps sickness and bone damage and urges avoidance.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Aid
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims the product starts the liver without side effects, cannot salivate, and leaves users feeling great with no stomach upset. It ايضا urges giving it to children for harmless relief.
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Dodson
Wet weather invites weevils to attack cotton in Georgia
An Angered editor from Eastman Georgia explains the boll weevil thrives after wet periods. He describes weevil behavior in moist fields and warns farmers to expect damage unless dry spells or control measures reduce infestations. He shares anecdotal methods and cautions against assuming cotton will recover.
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Eastman, Ga
Progress-Argus
Bayer Aspirin labeled tablets sold for pain relief
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine and safe for over twenty years prescribed by physicians. It warns to accept only unbroken Bayer packages with proper directions for headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. It notes 12 tab tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Sixth District Georgia Announces Democratic Candidacy
The incumbent thanks voters of Georgia's Sixth Congressional District for past support and expressions of goodwill. He announces plans to run again for the 67th Congress after meeting district rules, and to canvass the district personally.
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Sixth Congressional District
Georgia
Sixth
Democratic Executive Committee
Re-election bid for Solicitor-General of the Flint Circuit
E M Owen asks voters in the Flint Circuit for support in the Democratic Primary to be held in September. He expresses gratitude for past favors and requests continued backing for the office of Solicitor-General.
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Flint
Circuit
E. M. Owen
Peak of life myth warned by census on death rates
Census records show death rates rise sharply with age from early life to middle age. At 12 the lowest rate occurs, and by age 40 it is over three times the rate at 20. The period when a man is truly in his prime lasts only a few brief years.
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Pense
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Chicago
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Senate
Bibb County
Farrar and Cowan
Butts County
Dodge County
C. B. Saunders
McKibben Buggy & Auto Co
Jackson
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