World Methodist Church Counts 36 Million Members
A census by Dr. H. H. Carroll for the centenary conservation committee shows 36,622,190 Methodists worldwide. Of these, 9,832,107 are members, with the rest adherents and probationers. Canada totals 387,421. Great Britain 1,269,482. Australia 204,895. Japan 20,000. The nine year rise is 3,935,341.
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Chicago
H. H. Carroll
Census Bureau
Centenary Conservation Committee
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Canada
Great Britain
Australia
Japan
For Sale Hog Feed Made of All Corn
Jackson Milling Co advertises hog feed made entirely of corn at three dollars per one hundred pounds. Also notes subscription paying time.
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Jackson Milling Co
I Got Real Mad When I Lost My Setting Hen
Mrs Hannan recalls her setting hen died and how RAT-SNAP saved the flock. She reports buying RAT-SNAP at local stores and catching six dead rats within a week. The ad lists three sizes priced 35c 65c and 1.25 and notes sale by Carmichael Drug and Book Co. and Newton Hardware Co.
Calomel Warns Against Mercury Laxative Use
Health advocates caution against calomel a mercury based laxative describing dangers including sudden weakness cramps and toxic reactions. Public warnings stress it should not be taken and emphasizes safer medical alternatives.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promotes Safe Liver Aid
A health ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims the tonic starts the liver gently, prevents salivation, avoids sickness the next day, and is harmless for children unlike harsh calomel.
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Sella
Dodson
Local Residents Visit and Thanksgiving Guests
Names of Locust Grove Macy Millen Athens Macon residents listed as guests or visiting relatives. Marilu Terrell spent Monday in Atlanta. Herbert White stayed with parents for Thanksgiving. Mrs B H Fudge and B H Jr. returned to Colquitt after visiting Mrs A C Millen.
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Ginia White
Marilu Terrell
Doris Carter
Nell Millen
Lurline Lawson
Troupe Smith
Annice Parr
Locust Grove
Annie Julia Roberts
Macon
Carolyn Sims
Athens
W. A. Dozier
Robert Allen
Ben Tharpe
Herbert Farguson
Harold Williams
Atlanta
Herbert White
B. H. Fudge
Colquitt
A. C. Millen
Readers urge tax reform to cut costs and pay state debts
Flovilla Georgia resident W B Dozier calls on state leaders to abolish the Tax Commissioner and Tax Equalizers office, bar undervalued property assessments, and cut appropriations and legislative days. He argues these steps could reduce living costs and shrink the state debt.
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Argus
W. B. Dozier
Flovilla, Ga
Community Silver for less money at Edward's Jewelry Store
Edward's Jewelry Store offers discounted community silver items to attract buyers. The promotion highlights lower prices on select silver pieces aimed at shoppers seeking affordable jewelry options this season. Local residents respond with interest as listings circulate.
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Edward
Rat Snap advertised as sure rodent killer
An old style advertisement promotes RAT SNAP as a guaranteed rodent killer. It claims rats die without odor and that cats or dogs will not touch it. Size options include 35c, 65c, and $1.25, with suggested uses at pantries, kitchens, cellars, chicken houses, farm buildings, and factories. Sold by Carmichael Drug & Book Company and Newton Hardware Company.
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Carmichael Drug & Book Company
Newton Hardware Company
Local Couple Wed in Humble Locust Grove Ceremony
Miss Ida Davis and H. M. Blissit of Luella were married Sunday afternoon November 28 by Rev. Midget of Macon. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Blissit, is a longtime leader in Luella Baptist circles. The bride, daughter of Mrs. T. J. Davis, is noted for Christian character and industry. They will reside with the bride's mother.
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Ida Davis
H. M. Blissit
Luella
Voters registration opens in Jackson for 1921 city election
The mayor and council of Jackson announce the voters book for qualified residents to register for the annual city officers election set for the first Wednesday in January 1921. Registration opens November 17 and closes December 11, 1920.
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Jackson
City of
E. Watkins
J. A. McMichael
Crusade Against Loafers and Grants Calls South Help
The article urges a timely crusade against loafers and grants amid rising burglaries and crimes. It argues the South should focus on producing hogs, hominy, sweet potatoes, sorghum, peaches, pigs, and peanuts in 1921 to combat boll weevil damage.
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Cardus
Flovilla
Lois Allen
Orvis A. Roberts
First Methodist
Nelle Millen
Eugenia Edwards
Sarah Allen
Paul W. Ellis
Millen
Part
Gowans
B. T. Roberts
Annie Julia
Kate ‘Mason Roberts
Robert Smith
F. C. Benson
J. L. Holloway
Mary Ruth Bryant
Jeffersonville
C. D. Ingram
McDonough
Stewart Castelan
Asa Mosely
Mrs. Allen
Gertrude Hays
Kirschbaum
Etheridge Smith & Co
McKibben Buggy & Auto Co
Georgia
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