First Baptist Church Dedication Marks New Grand Building
A $30,000 plus new First Baptist church was dedicated in a morning service with a large congregation. The notes were burned to honor the completion, and Rev. A. C. Cree of Atlanta delivered the dedication sermon, with Rev. B. Lacy Hoge of Waycross preaching in the evening.
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First Baptist Church
A. C. Cree
D. D
Atlanta
B. Lacy Hoge
Waycross
Atlan
Parker 2 in 1 Fountain Pens At Edward's Jewelry Store
An advertising feature promotes Parker 2 in 1 Fountain Pens sold at Edward's Jewelry Store. A patient testimonial from C E Brewer of Village Springs Alabama describes severe kidney trouble and relief after using Foley Kidney Pills from Carmichael Drug and Book Co. The ad asserts the pills cured him with no recurrence.
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Parker
Edward
C. E. Brewer
Village Springs
Ala
Carmichael Drug and Book Co. Adv
J O Minter Resigns as Carrier on Route 6
J O Minter, carrier on Jackson route No 6, has tendered his resignation to the post office department and will enter business at Jenkinsburg. He has served on route 6 for several years and is regarded as a capable and efficient carrier.
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J. O. Minter
Jackson
Post Office Department
Jenkinsburg
Minter
St Johns Lodge Elects Officers For New Year
St Johns Lodge No. 45 F and A M elected officers Monday night for the ensuing year. W E Watkins was chosen Worshipful Master with S H Eiseman as Senior Warden. H M Moore as Junior Warden, D G McMichael as Treasurer, T E Robison as Secretary, J H Langley as Tyler, E E Price as Senior Deacon, W H Mallet as Junior Deacon, and J B Hopkins as Chaplain.
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St. Johns Lodge No. 45
W E. Watkins
W. M. S. H. Eiseman
W. H. M. Moore
J. W. D. G. McMichael
Treas
T. E. Robison
Sec
J. H. Langley
Tyler
E. E. Price
S. D. W. H. Mallet
J. D. J. B. Hopkins
Calomel versus Dodson's Liver Tone
An 19th century advertorial urges readers to avoid calomel causing cramping nausea and salivation. It touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver without sickness and claims it improves energy for adults and children.
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Dodson
Plow Handles Enjoying Winter Vacation
A nostalgic note from a local writer reflects on a year of farm work with crops stored and livestock ready for winter. The author muses on rest, rural pleasures, democracy of choice, and holiday generosity toward church and paper subscriptions.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Constitutional Remedy
An early 20th century advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional issue, not local. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, offers a $100 reward for any cure failure, and notes Druggists sell it for 75 cents along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Georgia Baptists to Meet in Forsyth Next Year
The 1919 session of the Georgia Baptist convention will be held in Forsyth after the Macon meeting was canceled due to sickness. Delegates voted strong support for Mercer University and approved large sums for missions and education. Dr. John D. Mell of Athens was re elected president.
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Georgia Baptist Convention
Forsyth
Macon
Mercer University
John D. Mell
Athens
Government lifts existing cotton controls after committee dissolution
Washington reports all war industries board raw cotton regulations ended with the dissolution of the cotton distributing committee. No reasons were given by Charles J. Brand or Baurch for abolishing the panel, but officials say distribution control is no longer necessary as world markets reopen after the war. The earlier Cotton Situation Committee had advised no price fixing for raw cotton grades.
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Washington
Cotton Distributing Committee
The
War Industries Board
Charles J. Brand
Baruch
Wilson
Notice of gin operations and temporary closure
Southern Cotton Oil Co. Co operative Gin Coal and Ice Co announces closure from Monday 23rd to Monday 30th with gins reopening and operating daily for a few days afterward.
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Southern Cotton Oil CO
Co-Operative Gin, Coal & Ice Company
Hog feeding with B. A. Thomas medicine promise quick profit
The ad promotes B. A. Thomas Hog Medicine to speed shoat fattening. It claims shoats reach 200 to 240 pounds in nine months when fed regularly, with a money back guarantee if customers are not pleased. Carmichael Hardware Co is listed as dealer.
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Carmichael Hardware Co
World's Highest Priced Bull Travels Like a King
The $60,000 Jersey bull Financial Sensation bred in Waterloo by Waterloo Jersey Farm has moved to West Chester Pennsylvania after Greystone Jersey Farm Company bought a half interest. At one year old, the bull traveled by rail in a lower berth for three days and nights, and will make the journey twice yearly during its life.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Waterloo Jersey Farm
West Chester
Greystone Jersey Farm Company
Pennsylvania
Edward's Jewelry Store Satisfaction Ad
You must be satisfied Edward's Jewelry Store. No Worms in a Healthy Child. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised to enrich blood, improve digestion, and strengthen the system to dispel worms. Pleasant to take. 0c per bottle.
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Edward
Grove
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