Watson and Walker Lead In Georgia Primary Returns
In the state primary on Wednesday Thomas E. Watson carried Butts county by 118 over Hoke Smith with 494 to 376 and Dorsey 188. Clifford Walker carried the county for governor with 539 to 461 for Hardwick and Holder 52. Other winners include S. G. McLendon for secretary of state, George M. Napier for attorney general, W. Trox Bankston for Railroad commissioner, and Judge O. H. B. Bloodworth for Court of Appeals. official returns delayed by late consolidated vote.
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Thomas E. Watson
Butts County
Hoke Smith
Dorsey
Watson
Smith
Clifford Walker
T. W. Hardwick
Holder
Hardwick
Walker
S. G. McLendon
West
George M. Napier
Davis
W. Trox Bankston
Paul Trammell
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Dorris
Co of Appeals
Atlanta Constitution
Car of hulls in next two or three days
J. H. Smith and Company announce a shipment of hulls arriving within the next two to three days, indicating preparation for forthcoming construction or shipbuilding needs.
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J. H. Smith & Company
Burns Prove Fatal to Young Johnson
Young Johnson dies from burns sustained in a paint shop mishap at Jace Maddox on Tuesday. He lingered until Thursday, despite immediate medical care. Maddox helped extinguish the blaze and suffered burns of his own. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Jace Maddox
Claud Johnson
A. P. Johnson
Bell Teléphone Company
Inquest Held for Unidentified Negro Man
The unidentified Black man found dead near J. O. Gaston’s home was believed to have died about two weeks earlier. An inquest, led by coroner J. A. McMichael, concluded the death resulted from an accidental gun discharge while he was hunting, with the body found resting on the weapon. He had worked for J. M. D. Bond this year.
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J. O. Gaston
J. A. McMichael
J. M. D. Bond
Junior Red Cross Active in Europe
The Junior Red Cross mobilizes American youth to aid war affected Europe. Seeds and milk reach Polish orphans and Greek babies while carpenters tools help Czech cripples. The program funds orphans homes, colonies, day schools, and American college placements for Syrians Montenegrins and Albanians. Nearly 500 wards exist in Italy with French children sent to warmer regions for winter relief.
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Red Cross
United States
Europe
France
Belgium
Montenegro
Albania
Constantinople
Beirut
Italy
Junior Red Cross and Road Cross Aid Efforts Worldwide
Five thousand Belgian children received hot lunches daily at a Junior Red Cross school. American students have raised about a million dollars for these efforts and continue fundraising. In China, Junior Road Cross campaigns educate to combat blindness and cholera.
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Red Cross
China
Junior Road Cross
Red Cross Relief in Central Europe
The American Red Cross has sent six million dollars in food clothing and medical supplies to the Balkans Romania Bulgaria Albania Montenegro Serbia Bosnia and Greece since relief operations began in Central Europe. Funds financed hospitals orphanages dispensaries mobile units and farming aid as American tractors reach agricultural areas. By year end Red Cross agencies will withdraw and locals are expected to resume self support with established institutions.
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American
Red Cross
Balkan States
Balkans
Roumania
Bulgaria
Albania
Montenegro
Serbia
Bosnia
Greece
Europe
Georgia Watermelon Growers Hit Million Dollar Marker
Georgia watermelon growers report about 1.5 million dollars in revenue this year from roughly 10 000 car shipments. The conservative average price of 100 dollars per car was surpassed by hundreds of cars selling at double that amount.
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Georgia
Boll weevil promotes diversified farming in region
The boll weevil has converted many in the area to diversified farming, surpassing the influence of former campaign efforts. The populace is awakening to new agricultural approaches and opportunities.
Southeastern Fair sets new standards for southern fairs
The 1926 Southeastern Fair promises record exhibits and space demand across stock barns automotive building and Midway expansions. International Club Stock Judging Contest National Hog and Cattle Show and machinery displays draw firms nationwide. Rail link upgrades and expanded Grand Circuit racing Auto Polo and fireworks ensure a premier educational and entertainment event opening October 16 with extended attractions and discounted admissions.
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United States
R. M. Striplin
Fea
City Belt
Oranada
Greatest Midway on Earth Opens with Top Amusements
The Southeastern Fair opens October 16 to 26 offering a premier Midway from Jones Exposition Shows led by Johnny J. Jones. The lineup includes Wild West acts, Mable Mack, Simpson's Mode Show, Miller's Mechanical Battlefield, Crystal Palace, Big Circus, Jungle Land, Submarine Show, Trained Animals, Water Show and two new rides English Gondolas and Treat Em Rough, alongside Lakewood Park's fifteen permanent attractions.
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Johnny J. Jones
Mable Mack
Simpson
Miller
Jensen
Big Circus
Lauther
Lakewood Park
Coney Island
Palisades Park
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Ford
Chevrolet
Dart
Maxwell
Goodyear Tires
Wajer
Burns
Young Johnson
Junior Red Cross
Central
Sam Jones
Atlanta
Lakewood
Argus
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