Four Months of Prohibition in Atlanta
A Georgia State Sociological Society session featured Recorder Nash Broyles presenting on Four Months of Prohibition in Atlanta. The talk argued prohibition reduced open saloons and crime, cited police court figures, and noted public support via affected families and communities.
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Atlanta Journal
State Sociological Society
Nash Broyles
Atlanta
John E. White
L. G. Hardman
A. F. Roddenberry
Browles
Georgia State Sociological Society
Georgia
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
Prohibition Vote and Spring Events At Flat Rock
Flat Rock notes a dreary winter ending with spring work at the quarry and growing demand for farm hands. Locals anticipate a prohibition majority in the upcoming election March 26, while church services on the third and fourth Sundays feature Rev. C. C. Haymore, J. E. Smith, and Dr. Tom Smith preaching or lecturing on prohibition. Public invited. Flat Rock May 11, 1908. J. A. Deatherage.
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Flat Rock
C. C. Haymore
J. E. Smith
Mt. Airy
Tom Smith
Westfield
J. A. Deatherage
Prohibition Appeal Sweeps Yancey and Robeson Counties
In a cross state push supporters claim a prohibition measure will test its value in the two typical counties Yancey in the West and Robeson in the East. They argue large majorities are likely and that if it works there it would benefit every county statewide.
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Yancey
Robeson
ManZan Pile Remedy Ready to Use in Collapsible Tube
A ready to use pile remedy comes in a collapsible tube with nozzle. One application proves its merit by soothing inflammation reducing soreness and relieving testing for all forms of piles. Sold by Dr Peperson and Co with a price guaranteed.
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Peperson
Child Falls Into Old Well. Rescue Heroism Reported
In Morganton on May 11 little Elizabeth Bess was lowered 56 feet into a well after the cover broke. Uncle Jerry Gordon, an old black man working nearby, rescued her with a rope, bringing her to the surface unconscious but alive. Doctors Riddle and Phifer found her resting but gravely threatened by injuries. a fund was started to reward the rescuer.
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Elizabeth
Morganton
Eliza- Bes Bess Corres
Jerry Gordon
Darky
Jerry
Successful raids net liquor and captives in two counties
Revenue officers conducted two raids in Wilkes and Caldwell counties. In Holselaw Caldwell, they seized a 100 gallon copper still 30 gallons of beer and six fermenters. A second raid near Osborneville Wilkes captured a 125 gallon copper and destroyed 1800 gallons of beer. Two men fled while father and son were arrested and jailed after a hearing before a United States Commissioner.
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Revenue
Wilkes
Caldwell County
Holselaw
Caldwell Counties
Wilkesboro
Osborneville
Wilkes County
United State
C. A. Sides
Reynolds
Harkrader
Orino Laxative Syrup Promoted for Women and Children
An advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It claims superiority over violent purgatives like pills and tablets and notes a booklet and sample available at H Gwyn’s.
Education For Five Years Shows Rural School Growth
A State Superintendent report reviews five years of school progress through 1907. Since 1902, 1,891 new public school houses have been built, rural districts number 550, local tax funds rose to $546,121.53 by 1907, and over 1,800 rural libraries with 15,000 volumes plus 325 supplementary libraries with 12,000 volumes established. A permanent state loan fund of about $400,000 funds building and equipment, with 45,000 set aside in 1907 for public high schools.
Mt Airy district conference reviews progress and plans
Mt Airy district conference met at the Methodist church with Rev. W M Bagby in the chair. D M Litaker elected secretary. Reports show improvement spiritually and financially. Delegates elected for Asheville conference November 15 and Boonville chosen for next year’s meeting.
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Asheville
Boonville
Growth of Public High Schools Across State Counties
In one year the state saw 156 new public high schools established across 81 counties. Each county and district must match state funds, ensuring every public high school receives 750 to 1500 dollars annually. Fifty one counties now employ county superintendents full time, with others increasing time. all superintendents must visit and inspect schools, and average salaries have doubled in this period.
Monroe Mills worker shot by mother of his date
Luther Williams, a Monroe Cotton Mills employee, was shot in the back by Mrs. Tom Phifer at her home after Williams called on Phifer's daughter. Williams, who was going out with the daughter, was driven into the house where she fired through a window. The wound is serious but not fatal.
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Amazon
New York
Raymond L. Ditmars
the Park
St. Clair Smith
Charles B. Snyder
Runyan
Snyder
Dr. Ditmars
Monroe
Luther Williams
Monroe Cotton Mills
Tom Phifer
Williams
Pineules Offer Claims 30 Day Trial and Guarantee
The ad promotes Pineules with a 30 days trial for $1.00 and claims relief for back pain and rheumatism. It markets benefits for kidneys bladder and blood and asserts suitability for all ages with a money back guarantee. Sold by J W Mepherson and Co.
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Robert Colyer
Colyer
Russell H. Conwell
America
Baptist Temple
Philadelphia
Borton
Elihu Root
United States
Perkins
California
Washington
George Barton
Remus
Flat Rock News
Chapleigh
Miss Givings
Brazil
Zoological Park
Mount Airy
Doughton
Sparte
Mollie Robey
Paul Robey
Morriston
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Carolina Casket Company
A. G. Click
J. W. Mepherson and Co
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