Egypts Harem Schemes Revealed By Baikie In Gray Egypt Talk
James Baikie reports to the National Geographic Society on explorations in Egypt shaping views of ancient society. The discussion covers harem intrigues, bribed officials, and witchcraft aids to dethrone kings, with notes on court ethics and the high regard for motherhood and lineage in ancient Egyptian culture.
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Washington
James Baikie
National: Geographic Society
Atington, D. GC
Egypt
Ladiga
Kitz Raméses
Batkie
Baikie
Hig Compaton
Wollatihdod
Movner
Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Ships to pass through canal to West Coast routes
Six established ship lines have served notice on Panama Canal management of their intent to use the new waterway for West Coast traffic. One vessel will start a fortnightly Liverpool to South American West Coast service, while an American line plans to consolidate its Pacific route.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Liverpool
South America
Ine
Pacific
Ite
Villa Takes Command of Northern Division of Constitutionalist Forces
General Francisco Villa has assumed supreme command with Torreon as headquarters. The three armies under Villa Garranza Carranza Natera Gonzales and Obregon may unite for a final assault on Mexico City. Villa aims to march on the capital and topple the government, acting in the name of the Constitutionalist movement.
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Paso
Texas
Francisco ‘Villa
Constitutionalist Forces
Torreon
Mexico City
Constitutionalists
Garranza
Villa
Carranz8
Zacatecas
Natera
Alcohol causes more insanity Dr. Alderman says
Dr. T. D. Alderman told the National Electro Medical Association in Indianapolis that alcohol and related factors are driving the nation toward an insanity state. He claimed feeble minded and insane numbers exceed the combined strength of the navy and army and cited rush, tobacco, sexual excesses, and turning night into day as causes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
T. D. Alderman
New York
Alderman
National Electro Medical Association
House considers early adjournment with anti-trust and conservation bills
Washington June 19 Representative Underwood told President Wilson there is strong sentiment in the House for early adjournment. The President insisted the Administration anti-trust legislation be disposed of this session and that conservation bills would be pushed through Congress before adjournment.
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Washington
Underwood
Wilson
House
Congress
Governor Blease Withdraws Army Camp Invitation
A 1914 dispatch from Governor Cole Blease notes the War Department withdrew South Carolina’s invitation for state troops to join the 1914 regular army jet camp. Commander R. H. Evans of the Eastern Department signs the withdrawal. The reasons remain unexplained in the message.
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Charleston
8. C
Cole Blease
S Island
N. C
War Department
R. H. Evans
Eastern Department
How to Give Quinine To Children Trade Ad
YERRILINE is an improved tasteless Quinine syrup touted for children and adults unable to take ordinary Quinine. The ad claims it is stomach friendly and non nauseating, with no nervousness or head ringing. It urges trying the 2 ounce package named FEBRILINE sold for 25 cents.
Hearings Begin on Rail Securities Bill in Senate
Hearings opened today before the Senate Commerce Committee on the House bill granting the Interstate Commerce Commission authority over railroad security issuance. The administration measure faces antitrust scrutiny. Louis D Brandeis of Boston and George Ruble of New York presented their views.
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Senate
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
George Ruble
New York
Community notices from Coolidge Ga June gathering and candidacy talk
Citizens attended Enon church all day for children's exercises and protracted Baptist services led by Rev. T. A. White. Masons plan St John’s Day on June 24 with possible F C Degree work and a talk by Col. Roscoe Luke from Thomasville. dinner served by locals. Watermelons fetch good prices while crops face damage from heat and disease. gubernatorial candidate W J Harris draws attention as voters urged to judge candidates on core issues.
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Coolidge
Enon Church
Baptist
Roscoe Luke
Thomasville
W. J. Harris
Health tonic and builder promise from 19th century ad
An advertisement claims a tonic will purge waste from the stomach liver and kidneys and restore strength. A testimonial from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine says it completely cured her after doctors failed. Also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts at druggists.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Entombed Miners Feared Dead in Belgian Mine Blaze
In Liege Belgium on June 19 two hundred miners were entombed after a fire at Vieille-Marihaye colliery. Two hundred escaped as alarms rang and rescue efforts continued amid a fierce blaze. In Canada, another mine disaster near Fernie, British Columbia reportedly killed two hundred workers, drawing rapid medical response.
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Liegex
Belgium
Vancouver
B C
Hil Crest
Fernie
British Columbia
Californian Named as Ambassador to Russia
Washington reports that George T. Mayre of San Francisco will be nominated by President Wilson to be ambassador to Russia. He was earlier considered for ambassador to France and representative of Ohio, but the Russian government rejected the latter. His nomination has been confirmed by the Senate.
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Washington
George T. Mayre
San Francisco
Wilson
Russia
France
Ohio
Senate
Gasoline price war erupts in Atlanta prompt action
State Commissioner of Agriculture intervenes in Atlanta gasoline price war. Dealers cut prices from 16 to 13 cents and some to 10 cents a gallon. In response, signs showing the specific gravity were removed. The commissioner has summoned sixty dealers for violating the display rule.
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Atlanta
Commissioner’ of Agriculture
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Visitors and residents seen in Thomasville scene
A stream of visitors and locals are noted in Thomasville with names including A Pincus Savannah T B Neal Macon J W Oglesby Quitman T E B Hereford Louisville H Willingham Atlanta W B Aycock Moultrie L V Rigsby Atlanta Chattanooga Ben Shoenig Chattanooga Herbert Wind Cairo King Jacksonville J A Honda Boston Miss Fannie Moore Honea Miss Bessie Hopking and Miss Emily Andrews among others visiting, staying, or spending time in the city and area with trips to Raleigh and Saluda NC and Western North Carolina.
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Honda
Fannie Moore - ‘Honea
Boston
Thomasville
Peacock D D of Pavo Sells Saxon Auto Agency
D D Peacock of Pavo holds the general agency for the Saxon Automobile for Thomas Brooks and Colquitt counties and will gladly demonstrate to interested parties on short notice. 1211 Mr J M Ashley Jr of Valdosta visited the city yesterday. Miss Marie Hopkins of Brunswick visits her aunt Mrs L Mallard. Mr W R Tucker of Moultrie among visitors Wednesday. Mrs Paul Milton and children of Waycross stay with Mr and Mrs Ed Cochran on South Broad Street.
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Peacock
Pavo
Thiomas
Brooks and Colquitt
J. M. ‘Ashley, Jr
Valdosta
W. R. Tucker
Moultrie
Paul Milton
Waycross
Ed, Cochran
Broad Street
Mr. Boston Buckhart Returns to Thomasville
Mr. Boston Buckhart returned to Thomasville after spending ten days with friends and relatives in Columbus.
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Boston Buckhart
Thomasville
Columbus
Picnic on St. John's Day by Masons and Eastern Star
St. John s Day picnic planned at Miller s Springs next Wednesday June 24 by Thomasville Lodge 369 PF A M and Eastern Star Chapter all members and families urged to attend bring baskets. Coaches extra coast line to accommodate crowds departs from Thom asville morning returns evening 30c adult 15c child round trip. Service at Episcopal Church 8 30 pm sermon by Rev Higgins. Wording notes indicate attendance and program details.
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St. John's Day
Eastern Star
Miller's ‘Springs
Thomasville Lodge No. 369
A. M
Springs
Thomasville
Episcopal Church
W. H. Higgins
Coast Line
Crowe
Wana Lew
Williams Station
Rose Lillian Tas
Stewart
Ane
Harris to Tour Georgia for Governor Campaign
Judge A E Harris the gubernatorial candidate will tour southern and southwestern Georgia starting Monday June 22. He will hold brief addresses at Perry Vienna Cordele Ashburn Tifton Moultrie Sparks Adel Nashville Milltown Valdosta Quitman Boston Thomasville Meige Pelham Camilla Albany Leesburg Smithville Americus Oglethorpe Montezuma Marshallville Fort Valley with scheduled arrival times at each stop.
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South
Georgia
Macon
Nat
Harris
Perry
Valdosta
Quitman
Boston
Thomasville
Meige
Pelham
Camilla
Albany
Leesburg
Smithville
Americus
Oglethorpe
Montezuma
Marshallville
Fort Valley
Local Notes on Shifting Ventures and Visits
Mr. Harry Steyerman will discontinue his shoe business around early July. Mrs. M. H. Brice, Mrs. Turner Brice, and Mrs. Grover Edmondson of Quitman visited yesterday. Misses Daisy and Annie Dixon returned from a Lucy Lake house party with Adel youngsters. Mr. Samuel Zangwill leaves for New York to join family, may relocate there. Mr. Cleveland Newton in New Orleans, possibly to settle there. Mrs. William Machiyre arrives from Athens after University of Georgia term, to spend summer at home. Mrs. W. C. Morgen and sons return from three months in Abilene and West Texas, reporting improved health.
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Daisy
Annie Dixon
Lucy Lake
Adel
William" Machiyre
Athens
University of Georgia
W. C. Morgen
Abilene
West Texas
Morgan
You Need a General Tonic Take G Love’s Grove Quinine Tonic
A dated advertisement touts Tasteless chill tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system at 50 cents.
Marriage Alliance Mentioned With 317 Maidens in Train
A historical note describes Amenhotep III receiving a marriage proposal from the King of Mitanni through his daughter Gilukhipi. The narrative adds that the princess traveled with a retinue of 317 maidens, likely joining the king’s harem.
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Amenhotep
Mitanni
Gilukhipi
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Benefits
An old retail ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enriching beverage that strengthens the whole system to resist the depressing effects of hot summer weather. It promotes the tonic as a fortifying aid priced at 50 cents.
Committee Named To Study City Extension For Legislation
A town mass meeting appoints EB Jerger as chairman with W A Pringle Bod MacIntyre J H Rast and J S Montgomery to examine extending the city limits of Thomasville. They will select which outlying sections to pursue and draft a bill for passage when the Legislature meets next week.
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Times-Enterprise
Thomasville
R. Jerger
A. Pringle
MacIntyre
J. H. Rast
J. S. Montgomery
Hopkins
Sor
Mitchell
Chaiman
Another Frank Hireling Indicted by Grand Jury
Atlanta June 20. Jimmie Wren was indicted for attempted subordination of perjury, accused by Miss Helen Ferguson of trying to sway her testimony in the Frank case echo.
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Atlanta
Frank
Jimmie Wren
Helen Ferguson
Mother’s Friend praised as aid for expectant mothers
In a discussion on maternity homes and at home births the brochure Mother’s Friend is hailed for easing muscle strain and supporting the nervous system. A promotional offer invites readers to request a book by sending name and address to Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta.
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Witend
Bradz
Regulator:Co
Lamar, Bldg
Atlanta
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Health Boost
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as best remedy for serious sickness from stomach liver and kidneys. Claims purify blood prevent constipation keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy by removing fermenting foods. Adds Buc kens Arnica Salve for all hurts and notes price 25c.
Merrillis Sétinica at Tybee and Bainbridge Wedding News
Mr J H Merrillis Sétinica attended the Georgia Bar Association session at Tybee last week and took a prominent part in its deliberations. News arrived of the marriage of Walter Milton of Bainbridge to Jewel Rich at the Presbyterian manse yesterday morning.
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J. H. .Merrillis
Sétinica
Georgia Bar Association
Tybee
Merrill
Walter Milton
Bainbridge
Jewel Rich
Milton
Marshal Milton
Readying Capitol for Georgia Legislature Opening
Atlanta June 22 A crew at the state capitol dusts off chairs and rugs in the senate and house chambers while polishing the old elevator and stacking palmetto fans in anticipation of the opening of the fifty day session next Wednesday. The session is expected to be hot with several bills likely to spark floor battles as temperatures hover in the 90s.
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Atlanta
State Capitol
Senate
Hall of Representatives
Superintendent charged with cruelty on Mendocino Indian Reservation
San Francisco June 19 Charges of cruelty have been filed against Thomas B Wilson superintendent of the Reservation Indian Schools of Mendocino County. Forty affidavits allege that Indian boys were flogged until blood ran down their backs.
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San Francisco
Thomas B.wilson
Mendocino County
Wilson
Vintil
Modern bungalow under construction on Bartow Street
Mr. C. G. Kloepfer is building a contemporary bungalow on Bartow Street in Fletcherville after purchasing the lot. Robert Linson leads the construction contract. F B Harris at 124 South Broad Street opens wholesale grocery business targeting farmers and general trade in Thomasville Ga.
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C. G. Kloepfer
Bartow Street
Fletcherville
Robert Linson
F. B. Harris
South Broad Street
Thomasville
Miss McKay to Attend Ford-Williams Marriage
Miss Margaret McKay departs Macon for Atlanta to attend the Ford-Williams wedding on Wednesday. She will then travel to Greenville North Carolina and Black Mountain North Carolina.
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Margaret. MccKay
Macon
Atlanta
McKay
Greenville
N. C
Black Mountain
Marriage of Mr Laseter and Miss Brimberry in Mitchell County
Mr Laseter and Miss Brimberry wed yesterday afternoon at the Baptist pastorium in this city. Rev W M Harris performed the ceremony with Afr dine and Miss Crosby present. The couple, prominent in Mitchell County, drove from Camilla in an auto and have local friends and relatives.
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Mr. Laseter
Miss Brimberry
Baptist Pastorium
W. M. Harris
Camilla
Lock
Afr Dine
Miss Crosby
Mitchell County
Miss Daisy Neel Elected Delegate to State Convention
Miss Daisy Neel is elected delegate from the Baptist Young People's Union of the First Baptist Church to the State Convention of Ibijo Society meeting at Sandersville. Ms Neel will leave tomorrow morning for Sandersville to join the delegation and participate in the convention proceedings.
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Daisy Neel
Baptist Young People’s Union of the
First Baptist Church
Cobb Ties for AL Batting Lead at .347
Chicago reports Tyrus Raymond Cobb tied with C. Walker of St. Louis for the American League batting lead at .347. Only nine AL batters hit above .300. C. Miller of the St. Louis Club leads the National League at .364, with Hummel and Alston of Brooklyn close behind.
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Chicago
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
C. Walker
St. Louis
C. Miller
Hummel
Alston
Brooklyn
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Albert Holman
Wrightsville Beach
J. W. ‘Oglesby
wMr. T. EB. Hereford
Louisville
Mr. H. §. Willingham
W. B. Aycock
Ben Shoenig
Chattanooga
Tenn
Herbert Wind
Cairo
City
Tron
Neel. Rai
King
Jacksonville
Callie MacIntyre
Saluda
Bessie Hopking
North Carolina
Emily Andrews
Idella Holloway
Tallahassee
Tommie Stanley
Ocala
P. W. Douglas
B. H. Cocroft
Jessie Grantham
Fitzgerald
Mies Ona Neel
J. C. Neel
Crawford Street
St. Petersburg
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W. M. Coon
M. H. Goodwin
The
American Can. Company
Lae
Hamasville, Ga
Robison Stationery. CO
Miller's Springs
A. E. Harris
Harry Steyerman
M. H. Brice
Turner Brice
Grover Edmondson
Samuel Zangwill
Mr. Zangwill
Cleveland Newton
New Orleans
Frank Hireling
Ady
CORE
Pierce’s
Fannie H. Brent
Bryant, Nelson Co
Dr. Pierce
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