Pigs and Patriotism in Georgia Hog Breeding Drive
Georgia pig clubs urge breeding sows this month to boost next spring market. Washington reports large meat sales to Allies and storage easing, with Georgia leading Hampshire hog pedigrees this May. The Sylvester hog sale date is postponed to August.
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Athens
Washington
Hamp Shire Advocate
Georgia
Alabama
Illinois
Warde
St Te Fair
Sylvester
Pig Club
Solicitor General Candidate Seeks Re election in 1918 Primary
Announcement to White Voters of the Southern Judicial Circuit from May 29 1918 appointing Governor Dorsey to succeed Fondren Mitchell. The author seeks another term, notes commission expires in 1918, and urges support in the September Primary while pledging fair treatment for opponents.
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Southern Judicial Circuit
Dorsey
Fondren Mitchell
Southern Circuit
Germans Try To Leave Berlin In Two Airplanes
Four Berlin residents attempted escape from Germany in two planes on Thursday. One aircraft landed in Denmark, while the other was shot down by German guardships in the Baltic. Among the survivors are a Berlin reserve officer and a University of Berlin professor. They fled Berlin because of conditions there.
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U. S
Copenhagen
Berlin
Germany
Denmark
Baltic
University of
MacIntyre Announces Candidacy for Solicitor General
Hugh J. MacIntyre announces his bid for Solicitor General of the Southern Circuit to succeed the late Fondren Mitchell. He states the September 1918 Democratic primary will determine the outcome and pledges fair and impartial conduct if elected.
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Superior Court
Southern Judicial Cotys
Fondren Mitchell
Hugh J. MacIntyre
Georgia General Assembly 1918 notice on Thomasville charter amendments
At the June session 1918 the Georgia General Assembly will introduce a bill to amend the Thomasville city charter. The act would create a bond commission, extend city corporate units, require audits of officers handling police funds, provide for a city recorder and define duties and pay, and submit each amendment to voters at the next election.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Thomasville
Salem County Crops Improve as Rain Arrives
The rain refreshed fields boosting crops in the county. Peanuts may need more thrashers to harvest. Melon prices are fair and sweet potato markets could boost farmer income. Drills include health updates on Jim Shepherd and F M Gady. Mrs Hobbs visited. The Womans Missionary union will clean the Salem church graveyard before the fifth Sunday with a community dinner.
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F. M. Gady
W. C. Bean
Florida
Sadie May
Herman Bean
Womans Missionary Union
Salem Church
Newark Community News Notes And Visits
Rain last Tuesday helped the community. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H D Burton and daughter Jewell of Evergreen visiting Mrs. G E Martin. Rev R E Bailey preached and dined with families, with multiple calls and visits among local residents including the Pfeisters, Mrs W W Moreland, Miss Hilda Pfeister, Miss Helen McKinnon, and Miss Ednth Rice during the week.
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H. D. Burton
Jewell
Evergreen
G. E. Martin
Joe Pfeister
W. W. Moreland
G. B. Martin
R. E. Bailey
Alva Martin
Summer Hill
Julia Vann
Tom Pfeister
Hilda Pfeister
Helen McKinnon
Isaac Dekle
Ednth Rice
Valdosta
A. . Vann
Lee
Jit Vann
Social Notes From Patten Area Figures
Mr and Mrs G F Upton and family visited the Rogers couple last Saturday. Mrs M H and Rosa Lee Rogers were in Thomasville Tuesday shopping. Several guests joined Mrs Bradley of Patten for a weekend visit. A large crowd enjoyed a sing at Merton's home Saturday night. Various locals attended Sunday school and visits across nearby towns including Merrissville and Thomasville.
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G. F. Upton
Sallie Rogers
M. H
Rosa Lee Rogers
Thomasville
Merton
A. J. Williams
More
Hobbs
Patten
Mr. Walker
Merrissville
Hattie Bradley
Miss Pearl Rogers
J. C. Rogers
Harnest Melton
Bessie Newsome
W. A. Vick
Sim McKenney
Wilbur Rogers
Glennie King
M. H. Rogers
T. A. Griffin
Murphy
Grady Marable
Mamie Canady
M. H. and Miss Sallie Rogers
Bessie Stephensor
Mabel McKenny
Mrs. White
Dillon
Boston
Local Folks Visit and News From McGraw Area
Mrs. Mattie Gandy visits Mrs. Hagan. Lucile Riley and Helon Riley stay with Callie and Flarret Redding. The Wood family and Nora Red ding visit W. P. Murphy near Coolidge. Mrs. Bertha Howell calls on Hagan. Mary Lou Wood visits T. A. Redding. Clyde Pilkinton calls on his lady friend. Will Turner family visit Hagan. Mrs. Sarah Martin remains ill after nine months in bed. Emmett Wood suffers a bad burn in a fire accident and is not improving. T. A. Redding and wife visit C. P. Wood. W. Coffee family etc.
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Mattie Gandy
W. R. Hagan
Lucile
Helon Riley
Callie
Flarret Redding
C. P. Wood
Nora
Mary Alice Redding
W. P. Murphy
Coolidge
Bertha Howell
Mary Lou Wood
T. A. Redding
Clyde Pilkinton
Will Turner
Sarah Martin
Carrie and
Melvin Plymer
Edgar
Maylor Wood
Mary Alligend
Bell
Redding
T A. Roadie
de R. Hagan
Emmett Wood
Mrs. W
Local Social Notes Highlight Barnetts Creek Church Visit and Carlisle Owens Wedding
Mrs J J Hale and son Beverly attended preaching at Barnetts Creek. Several families from Merrillville Bold Spring and Albany visited relatives. A marriage at Milltown saw Miss Ethel Owens wed Edward L Carlisle of Thomas County with Judge Wilkinson presiding. The couple receive broad congratulations from friends across Meigs and surrounding areas.
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J. J. Hale
Beverly Hale
Marie Hale
Barnetts Creek Church
Walter McMillan
Merrillville
Betty Bryan
Rum Lrew
Bold Spring
Sam Hart
Jerry
Albany
Pliney Simmons
John McMillan
Byron Singletary
Owens and Carlisle
Milltown
Lucile Singletary
Bernice McMillan
Will Farr
Harvey Simmons
J. W. Simmons
Parvo
P. L. Simmons
Bob Braswell
Thomasville
Rufus Bulloch
Paul Merritt
Beulah
Heart
Mamie
Ruby Watson
Ronald Watson
J. E. McMillan
Mable Drew
Near Fold Spring
Sarah Singletary
Oscar Newton
Fredonia
Herbert Sanders
Wallace Lee
T. 3. Singletary
Ochlocknee
E. H. Owens
W.L. Carlisfe
Meigs
Local Folks Share News and Visits Across Town
Carlton E. Green returns to Camp Wheeler on furlough, while Bessie Green and their little son Dorettia visit relatives nearby. Adel Smith and Annie Law Golden visit kin, as Ola Golden's family travels to Doerun. Miss Alite Piatt Coover is very sick, and many residents visit Blue Springs and nearby homes this week.
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Carlton E. Green
Camp Wheeler
Bessie Green
Sweet
Dorettia
Len
Annie Law Golden
Ola Golden
Aves
Frank and
Wright
Tersey
Watt Golden
Doerun
Pearl Conner
Miss Eva Poster
Tone
R. H. Burgess
Ilzie Burgess
Local Section Notes Farm Life and Visits Near Thomnsville
Community notes describe watermelons being watered as crops thrive in the area. Various residents and visitors are listed with social calls and motor trips to Thomasville and Thorngville. Mentioned are Mrs. Elizabeth Horne’s illness and several neighborhood greetings and calls during Friday through Sunday.
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Monroe
Daughtry
Thomnsville
Bill Hanncock
Newt
Thomasville
C. A. Hancock
L. C. Pittman
W. R. Griffin
Glen ,Pindergass
Mary Blanche
Hart
Nathan Lowther
Irene. Griffin
Eva Daughtry
Dc. A. Hancock
Elizabeth Horne
Irene
Ophelia’ Griffin
Mary-Blanche-Hart
Thorngville
United States'
Washington reports General March says 900000 troops have shipped to Europe and the army in France is five months ahead of plan. He notes a 100000 increase since last week, with the Central Powers held on all fronts and the Austrian assault on Italy checked by river flooding.
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Washington, D. C
General March
United States
France
March
Plave
Savannah Tiger Sentenced to Chain Gang in Prohibition Case
J J Garrity, tied to three liquor sales and linked to a McKeown murder case, was sentenced by Judge John Rourke Jr in City Court to twelve months on the chain gang followed by six months in Chatham county jail. Garrity pleaded guilty and sought mercy but was ordered to immediate chain gang labor.
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J.j.garrity
John Rourke, Jr
Friday
Chatham County
Garrity
Rourke
M. J. Barry
W. S. Ramney
Hugh B. McKeown
Atd
R. ¢. Dunham
McKeown
Dunham
Aory
Ramsey
Walter Hartridge
Government salaries for stenographers clarified
Washington June 21 the United States Civil Service Commission says there has been no change in initial salaries for stenographers and typists in federal departments. The commission notes a misunderstanding suggesting a new entrance salary of 1400 dollars a year.
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Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Cardus restores strength says Kathleen Prine relief after birth
Kathleen Prine of Dallas reports severe fatigue nervousness and poor circulation after childbirth. She credits Cardus with restoring energy improving sleep and eliminating limb numbness after two bottles showing it is non habit forming and safe for use.
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Kathleen
Dallas Prine
Cardus
Cardat
Government positions offer $1000 to $1200 a year
The War Department sets pay for such posts between $1000 and $1200 annually with promotion to $1200 after three months of satisfactory service. Positions require exceptional qualifications and strong stenographic and typing skills remain in demand in Washington offices. The Civil Service Commission invites qualified applicants and provides information through local post offices.
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War Department
Sten
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
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Pal E. Downing
State Pig Club
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T. A. Teate
Mgr
Neal's Feed & Seed Store
News of the County
Salem
K. A. Hobbs
Jim Shepherd
Newark
McGraw
Ione
Ily
Mya
Coffee
Mrs. Vingon
Macon
Savannah Tiger
Chatham Gang
Shomloer
Peur Saving
Sam
Rational Tar
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Bank OF Meigs Meigs
Thomasville Ice & Mig. Co
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