Rules Governing Congressional Race in Georgia Third District
Be it resolved by the executive committee of the Democratic Party for the Third Congressional District of Georgia that a Democratic primary shall be held in each county on September 12, 1916 to nominate a congressman. The rules align with the state committee, the plurality winner becomes nominee, and county chairs certify names for ballots. Candidates failing to comply by September 1, 1916 are ineligible. district committee consolidates county tallies and notifies the winner, who will appoint delegates. each county’s delegate count is double its lower-house representation.
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Democratic Party
Georgia
Congress of the United States
State Democratic Committee
Mate House
Wich
Congress
Candiate
General Assembly of Georgia
Oth
Georgia Third District delegates assemble in Americus for primary
Delegates selected in the district convene in Americus Georgia on September 19 1916 at 1030 am to consolidate county returns and declare the Democratic nominee for the sixty fifth Congress in Georgia third district. The convention will also elect a new Democratic Executive Committee and newspapers urged to publish the resolutions. Americus Ga June 14 1916 E L Carter chairman Crittenden secretary
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Americus
Georgia
Walio
E. L. Carter
Chin
Atlanta Federal Pen as a Health Resort
An elderly inmate, David Escasson, reflects that Atlanta federal penitentiary extended his life. Serving a one year sentence for a minor tax infraction, he claims the prison renewed him and aged him only to 50 in spirit, promising to aid fellow prisoners after release.
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Atlanta
United States
David Escasson
Esaacson
Boston
Atlants
The Gift of Silence in a Community Force
A Boston Globe cited writer notes that the force in a community lies in both the gift of gab and the talent for silence. The silent, nonreactive person often wields unseen influence, while loud talkers may reveal strategic cards and undermine others. Character and restraint shape public conduct and leadership.
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Boston Globe
NOTHING LOST BY COURTESY
Courtesy reduces friction in daily life and begins with a cheery greeting. Small acts of consideration in elevators, phones, benches, and offices keep the machinery of society running smoothly. By respecting others small rights we cultivate happiness and make respect a daily habit.
Oldest trees of California valley giants decline with time
The report notes that the longest living trees are immense conifers in a Californian valley, older than Abraham and much longer lived than oaks. Many are now aging rapidly, with dwindling tops, and their hollow trunks scarred by centuries of human impact before modern care began.
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Dryden
Galifornian
Abraham
London
Shakespearean Influence on American Spirit
Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus argues in National Magazine that Shakespeare’s cosmopolitan view and hospitality to diverse interests shaped American government perceptions. He notes Shakespeare’s mixed population and variable present reflect a nation defined by pluralism and adaptability.
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Shakespeare
Poerce Shakespeare
United States
Frank W. Gunsaulus
National Magazine
Unclear Source Text Fragment Headlines Arctic Language
The provided input is fragmented and contains garbled text with no coherent event, names, or entities to summarize into a newspaper style title and summary. No verifiable facts or clear subjects are present to construct a valid two-line record.
Some Mistakes About Animal Ailments
A veterinary note discusses tail health in cows and misinterpreted signs. It explains that tail flexibility near the end is not disease, warns against salt treatment for wounds, and urges proper diagnosis and veterinary advice.
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Burson
Vel
Ostate Collége OF Agriculture
How To Make Bordeaux Mixture by McHattan at Georgia State College
Recommendations outline spraying Bordeaux mixture for fungal diseases and wilts. Dissolve 3 pounds blue stone in water to twenty five gallons, slack 6 pounds lime in water to twenty five gallons, then combine both in a barrel through a screen while stirring vigorously to ensure thorough mixing and prevent crystal formation.
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T. H. McHatton
Georgia State College of Agr
A pessimist view on postwar marriage and race hope
The piece cites statisticians and sociologists who fear marriage and race decline after war, noting tragedy of scarce eligible men and women. An optimistic theorist argues that remaining men and women will select physically perfect mates, leaving unfit women unmarried and thereby “rebuilding” a healthier race.
Rid Hens of Lice and Mites for Better Poultry Profits
Wm 8 Dilts of the Poultry Department at Georgia State College of Agriculture outlines home remedies to combat lice and mites in hens. He advises dusting hens with a homemade powder of gasoline and crude carbolic acid, focusing on vent and feather areas, and maintaining a dry mix sealed in a can. For mites he recommends thorough cleaning and spraying with carbolic acid or coal tar disinfectant, or a kerosene emulsion diluted in water, ensuring coverage of nests, cracks, and perches.
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Poultry Department
Ga State College of Agriculture
Lost Road Mystery Solved In Oregon County Reports
State Engineer John H. Lewis of Oregon explained to Washington why highway figures in Lincoln and Malheur counties changed. He forwarded the inquiry after federal officials questioned the disappearance of 20 miles of road in Lincoln county and the addition of 2,000 miles in Malheur county. Lincoln officials said the tide’s state affected earlier reports, while Malheur officials noted a wagon train could create a road across the plain.
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John H. Lewis
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lincoln County
Malheur
Lewis
R. R. Miller
Malheur County
Sage Brush
Valuable prize for Georgia corn clubs winner
The American Short Horn Breeders Association offers a 600 dollar pure bred short horn bull to the boy making the largest corn yield per acre in the Boy Corn Clubs of Georgia. The prize aims to stimulate competition among about 10,000 corn club boys in the state.
Record on Insurance Policy Wording for Theft and Fire
Policy writer CHAS. 8 GURE states that theft losses are rare and urges readers to ensure fire and theft coverage. The note emphasizes aligning policies with risk and sharing personal assurance of protection against auto theft.
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Chas
Gure
Georgia probate notice for L. M. Summerford estate discharge
J L Summerford administrator of Mrs L M Summerford seeks discharge. Court cites all persons kindred and creditors to show cause on first Monday in July 1916 why Letters of Dismission should not be granted and administration discharged. J D Hargrove Ordinary.
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Georgia
Dooly County
J. L. Summerford
L. M. Summerford
J.D. Hargrove
Mary Edwards
Georgia county petition by administrator of Mary Edwards
In Dooly County the administrator of Mary Edwards files a petition with the court seeking relief or action as indicated by the readable legal filing. The document outlines his representation and requests pending court consideration.
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Georgia
Dooly County
J. L. Summerford
Mary Edwards
Not What She Thought of Him in Chicago News
A fragmented Chicago News item recalls a caller asking about a suspect who stole an overcoat last week. Landlitty asks Janet to stop calling the thief a gentleman, highlighting social perceptions and unnamed details from the report.
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Janet
Chicago News
Unappreciative Daddy and the Dismissal Notice
Mr Cummix questions his daughter's piano notes described as music and an optical illusion. The record announces the administrator J D Hargrove discharges all persons from Mary Edwards estate and grants Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in July 1916.
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Mr. Cummix
Sale of Griffin property at county courthouse
Will be sold at the courthouse door in the county on the first Tuesday in July 1916 between 9 and 5 for cash. The property includes 100 acres of cotton on the Pate place with about 8 bales, not gathered. Levied to satisfy six executions in favor of M H Leggit against V H Griffin et al, numbers 1044 to 1049, issued March 26 1918 by the Justices of the 1466 district court. Sheriff H C Davis signs.
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Georgia
Dooly
Court House
Said
Pate Place
Infield
V. H. Griffin
G. M. Said
H. C. Davis
Sale of Kimball Piano At Courthouse Door Vienna Ga
Will be sold before the courthouse door in Vienna Dooly county Georgia on the first Tuesday in July 1916 between legal hours of sale to the highest bidder for cash the following described property One Kimball Piano Number 206441 Style 41 levied under a fifa from Dooly Superior Court in favor of W W Kimball Co against A C Morris and levied as property of A C Morris to satisfy fifa and costs This May 31st 1916.
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Georgia
Dooly County
Court House
Vienna
Fifa
Dooly Superior Court
W. W. Kimball
A. C. Morris
Libel For Divorce in Dooly Superior Court May Term 1916
Carrie Jolly sues T P Jolly in Dooly County Georgia. Defendant not residing in county or state. court orders service by publication twice a month for two months in Vienna News. May 12 1916. Attorney W H Lasseter. Judge W F George C C C.
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Dooly Superior Court
Carrie Jolly
T. P. Jolly
Vienna News
W. H. Lasseter
Ubis
W. FP. George
Pinehurst Bond Bill Seeks Water Sewer and Electric System
Notice records that in the 1916 session a bill will amend the 1895 act creating Pinehurst Dooly County Georgia Bill No 490 authorizing Pinehurst to issue bonds to build equip and maintain waterworks sewerage and electric light systems and to levy taxes on real and personal property to pay principal and interest this June 6 1916.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Pinehurst
Dooly County
Georgia
Dooly
State of Georgia
Eaid Town
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