Georgia Weekly Press Association Meets In Gainesville
The Georgia Weekly Press Association gathered in Gainesville, a city of six thousand, to hear speeches, toast to the weeklies, and enjoy a banquet at the Arlington. Notables like Livingston and Howell attended, with lectures on the editor’s mission and democracy amid lively toasts and a rousing soirée. The event praised local industry, health springs, and a strong stance for free coinage of both gold and silver at 16 to 1.
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Georgia Weekly Press Association
Gainesville
Georgia
South Georgia
Dooly
J. G. Hynds Co
Coleman
Callaway
Shannon
Masons
I. J. W. Ham
Atlanta
Brunswick
Griffin
Griffin Convention Demands Free Coinage of Gold and Silver
The People of Georgia gathered at Griffin to affirm support for free and unlimited coinage at the 16 to 1 ratio. Senator Patrick Walsh, Augusta, elected permanent chairman. A Morgan speech in the grove drew four thousand listeners, praising silver. The convention then adopted resolutions and heard more Georgia speakers including Col. J. W. Roberson of North Georgia.
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Grirrix
Opera House
Patrick Walsh
Augusta
Douglas Glessner
Griffin
Walsh
Evan P. Howell
Constitution
A. V. Whipple
Georgia
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Senate
Committee
Col. J. W. Roberson
North Gu
Hon
L. C
Glorious Cumberland chronicled at Cumpertano Island resort pace
A Brunswick Advertiser correspondent arrives from Atlanta to Cumpertano Island near Brunswick. The crowd is cosmopolitan and sociable with cool breezes, comfortable hotels, and free dress. The writer shares a two and a half hour ocean dip with bathers, praising the day’s pleasures. A 150 mile coastal cruise planned with Editor Wrench in command may stir seasickness among some ladies.
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Cumpertano Islanp
Brunswick
Atlanta
Wrench
The
Brunswick Advertiser
Progress
Seaside Excursion From Brunswick to Frederica
A Brunswick Times-Advertiser group of sixty sails from Cumberland dock at 10:30 a m aboard the Passport for a sea excursion. After rough seas causing seasickness some passengers, including several ladies, recover after landing on St Simons Island at Frederica where John Wesley’s reputed preaching site and the Wesley Oak are visited. The trip ends with a return ride to Cumberland.
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Brunswick
Great Sea
Cumberland Dock
Brunswick Times—Advertiser
Little Cumberland
Jekyl
St. Andrews Sound
Ocean
St. Simon’s Island
Frederica
Oglethorpe
Georgia
Coquina
John Wesley
Savannah
England
America
Wesley Oak
Wesley
Terra Firma
Cumberland
Sailors share memories on Cumberland Island tour
Capt R E Park of Macon, president of the Cumberland Island Improvement Co., was a guest of the party and regaled us with history of the islands. The writer reached Brunswick at 8:30 pm Saturday and hopes to be home Sunday night ready to work Monday morning. The outing was pleasant and full of delight, and readers may enjoy the daily itinerary in this recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Park
Macon
Cumberland Island Improvement Co
Brunswick
Macon Peach Carnival Impresses Editors Day Highlights
Editors from across Georgia visited Macon for the Peach Carnival held July 1 to 20. Mayor Horne welcomed them at Editors Cottage, with free transport badges and a grand barbecue. Speakers included Congressman Bartlett and Editor Glessner. A watermelon spread and concert followed, then a Macon Madison baseball game. The event drew Northern and Western guests and boosted Georgia fruit prestige.
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Macon
Fourth Estate
Horne
Putzel
Chas. L. Bartlett
Duncan
Carnival
N. M. Block
Glessner
Griffin
Lee Langley
The
Constitution
Smith
Telegraph
Georgia Music House
Card
Madison
Georgia
South
Tiftons Big Show Exposition of Empire Garden Fruit Glory
The Tifton exhibit showcases Elberta peaches Amelia Crawfords Early Crawfords St John Lady Ingolds Chinese Clings Early Michigan Burbank and Kelsey plums with two year old trees. Watermelons cantaloupes and other fruits form a lush display under the Empire Garden label. W C Tift presents the project and the scene draws large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tift
Snow
Amelia
St. John’s
Burbank
Kelsey
Jones, Kolb
W. C. Tift
Tifton Mid-Summer Fair Exhibits Rich Local Orchard Goods
The article highlights displays at the Mid-Summer Fair featuring Cycloneta Farm, H Tift, and the Keystone farm with peaches grapes and canned goods. It praises the women’s department with embroidery paintings and plant backdrops, recounts a drive through local orchards, and urges diversifying to fruit production.
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H. Tift
Tifton Canning and Manufacturing Company
Cycloneta Farm
Irby
Cycloneta
Keystone Farm
Wilson
Women’s Department
A Most Brilliant Affair at the Methodist Church
The marriage of Miss Sadie Bess Bryan to Mr. Oscar M. Heard at the Methodist church Thursday evening promises to be the town’s most brilliant affair in years. A large list of prominent young people will take part and the event is being arranged on a grand scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Bess Bryan
Oscar M. Heard
Methodist Church
Cordele Colonel Marries in North Carolina Move
Col. E F Strozier of Cordele surprised friends by returning from a trip to North Carolina and revealing he had joined the Benedicts army. He was married to Miss Normie Cutts of Wilmington on Sunday morning, with Mrs Strozier accompanying him. Friends and the Progress extend best wishes.
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Col
E F. Strozier
Cordele
North Carolina
Army of the Benedicts
Exciting Vienna No1 and No2 Baseball Game
Vienna No1 and No2 youths faced off last Thursday in a lively baseball duel. Batteries were Simmons Busbee for No1 and Stovall Powell Broxton for No2. Scores by innings showed No1 eight runs to No2 five after two extended games, with a second two inning tilt ending 3 to 6 in favor of No2. Hurrah for Vienna.
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Vienna
Simmons
Busbee
Stovall
Powell
Broxton
Miss Mamie Leonard Wins Townwide Soda Poll Prize
The Stovall and Forbes soda poll ends with Miss Mamie Leonard as winner of the Ladies' Dresser prize. Final tallies show Leonard 1086 votes, Bessie Bryan 728, Lida Rushin 340, marking her as the most popular young lady among supporters. Also notes a sale ad for scholarships at Atlanta Business University and Georgia Alabama Business College.
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Stovall & Forbes
Mamie Leonard
Bessie Bryan
Lida Rushin
Atlanta Business University of Atlanta
Georgia- Alabama Business College of
Macon
Thompson Announces Expanded Warehouse at Depot
D B Thompson proclaims larger warehousing at the depot formerly run by Morgan Davis & Co. He pledges a better plan for farmers and buyers, charging 25 cents per bale for weighing and delivery, with depot delivery free if no sale is achieved, and insurance from wagon to depot. Thompson signs off inviting public support.
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Morgan, Davis & Co
D. B. Thompson
Chamberlain
Mid-Summer Bargains Draw Shoppers In Daily Rise
Our mid-summer prices have caught the interest of the people and our sales increase every day. It would be well for you to call in our store and ask to see the many bargains we are offering. They would interest you.
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Tifton
Big Interior Secretary speech gathering at Cordele
A large Cordele crowd is expected Saturday to hear the Secretary of the Interior discuss finances with Congressman Livingston to speak after Mr. Smith. Rail excursions return for $1 from LaGrange Macon Americus Lyons Albany and Valdosta. Cordele will host a massive barbecue with carcass donations urged to Judge A V Whipple or the Progress Vienna or Col Tom Hill Cordele. Carcasses must arrive Friday for shipping to railroad stations by noon Friday.
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Cordele
Friends of Silver
Livingston
Mr. Smith
LaGrange
Macon
Americus
Lyons
Albany
Valdosta
Cordelo
A.V. Whipple
Vienna
Col. Tom Hill
Dooly
Local Penny Dealings and Patent Remedies Adverts
A clutter of advertisements from Penny’s and local shops touts 30¢ dozens Lemons, 80¢ quarts Mason jars, $1.15 for gallons, Gold Dust washing compound, Dr Miles Pain Pills 5¢, Westland Calisaya Tonic, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup, English Spavin Liniment for horses, and various groceries and hardware. Mentions Stovall & Forbes as sellers and G W Richard of Duques t, Pa, with local druggists in Vienna Ga offering remedies and discounts.
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Mason Fruit
D. B. Thompson’s
Miles
G. W. Richard
Duquest
Stovall & Forbes
Stovall & Forbes Druggits
Vienna
Boquet
Westmoreland Co
Chamberlain
E. M. Frye
Money to Loan in Dooly and Wilcox Counties
Mrs. C V Morean offers loans on improved farm and city property in Dooly and Wilcox counties. Amounts from 400 dollars at a low interest rate. Apply to John H Woodward in Vienna Georgia.
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Dooly and
Wilcox
John H. Woodward
Vienna
Local and Personal News Highlights from Vienna
Judge A V Whipple attended Griffin convention Thursday. Col Geo W Wooten and wife went to Palatka Fla for several days. Tilden A Adkins and Homer A Shipp visited Cordelo Sunday. Mrs C A Shirah returned from Ashburn. J P Heard Jr and Frank Powell visiting in Houston and Bibb this week. Ernest and Willie Rob Roebuck of Hawkinsville visiting M E Rushing. Clyde Heard and Clifford Whitehead returned Thursday from Houston visit. Jos Burns family left for Twiggs and Jefferson counties. Claude Lawson of Perry visiting Miss Bryan on Union St. Claude Lawson has friends in Vienna. Julian B Edings of Macon joins Ludden Bates road tour. Pretty young lady visiting Judge and Mrs Whipple. Public school fund quarterly check not yet received. payment will follow. Col M E Rushin and daughter Lida visiting Vienna. locals curious about his frequent trips.
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A. V. Whipple
Griffin
Col
Geo. W. Wooten
Palatka
Fla
Kill Germ Cures Itch In 30 Minutes
An old classified style notice offers a dog skin remedy claiming to cure mange scratches and all skin diseases in half an hour. Sold by Stovaty and Forses with no evidence provided.
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Woolford
Stovall & Forbes
P. P. P Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement claims Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as a universal remedy for rheumatism syphilis scrofula blood poisoning blotches pimples and all skin and blood diseases. It states a cancerous face sore and long skin trouble were cured and the sufferer gives thanks to P. P. P. for its great cures.
Hog Cholera Cure Promoted By Alabama Farmer's Daughter
Mr Jordan Holland a respected Alabama farmer stockman and poultryman claims a sure cure for hog and chicken cholera after seven years of testing with no failures His daughter Mrs Rachel V Thomas of Cowarts seeks agents state and county rights and sale of the remedy and the recipe The Wm Hall Medicine Co St Louis Mo and local supporters present testimonials including T T Morgan who says he used Wm Hall Hog Cholera Cure for four years with satisfactory results and urges others to follow directions and buy it
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Jordan Holland
Ala
Rachel V. Thomas
Cowarts
Dooly County
M. F. Rushin
Stovall & Forbes
Halle
Hall Medicine Co
St Louis Mo
T. T. Morgan
Wm. Hall
T T. Morgan
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Griffin Convention
Glorious
Empire Garden
Miss Leonard
J.P. Heard & Son
Lloyd
Drayton
Fuqua
Byromville
Clewis Old Mill
Prettiville
Richwood
I. Scott
Whitehead
J. M. Whitehead
Penny's
Dr. Westmoreland
Penny
Rock Salt
Penny’s
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Hane
Dr. Miles
Dr. Cady
C.V. Morean
Tilden
Alvin Adkins
Homer A. Shipp
C.A. Shirah
Ashburn
J. P. Heard, Jr
Frank Powell
Houston
Bibb
Masters Ernest and
Willie Rob Roebuck
Hawkinsville
Mr. M. E. Rushing
Clyde Heard
Clifford Whitehead
Jos. Burns
Twiggs
Jefferson Counties
Claude Lawson
Perry
Bryan
Union St
Claude
Julian B. Edings
Ludden & Bates
Green
M. E. Rushin
Mise Lida
Rushin
Dispatch
Stovaty
Steyr& Forbes Drugists
S. Powell
T. F
LaGrippe
Miles’ Nervine
Kentucky
D. W. Hilton
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Louisville
D. W. Hintom
Nir Ct Heather Repeating
Sineorsree
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