Meeting of Waycross business men on aviation celebration
A Waycross meeting of the business men and Board of Trade governors is set for Thursday at 3 30 PM to discuss the aviation question and plan an early March celebration. The White Way proposal gains support from local merchants with calls for a brilliant, attractive street centerpiece to boost night trade. Credit for starting the move is given to C E Bostwick with Brent noted for guiding unification efforts.
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Waycross
Board of Trade Rooms
Board of Trade
Waycross White Way
White Way
Squaw Man at Theater Tonight At Parker Theater
The Squaw Man, a season feature, screens at Parker Theater tonight with elaborate scenic effects and a top road company. Advance seats available at LaGrande Pharmacy. phone orders will be given careful attention.
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Parker Theater
LaGrande Pharmacy
Splendid Attraction at Auditorium
Lyceum course promises a top impersonator Monday evening. The performer is described as versatile and charming, offering a first class entertainment rather than a lecture. The notice also invites baseball enthusiasts to attend and consider supporting the ball park with profits.
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Lyceum
Hale
Ware County Sunday School Plans 24th Convention
Preparations are under way for the Ware County Sunday School Association annual convention to meet February 25 and 26 at Central Baptist Church, with possible use of the opera house. President J. P. Tide of Fairfax led the official program including devotionals, reports, and sessions on teaching, temperance, family roles, and Sunday School connection to public schools.
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Central Baptist Church
Ware County Sunday &D.co! Association
Central Baptist
Opera House
J. P. Tide
Fairfax
J. F. Har
Aviation meeting proposed for Waycross shortly
An aviation meeting planned for Waycross aims to feature prominent aviators from around the world. The event may run March 6 7 8 with guaranteed seats sold by local merchants to fund Board of Trade publicity. Demonstrations and test flights are planned daily with exhibits and a lecturer explaining aircraft workings.
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Board of Trade Publicity Fund
A Light Subscriber Seeks Answers on Electric Lights
A reader complains about delayed improvements to electric lighting and disputes over promised price cuts. The letter questions when better lighting and the 12 cent rate or 25 percent reduction will arrive, asking if bills have been properly calculated and noting extended discomfort with night lighting.
Waycross gains South Georgia Masons Annuity HQ
Atlanta reports establishment of the Masons Annuity headquarters for South Georgia at Waycross. The move boosts growth and optimism across the state, with surplus funds reaching 361,792.30 and beneficiaries totaling 214,651.10 over twelve years. Notable leaders include John R. Dickey and John R. Wilkinson with other senior officers and secretaries from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi lodges.
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Atlanta
The
Masons’ Annuity
South Georgia
Waycross
Masons
Waygross
Magons
Io. FE. Argard
South
John R. Dickey
Georgia
John R. Wilkinson
Futher P. Stephens
Joseph C. Greenfield
Marshal A. Woif
Thomas H. Jenifes
George M. Napier
Offical
Staf
Henry C. Yawn
Misalaalpph
Wilbur P. Webster
Florida
A. Bowchatap
Alabamy Grand Lodge
White farmers lead Colquitt County farming push
From the Moultrie Observer via The Albany Herald the piece notes Southwest Georgia needs more small white farmers while Colquitt County already has many. It reports few Negro farmers or tenants, white farmers using modern methods and improving yearly. A local example describes a 360 acre plot using 1000 pounds per acre of fertilizer, with extra land preparation and cultivation. The article ends with a sales pitch for Bealsbiott Oysters from Hardy Bros.
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Albany Herald
Georgia
Albany
Colquitt County
Colquitt
Kellys Garage Opens On Lott Street For Sale And Rent
Mr. Kelly announces a new Kia garage on Lott street offering autos for sale and for rent. He holds agency rights for BE. M. F. and Flanders and showcases fine machines at Kia garage inviting prospective buyers to inspect.
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Kelly
Kia New Garage
Lott Street
Mr. Kelly
BE. M. F
Flanders
Kia
Russia May Go To War With China
London reports Russia threatens a military demonstration on the Russo Chinese frontier over alleged treaty violations. Moscow informs Britain France and Germany that troops will advance to the Il region if China does not change stance. Key issues include Mongolian free trade, Russian extraterritorial rights in China, and a Russian consulate at Kobdo in Mongolia.
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London
Russia
China
Great Britain
France
Germany
St. Petersburg
Mongolia
Mrs Frances Esper, 108, Colorado’s oldest woman dies
Florence Colorado Feb 17 Mrs Frances Esper 108 said to be the oldest woman in Colorado died in her sleep after burns from clothing ignited by an open grate. Mr and Mrs Esper had been married 91 years.
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Florence
Col
Frances Esper
Colorado
Jastight
Esper
Hang Fire Insurance Ad Promotes Quick Coverage
An early 20th century style advertisement urges readers to insure their homes against fire. It emphasizes rapid action, family welfare, and the peace of mind provided by coverage, comparing premiums to a small yet meaningful sum. The ad stresses immediate enrollment to reduce worry.
Knight and Son Real Estate and Insurance Agents
A. M. Knight and Son operate as real estate and insurance agents offering property listings and risk coverage services in the local market.
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B. M. Norvet
A. M. Bennett
Almeida P. McDonald
J. H. Gillon
the Big Boy
His Sister
H. M. Hamill
the Bible and Life
Rev. J
AY Ptuns
E. A. Pound
Whitley Langston
H. M. Hamil
Woostre
J Munis
Almena P. McDonald
T. A. Parker
C. C. Buchanan
Wvorth
H. C. Seaman
Leura of Trade
Aviators
Ratyodds
Tomorow
Faust
Waycross Branch Masons
Moultrie Observer
Hardy Bros
A. M. Knight
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