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Sage of Bartow outlines broad Georgia education bill
In Cartersville Georgia Dr W H Felton known as the Sage of Bartow details a bill tied to leasing the state road. The plan would split rental income to fund common schools higher education experimental stations and branch colleges across districts with gender equal access and a prize scholarship program for needy students. He warns Olive bill restrictions could hurt rail development while praising open competition.
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