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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1916
Page
5
Two candidates declare for Solicitor General in the Western Circuit. P Cooley asks for votes and support while W C Dean announces candidacy subject to state Democratic Executive Committee approval in Monroe Georgia.
The candidate appeals to white citizens of the Western Circuit for support and votes to win a second term as Solicitor General. He cites full-time court duties and case preparation, asks voters to back his experience, and pledges to continue enforcing law, protecting homes and property, and upholding court decrees.
Thomas J. Brown seeks the Eighth district seat in Congress subject to the Democratic executive committee action. NAT D. ARNOLD announces candidacy for the Georgia Senate from the 30th district subject to the Democratic primary dated February 12, 1916.
An announcement declares candidacy for senator from the 30th senatorial district, contingent on party action. The note appears signed by Stevens with unclear trailing text.
Teachers in Georgia study how pageantry can teach state history and resources. Miss Carolyn Cobb expands the program begun last year, with demonstrations of agricultural resources and a focus this year on Georgia history.
Idalia de Villiers notes Spaniards favor white serge costumes with platted side skirts and short or long coats with military touches. A tailor in Biarritz made a white serge outfit for the Queen of Spain at San Sebastian. Victoria favors simple serge for everyday wear while brighter colors and floral knots appear for fetes.
The article urges recognizing agriculture as a core school subject and highlights the need for trained teachers, summer schools, and government support. It notes Smith-Lever and Smith-Hughes acts as catalysts, urging Georgia educators to participate and organize clubs and courses to integrate agri culture in high and one teacher schools.
The University of Georgia adopts a year round schedule with summer work. Students use the season to catch up on credits, accelerate toward graduation, or clear conditional units. The program now includes bachelor’s degree courses and master’s work as well.
An organized movement among Georgia colleges seeks to raise college entrance requirements. Proponents argue unprepared students struggle and drop out, while high schools should keep students until completing high school work. The push aims to standardize high school through senior college curricula to improve efficiency.
Transform empty phono cylinder tubes into candle holders by wrapping with leather wallpaper or chintz and gilding the inner rim. A five cent pack of half cut tapers serves each holder. For electric lighting, encase a shade with long crystal beads to softly diffuse three bulbs.
During the Summer School at the University of Georgia a teachers employment bureau will be maintained. The service is free of cost.
A recipe suggests dissolving one ounce of gum tragacanth in a pint of soft water preferably rainwater and letting it stand three days. Then add one ounce glycerin one ounce alcohol and one ounce witch hazel to make a hand lotion for after dishwashing to prevent chapping and keep skin in good condition.
A reflection on virtue noting that earthly peace comes from charity and a mind guided by Providence and truth. The author emphasizes moral balance and steadfast honesty as central to a harmonious life.
The phrase reflects a commitment to usefulness over personal wants. It urges practical action aligned with communal benefit and duty rather than private inclination. It echoes ethical emphasizes in historical civic discourse about service and obligation.
A roommate quips about burning out the brain as Johnson reacts with despair. Johnson declares his mind on fire and collapses onto a sofa clutching his head, while the roommate asks why he does not blow it out.
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