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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1914
Page
6
A poetic tribute recalls a young volunteer from The Single Star who died at Richmond while serving in the Civil War. Virginia guards his dust as a grave marker bears Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori. Weather note links a forecast for Atlanta with a general Southeast pattern and frost in Spokane.
An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a widely used medicine popular in Canada Australia and South Africa and at home. It claims to “make good” and to be dependable for coughs or colds, available from all dealers.
Macon officers of the Second regiment propose Capt. J M Kimbrough for the vacancy of lieutenant colonel of the Georgia National Guard. Kimbrough, a Griffin native with a regular army commission, heads inspector-instructor duties in Georgia. The regiment has lacked a lieutenant colonel for six months since Lt Col Daniel resigned.
City announces annual examinations for positions in schools to be held at College Avenue School on May 9 for colored applicants and May 16 for white applicants. Tests cover Arithmetic Geography English Grammar U S History History and Science of Education Vocal Music Penmanship from 9 am to 5 pm. Address inquiries to Superintendent G G Bond.
Athens merchants back a May 8 9 excursion plan to draw thousands to Sanford Field for Southern college baseball games against Tech. Free railroad fare for visitors and a May 8 half holiday called by Mayor Dorsey will boost attendance as local firms close in the afternoon. Also notes new courthouse turnover planned May 1 and ongoing building activity, including homes on Hill Prince Hancock and Broad Jackson streets and repairs after a recent fire.
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