Chautauqua buzz and political talk fill Athens pages
The Athens Banner notes a lively week with the chautauqua drawing crowds and special rail rates for May 8 and 9. It covers mediation hopes in Mexico, women’s suffrage debates in Georgia, and reactions to the Vera Cruz incident praised by President Wilson’s era.
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Athens
H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Exress
Postoffice
Georgia
Wilson
Randolph Summerlin
Vera Cruz
Republic
Peace Hopes Rise As Huerta Shows Draft of War
Daily readers note growing optimism for peace as Huerta’s responses remain unpredictable. The week’s chautauqua in town drew crowds and acclaim, signaling public demand for an annual event of high class attractions.
Draft Talk and Volunteer Fervor Amid Mexican Skirmish
The article notes low chances of conscription but states if needed every citizen 18 to 45 could serve. It adds that some youth might extend their ages and younger volunteers are prone to be eager.
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Huerta
Unci Sam
Mexico
Georgia Faces Debate Over State Publication of School Textbooks
A legislative clash unfolds as a state commission rejects McCrory’s bill to publish all textbooks. State School Commissioner Britain backs a limited experiment with two texts, while the majority warns against a statewide printing plant or Ontario contract approach. The dispute hints at broader changes to the state board of education and future legislative effort.
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McCrory
Britain
State Board of Education
Special Commission
Georgia
California
Ontario
State Department of Education
Mill Men Press Attack on New York Cotton Exchange
The American Cotton Manufacturers Association calls for abolition of the New York Cotton Exchange unless Congress enacts laws to enforce its duties. Mill men accuse the exchange of publishing underpriced futures that depress the raw cotton value while producers in the South receive less. The exchange denies wrongdoing and offers reforms to address the criticisms.
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New York Cotton Exchange
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Congress
Cotton Exchange
The
Rapidly Organizing Banks Push New Currency System
The twelve regional banks have already attracted over seventy million dollars in stock subscriptions from just over four thousand banks. Secretary McAdoo expects all twelve banks to be ready for business by August 1st and praises the smooth progress of the currency reform despite local objections from cities that missed regional locations.
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McAdoo
Inauguration Day 125 Years On Wall Street Landmark
The first presidential oath was taken on Federal Hall balcony New York City then the capital. Washington’s inauguration drew 30 000 people. cannons rang bells church services and a grand procession ended with celebrations at St Paul’s. The current monetary nerve center shows vast change from 1789.
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United States
Federal Hall
Wall Street
New York
Livingston
New York State
Washington
Long
Gorge Washingon
St. Paul's Church
Wal Street
Broadway
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by F J Cheney & Co
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease needing internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to be a prescription using tonics and blood purifiers that act on mucous surfaces. Testimonials are offered free by F. J. Cheney & Co. and distributed through druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Wall
Georgia Voters Eye Governor Race and Hardman Support
Georgia voters discuss governor candidates with emphasis on Dr. Lamartine Hardman and L. G. Hardman. The piece lauds Hardman as a constructive leader and practical farmer shaping rural development and youth inspiration across South Georgia.
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Georgia
Lamartine Hardman
Hara Uan
South
Jackson County
L. G. Hardman
Dr. Hardman
Hardman
Commerce
Woman refuses operation finds relief from compound
Logansport Indiana tale recounts a woman who declined surgery for female trouble and instead used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improvement and urges others to try the remedy while expressing trust in the product's testimonials.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Logansport
Ind
Daniel D. B. Davis
Franklin St
TIZ Foot Relief Promise and April Cough Aid
An old style advertisement extols TIZ for sore tired feet claiming quick relief from aches and calluses with a 25 cent box. It also endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs with a money back guarantee and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for all sores, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar.
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Panaent
Lumber lobbyists cited for price hikes and law evasion
The Lum bermen and Manufacturers' Associations have raised lumber prices and sought to influence legislation through lobbying. The commissioner of corporations released a partial report on the lumber industry, opposing exemptions from the Sherman anti trust law and noting combinations to restrict trade or raise prices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commissioner of Corporations
Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits to Atlanta Opera
Miss Laura Cobb Hutchens leaves for Atlanta to visit Mrs Rutherford and attend grand opera. Miss Rebecca Stewart travels to Atlanta for the weekend to see her sister Mrs Hil liard Spalding and attend grand opera. Col and Mrs Frederick Hodgson will attend grand opera in Atlanta. Miss Julia McArthur heads to Atlanta for grand opera. Mrs S H Goss and Miss Agnes Goss go to Atlanta to attend grand opera. Mr Artie Small returns to Macon after visiting family. Miss Fannie Scott will attend the Music festival in Atlanta. Miss Eleanor Lustrat returns from Atlanta to see sister Mrs Fleming Winecoff. Friends of Miss Gertrude Von Straaten rejoice at news of her post appendicitis recovery. Miss Byrd Moore of Alabama arrives to visit Misses Brand on Milledge Avenue. Miss Ina Russell returns home after visiting in the city. Mr Frank Hardeman returns from Atlanta. Mr Horace Martin spends Tuesday in Atlanta.
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Rebecca Stewart
Atlanta
Hilliard Spalding
Eleanor Lustrat
Mrs. Fleming Winecoff
Miss Byrd Moore
Alabama
Misses Brand
Milledge Avenue
Baseball Scores From Tuesday across Leagues
American League games featured St. Louis 6 over Cleveland 3 and Detroit 1 beat Chicago 0 in eleven innings. Philadelphia won 4 to 6 at Washington while New York defeated Boston 1 to 0. National League saw Boston-New York rain delay, Brooklyn 2 over Philadelphia 6, Cincinnati 5 beat St. Louis 3, Chicago 0 over Pittsburg 7, and Kansas City 10 over Brooklyn 7 in the Federal League. South Atlantic results included Augusta 5 over Charleston 1 and Savannah 1 to Jacksonville 4, Columbus 0 over Albany 3, Macon 4 to Columbia 1. Southern League play had Atlanta 5 over Memphis 1 and New Orleans 2 beat Montgomery 9 while Mobile 2 and Birmingham 2 went thirteen innings. College action: New Haven 10 over Georgetown 1. Raleigh beat A and M of N C 5 to 0, and Durham trounced Trinity 8 to 6 with Trinity not in the 8.1L A. A. Navy 7 over North Carolina 1 and Princeton 5 over Virginia 4.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Boston
Cheap Paint Debate At Talmage Hardware Co
A short note from Talmage Hardware Co praises Devoe branded paint marked as cheap. The piece contrasts many inexpensive paints with a handful labeled truly cheap, arguing that cheap costs more in the end and that Devoe stands as the reliable low price.
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Devoe. Talmage Hardware Co
Celebrated John Jasper Murder Trial Comes to Philadelphia
The John Jasper Murder Trial is staged this evening in Philadelphia under Dickens' Fellowship. Notables include Justice John Elkin, Attorney General John C. Bell, Judge Patterson, Congressman Graham, Representative John Scott, and P. S. Woodin. Jurors feature Mayor Blankenburg, E. T. Stotesbury, George W. Elkins, John Luther Long, Owen Wister, Finley Peter Dunne, George Ade, and Dean William Draper Lewis. The case, once tried in King's Hall, Covent Garden, England, inspired an American production by eminent literary figures amid echoes of the London verdict for manslaughter.
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Philadelphia
John Jasper
Dickens’ Fellowship
John = Elkin
John C. Bell
Patterson
Graham
John Scott
P. S. Woodin
Mayor Blankenburg
E. T. Stotesbury
George W. Elkins
John Luther Long
Jasper
London
Allen's Foot Foot-Ease Slogan Card
An item ad promotes Allen's Foot Foot-Ease to prevent sore feet and callouses for travelers and shoppers. The playful copy touts comfort and relief, referencing footwear and party wear as well as everyday use.
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Allen
Spain
Realty Extension School Seeks Home Based Real Estate Sellers
Advertisement offers a home based real estate business with 5 percent of first year commissions, plus a free course and a complete office outfit for 9.50 at cost. Claims over three million acres sold in four years and urges immediate start with Department A-VI Realty Extension School in Chicago.
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A-Vi Realty Extension School
North Hermitage Ave
Chicago
Linton Spring Water Promoted by Athens Doctors
Athens physicians endorse Linton Spring Water as pure and invite customers to try the reputable Bowden Lithia offered by the agency. Phones listed as 504 and 9%.
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Linton
Athens
Bowden Lithia
Fine Revival At Princeton Methodist Church Grows
At Princeton Methodist church Rev. Marvin Franklin leads a gracious revival with Rev. A Sullivan assisting. Last night fifty prayed at the altar and many expressed intent to join the church. An advertisement cites Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for a severe cold and cough.
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Princeton Methodist Church
Marvin Franklin
A. Sullivan
Oconee Street
J. B. Williams
Trenton
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Adv
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bremen Reader
W M Golden of Bremen Georgia praises Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism. He urges others with kidney issues backache or rheumatism to try the product. H R Palmer Sons advertisement acknowledges the claim.
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W. M. Golden
Bremen
Foley
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Ady
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