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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1913

Page

3

Convention Opens of League of American Municipalities

A several hundred strong attendance from major U S and Canadian cities gathers in Winnipeg for the League of American Municipalities annual convention. The opening session features welcomes and responses, officer reports, and papers on municipal problems. The event runs through Saturday with officer elections and next city selection. Also a health note promotes Chamberlains Tablets for constipation and regular bowels.

Winnipeg Man United States Canada League of American Municipalities

Kill the flies or the state board urges action in Georgia

The Georgia State Board of Health warns that houseflies carry disease and urges immediate prevention. It explains how flies contaminate food, outlines their lifecycles, and offers practical controls including fly poison, formalin solution, and fly paper to reduce infestations statewide.

Atlanta Georgia State Board of Health Death Georgia State Board of Health United States

Farmer on Model Motorcycle Heads to Atlanta Route

R L Ballard, a high honors graduate from the State College of Agriculture, rode his motorcycle from the city toward Atlanta seeking the Chamber of Commerce log route. He and his brother recently bought a large plantation near Ashburn, South Georgia. Ballard has logged extensive travels, including five thousand bicycle miles across Europe visiting agricultural colleges and stations.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce R. L. Ballard State College of Agriculture South Georgia Ashburn Europe

Gwinnett Board Pursues New Bridges and Warden Change

The Gwinnett board spent most of its meeting hearing petitions for new roads and bridges, likely approving a Chattahoochee bridge at McAfee ford with $2,000 in local pledges from Milton county Norcross and Southern Mortgage Co. contributing, Gwinnett county covering the rest. The resignation of Warden Hopson will trigger a new appointment by the prison commission with indications the board’s recommendation will influence the choice.

Lawrencevile Board of County Commissioners of Roads Chattahoochee River McAfee Ford Milton County Norcross Ern Mortgage Co Atlanta Gwinnett County Hopson Prison Commission Board of Commissioners

Amazing Bear Encounter Marks Early Hunter Star Memoir

Vean Gregg, famed left handed pitcher and avid hunter, recounts hunt life in Canada Alberta land investment and a bear encounter in Washington. He describes buying 480 acres, choosing Remington rifles after testing several, and claims ten bears shot including a grizzly as part of his growing adventures in the Northwest.

Eeese Vean Gregg Upper Canada Great International Boundary Line Canada Alberta Rockies Far West Canadian Pacific Railroad Northwest Washington North American Great Northwest Silver Tip

Alfalfa Declared Most Profitable Crop in U.S. Intro

An article by Prof. P. G. Holden argues alfalfa as a general farm crop boosts livestock, soil health, and returns for subsequent crops, detailing its revolutionizing impact on American agriculture and outlining benefits beyond other crops.

United States

Alfalfa Success for Western and Southern Farms

Repeated experiments and real-world results show alfalfa greatly boosts farm profits. Deep roots enrich soil, improve stand in humid regions, and double forage yield versus clover. Inoculation, proper seed beds, lime, and timely planting key to a successful start.

Agricultural Colleges Missouri River United States

Clairvoyant Madam Paulini Returns to Athens This Week

Madame Paulini a noted clairvoyant and palmist resumes visits in Athens at 293 Clayton St West from 10 a m to 3 a m daily except Sundays offering readings and consultations to locals seeking guidance.

Athens Clayton St. West Nature Athens Engineering CO Clayton St

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