Athens Daily Echoes Local Life and Political Buzz
The Elbert farmers hope to capture Athens while Henderson of Jefferson vies for Congress in the Tenth District. Reports discuss Henderson, the Frank case, and tax revision, with Athens expanding, new tax positions, and a growing residential district near the former Scott property. Chancellor Barrow urges negro uplift and farming readiness amid foreign labor concerns.
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Athens
Scott
Barrow
Georgia State Agricultural Society
South
Victory for Tax Revision Gains House Passage
The tax revision measure, after Senate approval, advances a step toward a fairer system. Supporters hail it as a move from a rotten tax structure toward equitable burdens, noting funds for teachers and education are closer to meeting needs under the new law.
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House
Senate
Lipscomb
Athens Chamber of Commerce Tax Revision Commission
Georgia first to elect a direct vote senator Bacorn county proposal
Georgia, famed for political and industrial leadership, pioneered direct election of a U S senator under the new amendment. Augustus C. Bacor of Macon is cited as the first. a proposal suggests naming future Georgia counties after Senator Bacon as a mark of distinction. Sam Small also endorses the idea, urging the legislature to honor his service by placing his name among historic Georgia figures.
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Georgia
United States
Augustus C. Bacor
Macon
Bacon
Sam Small
Jackson
Crawford
Berrien
Dawson
Colquitt
Toombs
Stephens
Cobb
Ben Hill
Growth of Canning Clubs in Georgia Promises More Facilities
Miss Mary Creswell heads Georgia Girls Canning Clubs reporting nearly a 100 percent enrollment rise this year. In 1912 about 2500 girls preserved 100000 cans valued at 10000 dollars. The 1913 organization spans 28 counties and 27 local agents with notable earnings per tenth acre garden and strong aims to boost home economies and schools.
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Mary Creswell
Georgia
Decatur County
Danie Wicker
Macon County
This Date in History and Birthday Tribute to Daniel Jackling
August 14 marks historic sieges and discoveries from 1756 to 1900, including Fort Ontario and Oswego falls to Montcalm and the Pekin relief. It also notes Daniel C. Jackling born August 14 1869, a mining engineer whose copper ore process yielded massive dividends and transformed West wealth.
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Ontario
Oswego
Montcalm
Argus
English Channel
Halifax
Liverpool
Oregon Territory
Louvre
Paris
Napoleon II
Metz
East River
Brooklyn Suspension Bridge
Ferdinand of Saxe
Neer
Batey County
University of Missouri
Colorado
Utah
Salt Lake City
Jackling
Notable birthdays listed for prominent figures
The note congratulates John Jacob Astor IV on turning one, Earl of Ranfurley on 57, Bion J. Arnold on 52, Prince Henry of Prussia on 51, and Ernest Thompson-Seton on 53, marking the day with birthday wishes for each distinguished person. The list includes a mix of aristocracy, engineers, royalty, and a renowned naturalist and author.
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John Jacob Aster
Earl of Ranfurley
Bion J. Arnold
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Ernest Thompson-Seton
Markets update cotton prices and yields
Weather fair as cotton quotes show mixed movement with trades near 10.85 to 11.61 cents. Prev close readings cited include 10.87 10.93 10.99 and 11.03 with 10.95 reported, reflecting ongoing price volatility in the cotton market.
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Revious Close
New York
Weather forecast for Atlanta area and Georgia
Special to the Banner reports fair weather through Thursday for Atlanta and vicinity with generally fair conditions across Georgia. A moderately above normal atmospheric pressure dominates the eastern half of the country, while localized showers occur Gulf Coast to Ohio valleys. Highs include 102 in Kansas City and 100 in Oklahoma, with Atlanta reaching 88.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Gulf Coast
Texas
North Carolina
Florida
Ohio
Mississippi
North Dakota
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Dodge City
F. von Herrmann
The Best Pain Killer Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad
Sears ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries instantly. Clinton Maine merchants endorse the product with E and Chamberlain statement. Available for 25 cents at W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons.
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E. & Chamberlain
Clinton
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Cotton area weather report shows heat and uneven rainfall
New Orleans reports mean temperatures 1 to 8 degrees above normal with dry conditions in Oklahoma and Texas. Weekly temperatures ranged 72 to 88 degrees across the cotton region, with the greatest excess in northwestern Arkansas and northeastern Oklahoma. Rain was uneven but mostly light, except heavy totals in Louisiana and northern Arkansas, while Alabama and Tennessee saw little rain and hot sunshine.
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New Orleans
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Asheville
N. C
Fort Worth
Fort Smith
Ark
Alabama
Middle
Tennessee
Louisiana
Florida
Calico Rock
Minden
Georgia
Doans Kidney Pills Publicized by Athens Resident Testimony
An Athens Citizen advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys. Mrs F Richards of 662 N Thomas St confirms prior endorsement, praising the remedy as the best for kidney trouble. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Deans and take no other.
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Athens
Doan
F. Richards
N. Thomas St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years Now well
Mrs. D. I. Kenney thanks Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment for curing her lifelong tetter after over fifty years suffering. The letter notes burning itching and skin distress, and promotes purchasing from PFEIFFER CHEMICAL CO in St. Louis or Philadelphia.
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D. I. Kenney
Dr. Hobson
Pfeiffer Chemical CO
St. _ Louis, Mo
Philadelphia
Panama Notes on Customs, Cabs, and Canal Life Humors
An American observer in Panama recalls customs quirks at the port and the left side driving habit among Jamaicans, describes canal zone life from tests of discipline on blasts to the Washington hotel with idle dumbwaiters, Morro islet sale outcomes, and a Jamaica Barbadian asylum’s gossip and quirks.
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George
Colon
Legion
Culebra
Charlie Ying
Canton
Chicago
Taboga Island
Morro
Pacific Navigation Companies
Panama City
Rio Grande
Canal Commission
Ancon Hill
Jamaica
Barbados
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Sons of Love
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State College of Agriculture
Elbert County
Clayton
Johnson
Clarke
J. H. Dorsey
Canning
Yre
Daniel C. Jackling
Mining Engi
Mines of the West
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Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Panama Railway Company
Washington
Atlantic
Congressional
Sibert
Gatun
Morgan
Claedra
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