Thrift Essay Prize Opens to All U S Students
National effort by the National Education Association and the American Society for Thrift announces a contest in which every pupil in public schools may win prizes totaling over 1000 dollars for essays on thrift. Nonwinners receive thrift medals for effort.
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America
National Education Association
American Society For ‘Thrift
Public Schools of America
American Society For Thrift
New York City
United States
Soliety For Thrift
Education Board
The
Thrift Society
Liberty Alight in the Night Poem
Don C. Seitz speaks of liberty and a welcoming beacon for refugees crossing oceans seeking Freedom's light. The speaker urges brightened skies and labor for a world of light, urging nations to rise from war and tyranny toward a land of liberty and better things. The image of a welcoming glow contrasts with war and gloom.
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Don C. Seitz
Ocean
Origin of Furlong Describes Furrow Length and Plowing Time
The term furlong derives from a furrow length, historically the distance a pair of oxen could plow in about half an hour. This explanation ties the unit to agricultural practice and oxen work.
Better Teachers Speech by J Sterling Morton in 1914
The article recalls J Sterling Morton’s call for educated educators and laws raising teaching standards. It notes his comparison to physicians and lawyers, urging diploma requirements from normal schools to prevent poor instruction. The piece links Morton's plea to the first national rural teacher training conference in Chicago, September 1914.
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Morton
Chicago
Watson Acquitted by U S Jury in Obscenity Case
Thomas E. Watson, author and editor, was found not guilty by a federal court jury on all four counts for sending obscene matter through the mail. The Augusta Ga verdict came at 10 45 am after the jury deliberated since Thursday evening.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Lamb
Mr. Watson
J. H. Roger
Grovetown
Joseph M. Brown
H. D. Twiggs
Wife of Fuzzy Woodruff Dies at Home in Atlanta
Mrs Lorenzo F Woodruff wife of prominent Atlanta journalist died at 126 West Peachtree Street early Friday morning after several weeks illness She was twenty nine Interment at West View Funeral Saturday at 8 pm at H M Patterson Son chapel Rev C W Daniel officiating Survivors include husband parents two sisters and two brothers
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Banner
Atlanta
Lorenzo F. Woodruff
Fuzzy” Woodruff
Atlanta Georgian
West Peachtree Street
O. N. Cripps
Mary Herri
Aiken
Kitty Jamieson
Atlantis
Wesley Cripps
Fulht, Mich
Ben T. Cripps
H. M. Patterson & Son
C. W. Daniel
First Baptist Church
West View
The Unborn at Colonial Theater December 7
A problem film The Unborn lines up at the Colonial Theater in Athens on Thursday December 7 after touring major East and South cities. Backed by social workers, it tackles birth control in a frank, reverent, moral context, noting a seventeen and under restriction for mature themes.
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Athens
Sloan's Liniment Ad Brings Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a ready aid for bumps bruises and sprains especially for children and outdoor workers. It claims quick penetration soothing relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia and post cold soreness with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Sloan
Worth While Quotation on rising to emergencies
A clipped quotation notes a man who rises to emergencies and becomes master of the situation, emphasizing decisive leadership amid crisis. The remark underlines the value of prompt action and composure when faced with urgent demands.
May Irwin Stars in 33 Washington Square at Colonial
May Irwin, hailed as the funniest woman on the American stage, appears Tuesday at the Colonial in 33 Washington Square. The comedy centers on a housekeeper helping a society woman whose fortune is in danger, with rapid climaxes and witty situations. Irwin will also sing several of her popular numbers including Were the Happy Days and Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go With Friday on Saturday Night.
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May Irwin
Washington Square
New York
Boston
Chicago
Miss Irwin
Robinson Crusoe
Stomach Aids Relief With Pape’s Diapepsin Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and gas. It promises rapid relief within minutes and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for unavoidable stomach trouble.
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Pape
For Quick Sale Lang Ford Cotton Seed Lots
One thousand bushels of pure Lang ford cotton seed for quick sale. 10 bushel lots priced at $2.50, 25 bushel lots at $2.25, and 50 bushel lots at $2.00. Seeds grown by the seller and guaranteed absolutely pure. G. Weldon, Sw Lavonia, Ga.
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Ford
Weldon
Lavonia
Four Distinct Song Hits One Production in Colonial Show
The Girl Who Smiles presents four distinct song hits praised for musical depth. Burt Leigh and Hazelle Burgess secured the musical comedy after many applications from managers, touring after a six month Longacre run in New York. The company and chorus are described as exceptional and the entire production is carried by a large organization. The show appears Monday evening at the Colonial.
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Burt Leigh
Hazelle Burgess
New York
Longacre
The
Colonial
Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia outlook
Forecast through 1 p m Saturday calls for fair conditions in Athens and vicinity and across Georgia with fair tonight and Saturday and possible light frost in the south portion. Temperatures are moderately low for the season with light frosts reported at Thomasville Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans. Fair weather continues across the cotton belt under high pressure with higher temperatures by Saturday midday.
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Avlanta
Athens
Georgia
Cotton Belt
Middle Belt
Thomasville
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
New England
Upper Lakes
North Pacific
For Sale Matched Teams of Mules at Cauthen's Stables
Several pairs of well matched 3 4 and 5 year old mare mules, blocky built, weigh from 2000 to 2500 pounds per team. Extra fine bay mare mule four years old, 1400 pounds. Also fine young mules not mated, a few good horses and mares. All cheap for cash. Ralph Walker, manager, 167 West Clayton Street, phone 1177.
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Cauthen
Ralph Walker
Mgr
W. Clayton St
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Relief for Constipation
An advertisement claims dull skin stems from a sluggish bowel and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative. It urges taking the pill at bedtime for a full movement in the morning and drying out tired feelings from overloaded intestines. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
Family Avoids Serious Sickness in Virginia Household
McDuff Virginia resident Mrs J B Whittaker credits Thedford s Black Draught with preventing long illnesses. She says the vegetable medicine regulates weak stomachs aids digestion relieves indigestion colic wind and headaches keeping her family healthy. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per package with over 70 years of use and over a million benefited.
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Thedford
N.C
The Brand of Cowardice at the Strand
The five reel Metro-Wolfe feature The Brand of Cowardice screens at the Strand today starring Lionel Barrymore and Grace Valentine. Critics note the play’s military life precision and Noble’s direction delivering a tense, attentive production.
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Stranu
Lionel Barrymore
Grace Valentine
Metro-Wolfe
Strand
Mr. Noble
Elite Show Draws Crowds With Liberty Serial and Comedy
The Elite theater runs Liberty the biggest serial play every Saturday drawing large crowds. Lonest Luke stars with comedian Helen Gibson in a railroad thriller on the same program. Other features complete the entertaining lineup.
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Liberty
Luke
Helen Gibson
Local Notices and Visits Highlight Social Round
Royston residents and guests are noted visiting and traveling with several departures and arrivals. Adele Daviglin plans a Sunday departure from Athens to New York while Miss Lastrat hosts in Athens with Mrs Coleman and Miss Cole. Mrs Mattox returns to Rome after a sister visit, and Mr and Mrs Coll return from their wedding trip. Georgia Alabama game attendance in Ingham is noted along with travels to Atlanta and New York.
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G. A. Mell
WV. G. Michael
Thomas S. Mell
J. L. McBrien
U. S. Bureau of Education
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J. Sterling Morton
Cleveland
Americas
U. S
Verdict
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Watkinsville
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Royston
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A. H. Mattox
H. J. Parham
Rome
Morton Jagroo
Atlan
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S “Mt
Marcus Ral
Boentein Worth
W. H. Lumpkin
Eleanor Lastrat
Thomas D. Coleman
Martha Cole
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