Christmas Savings Clubs urged to build thrift habit
The piece highlights growing attention to Christmas Savings Clubs in Athens and across Georgia. It cites the Macon News and Albany Herald praising weekly small savings as a path to steady wealth, warning against wildcat schemes and stressing that disciplined saving fosters long term financial security and a culture of thrift.
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Athens
Macon News
California
Albany Herald
Mickle
Copper mines and city planning spark rural revival talk
The old Belle Green copper mine near Union Point is discussed as potentially profitable again with modern pumps and cheaper electricity from the Oconee. Copper ore and by products like calcium arsenate could boost mining in nearby counties. The piece also notes Canada’s wartime loan to Britain with most repaid, a Spaniard writer and publisher in Madrid, a Chicago population projection, and labor views on hands-on work versus theory.
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Belle Green
Union Point
Oconee
Columbia
Lincoln
Wilkes
Speaking of Atmosphere by Berton Braley
A humorous verse about the "fresh air fiend" who opens windows to flood rooms with cold air. The speaker favors warmth, joking that the intruding breeze would drive even horses from a barn and that indoors should stay heated to keep out the chilly drafts.
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Berton Braley
Puzzle A Day Five-Word Square About Royal Center
A daily puzzle asks for five odd figures whose sum equals fourteen. The puzzle presents a word square where five words read the same horizontally and vertically with Royal at the center. A second similar square places Royal at its center and follows the same symmetry pattern.
Lesa Glover Laid To Rest In Montezuma Town
Montezuma Ga Friends of Mrs Pitt Glover of Birmingham were shocked by her death on Wednesday morning after a holiday visit. She fell ill en route with pneumonia and died at 12 30 am She was a Baptist and beloved figure in Montezuma Survived by husband her mother Mrs T R McKenzie and two brothers Herbert McKenzie of Montezuma and Emmett McKenzie of Macon Funeral and interment were in Montezuma Thursday.
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Montezuma
Pitt Glover
Birmingham
Huband
T. At. McKensie
Herbert McKeensie
Emmett McKenzie
Macon
Nolan widow seeks seat in Congress in election race
Mrs Nolan, widow of late Congressman John I Nolan, runs in San Francisco to succeed him. Backers say she aided his policies, handled his work during illness, and voters may elect the second woman in the current Congress. The campaign centers on her knowledge and capacity to carry out his programs.
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Gene. Cohn
Nolan
Ray
Old Files of the Banner: Athens Politicking 1894
Judge Thomas G. Lawson campaigned in Athens urging strong Democratic turnout in the 1894 election. He warned of Populist gains and noted Carter’s activity amid Black voters for the Populist side. Local business apathy urged to vote Clarke Democratic. Also notes arrivals and visitors J W Reed Lexington, George T Hodgson, Henry W Grady, Monroe Dearing.
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Athens
Thomas G. Lawson
Entonton
8Th
Carter
Judge Lawson
Georgia
J. W. Reed
Lexington
George T. Hodgson
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta
Sewanee
Monroe Dearing
Savannah
Hat tipping may be dropped in United States customs
The piece notes a French plan to end hat tipping, proposing alternatives such as waving, bowing, or shrugging for various passers by. It praises the Western Union Telegraph Company staff, cites immigration concerns, and provides scattered local observations about city sidewalks and a church area, reflecting a miscellany of social topics.
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United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
Corporation
Public Utilities
Harris
West- Ealen Uclle
A. Douglas
H. H. Hamilton
R. 8. Edwards
Congress
Red States
Angeles Times
Mexico
New York
November Sees Better Business
The Federal Reserve Board reports November business conditions show a continued upward trend in production and higher employment, with rail freight strong and wholesale trade seasonally slack but not serious. Labor shortages persist in steel, textiles, and contracting, while check payments dip slightly in most districts though remain above last year.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Industral
Federal Reserve
Atlanta
Commerce merchants plan stock move to Salis NC
News item surveys Jackson County notes: W D Mann and J M Carlton of Commerce plan to shift their stock to Salis NC. Obituaries include Elijah J Wilbanks 78 at Commerce and W N Weldon 64 former Jackson County resident in Tampa. Local incidents mention a fatal shooting by Charlie Hicks and various county updates.
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Jackson County
W. D. Mann
J. M. Carlton
Commerce
Salis
N.C
Elijah J. Wilbanks
W. N. Weldon
Tampa
Fla
Hiram . Thurmond
Greene
Soeerry Bray
Berry Bray
Abou Ears
Williford- Burns Rice
W. Hehey Luthle
Misa Eva Collins
Oglethorpe County
Erle Cocke Georgia Legion leader profiled in Legion paper
The American Legion Weekly features B. Erle Cocke of Dawson Georgia a former Athenian and Georgia graduate born June 26 1895. A football manager college leader and Pan Hellenic figure he taught math directed athletics then served as a soldier in the sixth division overseas before returning to Dawson to enter real estate. He helped organize the Georgia department and held national posts including national vice commander after serving as national executive committeeman.
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Erle Cocke
American Legion
American Legion Weekly
Georgia
Dawson
Lee County
University of Georgia
College
Ife
Pan-Hellenic Council of Fraternities
District Agricultural College
Gordon Military College
Oglethorpe
Lovey
Ian
Athens Banner
Georgia Department of the American Legion
New Orleans
Bright outlook for coming year in Athens business
A veteran Athens merchant reports a markedly brighter economic forecast for the city than last year. Confidence is returning as cash sales rise and credit declines, with merchants expecting stable trade, renewed capital, and more prudent spending. Athens aims for solid growth through agriculture, manufacturing, and local commerce, anticipating new buildings and job creation next year.
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Larry Gantt
Athens
Athene
James White
H. Hill
Prince Avenue
Steve Upson
Seaboard Plans Schedule Change On December 31
Seaboard Air Line will revise several passenger train times through Athens on December 31. Train 5 southbound from Athens at 3:40 will adjust to connect better with westbound routes via Atlanta. Train 6 eastbound will shift from 7:25 to 2:??, while trains 11 and 12 southbound and northbound change to 5:29 am and 11:24 pm respectively. Train 30 northbound moves from 9:15 to 9:55 am. Changes publicized by the railroad take effect next Sunday.
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Seaboard Air Line Way
Athens
Whith
Pattee Athens
Birmingham
Memphis
Atlanta
Suas A
Georgia Banquet in Dawson Exalts Alumni Ties
A festive Georgia banquet in Dawson drew about 40 attendees including two coeds and alumni from Terrell County and beyond. Hon J D Laing, class of 1872, presided as master of ceremonies. Speakers included Lting, Yeo mane, Carl Waller, and other local figures. The program closed with Alma Mater sung as the hotel dining room showcased southern smilax and red blooms and a five course dinner.
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Dawson
Georgia
Dawson Na
Terrell County
University of Gogin
J.D. Laing
Lting
M.5
Yeomane
Carl Waller
Shellman
Chicago
Tracy Walker
James Lill
Rufaula
James A. Lownery
Charles Arthur Lew
Harl Cooke
Lucius J. La‘uate
Je5
Iast
Mises
Nancy Gurr
Lita Jones
Harce
Athens Visitors on Friday Include Several Names
A list of visitors in Athens on Friday includes Richard Hamp and numerous others traveling from New York, Atlanta, Fort Valley, Chattanooga, Danielsville, Macon, Cleveland, and beyond. Names mentioned include L Dent, J Picker, J Re Vann, R Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. J B Jatton, T B Hutchinson, J M Jones, D R Cheney, L E Green, FE Wilcox, J C Kenyon, William R Neff, J O Slade, H N Irwin, and J Dadie.
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Richard Hamp
New York
L. Dent
Atlanta
J. J. Picker
J. J Re Vann
R. B. Dryden
J. B. Jatton
T. B. Hutchinson
J. M. Jones
Fort Valley
D. R. Cheney
Chattanooga
L. E. Green
Danielsville
FE. Wilcox
University of Georggia
Buede Hats For Children Debut In New Suede Styles
New children hats feature suede construction with embroidery and fringe options. Each hat showcases a soft suede base with decorative stitching and a prominent brand or text element.
Cardal restores nerves claims by grateful user
In a testimonial style ad a user describes being overwhelmed by nervousness and inability to sit or sleep. After trying Cardal the narrator notes reduced fear and improved appetite and rest. The piece touts Cardal as a long proven remedy used by men and women with endorsement from druggists.
Cut Out This Slip To Get Trial Honey and Tar Kit
Reader ad offers a trial package titled Honey and Tar Compound and related remedies for coughs colds rheumatism back pains lists Foley Cathortic Tablets and other products. Promises send name and address to Foley Co at Sheffield Ave Chicago Ml and receive a trial package by return mail.
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Foley &Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
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