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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1916

Page

5

Governor Harris Opens Campaign in Macon Georgia

Georgia Governor Harris speaks at Macon outlining why he should remain in office. He cites dedication, service, and the need to continue prohibition enforcement, arguing a one term limit would end progress and jeopardize state assets like the railroad lease and debt security.

Georgia Com Merce East Tennessee Macon Wilson Prohibitionists Common Justice Dr. Hardman Smith Brown

Freight Rule Changes by Georgia Railroad Commission 1916

Georgia Railroad Commission issues amendments to Freight Rule No. 7 on livestock valuation and rates, adding value-based charges and readjusting actual value limits for animals. Includes Passenger Rule 3 refund language and Classification edits for cigarettes and electrical machinery.

Commission

Agricultural Board Plans and Building Changes at State College

The executive committee met at Dr Soule’s office to finalize Smith Lever fund handling and various college matters. A forestry nursery site was planned for Prof Berry, a milk room authorized for the dairy barn, and a name change from farm mechanics to agricultural engineering. Excavation work for the new wing was reviewed and cement-and-brick facing approved for the building.

The State College of Agriculture Messrs J. J. Connor L. G.hardman L. L. McMulan State College Department of “Farm Mechanics Department of Agricultural Engineering

Home remedy promises cheap bronchitis cure from Schiffmann’s Expectorant

An advertisement touts Schiffmann's New Concentrated Expectorant as a cheaper home remedy for bronchitis, colds, whooping cough, and related ailments. It claims one bottle makes enough medicine for the winter, contains no narcotics, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.

Warren J Smith & Bro Schiffmann Fae Pete

Woman shoots preacher in Sherman slander case

Mrs Annie Faust, wife of farmer Finis Faust, shot Rev H M Cagle on the Sherman public square after accusing him of slander. Bystander Charles Parton, 15, was lightly wounded by a bullet. Faust was arrested and released on $1000 bond while visiting from nearby Denisot.

Associated Press Sherman Texas Annie Faust Finis Faust Denisot H. M. Cagle Charles Parton

Free Tickets Offer At The Vaudette Theater

Stone Grocery Co promotes a coupon program for theater admissions and store purchases. Each 25c buy yields 1 coupon, 50c yields 4 coupons, 75c yields 3 coupons, and $1 yields 4 coupons. Four coupons admit a child and eight admit an adult to The Vaudette Theater. The ad also notes groceries cigars and confections available at the store.

Stone Gro. Co Vaudette Theater Stone Grocery CO West Road St

For Sale 100 Acres Near Winterville Georgia

Land offering near Winterville on public road with abundant water and nearby schools and churches. Seller accepts one quarter cash with balance due over 1 2 or 3 years. Contact J B Winter Winterville Ga.

Winterville J. B. Winter

Agricultural High Schools 10 Prepare First State Meet in Athens

An important state gathering for district high schools of Georgia will be held April 28 29 at the State College of Agriculture Athens marking their first separate meeting with contests in declamation recitation debate essays and athletic events. About 100 students from twelve schools expected with Dr Jos Stewart in charge.

Athens Georgia State College of Agriculture Regular High School Association Jos. Stewart

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