New Students Enroll as Georgia Agriculture Course Opens
The two week term in agriculture at the University of Georgia opened with 25 new students, totaling over 40 in the school. Lectures this week include corn and cotton crop topics by Prof. J M Johnson and Dr J P Campbell, with daily talks on soil, fertilizers, seed selection, and marketing. Dairy exhibit runs daily afternoon.
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Department of Agriculure
University of Georgia
School of Agriculture
J M. Johnson
J. P. Campbell
J. M. Johnson
H.C. White
Harvie Jordan
Jordan
Robust Virginian Beats Coffee With Postum Drink
A young Virginian narrates a decade long coffee reliance while working as a railroad telegraph operator and typist. After quitting coffee for Postum his nerves strengthened, weight rose 85 pounds, and overall health improved, proving the product’s claimed benefits. The testimony is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan with a sales cue directing readers to The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum
Postam
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Baltimore Fire Ravages City Worthliest Loss in History
Disaster strikes Baltimore as a massive blaze destroys key districts along the waterfront. Estimates reach two to three hundred million dollars, threatening dozens of insurers and prompting martial law with troops patrolling to curb looting.
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Baltimore
Three O'Cock
Conirol
Rev Belk Draws Large Athens Audience Twice Sunday
Rev Belk of Augusta spoke at the First Methodist church in Athens twice on Sunday. His sermon blessed the audience and six worshippers sought prayer at the YMCA meeting. He delivered the lecture The Forest of the Continent at the YMCA hall for YMCA gymnasium fund-raising, to a large, enthusiastic crowd.
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R. Belk
Augusta
Athens
First Methodist Church
Continent
State Committee Soon To Meet In Atlanta
Chairman E T Krown of the state democratic committee calls a meeting at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta on Monday February 29 to arrange and supervise the primary for state officers and discuss other proper matters. It is likely the primary will be in late May. Also mention of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with local merchants listed.
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E. T. Krown
State Democratic Committee
Piedmont Hotel
Atlanta
J Rowe
Banner announces Sunny South Supplement and upgrades
The Banner praises its free Sunny South Supplement as a major subscriber benefit. It reports a new Mergenthaler Linotype to be installed by the 20th, enabling more type and daily updated news service, with promise of improved coverage and a stronger Athens paper fueled by loyal patrons.
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Mergenthaler Linotype
Department of News
Athens
Attempted theft on college campus
Saturday night an attempted burglary occurred at the University Co operative Association store room on campus. A young man, possibly a student, fled with several books after a proprietor entering the room confronted him. The would be thief had placed books on a table but fled in darkness. Police pursue leads. if identified as a student, he will be expelled and face state court action.
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University Co-Operative Association
Michael Bros. Co offers linen and silks in spring colors
Daily specials advertise linen sailings in brown gray and navy pure linen for 35 cents a yard. Linen Etamine Champagne Ivory White at 50 and 60 cents per yard. Cotton voile 26 cents a yard canvas Etamine 25 cents a yard. Figured piques 15 cents a yard. China silks 50 cents a yard and white wash silks 27 cents a yard. Pin Check Silks 75 cents a yard. Granite wool suitings 50 cents a yard. All wool skirtings 1 dollar per yard. Eagle brand ladies muslin underwear promoted along with Embroidera selection.
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Cneta
Athens
Michael Bros. Company
Palmer Brothers Endorse Hyomei Cure for Catarrh
H R Palmer and Sons advertise Hyomei with a no-risk offer promising full refund if relief is not achieved. The complete kit costs one dollar and includes six inhalers eight medicine droppers and a bottle of Hyomei. Inhalation four times daily purports to reach air passages and respiratory organs and treat chronic catarrhal diseases. The firm claims the inhaler lasts a lifetime and extra Hyomei bottles cost six dollars.
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H. R. Palmer& Sons
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Richard Golden in King Dodo at the local stage
Richard Golden, famed American comedian, will star as King Dodo in a Henry W. Savage production here. He is supported by a skilled company and a large chorus, with lavish ancic and costuming. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises blood purification for health.
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Richard Golden
King Dodo
Henry W. Savage
Mr. Golden
War Dogs Loosed as Japan Battles Russia and Korea
Washington reports the war between Russia and Japan is underway with severed diplomatic ties. Japan has cut the cable to Korea and sent troops toward Korean territory. Rumors claim Japanese war vessels have captured Russian merchant ships as fleets prepare for a possible clash off Korea's eastern waters.
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Washington
East
Russia
Japan
Korea
Korean East
Europe
Holder to Start Afternoon Paper in Rome Georgia
B F Holder Jr plans a Rome Georgia afternoon paper, moving from Athens. He has purchased a Mergenthaler Linotype and equipment, shipping them to Rome to begin publication soon. He cites a strong Rome field, backing from business leaders, and vows an active, progressive editorial effort for upbuilding the city.
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Hill City
B. F. Holder, Jr
Athens
Rome
Holder
Southern Electa Supply Company Ad Promotes Local Service
Attention is called to the advertisement of the Southern Electric Supply Company, with Mr. R. E. Bloomfield as manager. The firm is equipped to handle all electrical work in Athens and nearby areas quickly and satisfactorily. It urges readers to call before placing orders, noting Devoe paints and “Fewer gallons wears longer.”
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Southern Electric Supply Company
R. E. Bloomfield
Mayor Fines Five Dollars Each for Dice Games
Police raided two crowds of youths playing dice on Sunday in the city. Eighteen youths were fined five dollars each in mayor's court after officers trapped one group on the upper bridge and another in the old mill building opposite Athens Manufacturing. Named offenders include Emory Patat Jim Yarbrough John Yarbrough Carl Lampkin Hill Wink Lampkin Walter Giles Zip Hardeman Lad Mesa Otto Lowry Jim Calhoun Jessie James Carl Childera Wall Vincent Putney Baxter Will Aaron and W. O. Amos. The department vows to break up this Sunday gambling.
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Emory Patat
Jim Yarbrough
John Yarbrough
Carl Lampkin
Hill
Wink Lampkin
Walter Giles
Zip Hardeman
Lad Mesa
Athens Manufacturing Company
Otto Lowry
Jim Calhoun
Jessie James
Carl ,Childera
Wall Vincent
Putney Baxter
Will Aaron
W. O. Amos
Vinol Promises Quick Cure For Coughs In Athena
Local advertorial touts Vinol as a delicious cod liver oil substitute that cures hard cold coughs bronchial and stomach troubles without oiliness. A testimonial from Hon J F Styron of Atlanta praises Vinol for restoring appetite and health, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Palmer & Sons Drugs advertise the product to Athena residents with the same assurance.
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Athens
J. F. Styron
Atlante
Vinci
Athena Sn
H. BR. Palmer & Sons
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RJ. Redding
State Experiment Station
Georgia
R.jledding
Fi Belk
Messie Hamilton McWhorter and
Chamberlain
William A. Girard
Pease
H.R. Palmer& Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Banner
Michael Bros, CO
Hyomei
Richard Golden WN “King
Hood
Ves
Mr. Holder
Southern Electa Supply Company
Devoe
HON. J. Futyron
Vino
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