The Vindication of Jefferson Davis
Mildred Rutherford presents a defense of Jefferson Davis arguing he was misrepresented by Lincoln supporters. The piece outlines Davis as loyal, cultured, and military minded, recounting criticisms as unjust and detailing counterclaims about his actions and character across secession, war duties, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Lewis Rutherford
State Istorian
U. D.C
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Confederacy
Jane Cook
South Carolina
Samuel Davis
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Texas
Jefferson Davis Vindication Amid Long War Crimes Charges
A detailed defense recounts charges against Jefferson Davis from 1864 to 1865, including alleged supply blockades at Amelia Court House and Hampton Roads terms, assassination blame, and confiscation of Confederate gold. Davis is portrayed as persecuted, with witnesses and authorities cited, arguing his actions aligned with constitutional secession and wartime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
South
Baby Jeff
Croup
Boston
Fannell Hall
Charleston
Percy Grigg
Pierce
Jefferson Davis
United States Territory
Senate
Richmond
Andersonville
Kerr
Wirz
Charles A. Dana
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Sherman
Washington City
Manassas
Jos. E. Johnston
Beauregard
Congress
St. Johns
Amelia Court House
Lee
Hampton Roads
Alexander Stephens
Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Joseph Holt
Conover
Wilson
Confederacy
Cheney
Davin
Ridpath
John Brown
Beauvoir
United States
Military Academy
Supreme Court
Chase
Georgia Club Completes County Surveys Across State
The Georgia Club of the State Normal School at Athens reports completion of surveys in fifty one counties, covering agricultural, economic, social, health, education, and church life. Findings highlight population movement, tenancy rates, school literacy, epidemic controls, and county progress, with surveys available on request for study and county leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Club
State Normal School
Athens
Georgia
Ihs
Country Church
Ita
Results Tell. Athens Man Credits Dean's Kidney Pills
Athens citizen J L Byrd recalls constant backache from pottery work and frequent night awakenings. He reports kidney trouble eased after taking Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming permanent relief and urging others to use the remedy. Price sixpence, sold by all dealers. note claims of a death associated with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. L. Byrd
Wilkerson Street
Athens Pottery
Dean
Byrd
Milburn
Buffalo
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
A vintage medicinal ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a soothing antiseptic balsam for lingering coughs. It claims rapid relief from grippe croup and colds, urging immediate purchase from a druggist at 60 cents.
Something Good From Chamberlain's Tablets Description
Advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation calling them pleasant to take and so agreeable in effect that users may not realize a medicine is at work Obtainable everywhere.
At the Movies Saturday Features Pidgin Island and More
Strand shows Harold Lockwood and Max Allison in Pidgin Island with extra Charlie Chaplin in The Vawnshop. Elite screens Pearl White in Pearl of the Army. Luke and Keystone Comedy provide additional fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Harold Lockwood
Max Allison
Metro
Charlie Chaplin
Pearl White
Luke & Keystone
Invitation to Women to Attend Sunday School Rally Day
Tomorrow is Rally Day for the Sunday Schools of the state. At the First Methodist Sunday School a turnout of twelve hundred is hoped if the weather is good. Women not attending any Sunday School are invited to hear Rev. S. R. Belk at ten o'clock to boost interest in Sunday School work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Belk
Constipation Relief Ad Promotes Dr King’s Pills
An old advertisement claims constipation dulls the mind and body. It touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle non-griping laxative that cleanses the system overnight, with a bedtime dose promising a brighter morning and urging readers to buy at their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Weather forecast for Avanta and Georgia
Special weather report notes Saturday outlooks for Athens area and Georgia with fair skies and slowly rising temperatures. It records a recent severe storm in the lower lake region driving cold air into the Midwest and cotton belt, with much colder US readings and a forecast of continuing cold and a low around 15 degrees in Atlanta Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanta
Athens
Georgia
Lower Lake Region
Washington
New York
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valley
Cotton Belt
Rocky Mountain Slope
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Louisville
Chicago
Winnipeg
Fett
How to Treat a Bilious Attack with Chamberlain’s Tablets
A description of bilious attack symptoms including headache coated tongue lack of appetite constipation and vomiting of bile. Recommends taking three Chamberlain’s Tablets for relief noting they are prompt and effective and obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Albert Bushnell Hart
Rawls
B. A. Pollard
Thomas R. R. Cobb
Provisional Congress
Montgomery
Toombs
Howell
North
Hood
Seddon
Johnston
Oconee River
Woodrow Wilson
D. C
Southern Railway
S. R. Belko
the Silent Eight
L. ¢. Smith
Athens Business College
the McGregor Company
Washington, D. C
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Progressive Railway of the South
Seaboard
Cid Pace
Gamele
Ennet
Atlanta, Ga
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