Athens urged to host Georgia State Fair this year
Athens urged by local business leaders to press to move the Georgia State Fair to Athens. They argue the area, rail access, and county resources would draw strong attendance from a wide radius and nearby communities. The article notes the delay in plans and urges immediate action with city and county officials and local educators to secure the fair.
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South Georgia
Georgia Agricultural Society
State Fair Association
Macon
Georgia
Athens
eAthens
Athens Trades Bodies
Tised
State College of Agriculture
Soule Js
College of Agré
Ehts
Christian education urged by Dr. Elam F. Dempsey in Georgia
Dr. Elam F. Dempsey former pastor and now Georgia Methodist educational secretary travels Georgia urging strong Christian influence in schools and state institutions. He cites Trinity church Atlanta sermon praised by the Atlanta Constitution editorial writers and stresses aligning education with Christian teachings across colleges and public schools.
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Br. Elam F. Dempsey
Georgia Methodist Church
Georgia
Dr. Dempsey
Trinity Church
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Ood
Ith
Honors Won by Athens Students in State Essays
Secretary of State McLendon awarded two hundred dollars in gold for the best essays on the great seal. Miss Mary E White and Mr El i Dixon won the prizes, both University of Georgia students. The Times Journal notes the achievement reflects strong local training and Georgia pride.
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McLendon
Mary E. White
Eli Dixon
Eoth
University of Georgia
Old Georgia
Cake baking contest for Clarke Rifles hall event
The Athens Banner from October 1910 reports a cake baking contest for valuable prizes. Webb Crawford Williamson O Farrel Groc ery Co J H Fears Son and H D Marbut sponsor with easy conditions and many cakes expected. Clarke Rifles will hold their first meeting in the new armory Dupree Hall tonight as all company property has been moved.
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Armory
Clarke Rifles
Clayton Street
Webb & Crawford
G. H. Williamson
O'Farrell Grocery Company
J. H. Fears & Son
H. D. Marbut
Dupree Hall
Arthur’Flatau
Elldton Light Infantry
Athens
Sand Creek
Scott
Atlanta
Clarke
Red Cross Health Advice on Nutrition and Water Safety
The article outlines nutrition as key to health, warns against excessive protein intake, promotes cereals and vegetables for less active or warm weather, and explains weight changes, safe food handling, and the importance of clean water. It notes disease risks from contaminated food and water, and advises on filtration and proper washing of produce. Contributed by the Southern Division of the American Red Cross alongside local civic notes.
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Eason
Phyaician
Cesspool
Boards of Health
Southern Division
American Red Cross
Tanlac Cited By Swaukee Man For Restoring Health
Herman Kurtzisch of 406 Norris Place Swaukee says Tanlac cured two years of stomach trouble and deep fatigue. He reports relief from heartburn and nervous exhaustion after using Tanlac and credits the remedy with saving his job and energy. Tanlac is said to be available at Warren J. Smith & Bros acting druggists in Athens.
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Athens
McGregor
Minent
William Jewell
Maxey
Frerdinay Phinizy
Aid
A. T. Britwell i Sons
Maxeys
N. Mims
Wm. Jewell
W. Jewell, Jr
Herman Kurtzisch
Herman Ktztisch
Norris Place
Swaukee
Northwestern Fe Insurance Co
Tanlac
Taniac
Taniae
Arren J. Smith
Hro
Penny Values and Local Outings Referenced in Aged Text
A fragment references pennies buying pastry or ten pennies, a fair, and a note about a cat and great uncle missing a movie. The tone suggests everyday prices and small leisure acts tied to a past era, with no clear person, place, or event beyond these hints.
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Athenee
Athens Postoffice
Congress
Audit Bureau
Esses
Associated Press
Nn Gan
H. J. Rowe
Pany
Bowdre Phinizy
State Fair For
Christian Education
New York Herald
Henry F. Saxon
Red Cross
U. S
E. E
Augusta
Jan
F. Phinizy & Co
B. & Dunbar
Gusta, A
le 'E. P. Clayton & CO
Gan
Uae
Chamberlain
Chamberlain Medicine Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Armstrong and Dobblee
Oconée Street
Stan Worlds
Hill
Caecara
Adana
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