New Jefferson to Athens Federal Highway Progress
Jefferson to Athens state road work advances under engineer supervision from Gum Springs toward Clarke county line. The Federal Highway will be 30 feet wide with modern improvements, keepers every five miles, and connect the Indian nation with white settlement as a major Jackson County project benefiting Athens and Clarke County.
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Vom
Jefferson
Clarke
Gum Springs
Aca
Vieley
Jackson County
Clarke County
Georgia
Augusta
Savannah
Jeferson
Hog Mountain
Gwinnett County
Jackson
John Nicholls
Stheng
Alta
Gainesville
Athens
Jetterden
Penderurane
Thia
Ite
Holder Q
John’ MN. Holder
Good Roads Commission of Georgia
John Holder
Madar Holder
John Hol
Ghs
Ray Ee
Athena
Jel Mn
Commerce
Elberton Guests Entertain Athens Rotary Dinner
Athens Rotary Club hosted Elberton Rotarians for a luncheon at the Georgia hotel and a Palace theatre outing to see The Three Musketeers. The evening featured songs, a jazz band, and formal welcomes with new members announced.
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Athens
MacDonald
Edinburgh
C. D. Flanigen
J. C. Wilkinson
Morton Hodgson
Abit Nix
Greer
Biberton
Savannah
C. Smadge Ir
Cox
F. J. Orr
Extortion Charges Reported at Tennessee College
Federal probe into extortion alleged against Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Institution in Nashville. Veterans Bureau Director Forbes says if sustained, 200 former service men could be removed within 24 hours. Inquiry cites lending money to inmates at high interest and advance against pay checks.
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Washington
Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Institution
Nashville
Tenn
Forbes
Veterans Bureau
W. J. Hale
Tennessee Institution
Hale
Mexican General Pruneda Shot By Firing Squad
General Antonio Pruneda former commander of federal troops in Chiapas was executed by firing squad Tuesday morning after a military court verdict. His fate and that of companions remained unsettled as reports arrived from the war office.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Antonio Pruneda
Chipas
Mons
War Office
Pruneda
Flour Advances 65 Cents a Barrel at Minneapolis Mills
The Minneapolis flour market rose by 65 cents per barrel after a strong wheat market. Family patents grades traded from 7.96 to 8.60 per barrel in car load lots, with this year's minimum quotation at 6.75 dollars set on January 4.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Arange
Splendid Programs Enhance Women's Conference Sessions
Tuesday sessions under Mrs. Higginbotham showcased high order work with reports from Mrs. H. K. Gardner and others. Treasurer Mrs. Atkinson reported contributions of 60,093.48 while Mrs. R. M. Striplin and Mrs. M. E. Tilly led thriving young peoples and children's programs. Luncheon followed in the church, then tours to the Normal School ended the day, turning to Page Six.
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Higginbotham
Atkinson
R. J. Atkinson
Sallie Stewart
Cete
Athens
Associae
Haeygood
Pee Wee Morgan
Callaway
Oung Peoples
R. M. Striplin
M. E. Tilly
Mrp
Atlan
Mrdi
W.A
Albright
Oecara
Edison official predicts inflation surge and high prices
William Maxwell, first vice president of Thomas A. Edison Inc, warned Edison jobbers association that public works outlays by states and municipalities, and a soldier bonus plan, could trigger a secondary inflation period. He projected commodities rising with wheat at $1.50, corn 75c, cotton 20c by July 1.
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Eis Newton
William Maxwell
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Edison Jobbers Association
Dollar Day bargains spread by Banner-Herald merchants
The Banner-Herald reports a weekly Dollar Day in Athens offering more than a dollar’s value for one dollar. Merchants advertising this Wednesday event advertise real value in limited time deals. Visit participating stores to take advantage of these exclusive offers.
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Athena
Herald
Shackleton Body Restored For Burial In South Georgia
The body of Sir Ernest Shackleton will be honored in archival ceremony with naval honors at Woodville before burial on South Georgia Island. A Service at an English church precedes a procession to the pier, with troops escort and British organizations marching past saluting along the route.
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Motevideo
Soee
Naval
Aonors
Ureuagney
Ernest Shackleton
Woodville
South Georgia Island
Stolen Stills Recovered In Athens Raid
Police recover two large portraits taken in a prior theft. Officers locate the works in Athens after a raid during the first week of the month. Names like Gagernn, Jaekwon, ebesen, Hopkins and T. H. Willie appear in the fragmentary report.
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Athens
Athens Pastors Attend Meeting Held at Winder
Northeast Georgia Baptist Ministers conference in Winder met Monday with attendees including W. Colle Winterville W. H. Fa Winter T. C. Buchanan and others from Athens Lexington Comer and more Rev John D. Moll of Athens read a paper for The Christian Index and Dr J C Wilkinson presided The event featured reports from member churches and a $5 note.
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Winder
Northeast Georgia Baptist Preachers’ Conference
J. C. Wilkinson
W. Colle
Winterville
W. H. Fa Winter
T. C
Buchanan
E. C. White
Riler
Athens
Lexington
E. H. Wood
War Union
John D. Moll
Christian Index
Bishop Kelley Resigns Amid Declining Health
In Savannah, Bishop Benj x Kelley of the Roman Catholic Diocese announces failing health. The resignation from the bishopric was accepted by the pope, ending his tenure after many years of service.
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Keiley
Samannah
Benj.x Kelley
Froy
Theft of Whiskey from Gov Warehouse in New York Foiled
Prohibition agents and police stopped an attempted theft at a government warehouse in New York. A six foot square hole in a brick wall allowed would be looters to move forty barrels from the second to the third floor and into an exporter’s warehouse before fleeing as officers arrived.
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Uae
Lecture Hour at University Wis Changed to 9
Dr W Russell Bowie of Richmond will speak at the chapel Wednesday morning at 9 on The Progresatvences of Revelation. It is the third lecture of the series and invites all students. Bowie is editor of the Southern Churchman and author of several books.
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W. Russell Bowie
Richmond
University of Georgia
Howield
St. Paute Church
Southern Churchman
United States
de. Bowie
Pte Wenivera
Jacksonville Wire Tap Case Highlights Horserace Win
William Werner of William Werner & Bons in Brooklyn testified at a preliminary hearing for five accused wire tappers. He claimed winning 1.209 million dollars on a horse race at their establishment days before the raid, then losing interest when asked to post 100000 cash. All defendants were held on 7000 bonds and re-arrested on gambling house charges.
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Jacksonville
Fla
William Werner
William Werner & Bons’ Company
Brooklyn
Maid risks life to save dog during house fire
Silver Creek, N Y Lydia Harris maid in the home of lawyer C D Livermore and his family escaped in nightclothes as fire consumed the house. She returned to save a dog that had protected her earlier from attacks and drove away two men who attempted to harm her on the way home.
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Silver Creek
N. Y
Lydia Harris
C. D. Livermore
Livermore
Miss Harris
Harris
Southern Cotton Merchants Oppose Smith Lever Act Change
A delegation of Southern cotton merchants told the Howse agricultural committee that changes to the Smith Lever cotton futures act would harm producers and handlers. The group included J Evans of Texas Baylis Harris of Galveston Texas West of Little Rock Arkansas and E B Norman of New Orleans.
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Washington
Howse Agricultural Committee
J. Evans
Tex
Baylis Harris
Galves
E. B. Noreman
New Orleans
Nine Men Ordered Held After Knickerbocker Theatre Collapse
Washington coroner's jury links architect Geare engineer Ford and others to the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster. Jurors urge fire department upgrades and urge all theatres and public-assembly venues to close until safety is assured.
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Washington
Knickerbocker Motion Picture
Grand
G. Geare
Joe Ford
Morris A
Comer Preacher Accepts Charge At Watkinsville
Rev. R. J. Tyler of Georgia accepts pastorate at Watkinsville Baptist Church. Tyler is described as an effective pastor with a wife who graduated from a Louisville college. The notice highlights Watkinsville as a center for strong church workers.
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Watkinsville
R. J. Tyler
Han
Watkinsville Baptist
Mre
Tyler Jan Betive
Pele
Louisville
Rural Free Delivery Growth Aids Farm Marketing Systems
Hon. H H Billany urges rural route improvements and road upkeep to support the Rural Free Delivery network centered on Athens. The service delivers newspapers letters and merchandise with regularity, promoting farm markets and urging patrons to keep boxes accessible and roads clear for efficient routes.
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H.H. Billany
Smith
Athens
Clarke
Oconee
Billany
Post Office Department
Aranaes
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High Point
Banner-Herald
Shackleton
Land of
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Greene
Gov. Warehouse
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Wis
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