Athens Daily Banner highlights and city plans
The Athens Banner notes University of Georgia attendance surpassing 700 and reports on Congress considering the prohibition amendment. It calls Athens women to support the chamber of commerce and outlines plans for city beautification and the summer school. A safety education campaign for children is planned along with a unique dinner linking Georgia cities Athens and Rome by telephones.
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Congress
Georgia University
State Normal School
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Rome
The
No Need for a Second Party in Georgia
The piece argues Georgia’s Democratic control has produced clean, satisfactory governance and warns that a new party, such as a Moose party, is unnecessary and unlikely to gain traction. It asserts continued Democratic dominance and cites the white primary as key to good government despite ongoing disfranchisement concerns.
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Ever
Anow
Georgia
Democratic Party
Moose Party
Putting Down Lynchings in Georgia
A Georgian press campaign advocates eradicating lynchings through education speedier trials and stricter enforcement. It urges legislators to craft laws and enforce them to deter lynchers and hold offenders to account.
Whiskey drugs and pistols cited in Macon tragedy
An editorial urges stronger laws and prevention after the death of Miss Eubanks in Macon attributed to drinking, narcotics, and a pistol. It notes Georgia has tightened liquor and narcotics laws and strengthened pistol controls, calling for proactive effort to stop such deaths statewide.
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Eubanks
Macon
Georgia
A Cartoon Panel Showcases Youth’s Toll of Pleasure
A Type-Cartoon frames Youth trading a priceless coin to Life for Pleasure while Justice as clerk returns the change a half life full of regrets. The imagery contrasts values and consequences in a concise moral vignette.
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Justice
Poems of God and Human Hope Across Daily Life
A poetically framed reflection on humans as God's creations and poems, linking divine harmony to mortal expression. Includes comments on the nature of creation, a note by D. G. Bickers, and a brief quotation about God’s revelations through people. The text then shifts to consumer notes and testimonials about Foley Cathartic Tablets and friendly advice for parents.
Man Overcomes Ailments After Tanlac Cure In Knoxville
Frank Jinks of South Knoxville testifies he suffered kidney trouble rheumatism and crippling pain for eight years. After taking Tanlac he claims to walk without crutches regained weight and energy sleeps well and can work again. He invites others to verify his recovery and praises Tanlac as worth its weight in gold. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens.
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South Knoxville Macadam Company
Athens
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Explains Why Men Are Growing Bald
A health note states thousands of men lose hair from carelessness and dandruff. It advises regular scalp care, dust and dirt removal, plus a Parisian Sage treatment to stop hair loss, remove dandruff, and refresh roots. The remedy costs little and is backed by a money back guarantee.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ady
Lack of Education Message From An Old Exchange
A fragment warns that lacking basic home arts skills makes a person appear ignorant. It contrasts a girl unable to light a kitchen fire or cook with the expectation of practical homemaking knowledge in education. The piece emphasizes practical domestic competence as essential.
Big Georgia Atlanta Basketball Showdown Saturday Night
The Journal promotes a pivotal game in Athens as the Atlanta Athletic Club visits the University of Georgia in a decisive clash for the Southern title. The Georgia lineup and recent scores underscore the stakes as 50 cent reserved seats go on sale with 280 gallery seats, electric lights up the walk.
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Alumni Building
Howell Peacock
Joe Bean
Atlanta
Athens
Atlanta Athletic Club
University of Georgia
Georgia Five
Columbus
Warriors
Athletic Club
Columbus Y. M. C. A. Five
Bean
Georgia
Forbes
Scott
Birmingham Athletic Club
Costa’s
California Syrup of Figs Ad Targets Mothers and Children
An old style health pamphlet promotes California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for a child’s stomach liver and bowels. It warns against counterfeit products and urges mothers to buy a genuine 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosing directions for all ages.
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California
Banis
The
California Fig Syrup Company
Deack-With
Dan Hughes Dead Prominent Georgia Agriculturist Dies
Dan G. Hughes, 3 years old, assistant commissioner of agriculture since 1913, died at Davis-Fischer sanitarium Atlanta. He promoted farm accounting systems and a Georgia market bureau, was active with the State Agricultural Society, and had broad influence in agriculture. His death prompted a departmental crepe and acknowledgments from friends and colleagues.
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Banner News Bureau
Atlanta
Dan G. Hughes
Dudley M
State Capitol
Hughes
Congress
Harvey Hill
Georgia
University of Georgia
Department of Agriculture
Commissioner Price
Danville
Shrine
State Agricultural Society
United States
East
Dan Hughes
South
Agricult
Death of Dan Hughes Leaves Georgia Officials Grieving
The note explains the strong bond between the department chief and Lieutenant-Commissioner Price and Assistant Dan Hughes. Price, bedridden, mourns Hughes as a dear friend and loyal worker for the people. The piece honors Hughes’ noble traits and his service to Georgia. Also includes a medicine endorsement urging parents to consider Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children.
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Department
Commissioner Price
Dan Hughes
Hughes
Georgia
How to Cure Colds and Dr King's New Discovery
An old column advertises avoiding exposure and drafts and recommends Dr King s New Discovery made from pine tar balsams and mild laxatives. It claims to kill cold germs soothe irritated throats and heal mucous membranes with a five year usage history and satisfaction guarantee.
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