Put Hoover on Georgia primary ticket urges Democrats
The Georgia Democratic Party calls for placing Herbert Hoover on the April 20 preferential primary ticket. It argues Hoover may be nominated in San Francisco and urges all white Democrats to vote for him, citing party unity and fall election strength. The piece condemns internal objections and urges open support for Hoover as the standard bearer.
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Hoover
Georgia
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
San Francisco
Everly Democrat
Tech
Time to Build Urges Athens Growth Through Construction
A call urges immediate housing and business construction to prevent commercial stagnation in Athens. Citizens and investors are urged to fund new homes and stores as demand and rents rise, with a proposed one hundred thousand dollar building company to stimulate growth and prosperity.
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Athens
Duilainga
One Hun and
Ordnant Dollar Building Company
Definitions and quiz questions from a 19th century source
A mixed list defines terms from sculpture to medical tools and literature. It also presents new questions on topics such as second class matter, stamps, comets, philanthropy, longevity of animals and fish, birds, cameos, and historic figures Daniel Boone and John L. Sullivan.
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George Lastman
Asia
Robert Burns
United States
Daniel Boone
John L. Sullivan
The Prison and the Throne in a Poem by D G Bicker
A poem contrasts a prisoner bound by death threats with the inner liberty of Peace Faith and Content. A second piece, The Mask, lampoons vanity as three figures seek dignity in ill fitting disguises.
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Iberty
Read Your Bible in the Light of Isaiah and Havergal
A devotional urging readers to study the Bible, linking Isaiah 50 4 with Frances Ridley Havergal s prayers. It argues God speaks through Scripture and laments neglect of the Word, urging daily reading to gain wisdom and salvation messages. Read your Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ridley Havergal
Colt
Isaiah
What Causes Crown Fever and Hair Care Queries
A reader asks if candy and sweets cause skin eruptions with blackheads and pimples. Other questions cover cleaning wicker furniture, postwar soldier accounting, and a dry scalp shampoo, with brief historical responses.
Cotton markets shut on Washington’s birthday holiday
New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges closed Saturday after votes for an extra holiday in honor of Washington's birthday. Liverpool also observed a Saturday holiday. American exchanges will be closed on Monday.
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New York
New Orleans
Washington
Liverpool
Early alcohol origins and Babylon conquest trivia
The text notes uncertain origins of alcohol with Chinese production as far back as 209 B C and Irish use during 1170 to 1172. It asks how to remove wax from silk by warm oil and turpentine. It states Babylon fell to Cyrus in 528 B C and mentions later razing by Darius Xerxes and Hyspaee.
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Europe
Ireland
Babylon
Cyrus
Darius
Hyspaspee
Xerses
Notice to bidders for school uniforms in Athens Georgia
The Uniform Committee of the State Normal School at Athens Georgia invites bids by March 16 noon for furnishing student uniforms for the year starting that date. No financial obligation to the school, but assistants to needy students may be helped to purchase from the bidder. A written contract and bond are required. Uniforms must match current style and quality with fit guaranteed. The committee may reject any bid. Specifications and bids to Jere M. Pound, President.
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Board of Trustees
State Normal School
Athens
Jere M. Pound
Georgia
Dr Kyle Will Speak On Bible Program
Dr Kyle M C Kyle renowned archaeology authority appears on a Bible program. He delivered The Stone Lectures at Princeton and serves as archaeological editor for The Sunday School Times. He has made twelve worldwide expeditions and authored Moses and the Monuments.
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M. C. Kyle
Egypt
Princeton University
Sunday School Times
Princeton
Bibliotheca Sacra
Moses
Pennsylvania R R Announces New Export Freight Rates
Leulaville Feb 21 The Pennsylvania Railroad ordered March 1 cancellation of concurrence in export freight rates from central west to southern ports. The move aims to relieve eastern port congestion and boost southern port business by enabling freight shipments through southern connections.
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Leulaville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad Administration
Pennsylvania
Clarke County Georgia Democratic Primary Announcements
Clarke county officials announce candidacies for re election or new runs in the Democratic primary set for April 20 or April 26 1920. Officials named include Sheriff Tax Collector Tax Receiver Ordinary Treasurer Coroner County School Superintendent and Surveyor with candidates listed or implied.
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Clarke County
Georgia
J. H. Dorsey
R. C. Orr
B. L. Sm&fph, SR
Tal
T. SR
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the Athens Banner
Banner Publishing Company
Lumpkin Street
Hi. J. Rowe
Athens Banner
Athens, Ga
Associated Press
Ded.g Bickers
Bisbeck
Elam Framelia Dempsey
War Department
United States Army
A.— Olive of
Cherub
Eczemau
Peter Erate
W. Ewes
Nyone
Lima
Ieee
Eke I
Caldwell
DR. Caldwell
Dr. Kyle
Oye
Broad Street
Ceosgia
R. R
Superior Court
J. J. Crawford
W. A. Mallory
R. Weathrly
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