Public officials and the Ku Klux Klan exposure
Norman Hapgood's January issue promises a documentary proof of the Klan's hidden influence over judges grand juries and officials. The Banner-Herald condemns public officials who swear allegiance to the Klan over oath to the people, urging open government in coming elections.
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the International Magazine
Norman Hapgood
Ku Klux Klan
Banner-Herald
the International
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Our Agricultural Problems in Georgia and South Carolina
Clarke county farmers plan a Friday conference at the courthouse to advance the 1923 program, urging new methods to beat the boll weevil and raise profitable cotton. Georgia and South Carolina lag behind Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas in 1922 gains, with counties urged to start preparations in October and November to reach a 1923 crop of around 4 million bales in Georgia and over 1 million in South Carolina. Heart disease, flu, pneumonia, tuberculosis, cancer, and nephritis lead causes of death, with cancer rising and tuberculosis slowly falling due to medicine.
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Clarke
Court House
Georgia
South Carolina
Carolina
South
Alabama
Arkansan
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Texas
South Hanti
Iaml
Athens
Modern Indians Farm Output Stirs Mixed Sentiment
Article notes that in Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan native communities harvested large grain yields totaling about 840000 bushels last season along with 80000 bushels of potatoes and 45000 tons of hay while lamenting the loss of romance and outdoor life. The piece critiques assimilation aims and portrays a clash between traditional Indigenous life and progress.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Psalm Verse Reflected In Sermonette Verse
A brief religious note cites Psalm and a Ben Johnson line about time passing like yesterday and a night watch. It reflects on aging and fading joy as life proceeds.
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Ben Johnson
Nobody Home The Milkman By Berton Braley
Berton Braley writes about the local milkman praised as a faithful servant who delivers milk and cream to all, though the speaker admits never having seen him due to late rising. The poem notes the milkman’s assumed diligence and family life, and jokes about his early hours and the poet’s gratitude.
Puzzle on four nines to form one thousand seven
A brief puzzle trajectory shows four nines arranged to yield 1007, followed by a sequence of ten steps building the word Impoverish from IL by adding one letter each time, with intermediate forms such as I, Ph, RIP, RIPE, PRIME, 8IMPER, PROMISE, IMPROVES, IMPROVISE and IMPOVERISH, illustrating a word growth puzzle.
Grand Sire of Odd Fellows to Convene in Atlanta
The Grand Sire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Judge Lucian J. Bastin of St. Joseph Missari calls a conference of Grand officers from North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee to meet in Atlanta January 8 and 6 to discuss interstate matters The event marks a major fraternal gathering with the presence of prominent leaders and Georgia leaders have contributed several state presiding officers.
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Independent Order
Odd Sollows
Lucian J. Bastin
St. Joseph
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Atlanta
Aucitorian
Order
Georgia
Order of Oud Fellows
Georsi
Athens
Red Pepper Rub Claims Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast and penetrating heat remedy for rheumatism and sore joints. It promises tingling warmth within minutes, claiming pain and stiffness vanish, and urges customers to buy the genuine Bowles product.
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Nothling
Bowles
Athens 27 Years Ago Items of Interest in the Banner
Athens readers glimpse items from Banner files dated November 1804. Personal notes mention Miss Katie DuBose returning home from Mareon, Miss Mattie Boynton of Atlanta visiting next week, and Mr and Mrs Tom W Reed traveling to Atlanta. John M Moon, a prominent Atlanta insurer, was in the city. Mrs Campbell of Baltimore arrived. In Atlanta, the legislature elected Patrick Walsh for the short term U S Senate and A Bacon for the long term. Harrison of Quitman introduced a bill to grant 100 a year to disabled Confederate soldiers beginning May 1895. A registration law committee was appointed by Speak Var Fleming.
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Banner Files
Katie DuBose
Mareon
Mattie Boynton
Atlanta
DuBose
Prince ,Avenue
Tom W. Reed
John M. Moon
Campbell
Baltimore
Patrick Walsh
United States
O. Bacon
Harrison
Quitman
Redding
Speakvar Fleming
Harris Brings Southern Representation to Fore in Senate Debate
Senator Harris is praised for securing Georgia’s share of federal appointments while opposing the confirmation of Pierce Butler to the Supreme Court citing southern discrimination. He argues for fair southern representation on the Supreme Court and the Interstate Commerce Commission, noting freight rate biases and regional disparities. The piece also notes renewed community life in Athens as students return, commercial optimism, and plans to combat the boll weevil.
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William J. Harris
Washington
Harris
Georgia
Ashington
Pierce Butler
Supreme Court
Butler
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore
San Francisco
Kel
Harding
South
Why Paris Dresses Cost So Much Money
An interview with Madame Jeanne Paquin explains high fashion costs. She notes only a few can afford art quality gowns, cites waste and critic staff as necessary, and estimates a well heeled customer may spend about 50 000 francs yearly for roughly 15 dresses plus accessories totaling around 5 040 dollars.
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Paris
Madame Jeanne Paquin
Madame Paquin
Necu
Eve Wholesome Musical Show at Colonial Theatre
A clean wholesome musical titled Eve is announced for one night at the Colonial Theatre on Thursday. George B. Wints presents a lively cast of beautiful youthful performers with Nyra Crown and a galaxy of talent. Lita Lee leads as leading lady with Alfred Green directing. Tom Meighan is away for Ne'er-Do-Well scenes.
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Colonial Theatre
George B. Wints
New York
Nyra Crown
Jonny Getz
Helen Janta
Ace Wings
Babe Monnot
Harry Creer
Walter Dirga
Elwood Brown
Miles Rodgers
Deby Richards
Tom Meighan
Panama
Lita Lee
Alfred Green
Laxative Ad Promises Quick Bowels Relief
An old advertisement touts a laxative claim promising a clean bowel without cramping. It targets adults and children and notes the product tastes like candy and costs 10 cents a box. The copy mentions cures for headaches bile and indigestion and promises relief by morning.
Rheumatism cure tip from old advertisement
A healthcare advertisement advises avoiding sweets and damp chill, dressing warmly, and drinking water to prevent rheumatism. It claims rheumatic trouble comes from body waste acids and recommends Jad Salt or Rad Salts dissolved in water each morning for four weeks to purify the blood and ease joint pain.
Alkali in Soap Harmful to Hair Care Adverts Mulsified Shampoo
An old advertisement warns that excess alkali in soaps and shampoos damages the scalp and hair. It promotes Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as purer and greaseless, noting a small amount cleanses hair well, produces rich lather, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft and manageable. It claims affordability and availability at pharmacies.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertisement Claims Relief
An ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and related symptoms. It urges carrying the lozenges, chewing one or two when needed, and highlights an alkaline stomach effect, claiming relief from gas, sour risings, bloating, and heartburn. A 60 cent box is advertised as reliable relief known nationwide.
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Stuart
U. S
Canada
Banner Herald Sunday Want Ad Page Draws Readers
The Banner-Herald notes the Sunday Want Ad Page as one of the paper’s most popular and profitable sections. Thousands focus on the Want Ad Page for listings and opportunities.
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the Banner-Herald
Athens Need for Diversified Crops Highlighted by Local Reader
A local reader argues Athens, once a cotton hub, is hit hard by the boll weevil and urges the city to shift focus to other crops and new markets. He cites southern recoveries, points to potato and sweet potato potential, and urges commercial bodies to seek broader profit crops while awaiting bridge and road improvements and the new cold storage plant near readiness.
Sweet Potato Crop Attracts Wide Local Interest
Readers report strong interest in Harr old Holme's sweet potatoes with many farmers seeking markets. A local informant claims over 100000 bushels of sweet potatoes are stored around Athens awaiting sale.
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Harrold Holme
Athens
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helped Muskegon Woman
Nellie Quill on Morris Muskegon Michigan details long term illness and failed operations. After using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound she reports reduced pain increased strength and resumed factory work. She urges others with bearing down pains and weakness to try the product.
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Muskegon
Michigan
Nellie Quillon
Morris Muskegon
Mich
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed in Athens Ad
Days of dizziness and backache plague Athens residents. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as effective for kidney ills. Mrs. T. S. Seagraves of 378 Dougherty Street testifies after seven years of irregular kidney action and pain, claiming quick relief and restored health. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as manufacturer and urges readers to ask neighbors about the remedy.
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Athens
Dean
T. S. Seagraves
Dougherty St
Doah
Doan
Des 0rown Medicine Ad Offer Ends Soon
Plainly written offer asks readers to send name and address with one stamp to obtain a trial package of Chamberlain family medicines. Includes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Stomach and Liver Tablets, and Salve. Promises relief for coughs, digestive issues, skin and wound care. All for six cents plus postage in era advertising style.
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Chamberlain
Campaign Against Wastefulness in Eating Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for digestive ailments. It claims the product removes mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves stomach and liver issues, including appendicitis, promising dramatic weight and health improvements. It features a testimonial of improved health after using the remedy and urges purchase from druggists.
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Mayr
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