Triumph of Japanese diplomacy at the Washington disarmament conference
The writer lauds Japan for outmaneuvering England and the United States at the Washington conference, claiming Japan secured the better naval ratio and gains on insular rights while preventing discussion of key issues. It notes Japan saved the Mutsu from scrapping and argues U S naval strength in the Pacific won’t exceed Japan’s. The piece warns the United States should keep watch on Japan’s moves as the conference edges toward peace.
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Washington
Japan
Ye Islands
League of Nations
United States
Senate
Shantung Peninsula
China
Shantung
Kian Chau
Pacific
Uncle Sam
Bonds for Educational Improvement in Georgia
The piece argues for a ten million dollar state bond issue to fund building and equipment across Georgia’s educational system from common schools to the University. It notes inadequate facilities, funding gaps, and the need for better buildings and gear to enhance education and indirectly benefit children’s brains.
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Georgia
Noth
South and Federal Appropriations Debate on Regional Fairness
The budget cuts to federal appropriations spark protest over southern underfunding. The author argues the South pays its full share in taxes but receives less in returns, especially for public buildings and navigable rivers. The piece accuses Republicans of sectional bias and urges protest while predicting the party’s demise.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Promoting Industrial Development in Cities
A discussion on growing city economies through attracting new industries. It notes past disappointments from incentives that fail to endure and highlights that, with proper handling, lasting industrial growth is achievable. The piece references guidance from the United States Chamber of Commerce on practical methods.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Pete Bango
Athan
Athens Prophecy and Hotel Need Highlight City Growth
An 1904 Athens Banner editorial envisions Athens reaching 20 000 population and over 25 million in annual business within five years. A traveling salesman praises the city but cites the urgent need for a hotel to advertise and accommodate visitors. The social column lists local visits and events, including Bonneybell photos, Leap Year Club, and numerous residents visiting relatives or traveling.
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Athens
A Verse and a Vignette by D. G. B
A reflective piece by D. G. B contrasts seeking a kingdom with humility and devotion. It presents a divine call to prioritize spiritual riches and warns of idol worship, showing the man's downfall from self-worship to eternal perish.
What Athens Needs and the unemployment paradox
A reader laments that editorial interviews on civic needs assume all can act. Quotes Tom Hardaway on selling cars to pay debts clash with scarce buyers, and Arnold & Abney’s call to “go to work” ignores the lack of job openings, as the letter writer seeks a stenographer post with no replies after days of ads.
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Athens
Tom Hardaway
Ita
Arnold & Abney
Amy Tl
History Visit by Dr Coulter in Milledgeville
Dr EB M Coulter professor of history at the University of Georgia leaves Monday afternoon for Milledgeville to inspect the old state capitol and other historic buildings. He will study records for a volume on state history he is preparing.
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EB. M. Coulter
University of Georgia
Milledgeville
Old State Capitol
Coulter
Athens Citizens Call For More Factories In City
Interviews with merchants and residents of Athens reveal a strong push for more manufacturing plants and bigger payrolls. Citizens urge housing, white way streets, street lights, sewers, and better city services to attract and support growth while protecting consumers and workers.
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Hilder
Oglethorpe Avenue
Athens
Julius' Talmadge
Local Baptist Minister Slams Athens Citizens Over Voter Duties
Dr. J. C. Wilkinson, at First Baptist Church, denounced qualified voters who skip elections and citizens who seek excuses from grand jury service as law and order destroyers. He urged witnesses to testify about immoral conditions in Athens, called idlers burdens to the community, and urged everyone to perform their duties diligently regardless of profession.
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J. C. Wilkinson
Athens
Wilkinson
Athens Sermon Praises Dobs Athens Need Opinion
Dr Wilkinson cited interviews from leading men on What Athens Need as printed in the Banner Herald and praised the article. Several hundred Athens citizens attended the Sunday service and discussed the sermon, with many expressing agreement and admiration for its conveyed views.
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Athens
Wax Joseph
Hanner- Herald
Wilkinson
Banner-Herald
Banner- Herald
Pape's Diapen Relief For Gas Indigestion Ad
Advertisement claims Pape's Diapen provides fast relief from stomach gas acidity and indigestion. English text references gas related distress and fermentation symptoms with claims of stomach relief after eating favorite foods, and mentions widespread use and drug store availability.
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Athens Publishing Co
Congress
The
Audit Bureau
Associated Press
Andrew C. Erwin
Bowdre Phinizy
H. J. Rowe
Athens Publishing Company
Athens Banner
Athens, Banner
Henry F. Saxon
Florence Hodgson
Leap Year Club
C. A. Garrett
Augusta
Mrs
A. C. Quite Han
Hancock Avs
Enue
Olivia Hodgman
D. McNeil
St. Louis
Patterson
A. H. Patterson
8. C. Webb
Greenville
A. C. Watkins
First Baptist Church
Abbeville, D. C
L. V. Wilkins
Hill Streets
Fannie Crane
Prince Ave
Simon Michael
Faml
Teeta Macon
J. R. Hunter
LaGrange
R. C. Wilson
Mr. Morris Michael
South Georgia
N. N. Archer
W. H. Davis
Prince Avenue
Mignon Davis
Mra
W. H. “Davis
Marion Hall
City
Pal
Hull
Henry Comer
J. M. . McCurdy
Hig
J. J. M’mahan
Capt. McMahan
C. H. Brand
Gwinnett Journal
C.H. Brand
Brand
Sielock
Capps
Merlot
J. Poss
W. C. Davis
Empire Furniture ‘O
Harold G. Tuck
John L. Arnold
A. Banka
Mengyi
H. G. Marloww
Co. D. Flanigan
Warren J. Conley
Warren J. Smith & Bros. Ding Store
Lona Morris
D. Lund
Neele
Pastor Ponts
Lambles
Washington St
Hinton Securit Life Insurang
Carrey
Nesta
PTO Evange
Keememrrres
Frank Hofmeister
Saath
Att Soc
Jhiess
Piamonds
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