Athens News Bits Stir Public Plans and Projections
The Athens column previews upcoming events and plans including a railroad schedule push before spring trade, a potential Roosevelt versus Bryan presidential contest, and a paint update for the post office. It notes a busy Colonial theater three week period, the Lucy Cobb goats story across 12 states, and Len G. Broughton’s departure for institutional Christ Church London. It mentions Sumter County’s road bond plans and Lon Livingston’s continued influence in Washington.
Presidential contest grows in uncertainty at national conventions
The article surveys the 1912 nomination battle across parties. Taft faces Roosevelt La Follette and progressive efforts to split votes. In the Democrats Oscar Underwood rises, Wilson stumbles over Harvey-Watterson, while Bryan’s stance looms.
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Inded
Taft
Roosevelt
Cummins
Woodrow Wilson
Judson Harmon
Champ Clark
Governor Foss
Joseph W. Folk
Oscar Underwood
Wilson
New Jersey
Harvey-Watterson
William J. Bryan
Underwood
The Best Money A State Invests In Education
An essay argues Georgia should greatly increase education funding. It emphasizes education as the best investment for material, intellectual, and moral progress, noting postwar South recovery and the need for continued growth in state and private support. It predicts future public willingness to spend more on schools.
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Georgia
South
State
This Date in History January 23 Highlights
Chronology of notable events includes John Hancock born in Quincy and died there on October 8, 1793. Other items mark deaths of Gen. John Sullivan born February 17, 1740, William Pitt’s birth in 1769, St Louis Castle fire in 1834, election day law change in 1845, the Pacific steamer disappearance in 1856, Madagascar annexation in 1896, Montreal fire of 1901, and the National Progressive League launch in 1911.
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John Hancock
Quincy
Mass
John Sullivan
William Pitt
St. Louis Castle
Quebec
Congress
Pacific
Liverpoool
New York
France
Madagascar
Montreal
National Progressive League
Washington
Holbrook Blinn Born in San Francisco January 23 1872
The actor Holbrook Blinn, a noted character performer, was born in San Francisco on January 23, 1872. He attended Stanford University for several years, began his stage career in San Francisco, spent time in the East, and later organized a dramatic company that toured Alaska.
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Holbrook Blinn
San Francisco
Stanford University
California
Alaska
Stage Actor Blinn’s Career Highlights and Birthday Note
Frederick Warde Effie Ellsler and other famed players figure in Blinn’s career spanning nine years in England with Martin Harvey Olga Nethersole and more He originated Napoleon in The Duchess of Dantzig later supported Mrs Fiske for seasons He retired to star in The Boss Samuel Grenbaum justice of the New York Supreme Court turns 52 today
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Frederick Warde
Effie Ellsler
England
Martin Harvey
Olga Nethersole
Mr. Blinn
Napoleon
Duchess of Dantzig
Mrs. Fiske
Edward Sheldon
the Boss
Samuel Grenbaum
The
Supreme Court of New York
Inward Remedy for Piles Promoted as Hem-Roid Cure
Advertises Hem-Roid sugar coated tablets as a cure for piles by inward action, claiming permanent relief beyond balves, priced at $1 for 24 days. Mentions Dr. Leonhardt Co. and offers booklist, plus Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder health, with a general dealer distribution.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station
Buffalo, N. Y
Markets and Cures Mentioned in Brief Items
Athens Cotton shows a midseason basis of 10 cents while weather is clear and moderating. New York Cotton features an health note promoting Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism caused by cold or damp, claiming quick relief and availability through dealers.
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Athens Daily Banner
Chamberlain
Red Sunday Anniversary Commemorated in St Petersburg
Special to the Banner reports that in St Petersburg on January 22 the seventh anniversary of Red Sunday passed without disorderly demonstrations. Father Capon led the earlier protest before the Winter Palace where many were killed by troops, but police precautions kept unrest down.
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St. Petersburg
Father Capon
Winter Palace
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature Quickly
Medicines that aid nature are always most efficient. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough relieves the lungs and stops irregularities with surprising promptness. For sale by all druggists.
Texas Laundrymen Meet Opens in Waco
Waco hosts the annual Texas Laundry convention over two days with President S. G. Burnett of Beaumont chairing the opening session.
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Waco
Texas
Waco Ig
Texas Laundry
S. G. Men’s Burnett Beaumont
State College of Agriculture Runs a Double Barreled School on Wheels
The State College of Agriculture Athens operates a mobile “college on wheels” touring multiple Georgia counties this month. Aimed at farmers who cannot visit Athens, the itinerant school features lectures, demonstrations, road material tests, and a formal registration system with student buttons and syllabi. Prof Koch and Prof Firor lead sessions in Washington Eatonton Carrollton and Louisville this week, with Dr Soule guiding lectures for registered farmers. Georgia’s program highlights a poultry husbandry unit and early state-wide coordination with federal agents, surpassing Iowa in readiness and implementation.
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State College of Agriculture
Athens
Washington
Eatonton
Tere
G. W. Firer
Soil Department
Koch
Firor
Louisville
Car
Rollton
Soule
Agrebalhyres College
Merit Carrollton
United State
Iowa
Georgia
Department of Poultry Husbandry
South
Acmt
Supreme Court Session in Watkinsville Opens Quietly
Superior court convenes with Judge Meadow in Watkinsville Georgia amid sparse business and likely adjournment tomorrow. Several solicitor general candidates and other office seekers attend. Col Gamble of Athens spoke at noon, avoiding direct critique of opponents while addressing issues of mail delivery and farm concerns.
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Watkinsville
Superior Court
Meadow
Col. Gamble
Athens
Key West Ends Year With First Train Arrival Celebration
Key West Florida marked a three day jubilee beginning January 22 to celebrate the arrival of the first train on the 127 mile oversea Merida East Coast railway extension. The event highlighted local pride as Key West joined the broader rail network.
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Key West
Fla
Merida East Coast
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