Two New Stars Added to Flag on July Fourth
Washington July 4 Two new stars were added to the national flag marking Arizona and New Mexico's admission as states. The change takes effect on Independence Day per a 1818 act, with current flag design arranging eight stars in six rows.
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Congress
Idaho
Washington
Montana
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South Dakota
Oklahoma
Unte
Arizona
Wealthiest Negro of Oglethorpe Visits Atlanta First Time
Charley Jennings of Oglethorpe County, reputed to be worth 50000 dollars, visited Elberton from Atlanta. He owns 1100 acres of farming land and buys more adjoining his farm. He traveled to Atlanta for the first time since 1867 and plans to visit the state capitol at the urging of Senator Walter E White. He is a diligent trader with strong credit and polite manners.
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Oglethorpe
Atlanta
Elberton
Charley Jennings
Oglethorpe County
Charley
White House
State Capitol
Walter E. Whitehead
Carlton
After Thirty Five Years He Qualified a Legal Executor
Hartwell Georgia July 4 About thirty five years after the nomination in the will E B Benson qualified as executor of the estate of Tinsley Powell Monday Powell left a valuable estate largely consisting of land inside Hartwell city limits Before his death he made a will leaving the estate to his widow for life and nominated Dr C A Webb and E B Benson executors Webb qualified and probated the will on the death of Webb last week Benson qualified Monday to carry out the testator s wishes Mrs Powell is still living and vigorous Nettie Gray applied for letters on the estate of her father John A Gray who was killed by his son Robert Gray several weeks ago
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Hartwell
E. B. Benson
Tinsley Powell
Powell
C. A. Webb
Dr. Webb
Benson
Mrs. Powell
Nettie Gray
John A Gray
Robert Gray
Elberton District Women Meet in Lavonia July 25 28
Lavonia Georgia July 4 news release for the Woman's Missionary Society of the Elberton District announcing annual session in Lavonia from July 25 to 28. Delegates from Adult Auxiliary Young People and Junior Society urged with homes provided. send names to Mrs B F Cheek.
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Lavonia
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Elberton District
B. F. Cheek
H. Ben Childs
Auto Races at Tacoma End Carnival Week
Tacoma Washington July 4 thousands of visitors attend Tacoma’s carnival week ending with a ten thousand dollar automobile race meet starting tomorrow and running to Saturday on a five mile road course. Tomorrow features three events and Saturday concentrates on a 250 mile free for all with a five thousand dollar prize. Top drivers Hughes Mulford Whalen and Disbrow are among the entries ensuring strong competition.
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Wash
Hughes
Mulford
Whalen
Disbrow
Poplar Springs Camp Meeting Plans Announced Lavonia Ga
Lavonia Ga July 4 The annual Poplar Springs camp meeting begins Friday night before the third Sunday in August and runs to Thursday morning The program includes daily services led by Rev W A Simmons Royston Rev R F Eakes Elberton Rev Irby Henderson Carnesville and Rev Frank Quillian Commerce Tent services follow regular schedules and are expected to draw large crowds
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Lavonia
Poplar Springs
W. A. Simmons
Royston
Church Censors Plan Catholic Theatrical Venture on Broadway
A new theater project supervised by the Roman Catholic Church was announced on Broadway to improve theatrical conditions in New York. Cardinal Farley has approved the general scheme, aiming to present mainly wholesome religious pieces alongside broadly interesting plays benefiting Protestants and Catholics alike.
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New York
Cardinal Farley
Zemo skin remedy praised for eczema and rashes
An old advertisement extols Zemo as a rapid remedy for eczema, chafing, pimples, salt rheum, dandruff, and tetter. It claims quick, trace-free relief and a cooling, vanishing liquid formula, marketed by leading Athens druggists via Citizens’.
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Zemo
Athens
Farmers Institute Consolidates Meetings in Albany
Albany Ga July 4 The chamber of commerce consolidates the farmers institute with the State College of Agriculture meeting on July 5 to discuss army worm and cotton caterpillar control. Speakers include T H McHatton L E Kast and a state education representative. The program covers home orchard and garden corn crops and land school improvement work. The event aims to benefit southwest Georgia farmers. Mothers should watch for diarrhea in young children and Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended.
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Farmers’ Institute
State College of Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew M. Soule
Farmers’ Institutes
Guy W. Firer
State Department of Agriculture
Georgia
T. H. McHatton
L. E Kast
State College ‘of ‘Agriculture
State Department of ‘Education
Safe and Sane Fourth Celebrations Across New York
The city observed a calm Fourth of July funded by a $50,000 appropriation from the board of aldermen. The day began with a flag raising at the Old Fort Block House, followed by a parade from Fraunce's Tavern to City Hall reviewed by the mayor. Concerts, dances, and fireworks occurred across all boroughs and 139 playgrounds in the metropolitan area.
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Board of Aldermen
Old Fort Block House
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Fraunce
Broadway
City Hall
Metropolis
Chicago's sane Fourth program limits noise and danger
Chicago on July 4 celebrated a quiet holiday as authorities and civic groups banned toy pistols and fireworks for children and instead offered band concerts patriotic exercises and historical pageants. Paid experts conducted fireworks displays while outdoor athletics and aquatic events provided major entertainment for the crowds.
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National Capital Fourth Quiet Independence Day Observed
Washington on July 4 observed a safe and sane national holiday with airship and hydroplane displays and canoe races. Officials emphasized orderly celebrations in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Winterville Boy Appointed Lieutenant at Fort Leavenworth
Lieutenant Hayes Kroner of Winterville is 20 years old and new to military service. A Georgia Tech graduate, he worked in engineering at a Columbus water power firm. He passed the civil service exam at Fort McPherson and is assigned to the U S Army at Fort Leavenworth.
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Hayes Kroner
Athens
Frank Kroner
Winterville
Ft. Leavenworth
Kroner
Georgia Tech
Columbus
Fort McPherson
United States Army
Lieut
Groner
Patriotic Exercises at Pan American Union Hall
In Washington a patriotic gathering took place in the Hall of the Americas at the Pan American Union building with John Barrett, director of the Pan American Union, delivering the principal oration. Flags were prominently displayed on government and many business and private residences.
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Pan-American Union
John Barrett
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Holiday in Boston Adds Color to Independence Day History
The Fourth of July celebration in Boston marks the nation’s heritage, recalling a century since the Civil War era and the ongoing commemoration of national independence. Citizens reflect on the republic’s milestones as festivities unfold with historical pages highlighted.
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