Seventy Six Counties in Georgia Highlighted in 1829 Gazette
Gainesville article notes a rare 1829 Gazette of Georgia copy, one of only two or three known. It includes Col. David Emanuel depiction after whom Emanuel County is named and recounts his escape after being captured during a scouting mission near Bean's Creek. He hid in a swamp and later joined Twiggs' army.
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Gainesville
Gazette of Georgia
J. W. Darby
Hoschton
Georgia
Col
David Emanuel
Emanuel County
Burke County
Senate
Bean's Creek
Mr. Davis
Emanuel
Alr
Twiggs
One Million Visitors Expected at Great Knoxville Exposition
Knoxville Tennessee prepares for the National Conservation Exposition promising one million visitors over two months. Railroads the government and southern states back the event with low travel rates. Six new buildings rise alongside old structures as exhibits emphasize conservation and natural resource stewardship.
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Great Knoxville
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
South
United States
Embroidered Summer Blouse Trends Favor Finer Fabrics
The Banner notes summer blouses rely on fine materials and delicate embroidery rather than heavy lace. Crepe voile and fine cotton crepe remain favorites, with batiste, linen, crepe de chine, voile, and marquisette used widely. Simple waist designs can feature solid work or eyelets, with blue dainty patterns adding individuality. Pattern 14587 illustrates waist 7407 in sizes 32 and 42. transfers cost 15 cents.
Embroidered White Parasol for the Summer Girl
An August shore accessory guide suggests an embroidered white parasol to match white frocks. It outlines easy, multi afternoon stitching on linen, using a reused parasol frame and a center stamped motif for each panel.
Cotton Department Findings Boost Farm Yields and Profits
Results from the College of Agriculture cotton department highlight economic gains and agronomic guidance. A cotton grader trained at the college claims a $5,000 yearly saving for a manufacturer. Sunbeam cotton, bred to resist anthracnose, is distributed in 71 counties with about 5,000 acres planted in 1913, saving farmers about $20,000 annually. Experiments show legume plow-under improves cotton value, two plants per hill yield best on rich clay uplands, and a complete 10 3 4 fertilizer plus manure drill mix yields 2,680 pounds per acre versus far lower with other treatments.
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College of Agriculture
Attend Farmers Institute This Summer
The State College of Agriculture plans several farmers institutes in June July and August across the state. Three teams will cover routes delivering practical, proven agricultural information to farmers. Attendance grows each year with notable praise from a Georgia farmer who saved 700 dollars after a prior visit.
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State College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Georgia
South Georgia
Farmers Institute
Banner Pattern Transfer No 14268 for parasol sprays
Advertisement note describes a Ladies' Home Journal transfer pattern 14268 with eight sprays sized 5.5 by 10 inches. It explains construction details in solid embroidery or eyelet work, hemmed sections sewn with French seams, cover stretched over the parasol frame. Available to Banner readers for ten cents from Banner Pattern Department, 615 West 43rd Street, New York.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Banner Pattern Department
West 43Rd Street
New York
Bankrupt Sale at Miss Bradbery’s Millinery Store
Miss Bradbery’s bankrupt sale offers hats dresses flowers plumes jewelry and related millinery items at 15 to 25 percent below cost. Limited days remain as stock from winter and summer lines clears out under trustee Max Michael.
Gigs and Sulkies Appear In Early Georgia Census
In 1826 a Georgia county history notes Athens housed 1100 people with 583 whites and 517 blacks. At that time Athens had 26 four wheeled carriages and as many gigs and sulkies, a surprising tally alongside urban growth and transport progress.
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Tle
Georgia
Athens
A Breath from the Mountains in Lumpkin County
A Dahlonega Nugget item notes a county party hid 65 gallons of liquor, dropped to 35 after a thief bought a quart. Locals fear noises near Long Tubes. some mistake a woman on the hill for a panther. The piece reflects on change since 40 years ago, mentions threshing engines, and describes a mill riot case at Wimpy's mill ending with three people bound over for riot.
Fashion Notes From The Summer Runway And Paris Trends
The piece surveys current fashion, noting the rise of double skirts and silk crepe with floral embroidery, petite handbags, pleated pep ums in new blouse suits, sashes and belts, Bayadere and Roman stripe girdles, monocolor charms in silks, tulle replacing chiffon for drapery, and Paris favorites like the cothurne shoe. It covers hats veiled with chiffon, summer millinery accents, a yellow frock with white velour stripe, two toned sunbonnet style automobile caps, hip or front pocket placement on white skirts, martingale and lingerie details on coats, a parasol ferrule echoing Directoire sticks, and a range of jackets from boleros to Norfolk styles for linen, cotton, silk, and lace summer outfits.
Madam Paulini Clairvoyant Returns to Athens
Madame Paulini Clairvoyant resumes work in Athens at 293 Clayton Street West with daily hours from 10 a m to 8 p m except Sundays. Readings available by appointment or walk in during office hours.
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Athens
Clayton St
West
Wanted Position by an Experienced Stenographer
An experienced and competent male stenographer seeks a position. Can furnish strong recommendations. Address to Experienced care Banner.
Ohio Kentucky Tennis Tourney Opens in Louisville
The annual lawn tennis tournament for the championship of Ohio and Kentucky began in Louisville today and will run through the week. More than 50 well known players are entered, exclusive from those of the Louisville Tennis Club, on whose courts the meet is being held under their auspices.
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Louisville
Ohio
Kentucky
D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema Promoted by Doctors
Dr Evans says skin diseases relate little to blood and urges skin cures. The Palmer firm touts D D D as an eczema remedy with a moneyback guarantee and a 25 cent trial bottle, inviting customers to Prince Ave Pharmacy to learn more.
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Evans
Holmes
H. Palmer & Sons
Prince Ave
Pharmacy
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Cited By Sufferers
In a Vermont and Iowa notice women describe long years of pains and weakness. Mrs W F Sawyer of Moretown credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Samative Wash with relief enabling her to work daily. Mrs Ina Mill Slagle of Gifford Iowa reports cure from female weakness and back pain after using the compound.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Moretown
Vermont
W. F. Sawyer
River View Farm
Gifford
Ilona
Ina Millslagle
Iowa
Motor boat trial races begin for Harmsworth trophy
Trials open in Huntington Bay for three American boats to vie for the Harmsworth international trophy. Over the next two days, eliminations determine the trio to sail to England for August races off the Isle of Wight, with last year’s holder being Mackay Edgar in Maple Leaf IV.
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New York
Huntington Bay
England
Isle of Wight
Mackay Edgar
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Home Burns and Cuts
In Delville Texas J H Polanco recounts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve saving his daughter’s cut foot after doctors doubted recovery. The ad touts the salve as the world’s best, suitable for burns cuts wounds and scalds and priced at 25 cents. It is recommended by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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Bucklen
J. H. Polanco
Delville
Tex
R. No
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dyers and Cleaners Open Annual Convention in Omaha
The National Association of Dyers and Cleaners opens its four day convention in Omaha Nebraska with a large attendance from many U.S. and Canadian cities. President William Morgens of St. Louis presides over the session as trade questions are discussed.
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Dyers and Cleaners
Omaha
Neb
National Association of Dyers and Cleaners
United States
Canada
William Morgens
St. Louis
Best Medicine in the World Ad from Mrs Orvis
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as curing her dysentery plagued daughter stating it is the best medicine in the world. The ad notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
William Orvis
Clare, Mich
Kellar Case Up For Trial In Missouri Court
Special to the Banner Harrisonville Missouri July 7 The case of Mrs Ida May Kellar charged with killing her husband and seven year old daughter with an ax was called for trial Today in court The double killing happened at the Kellar home on the night of June 10 Police say she confessed but later repudiated the confession An insanity defense is expected to be pursued
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Kellar
Harrisonville
Ida May Kellar
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh
Warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co, claiming internal use to treat blood and mucous surfaces. Includes dubious testimonials and price details.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Toledo, O
Faleda
Ohin
F J. Cheney & Co
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National Biscuit ‘Company
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute
Central OF Georgia
Savannah
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
B. R. Brocowork
College Avenue
Athens, Ga
Tom
College
Wimpy's Mill
Emily Thomas
Emma Adams
Maybelle Tolbert
Townsend
Thomas
John Green
Miss Thomas
Lumpkin Superior Court
Paris
Directoire
Madam Paulini
Ohio-Kentucky
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