Clarifies D D Longs Role With Georgia College Of Agriculture
President Soule of the State College of Agriculture in Athens explains that D D Long is associated with the college rather than the U S Department of Agriculture. The note emphasizes the college and government cooperation on a state soil survey and test plots, urging readers to understand Longs institutional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Long
U. S Department
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Long
Soule
Mr. Long
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Andrew M. Soule
Attorney Andrew Cobb Endorses W H Quarter as Solicitor General
Andrew J. Cobb of Cobb Erwin in Athens Georgia dated April 9 1912 endorses W H Quarter for the office of Solicitor General. Cobb cites Quarter’s character legal attainments and experience as a prosecutor as evidence of his fitness and public service potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Cobb
Howell Cobb
Erwin Cobb & Erwin
Attorneys At Law
Athens
W. H. Quarter Mae
Law School
University of Georgia
Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertised by F J Cheney Co
Ohio notice states Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo offers to pay 100 dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason notes sworn oath dated December 6 1886. Advertisement claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and lists price 75 cents for sale plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Miss Lucy Roberts backs Junior State work at Moultrie
In Moultrie Georgia on July 10 Miss Lucy Roberts an organizer of the Junior State on institutions near Athens visits patrons to raise funds for reclamation of abandoned and wayward boys. The Athens farm site funded by Dr L G Sadrman needs improvements and final title. Prominent workers include Dr Crawford Jackson L G Hardman Clifford Anderson and others aiding the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Lucy Roberts
Athens
L. G. Sadrman
Miss Roberts
Crawford Jackson
L. G. Hardman
Clifford Anderson
W. R. Hammond
W. S. Witham
E C. Callaway
J. N
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement from Athens
Athens citizens report back pain relief and improved kidney function after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. W. M. Patten of Athens confirms long-standing kidney trouble improved by the remedy, urging others to try Doan’s, 50 cents at dealers with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
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Athens
Dean
Doan
W. M. Patten
E. Dougherty St
Athens, Ga
Fostern-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Gathering of Catholic Indians at White River camp meeting
Several thousand Catholic Indians gathered at White River near the Rosebud reservation for a multi day camp meeting. Delegations arrived from Standing Rock Cheyenne River Rosebud Lower Brule Pine Ridge Yankton and Sisseton reservations as priests and noted native leaders prepared sermons and addresses.
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Chamberlain
S. D
White River
Rosebud Reservation
Standing Rock
Cheyenne River
Rosebud
Lower Brule
Pineridge
Yankton
Sisseton
Parisian Sage hair tonic praised for health and shine
The ad warns against poisonous sugar or lead in hair preparations and promotes Parisian Sage as a weekly hair dressing. It claims it prevents dandruff itching baldness and hair loss while adding luster. The message emphasizes to buy the genuine Parisian Sage with the auburn girl on the carton and notes large bottles cost 50 cents at H. R. Palmer & Sons and other dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Prohis to Nominate Candidates on Friday
The national prohibition convention opened in Atlantic City at the Steel Pier auditorium with about 5,000 delegates and visitors. National Chairman Charles R. Jones presided as committees were formed and sessions set for mornings with afternoons for work and evenings for rallies. Nominations are due Friday amid multiple active candidates including Aaron S. Watkins supported by Ohio and two New England contenders.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Frances Willard
Neal Dow
Clinton B. Fiske
Charles R. Jones
Illinois
Ohio
Aaron S. Watkins
New England
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Texas
Arizona
Frat Men Initiate Louisville Today
An army of about 2000 Kappa Sigma members from colleges nationwide gathers in Louisville for the twentieth biennial grand conclave. The three day sessions will include entertainment. The fraternity began at the University of Virginia in 1869 and traces to a 1395 European order. It now has 78 chapters across major colleges.
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Louisville
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
America
University of Virginia
University of Balogna
Paris
Florence
Orleans
Dealers Assail Wheat Rates Report Hearing in Chicago
Prominent grain dealers and millers from the West attended a hearing in Chicago before Interstate Commerce Commission Examiner Boyle. The case centers on alleged unjust wheat rates from Minneapolis to Chicago. Mills claim milling in transit allows Minneapolis to ship flour at a lower rate, giving Minneapolis millers a 2 1/4 cent per hundred pound freight advantage over Chicago producers.
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Chicago
Ill
West
Boyle
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minneapolis
The Choice of a Husband Advertisement
A vintage ad urges women to avoid weakness by using Dr King s New Life Pills for stronger health better complexion fresh breath and cheerful spirits. The pitch promises easy safe and sure results available for 25c at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Tribble Announces Re Election Bid in Eighth District
Congressmen Tribble files for Democratic nomination for Representative from Georgia's Eighth District in the 63rd Congress subject to the August 21 1912 primary. He has served over half a term and sits on key committees as a noted Southern working member. He expects to visit supporters before and after the primary.
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S. J. Tribble
Eighth
Georgia
Washington
South
Congress
J.tribble
Fined Three Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents for Two Pennies
Atlanta July 10 Ed Blackwell a Decatur street resident was fined 3.75 by Recorder Broyles for stealing two copper pennies from a Decatur street store. After review the fine was remitted. The pennies were the alleged profit on a mullet, and the case marked the smallest sum for a criminal proceeding in the local court.
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Atlanta
Ed Blackwell
Decatur Street
Broyles
Blackwell
What Makes a Woman and Electric Bitters Ad Prompts
An 1890s style ad claims women gain strength from Electric Bitters and temper from healthful routines. It includes a testimonial from Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praising the medicine. Also notes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and beauty tips. Notices warn creditors to present claims against the estate of T W Wallace and name Rosa Wallace as administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Pool
Depew, Okla
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Georgia
Clarke County
T. W. Wallace
Rosa. Wallace
Canadian Fair Opens With Duke of Connaught Attendance
Winnipeg marks the Canadian Industrial Exhibition with His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught opening the event. The ten day visit features a centennial tribute to western Canada, a Red River settlement pageant, Blue Ribbon races, aeroplane flights and the Loy Scouts national encampment.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Duke of Connaught
Toronto
Exhibition
Western Canada
Red River
Lord Selkirk
Loy Scouts of Canada
Coal supply bids sought for State Normal School Athens Ga
Notice invites bids to furnish 609 tons of coal for State Normal School in Athens Georgia. Deliveries are 200 tons in July and August, 400 tons from October 1 to March 1 as needed. Coal must be steam grade lump 2 to 6 inches or larger with seam and analysis. F.O.B. Athens and delivered to the Normal School. A Rhodes State Normal School Swks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Athens
F. O. B. Athens
A. Rhodes
Insect Bite Costs Leg
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is urged to kill poison and prevent inflammation and pain. It heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises and costs 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Announcements of Candidates for Clarke County Georgia
A newspaper notice lists multiple candidates in Clarke county Georgia races for the General Assembly and other offices. Frank A Lipscomb C B Griffith Cobb Lampkin J F Rhodes R Toombs Dubose seek the Democratic primary. Other entries name John B Gamble W H Quarterly W A Stevenson R L J Smith and H J Tribble aiming for Congress in the Eighth District in 1912.
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Clarke County
General Assembly of Georgia
Democratic Party
Frank A. Lipscomb
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MR. D. D. Long
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Lucas County
TY Bee
Central of Georgia Railway
Gop
H. R. McLean
J.C. Hellner
Prohis
Tutt
Tribble
Broadway
Cardinal Farley
C. B. Griffith
Cobb Lampkin
J. F. Rhodes
Senate
State Senate
R. Toombs Dubose
Genereral
Western Circuit
John B. Gamble
W. H. Quarterman
W. A. Stevenson
R. L. J. Smith
Georgia Military College
Se Lee
the Military School OF the South
I .R. Horton
A.B. Presiden
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