Bowden Sold to St Louis Browns from Macon Sally League
Timon Bowden Georgia athlete and Macon Sally League outfielder has been sold to the St. Louis Browns for 3000 dollars and will report September 1. Bowden, a four year Georgia football star, also played baseball and developed strong hitting and base running after joining Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Athens
Macon
Timon Bowden
University of Georgia
St. Louis Browns
Bowden
South
Georgia
Bob McWhorter
Sixth case of bubonic plague reported in New Orleans
The sixth bubonic plague case was found in New Orleans. Helen Scell, ten, is seriously ill and isolated. Health officials inspect rail freight to prevent rat-car contamination as civic groups push cleanup efforts. An unrelated health ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar is included. Bowden, a native of Georgia, is noted at the end.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Helen Scell
W. G. Rucker
United States Health Service
The
Civic Federation
Double Track Construction Awarded in Virginia Route
The Southern Railway awarded Robert Rushell a contract to build a new double track cutoff 95 miles between Danville and Dry Fork Virginia. The project will change the line across the district and include a double track Dan River bridge, removing a heavy grade and many curves, aiding the Atlanta to Washington double track plan under President Harrison.
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Atlanta
The
Southern Railway
Danville
Dry Fork
Robert Rushell
Dan River
Washington
Harrison
Linton Spring Water Declared Pure by Health Dept
Athens Ga May 26 1914 Linton Spring Water deemed pure and wholesome after bacteriological tests by City Bacteriologist W W Brown M D The Linton Spring Water Co also advertises Bowden Lithia Water and Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil with pricing listed for 25c 50c and 1.00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Health
Athens
Linton
W. W. Brown
M. D
Bowden Lithia
Adv
Linton Spring Water CO
Porter
Anderson Campaign Play Draws Georgia Attention
Hon. J. Ron Anderson of Savannah gains statewide notice with a progressive gubernatorial platform. He outlines plans to expand the State Railroad Commission into a general corporation commission, lease state roads with top rentals, and council four year terms for officials, plus biannual legislative sessions. His Cartersville speech also pushes double tracking the Western & Atlantic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. Ron Anderson
Savannah
Cartersville
Anderson
Bartow County
State Railroad Commission
General Corporation Commission
State Road Association
Georgia
Western & Atlantic
North Georgia
Western & Atlanttic
Decatur
DeKalb County
Kimball House
State
Senate
Tomatoes Raised by Mr Emory Pledger Attract Attention
A string of ten large tomatoes grown by Mr. Emory Pledger in his city garden drew notable interest yesterday as the unusual produce was showcased to onlookers.
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Emory Pledger
Elder Reaches 14th in Monthly Life Insurance Earned
Mr. G. P. Elder district agent of Mutual Life of New York ranks fourteenth among the twenty top producers in the nation for the month. He has shown strong growth since entering the field and has boosted his agency to a leading position in the country through his energy and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Elder
Mutual Life of
New York
United States
Elder
Candler giftLetter Stirs Debate On Church Controlled Education
An editorial praises Asa Candler for his million dollar offer to fund a university under Southern Baptist Church control. It argues education tied to religion safeguards Christian values, notes the need to balance secular learning, and lauds Candler’s broad Christian outlook and influence on public opinion through a historic letter written by an ex teacher.
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Asa Candler
Southern Methodist Church
Candler
Kickapoo Worm Killer Sold For Child Health
An advertisement claims worm symptoms in children signal infestation and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer in candy form 25 cents. It asserts the product laxative action aids expulsion and urges buy from druggists. Also notes a city tomato showcase with unusually large tomatoes on one stem from a local grower.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Safe Calomel Alternative
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe plant based remedy for liver issues and constipation. It warns against calomel and promises refunds if not satisfactory. The copy claims benefits for both adults and children and urges purchase from local druggists with a 50 cent bottle price.
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Dodson
Balloting by Mail for Directors in Regional Bank
Balloting by mail for directors in Atlanta’s regional bank progresses and should finish before August first with results announced by then or earlier. George H. Malone of Dothan dominates advocacy for country bank representation and appears likely to win, a move supported by district bankers and large city banks alike.
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Atlanta
Montgomery
George H. Malone
Dothan
Ala
Movement
Country Banks
Malone
Country Bank
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs. Martin in Athens
Testimonial recalls Mrs J F Martin of 562 Pulaski St Athens who credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney trouble after four boxes she reports nearly restored her health. May 4 1914 she reiterates continued relief and recommends the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the 50 cent kidney pill.
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Athens
J. F. Martin
Pulaski St
Dean
Buffalo
Charged Union Men Shot Down the Guards in Mine Battle
Fort Smith Arkansas July 20 two mine guards who joined yesterday with union miners at Bache-Denman Mines were found dead in Hartford Valley. An affidavit by L C Thomas says the guards killed two prisoners after a clash and seven miners were captured during the fight. He and six others tried to breach the line, were captured and held in a log house until state officers arrived. Then the union men shot John Baskin and fired into Clarence Sylesberry fatally wounding him. The operators counsel filed the affidavit in federal court alleging obstruction of a federal injunction against property destruction. Judge Youmans issued eight warrants. no arrests yet.
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Associated Press
Fort Smith
Ark
Bache-Denman
Hartford Valley
L. C. Thomas
Thomas
John Baskin
Clarence Sylesberry
Sylesberry
Youmans
Milstead Returns from Milwaukee Convention
Mr. A. H. Milstead, Northwestern Life general agent, returns from a large agents convention in Milwaukee. He reports a delightful trip and pride in Athens as he reflects on the gathering with agents from across the Union.
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A. H. Milstead
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Milstead
Athens
Wonder hair removal claims surpass electricity
An advertisement touts Mrs. Osgood's Wonder as a safer quicker alternative to electrolysis for removing facial neck and arm hair. It promises permanent results in many cases and offers a money back guarantee if it fails, with purchase from H. R. Palmer & Sons or other druggists.
When Money Talks and Other Odd Notions
A quirky item notes sound travel about 400 yards per second with playful exceptions linked to scandal, flattery, truth, and alarm clock. The piece treats money as a foil to speed and veracity in a witty, puzzlesome digression.
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Wadll Sas
Eliable
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Lent. Bowden
McDonough
Athens Savings Bank
Bks
S. M. Stern
M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
T. S. Mell
J. A. Hunnnicutt
Devpree Hunnicutt
L. F. Edwards
W. T. Bryan
Aaron Cohen
F. A. Lipscomb
Directors New Bank
A .H. Milstead
H R. Palmer & Sons
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