Finest Highways in the World Promoted by Alabama Leaders
Senator Bankhead of Alabama champions a vast highway program tied to a 190 million dollar post office bill to build a nationwide system. Senator Morgan urged waterways, signaling Alabama’s leadership in modern transport as the plan targets 71 thousand miles total with federal aid. The proposal allocates 50 million this year and distributes funds among states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
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Bankhead
Alabama
John T. Morgan
Post Office
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
The Egg-Shaped Wheel Dilemma On Our Roads
A columnist argues wheels flatten with use, making tires and shocks pound pavement like sledge hammers. He notes roads crumble faster due to elastic pavement need, brick by British rubber trials, and criticizes road waste, urging better pavement quality and engineering innovation. He ends with a brusque aside on gendered swearing.
Mysterious rap mystery and revival in 1895 Athens
The Athens Banner notes a puzzling constant rap at Dr Haselton’s chamber doors with no confirmed cause. Local residents speculate rock formation shifts and heat cycles, while older settlers remain unfazed. The item also covers a religious revival at Oconee Street Church led by Rev J B England, engravings of Jefferson Davis, Polar Ice Works interest, and visits by A T Brightwell, Louise DuBois, B A Newland, and Henry C Rugstes with a mix of local notes.
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The
Athens Banner
Oconee St
J. B. England
Barnesville
R. Engiana
Oconee Street
Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement offers Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand from Palmer & Son claiming relief from fatigue moodiness nervousness and nervous indigestion. It promises noticeable improvement in three days or money back on the first box purchased and markets a moneyback plan for affections of the nervous system plus constipation sleeplessness and loss of appetite.
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Palmer & Son
Wendell
Moneylack
Cures Malaria Chills and Fever Advertisement
An old advertisement proclaims a cure for malaria, chills, and fever including dengue or bilious fever. It claims to kill the germs and promote health.
Fortson Declares Candidacy for Western Circuit Judge
Blanton Fortson announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Judge of the Superior Court for the Western Circuit, pending Democratic Primary action.
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Superior Court of the Western Circuit
Blanton Fortson
C H Brand declares candidacy for Georgia Eighth District
C H Brand announces for Congress in Georgia's Eighth District for the 11th Congress under Democratic Primary rules. He asks for voters' continued loyal support and approval of his candidacy.
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Georgia
C. H. Brand
Candidate for Congress from the 8th Coorg district
The speaker declares candidacy for Congress from the 8th District of Coorg with a focus on agriculture. He argues prosperity hinges on farmers, urges action by Congress to restore agriculture, stabilize cotton prices, and improve rural conditions while seeking voter support to serve.
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Coorg
Mary É
Eaton
Congress
Thomas
Shackelford
Weevil Experts Call For Calcium Arsenate Supplies
Weevil experts from Clarke county report pressing demand for calcium arsenate with no quick relief in sight. Harold Hulme has two loads en route from Baltimore, already sold. Farmers praise calcium dust but supply is scarce, predicting a risky season from now to August if wet weather continues. Local businessmen’ project shows weevil control can boost cotton under pressure.
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Clarke County
Harold Hulme
Athens
Baltimore
Hulme
Weevil Defense Forces Readied for Extended Action
A section prepared to begin the fight from the first appearance of the weevil, with experts dispatched to stay active through August 15 to manage the threat and sustain early response efforts.
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Enate
Hoover Sails Home Welcome for Walter Hoover at Duluth
Hoover buttons mark a homecoming event in Duluth for Walter Hoover of the Duluth Boat Club who won the worlds amateur single sculling title on July 8 in Henry. Mr and Mrs G C DeLay of Atlanta are visiting relatives and friends.
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Hoover Buttons
Duluth
Hoover
Walter Hoover
Duluth Boat Club
G. C. DeLay
Atlanta
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Earl B. Braswell
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Audit Bureau
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H. J. Rowe
Athens, GA
Athens Publishing Company
Lenin
Cain
Taft
London
Fort William
Ontario
Dick Harris
Jefferson Davis
Polar Ice CO
N. W. Coleman
Polar Ice Works
J. N. Booth
A. T. Brightwell
Maxeys
Louise DuBoiq
Columbus
B A
Newland
Sheent
Athena
Henry C. Rugstes
Franklin
Mass
Prince Sum
Japan
Banner-Herald
Fifa
Dalinguen
Thomas Bros
Archey
Georgian Palm Garden
Bayer
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Lweverhes
Bec
Pollay Hatienal
Hameniedae
Sonderland
Whenekay
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