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Athens Banner in Athens, Georgia

29 Jul 1911

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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1911

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Plan to divide state into forty four senatorial districts

Georgia lawmakers consider Graham bill to reapportion into 44 districts with Fulton Chatham Richmond Bibb each having single senatorial seat. Counties grouped 3 or 4 per district by location transport and population, effective 1912 if passed, 1914 if amendment required. Districts listed by county groupings include Clarke Elbert and Oglethorpe in thirtieth.

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Graham of Grady House Graham Senate Fulton Chatham Richmond Bibb Anderson Greatham Liberty Montgomery Tattnall Toombs Appling Jeff Davis Pierce Wayne Camden Charlton Glynn McIntosh Clinch Coffee Echols Ware Berrien Brooks Lowndes Colquitt Dougherty Mitchell Agth Decatur Thomas Baker Baker, ‘Early King ’Milter. * Tenth District—Lee, Sumter Terrell Clay Quitman Randolph Webster Chattahoochee Marion Schley and Stewart Crawford Houston Macon Taylor Crisp, Dooly Turner and Wilcox Ben Hill Irwin Tift Worth Emanuel Johnson and Laurens Bulloch Bryan Effingham Screven Burke, Jefferson and Jenkins Greene Hancock Taliaferro Warren Baldwin Jasper Jones and Putnam Glascock Twiggs Washington and Wilkinson Dodge Pulaski Telfair Harris Muscogee Talbot Monroe Pike and Upson Butts, Henry and Spaling Morgan, Newton Oconee Rockdale Columbia Lincoln McDuffie and Wilkes Clarke, Elbert Oglethorpe Franklin, Hart, Madison and Stephens Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin and White Banks Hall and Jackson DeKalb Gwinnett Walton Campbell Clayton Douglas Fayette Heard Meriwether Troup Carroll Coweta Haralson Floyd Paulding Polk Habersham Rabun Towns Union Cherokee Fanain Gilmer and Pickens Bartow Cobb and Milton Gordon, Murray and Whitfield Catoosa Chattooga Dade and Walker
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Bargains Slash Prices as Fire-Damaged Renovation Begins

Store announces immediate sale with reduced prices to fund remodeling of a building damaged by fire. Promises bargains for shoppers to inspect.

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Georgia to adopt centralized public school system plan

A Georgia House education committee proposal aims to centralize public schools by creating a state board of education and appointing a state superintendent with broader powers. The plan preserves county boards and introduces inspectors every 60 days, plus an auditor to review county finances.

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Georgia State Board of Education State House County Boards of Education Department of Education Senate Senator Beauchamp
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Three Special Trains From Atlanta Announced

Officials announce three special trains from Atlanta for a limited period of eight days while noting a six day shorter service window. The announcement details schedule constraints and implications for travelers in the region.

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Atlanta
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Lawmakers Propose Bills Aiming For Favorable Passage

A set of similar bills has been introduced by lawmakers and is expected to win approval once put to a vote. The measure aims to streamline processes and secure anticipated support when advanced.

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Mississippi Senate Campaign Fires Up With Monster Barbecue

Meridian Mississippi July 28 Mississippi lively senatorial campaign heats up before the state primary next Tuesday with a monster barbecue. The event, organized by opponents of ex Governor Vardaman, contrasts a large July 4 demonstration featuring eighty oxen drawing a wagon bearing Vardaman to boost turnout and support.

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Meridian Miss Mississippi Vardaman
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Blood Stains Still Circulation Must Be Restored

Advertisement promotes Dr Leonhardt Hem Roid as a guaranteed internal remedy for piles. Claims cures by cleansing blood and improving circulation rather than external treatments. Sells for 1 with 24 days treatment. mailed booklet offered from Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.

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Meson Elects New Principal

Lexington Georgia July 28 at a recent board meeting of Meson academy trustees Professor H D Fetzer AM from Benton Academy Teachers Normal Benton Tenn was elected principal for the ensuing year and will open the school in September.

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Lexington Meson Academy Court House H. D. Fetzer A. M Benton Academy Teachers Normal Benton, Tenn
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Rheumatism Relief Claims Quick Cure by Dr Detchon

Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism advertised as relieving severe cases in a few hours. It claims to remove the cause and show benefit from the first dose. Available in 75 cents and one dollar at L P Canning druggist corner Clayton and Jackson streets.

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Miss Sloan and Mr Lewis Plan Pikes Peak Sunrise Wedding

Miss Nona Sloan of Los Angeles and Mr Meyer Lewis of Omaha have arranged a sunrise wedding atop Pikes Peak Colorado. They will honeymoon in Colorado Springs before returning to Omaha to live.

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Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Colo Nona Sloan Los Angeles Meyer Lewis Omaha
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Dream Balm Restores Taste and Smell After Nasal Catarrh

Ely's Dream Balm is applied to the air passages and starts healing immediately. Druggists sell it, or send 50 cents to Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street, New York, for mail order.

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Ely Ely Bros Warren Street New York
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