Athens News Briefs Touch on Vaccination and Summer Plans
A stray jumble of notes mentions paying a regular collector, aviation casualties near a lake, Cuba insurrection, Roosevelt’s photo, General Green, summer travel from Athens, a fly campaign, and the University of Georgia commencement in two weeks. It also notes YMCA and YWCA campaigns, parks, and the need for summer playgrounds and school building oversight in Athens with half tone illustrations planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Athens
Democrats Seek Unity as Roosevelt Split Looms
The piece argues for a unified Democratic strategy ahead of the Baltimore convention. It weighs Roosevelt’s bid for control of the G O P national committee and possible two-wing split, urging a conservative, principled ticket led by Oscar Underwood with tariff revision and strong administration. It cites Harper’s Weekly backing calm, resolute action and calls for electing capable candidates who act in the country’s interest.
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Roosevelt
G. O. P. National Committee
Howell
Omaha
Victor Rosewater
Alabama
Chicago
Baltimore
Oscar Underwood
Harper’a Weekly
Democratic Party
On This Date in History Highlights 1738 to 1891
Key dates and deaths include George III birth 1738 and death 1820, Philip otterbein founder born 1813, John E Howard Revolution soldier and Maryland governor born 1726 died 1827, Kentucky legislature 1792, Manuel II abdication 1802, Lafayette visit 1825, James Henderson death 1858, Magenta battle 1859, Chilean steamer Tata surrender 1891.
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George III
England
Philip’ Oterbein
Lexington
Charles Emmanuel J
Sardinia
Gen
Lafayette
Buf
James P. Henderson
Texas
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Diplomatic Veteran Hamilton King Remembered
United States minister to Siam and longtime diplomat Hamilton King was born in St John’s Newfoundland on June 4 1852. He studied at Olivet College Chicago Theological Seminary and attended Leipzig University and the American School in Athens before his posting in Siam. He turned 50 this year and hails from Ohio, a notable Republican birthplace pattern.
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Hamilton King
United States
Siam
St. John’s Newfoundland
Olivet College
Olivet
Mich
Chicago Theological Seminary
University of Leipsig
American School
Athens
Greece
Kinley
Bang- Se Wee
Recreation Congress Eyes Preserving Old Time Games
Educators at the Cleveland Recreation Congress study keeping traditional children’s games alive as marbles and duck on the rock fade. Talks consider municipal recreation centers funding, Boy Scout support by taxes, and merging boys club work with center programs. Mrs. James J. Storrow will lead a folk dancing finale.
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es + RECREATION CONGRESS
Greece
Cleveland Recreation Congress
Chamberlain
Federated Boys’ Club
James J. Storrow
Boston
Parisian Sage Hair Dye Promises Dandruff Cure and Growth
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a versatile hair dressing that penetrates roots, kills dandruff germs, and stops hair loss. A testimonial from Mrs. Blanche S. Marshall claims new hair growth after using the product. The piece also notes the Bookbinders International Union convention in Detroit to discuss pensions and member care.
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H.R. Palmer & Sons
Blanche S. Marshall
Hinton Ave
Charlotteville
Truste e sale of Crawford Oil Mill lands in Georgia
Trustees William Fleming and Guy R Brightwell announce a public sale at the Richmond county courthouse in Augusta on June 22 1912 between 10 am and 4 pm. The sale covers three lots in Crawford Oglethorpe County including the Oil Mill plant with buildings, fixtures, railroad tracks and related franchises held under a 1911 mortgage deed. The sale is due to failure to pay interest and taxes on bonds secured by the deed.
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Georgia
Clarge County
Richmond County
Augsuta
Crawford
Oglethorpe County
Bowen
North Street
G. Gibson
Georgia Railroad
Crawford Gil Mill
Mary E. Gibson
A. 8. Rhodes
A. Little
Crawford Oil Mill
S. A. Little
H. H. Little
North
3. A. Little
Superior Court
William Fleming
Guy R. Brightwell
Man in Neenah Breaks Ribs After Coughing Fit
A Neenah Wisconsin man suffered two broken ribs following a severe coughing spell. A doctor attributed the injuries to the coughing episode and suggested Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy. A Missouri woman touts the medicine as a breath of relief for serious lung conditions. Free trial bottles and small sizes are available at druggists.
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Neenah
Wis
Enda
Taft Bureau Opens in Chicago Headquarters
Chicago June 3 The National Taft bureau opened at the Congress Hotel with Director William B McKinley and staff from Washington in charge. The offices will operate day and night until the republican nomination is decided at the convention to meet here in two weeks.
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Chicago
Taft Campaign
National
Taft Bureau
Congress Hotel
William B McKinley
Washington
How I Lowered Costs with Foley Kidney Pills
Akron Michigan resident Mre J B Henry explains kidney trouble and how a Foley Kidney Pills sample helped her. She reports relief after using the product and says she bought a bottle afterward. For sale by all dealers.
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Mre
J.B Henry
Akron
Mich
Foley
King George Celebrates Forty-Eventh Birthday Quietly
London observes King George III on his forty eventh birthday with family time at Marlborough House. The diplomatic corps called at the palace delivering congratulations as naval and military stations across the empire marked the anniversary in their customary fashion.
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London
George
Marlborough House
Empire
McFarland's 7th Annual Tour Heads North by Train
A select party leaves Atlanta on July 8 for a seven state and Canada tour covering 2500 miles including 500 miles by water. The Pullman trip to Toronto includes Cincinnati Detroit Buffalo Niagara Falls and Toronto with all expenses paid by $55.00. High class features guaranteed and many bookings already. J F McFarland manager 41% Peachtree St Atlanta Ga.
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McFarland
Canada
Cincinnati
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Atlanta
J. F. McFarland
Mgr
Peachtree St
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the Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Ex Brose
Post Office
Dilig
Taft
Fala
Republican National Committee
Atisataa
Cuba
Ems
Dunedin
Ohio
the Bookbinders’ International Union
Tues
the American State Bank
Sreeee
Tee
Clarke
R. W. Sizer
American State Bank
Thos. F. Green
N. P
Clarke County
Alla Aera
Star Soap
Secoruhare
Clayton Streets
Procter & Gamble Distributing Co
Southern
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Nashville
Mobile
New Orleans
Memphis
Montgomery
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
American
St. Louis
New York
Cleveland
South Atlantic
Savannah
Columbia
Albany
Columbus
Jacksonville
Eastern Golf Association
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Meang
Mweh
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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