Athens Banner Soothes Political Worries and Postal Oversight
The Athens Banner discusses delays in the legislature over Christmas adjournments, constitutional amendments to shift presidential and congressional terms to January, and a Supreme Court view on postal censorship of newspapers. It warns that old Congress elects a president if no majority is reached and criticizes post office government overreach.
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Senate
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Post Office Department
House of Representatives
Opening of Peabody Hall at the University of Georgia
The formal opening of Peabody Hall marks a new step for Georgia’s education system. The building, financed by George Peabody, inaugurates a new School of Education to train future professors and school leaders, complementing normal schools and elevating the university toward a broader “university” ideal.
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School of Education
University of Georgia
Peabody Hall
University
South
George Peabody
Georgia
Athens Pushes Duke Electric Line Through City
Athens chamber of commerce drives the proposed extension of the Duke electric lines from Anderson, South Carolina to Atlanta. If the route includes Athens, local business leaders argue the city’s position on the northeast rail corridor makes it essential, and cooperation could bring an Atlanta Winston Salem network with raillike electric service.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce of
Duke Electric Lines
Anderson
S. C
Atlanta
Andersen
Winston- Salem
Greenville
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Southern Railroad
Duke
Winston-Salem
Norfolk
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Transmitting Electricity Two Hundred Miles
A northern host explains to a guest how Niagara Falls power is converted to electricity and sent hundreds of miles through long distance lines. The article notes Keokuk to St Louis transfers, Pacific coast lines, and European projects from the Danube and Rhine, with glowing night conductors and daytime invisibility of power.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
Keokuk Dam
Mississippi
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
Europe
Danube
Paris
Rhine
Growth as the Measure of Life in Nature and Spirit
An excerpt extols growth as the essential sign of life across animals and plants, insisting that without growth there is only death. It frames growth as driving force behind vitality, activity, and the perpetual increase of living elements shaping existence.
This Date in History Birthday and Milestones
This date highlights June 12 milestones from 1665 to 1912 including New York City governance, martial law proclamation in Massachusetts, Harriet Martineaus birth, and Theodore Roosevelts stance on women's suffrage. Also notes S51 birthday and James H. Bradys recent marriage.
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New York City
Gen. Gage
Massachusetts
Harriet Martineau
Missouri
St. Louis
Maximillian
Carlotta
City of
Mexico
Mous
Cummington
Mass
Thomas G. Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. James’ Cathedral
Toronto
Theodore Roosevelt
Clarke County Leads in Tax Reform Debate in Georgia
Clarke County voices push for tax system changes to equalize real estate and personal property assessments. Proposals include a constitutional amendment to require mortgage-backed reforms and a tax board of equalizers, aiming to boost state revenue and reduce municipal inequities. The last Clarke County grand jury urged a fairer method, noting city and county assessments differ, with Athens city residents paying assessed values while county lands are overvalued, shifting burden onto taxpayers.
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Pennate
VuBose
DuBose
Representatie Lipscomb
A. Griffith
Griffith
Dorsey
Clarke County
Athens
Druggists' National Home dedication at Palmyra
Palmyra Wisconsin June 11 formal dedication of the Druggists' National Home for sick and aged members in connection with the association's third annual convention. Denominations moving closer though religious institutions mix with education. Also an advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a guaranteed cure with patient testimonial and price 50 cents.
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Palmyra
Wis
Druggists’ National
National Association of Drug Clerks
Serious back pain warning from Athens resident
Athens citizen Mrs J F Martin describes severe kidney trouble and back ache. She says after suffering bedridden, Dean's Kidney Pills brought steady improvement with complete recovery after four boxes. Product sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Dean's.
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Athens
J. F. Martin
N. Thomas St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Constipation Relief
A drugstore advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a mild vegetable tonic for constipation, torpid liver, and biliousness. It claims several health benefits and guarantees a refund if not effective, with a 50 cent price per bottle and warnings to avoid imitations.
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Dodson
Influenza 13 not harmless disease
Atlanta, Ga is informed by the Georgia State Board of Health that influenza once seen as mild now often brings severe complications. It targets old or weak individuals and those with heart or lung troubles, and can lead to pneumonia, kidney or nerve issues. Isolation, hygiene, and expert medical care are essential.
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Atlanta
Georgia State Board of Health
Pfeiffer
Issu-91
Russia
Germany
England
New York
North America
United States
Lee
Masonic and fraternal lodge directory for Mt Vernon area
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8 pm in Max Joseph building. Athene B P O E No. 780 meets Wednesdays at 8 45 pm at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Owls Nest No. 1460 meets Fridays at 8 38 pm Clayton St. Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays at Clayton and Jackson. Williama Lodge No. 15 I O O F meets Mondays at Odd Fellows Hall over Davison-Nicholson. Elmo Lodge K of P St Elmo No. 40 meets Mondays at Castle Hall Clayton and Wall. Geo. B. Davis Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Clayton St. first and third for business, second and fourth for degree drill. Visiting officers invited. Advertise your wants.
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Mt Vernon Lodge
A. M
Mt. Venon Lodge
Masonic Hall
Maz Joseph Building
Clayton Street
W. A. Capps
W. M
BH. Dorsey
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
Max Joseph
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
Joh
L. Deadwyler
B. R. Geo. H. Palmer
Order of Owls
Athens
Owl's Nest
P. H. Corbett
B.A. May
Sec
T Elmo Lodge
St. Elmo Lodge
Rights of Pythias
Ita Castle Hall
Clayton and
Wall Streets
Knight
J. D. Severns
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Talmage Building
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Ax- Press
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Dilla
Athletics
Emory
Holland
Ar Udea
D. G
Tore Eer
Senator Brady
James H. Brady
Idaho
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Olathe
State Normal School
Leavenworth
Brady
Pocatello
Idaho Consolidated Power Company
Republican State Committee of
Weldon B. Heyburn
United States Senate
Marquis of Headford
David Gill
Victor D. Brenner
Robert T. Pell
Converse College
Methodist College
Oxford
Athens Engineering CO
CoGaRy
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
Bloodworth
J. C. Hellner
Augusta
Lodge Directory
O. H. Johnson
H. P
Fred T. Moon
HR. J. Davis
C. C. John Mappin
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