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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

6

Wedding Presents Burned At Athens Express Office

Macon Telegraph reports a fire at Athens express office on June 15 destroyed records and nearly 100 wedding gifts to Miss Marie Lustrat and Hubbard McHatton. Gifts from Macon were traceable. others could not be due to destroyed records. The only expensive loss cited was a wedding dress from Atlanta.

Macon Telegraph Southern Express Company Athens Mise Marie Lustrat Hubbard McHatton Macon Express Misa Marie Lustrat H. McHatton Express Company

College of Agriculture crisis prompts call for larger state support

The Banner notes the State College of Agriculture has reached peak usefulness but faces resource limits. With an annual $50,000 appropriation, expansion is urged to hire tutors, add departments like entomology and agricultural economics, and expand laboratories. Georgia compares with Wisconsin Iowa and Alabama, urging a $60,000 maintenance fund for 1912-1913 to sustain outreach to tens of thousands of farmers.

State Colege of Agriculture Constitution Georgian and Journal of Atlanta Macon Telegraph the College State College of Agriculture Georgia Wisconsin Iown Ohio Alabama

Universitas agenda est and the Georgia university plea

The Georgia Board of Visitors urges a bold expansion of the University of Georgia arguing the institution must serve a growing, financially stronger state. It decries underfunding of agriculture, law, and graduate education while calling for nationwide prestige and universal access to top training for all citizens.

University of Georgia Board of Visitors People of Georgia Board of Trustees State of Georgia Franklin College Universitas Agenda Law Department Georgia Empire Commonwealth

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Wound Aid

A notice endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the prompt treatment for wounds from knives guns tin cans rust fireworks and other injuries to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene. It cites its use for burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands corns or piles with a 25 cent price at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & sons.

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Agrarian State Aims to Stay In Front Rank

The article praises the state's agricultural leadership, noting its rise to fourth place due to active measures. It argues continued effort will maintain or improve this standing despite potential costs, urging ongoing work to reach higher goals.

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Vision for a University School of Education in Georgia

The visiting boards urge Georgia to create a distinct School of Education at the university with its own building, faculty, and dean. They argue education and agriculture are vital, advocate elevating teaching as a lifelong profession, and press for a $10,000 annual maintenance to establish a top teachers’ college aligned with state needs.

Georgia Teachers’ College State Normal School School of Education Normal School Peabody Board

Itch Relief Sale for D. D. D. Prescription

The advertisement promotes D. D. D. Prescription with a soothing mix of wintergreen thymol and other ingredients. It claims immediate relief from burning itching and says first drops stop the fire and begin to heal while cleansing impurities. It urges readers to buy a $1.00 or 25 cent bottle from H. R. Palmer & Sona Prince Avenue Pharmacy.

H. R. Palmer & Sona Prince Avenue Pharmacy

Portugal Assembly Forms Plan to Frame New Constitution

Lisbon June 19 The constituent Assembly charged with drafting a constitution for the Republic of Portugal met today and organized itself formally, beginning work on the legal framework for the new government.

Portugal Lisbon Republic of Portugal

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