University notes and political rhetoric in Georgia paper
A coastal issue of editorial snippets discusses carrier discipline, subscription payments, and office procedures. It references Teddy and Billy in a ring, critiques the Republicans, praises University of Georgia alumni, and outlines plans for summer school, high school conferences, and a forthcoming reunion. Investments in water mains and fire protection on campus are noted, with plans for a new business administration school and applied expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Applied Eipecetas
Business Administration
Georgia
Stepslaken
Weather Update from Atlanta Ga June 20
Special weather report from Atlanta notes light showers in southern Texas with some areas in North Carolina and the Lower Lake region also reporting precipitation. The bulletin highlights scattered showers as the pattern continues.
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Atlanta
Texas
Astern
North Carolina
Lower Lake Region
Model Commencement Address at University of Georgia
The Banner prints in full Joseph Henry Lumpkin's baccalaureate address to the 1912 University of Georgia graduates. Lumpkin, an Athens native from a notable family, speaks with wit humor and wisdom, delivering a polished literary gem that climaxes the commencement.
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University of Georgia
Joseph Henry Lumpkin
Old Chapel
Athens
Roosevelt in Chicago draws criticism on convention propriety
The piece denounces Theodore Roosevelt for appearing in Chicago during the Republican National Convention sessions. It cites etiquette and political custom against aspirants attending the nominating scene, noting rare prior exceptions and referencing James Bryce on managing candidates from a distance. It argues such conduct questions fitness for high office.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Macon
Garfield
Bryan
James Bryce
United States
Washington
Bryce
University of Oxford
This Date in History and Birthday Notes
The column lists historic milestones from 1675 to 1911 including the first stone of St Paul’s Cathedral and Halifax’s founding. It also marks Andrew Draper’s 64th birthday and notes notable figures Mohammed Ali Mirza A H P Lefroy and political expectations at the Baltimore convention with Underwood and Bryan discussed.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Halifax
Lord Halifax
Washington
Philadelphia
Missouri
Yellowstone
St. Louis
New York
Personal and Social News Highlights
Miss Leola Flanigan of Clarke and Miss Pearl Hardman of Colbert visit Miss Nell McDorman. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dickson of Jefferson host Mrs. S T Hood for the McDorman Allap wedding. Miss Mary Hunnicutt leaves for a Tallulah summer. Miss Nofee Dozier of Gainesville visits Hill Street sister Mrs. D. G. Bickers during commencement. Little Miss Marjorie Bickers accompanies her to visit grandmother.
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Leola
Flanigan
Clarke
Pearl Hardman
Colbert
Nell McDorman
W. W. Dickson
Jefferson
S T. Hood
Nofee Dozier
Gainesville
Hill Street
D. G. Bickers
Marjorie Bickers
Suits to measure at no middle man's profit
National Woolen Mills advertises men’s suits measured to fit at a price of 15 dollars with direct sale, claiming no middleman’s profit.
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National Woolen Mills
Move on Now! Police Crowd Crackdown Threats
A police officer orders a street crowd to disperse and threatens force if they do not move. The confrontation escalates as officers swing batons, breaking up the gathering and dispersing participants.
Dorsey and Junkenstein dissolve long partnership
Notice announces the dissolution of the Athens Georgia furniture firm Dorsey & Junkenstein after twenty eight years. W F Dorsey remains with the business as Dorsey Furniture Company and assumes all debts and duties of the former partnership. A farewell card from W F Dorsey extols partner P Funkenstein and wishes him rest and happiness.
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Athens
Dorsey & Junkenstein
Clarke County
Georgia
P. Funkenstein
W.F. Dorsey
Dorsey Furniture Company
W. F. Dorsey
Dorsey& Funkenstein
Dorsey & Funkenstein
God of Heaven
Auto Parties to Visit Georgia Road Authorities Convention
A large gathering of road officials and enthusiasts will converge in Augusta and Waynesboro for the Georgia Roads conference on the 24th and 25th. Delegates from Richmond and Burke counties are expected, with a Clarke county auto trip highlighting a 30 mile county tour. The program includes a three mile Winterville to Lexington road stretch showcasing topsoil road-making from start to finish and its long term wear.
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Georgia Road Authorities
Richmond County
Burke County
Augusta
Waynesboro
Georgia
County of
Clarke
Winterville
Lexington Road
Sur- Socing
Weather and cotton report with warm spell and scattered showers
The forecast notes fair weather and cotton with daytime highs around 100 degrees or more in northern and interior counties. Local showers were above normal in the northwestern and northern counties, with little or no precipitation elsewhere except isolated showers in scattered localities.
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Interior
Weather Conditions in the Cotton Regions
New Orleans reports mean temperatures above normal in Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas with excess up to six degrees while the rest of the Cotton Belt ranges from normal to four degrees below normal. Highest weekly mean 84 at San Antonio Texas and heavy rainfall in southeastern Louisiana central Alabama northwestern Georgia and western South Carolina. Franklin Louisiana records 7.20 inches. sunshine ample. early week cool in Texas.
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Banner
New Orleans
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Cotton Belt
San Antonio
Tex
South Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
Franklin
Oconee Street Baraca Class Seeks New Members
The Oconee Street Sunday school has formed a live Baraca class. Three weeks in, delegate Henry Juhlin returns from the Georgia State Baraca Convention in Albany with helpful points. He will report next Sunday. invite all young men to join and stay for the active work and welcoming handshake.
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Oconee Street
Henry Juhlin
Albany
Jublin
Stores Close for Veteran's Funeral in Carlton Georgia
Carlton Ga June 20 Every store in town closed for the funeral of a veteran. Reverend A J Smith and Reverend S R England of Athens assisted. Special cash provided by the S A L railroad to bring funeral party from Athens to Carlton at eleven. See the doll in Michael's window to be given away Saturday matinee at Colonial Tickets good for children until Saturday draw.
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Carlton
A. J. Smith
S. R. England
Athens
S. A. L. Railroad
Athenry
Michael
Colonial
Charter Granted for Theta Chapter House at UGA
Judge Brand granted a charter to the Phi Delta Theta Home Company led by T. W. Reed E. H. Dorsey J. J. Strickland and A. H. Davenport. The group forms the second alumni fraternity chapter house trust at the University of Georgia following the Alpha Phi Alpha? Wait.
Alumni officers chosen for UGA class of 1912
The University of Georgia senior class elected alumni officers for the graduates of 1912. Clifford Brannen of Milledgeville will be president, Will King Meadow of Elberton is vice president, and T. J. Wooster of Athens is secretary. The class reunion is planned for commencement 1917.
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University of Georgia
Clifford Brannen
Statesboro
Milledgeville
Will King Meadow
Elberton
T. J.wooster
Athens
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Cleveland
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Shah of
Persia
A. H.P. Lefroy
University of Toronto
Informa
Underwood
Mary Hunnicutt
Tallulah
South
Empire State Chemical CO
Harry Hodgson
Ce Ee
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Liverpool
O. S
Sane
Os Oe
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