Villa is the focus as political turmoil rages at home front
The Athens Banner notes Villa’s defiant acts and Carranza’s push for U S aid to capture him, urging swift joint action. It highlights public interest in Miss Mildred Rutherford’s lecture on Reconstruction and comments on military responsibility and pacifist critique.
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Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens
Garte
Mat- Villa
Carranza
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Villa
Peopia
Mildred
Rutherford
Seney-Stovall
Lucy Cobb Institute
South
Giving Up The Tobacco Habit Warns Of Addiction
A doctor from St. Luke's Hospital argues tobacco is a social habit hard to quit. The piece counters Dr. Robbert Abbe claiming quitting is easy, noting long-term smokers and chewers are enslaved by the habit and urging young men not to start due to health costs.
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Robbert Abbe
St. Luke’s Hospital
New York
Abbe
Andke
Training of cooks in Georgia cities sparks discussion
In Atlanta and Savannah debates rise over negro cooks attending domestic science schools. Proponents cite benefits while noting time and educational limits. The plan began in Athens years ago with Sam Harris and continues to draw mixed results but remains seen as worthy and potentially improves cooks for white households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Savannah
Georgia
Athens
Sam Harris
Business Outlook Shows General Prosperity Ahead
The article describes a broad optimism for the year with railways ordering heavy steel rails, a car shortage signaling active freight, and rising building activity. Manufacturing runs full time, carpenters and bricklayers busy, and cotton price recovery expected to lift the South.
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Algo
The boodle wins the vote says D G Bickers
A verse warns that money buys votes in politics, arguing the man with boodle controls elections. It suggests brains or character matter less than financial influence, invoking the idea that when the time comes the one with funds gets support, not honor or independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’ Patmos
Webster
Choate
Itinerant Secrets of the World Property in Seeds and Goats
The piece recounts farm and fireside notes on smuggling vs. strict export controls. It cites Turkish Angora goats, a California man named Doctor Bailey who stole goats and skins, and the spread of seed and plant material across the world. It mentions tea, rubber, and pests as consequences, with a final nod to the dual nature of free exchange in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Doctor Bailey
Turkey
South Africa
China
Japan
South Carolina
Brasil
Ceylon
East India
Brazil
Java
San Jose
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Endorsed by Mother of Eight
Mrs. P Rehkamp of Covington Kentucky says Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough syrup for her eight children. She notes they suffered from croup from infancy and have avoided further trouble since using the product.
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P. Rehkamp
Herman S&j
Covington, Ky
Foley
Tanlac touted by Tennessee professor gains 24 pounds
A testimonial from Professor Elmer Morris of Stewart County Tennessee praises Tanlac for reversing chronic stomach and bowel trouble. Once 225 pounds, he dropped to 170, then, after three bottles, rose to 194 and later 190 pounds, saying he feels better than ever. He bought Tanlac through local seller C itizens' Pharmacy Athens and The Kroner Co Winterville.
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Tanlac
R. Luton
Bumpus Mills
Tenn
G. F. Willis
Atlanta
Elmer Morris
Morris
Dawson Springs
Stewart County
Dover
Dawn Son
Athens
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Winterville
Kroner Co
Destructive Clarkesville Fire Destroys Hotels and House
A major Clarkesville blaze origin in the Jones boarding house swept to the Spencer hotel and surrounding buildings. Losses run about 7000 with 1500 insurance. no injuries reported as wind fueled multiple fires while court visitors aided firefighting efforts.
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Clarkesville
Jones Boarding House
Spencer Hotel
Jones
E. P. West & Company
Spencer
Tenth Agricultural Rally in Elberton Georgia Deemed a Great Success
The tenth rally for the Eighth district drew 400 to 500 attendees in Elberton, Georgia. Guests included Mrs. Nellie Peters Black and Commissioner J. D. Price. Dr. T. H. McHatton and Prof. Frederick E. Merrill spoke on extension work and agricultural advancement, with Elberton ladies hosting a luncheon at the Elks Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Elberton
Nellie Peters Black
J. D. Price
Agricultural Department of
T. H. McHatton
State College of Agriculture
Frederick E. Merrill
State Normal School
Progress
Good Ladies of
Elks Home
Carnival Sat Down Hard by City Authorities
A carnival company failed to win city support for April shows after the chamber of commerce and several organizations declined sponsorship or license shares. The Woodmen of the World showed tentative interest but the council refused use of Washington street and anticipated an injunction once franchise was granted, prompting the representative to depart on the afternoon train.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Woodmen of the World
Grand Lodge of the Order
Washington Street
Carnival Company
Limping on Both Sides Subject at Henderson Talk
The YMCA religious committee invites men to hear Rev. Lewis A. Henderson of Maysville speak Sunday at 3 with the topic Limping on Both Sides. Evangelist T A Henry will lead songs and the male chorus. Boys meet at 3:30 with announced speakers to follow.
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Rev. L. A. Henderson
Clayton Street
Young Men’s Christian Ociation
Athens
Lewis A. Henderson
Baptist Church
Maysville
Henderson
Henderson Jis
T.A. Henry
Faith as foundation of daily life in Clarke county
The sermon discusses faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of unseen realities. It links faith to agriculture, commerce, banking, infrastructure, and government, portraying faith as the engine behind planting, trade, bonds, railways, and social progress in Athens and Clarke County.
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Clarke County
Athens
Faith in God and Confederate Pensions Rally Letter
A Banner column publishes a veteran letter urging support for H R 478 to fund Confederate pensions from cotton tax and captured property proceeds. The text extols faith as a hero’s proof, cites biblical examples, and urges readers to act, attend meetings, and press lawmakers.
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Americas
Friends of the South
John N. Tillman
Arkansas
United States
South
Joseph Day Stewart
Americus, Ga
Tomoroow a Better Day Foley Cathartic Notice
Advertisement advises taking Foley Cathartic Tablet to relieve indigestion sick headache biliousness and bloating from delayed bowel action with wording emphasizing immediate use and tomorrow’s improvement. The text includes garbled trailing words unrelated to the health claim.
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Jim Woodward
Homer Lea
Harry’ Lee
Richard Stockton, Jr
D. G. Bickers
E. Morris
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