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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1916
Page
8
W H Faust argues the rural country church stands as the backbone of civilization alongside schools. He laments urban migration draining farms, urges pooling church resources, supporting pastors who serve distant fields, and preserving the church’s role as a pillar of faith and community.
An Athens Georgia advertisement features Mrs James A Smith recommending Vinol a tonic for the elderly claiming it strengthens blood and rebuilds wasting tissue. It cites Vinol ingredients cod liver beef peptone and wine and offers money back if it fails. Also promotes Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey for children with cold coughs.
A Kellogg bulletin from the Department of the Interior via the Bureau of Education urges teachers’ cottages near schools to attract and retain rural teachers. It notes widespread housing shortfalls, heat and space issues, and social hurdles, citing 208 cottages in Washington and a growing nationwide movement supported by state superintendents.
Congressman Tribble recommended to the postoffice department the appointment of Frank L. Stovall as master at Madison Morgan county to succeed A W Broughton whose term expires soon His nomination will be sent to the senate and is expected to be confirmed He is a prominent merchant
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