Nordica's Rise From Brescia to Wagnerian Triumphs
Lillian Nordica made her operatic debut as Violetta in La Traviata in Brescia Italy and rose to fame across Milan Genoa London Saint Petersburg and Paris. She created Elsa in Lohengrin at Bayreuth and was first Isolde and Brünhilde to be heard at the Prinz-Regenten theater in Munich. A crucial Wagnerian triumph followed with a nationwide tribute from admirers.
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Mme. Lillian, Nordica
Violetta
Brescia
Italy
Milan
Genoa
London
St. Petersburg
Paris
Nimeé
Cosima
Wagner
Elsa
Bayreuth
Nordica
Prinz-Regenten
Munich
Beron
Cotamoni
Barnegat Postmaster Endorses Cough Remedy
A Barnegat postmaster reports severe coughing from fits of coughing that exhausted him. He praises Foley Honey and Cough Syrup, saying it ended his coughing spells after use. A Greensboro reader says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy worked better than other medicines for his children. For sale by dealers.
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E. Collins
Barnegat
Sohann
Sickelsmith
Greensboro
Chamberlain
Fine New Odd Fellows Lodge Formed at Dewy Rose
Yesterday morning Mr Co Ae Von der Leith District Deputy Grand Patriarch of the Encampment of the Odd Fellows of Georgia returned from Dewy Rose in Elbert county near Elberton where he instituted a fine and flourishing lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He acted for Mr A B Carter division deputy for this territory. The enrollment was specially good for a new lodge numbering 38 representative citizens. The Elberton team put on the degrees in tip top style impressive and beautiful in the amplified form.
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von der Leith
Odd. Fellows of
Georgia
Dewy Rose
Elbert County
Elberton
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
A B. Carter
Five Tonight Age Up for the B.A. Degree
Mount Vernon lodge F and A Masons will meet at their temple this evening with important business. Five candidates seek admission and will receive the Entered Apprentice degree. Qualified local and visiting brethren are invited to attend.
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Mount Vernon Lodge
A. Masons
Painting Grand Stand at Sanford Field
Painters work on the grand slant at Sanford Field as Frank Andersons team prepares for the season. Crews apply fresh paint during pleasant weather and expect a warm, bright new look for the field.
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Sanford Field
Frank Anderson
Foley Kidney Pills Laudatory Customer Letter
An Illinois reader from Bloomington describes severe backache and kidney pain eased by Foley Kidney Pills. He reports the product helped him work hard again and ends with a positive testimonial about the pill’s effectiveness.
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D. Toomey
Olive St
Bloomington
University of Georgia Leads Enrollment Rise Across U S
The University of Georgia reports a 22 percent increase in enrollment for the 1910-11 scholastic year, topping a long list of colleges and universities nationwide. Several large schools saw declines, while Georgia's growth reflects statewide pride in higher education progress.
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University of Georgia
United States
Springy Day Observes Changeable Weather Across Town
Capt W S Holman leaves for Florida to escape looming cold snap after reading forecasts while a young lawyer Lamar Racker sports a white straw hat on a breezy spring afternoon. The scene captures the town’s early signs of spring with observers noting peach blossoms in the air.
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W. S. Holman
Board of County Commissioners
Florida
Lamar Racker
Flag Pole Painted Atop Government Building
The 20-foot flag pole on the government building received a second coat in a creamy white tone. The task required a block and tackle to reach the top and a brush dipped in paint to apply the finish.
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Merve
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Testimonial From Athens
Ambiguous ad style notice from Athens endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills. A farmer from Dougherty Street cites back pain and kidney illness improved after using two boxes, dated March 25 1908, with a 1917 interview reaffirming satisfaction. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY listed as sole US agents.
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Athens
Dougherty
Doan
Patten
Noth Ing
Dodn
Tam
Foster-Milbaral Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doat
Fans invited to guess Georgia Clemson baseball lineup
The Banner asks readers to predict the Georgia baseball team's first lineup for the March 29 game with Clemson. Coach Anderson will not reveal positions until March 28, and the paper will publish the lineup Friday morning. Send entries to the Banner for filing.
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Georgia
Clemson
Anderson
University of Georgia
Socialist Party
Iight
Sear
Sehd
Banihet
Bowden
Calendar clock error pushes rent due date forward a day
City clerk and Marshal Wooten discuss a malfunctioning clock in the clerk’s office that was meant to display date and time. A faulty gear caused the mechanism to jump a day, making February appear with an incorrect date and advancing the rent due day by one.
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Marshal Wooten
George Washington Testifies in Mayor Court Disorder Case
The sole witness in a disorderly conduct case before the mayor’s court testified yesterday. George Washington, described as brunette and from cant-telia fame, stated the truth, leading to Lewis Daniel being fined ten dollars and Arthur released after a claim of mistreatment of a younger person.
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Séquét
George Washington
Lewis
Daniel
Thu
Thomas
G. Washington
Mr J Y Carithers Improves After Brief Illness
A report from yesterday states Mr J Y Carithers, who recently suffered a sudden illness, has shown notable improvement and was able to leave his home and work at his office for most of the day. He appears to be about the same or better and is not the worse for the brief attack.
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Hig
Sam
J. ¥. Carithérs
Black Child Hurts as Slop Bucket Overturns in City
A Black child about eight in Classic, City, was injured when a bucket of slop toppled onto him near a depot area. Eyewitnesses described a singing performer nearby and a nearby restaurant as the scene of the incident.
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Pear
Ee Depot
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Qstanti
Bell Telephone
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Southern
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NEW Odd Fellows Lodge
THE
Georgia University Leads
Benton H. Walton
Red
Glock
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Washington
J. Y. Carithers
Athens, Ga
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