Growth of the Conscience Fund Passes Half a Million
The Conscience Fund has surpassed $541,000 in anonymous donations from people admitting theft from the government. The fund began after a bookkeeper opened an account with Conscience following a five dollar letter. Contributions range from two cents to $30,000, with large sums during Roosevelt and Wilson administrations. Notable gifts include $14,225.16 from Rev. Bariff and a $30,000, fourfold token mailed from Philadelphia.
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Uncle Sam
Madinon
The
New York Times
Madison
Monroe
Roosevelt
Wilson
Conscience Fund
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Grant
Sam
Hy Sami -Najpe
West Sun
William Free
Peesae Toto
George R. Cooksey
Philadelphia
York
Moody and Sankey
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Safe margin on municipal bonds urged amid growth worries
The state limits a municipality to seven percent of tax values for bonds. Officials warn against bonding to the limit, arguing for a prudent reserve for emergencies such as sewerage, water supply, and other unforeseen needs. Growth in values offers no guaranteed tax rise, so cities should not overextend.
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Athens
Is Liquor and Immorality Hyped in Athens by Press
Reprinted in Thursday's Herald, the Banner-Herald argues against sensational claims that Athens is plagued by liquor, gambling, and immorality. It notes strong church attendance, civic efforts, and identifies need for balanced, non sensational reporting while urging continued vigilance and education.
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Athens
SUPERSTITIONS AND PRICES IN ATHENS IN 1894
Fragment from The Athens Daily Banner recounts local superstition about hearse cleanliness and flowers, a coal price pitch by FP Lucas as miner's agent, details from Clarke County Superior Court grand jury, and a note on a Saintag supper hosted by Clem Gilliland with guests. The items mix social beliefs, commerce, judiciary, and community notices from Athens.
Stag Dinner Recites Courses and Local Business Exchanges
A local social gathering featured oysters on the half shell chicken dishes and cheeses with coffee and cigars. Attendees included B Phinizy Fred Lucas Dick Selzer and others. News notes report stable room exchanges by Reems Brothers Cheney and Young at Clayton Street and Keown Brothers at Thomas Street amid market updates on Athens cotton by Phinizy and Griffith.
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B. Phinizy
Fred Lucas
Dick Selzer
A A Walther
Ben Seedley
C. C. Jack Vintee
Reems Brothers
Cheney and Young
Clayton Street
Keown Brothers
Thomas Street
Fragmented 1920s News Snippets on Crime, Prohibition and Society
A jumble of century old quips covers prohibition, labor, crime, Hollywood, and social mores. Topics include a steam of slogans about speeders, strikes, coal, gossip on a glass road, soldiers’ return, Will Hays in Hollywood, a statue incident, an elevator accident, custody rulings, marriage woes, a costly watch, and Prohibition’s impact on literature. The tone reflects a miscellany of headlines and opinion lines from a newspaper page.
Prenatal Care Promises Safer Births and Health
Red Cross article promotes early prenatal care with a Boston study showing half the infant death rate for cared-for mothers. It urges universal access, proper birth registration, and daily routines for expectant mothers including diet, water, outdoor time, baths, rest, and regular medical checkups.
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Boston District Nursing Association
Brent
Morejover
Boston
Earth
American Red Cross
Letters Suggest Dr Campbell Morgan for Banner
A citizen urges the Banner to honor Dr Campbell Morgan with the Herald’s Loving Cup for public service. The writer salutes Morgan’s inspirational Bible lectures and sermons and asks the committee to fairly recognize his uplifting influence on Athens and the wider community.
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Banner-Herald
Athens
Campbell Morgan
Henald
Herald
Torecall
Varius Civic
G. Camphill
Athens Damia
Levine Cup
ML OS
Nanelas Confers With M Graw In Giants Talks
New York Giants manager McGraw discussed catcher Floyd Brown from the Southern Association and left hand pitcher George Stanton from Norfolk with the club. Brown, from Independence in the South Western League, impressed McGraw and may be tried again next spring. Stanton stays with Norfolk. Phil Douglas, a holdout, was rumored to confer with McGraw on Thursday.
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McGraw
Giants
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Little Bee
George Stanton
Norfolk
Brown
Independence
Stanton
Phil Douglas
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Growth OF the Conscience Fund
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Henry F. Saxon
Darkey
Thornton
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Inu Almple- Justice
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Macon
Lucas
Superior Court Grand Jury
Clarke County Superior Court
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J. W. Collins
James J. J .4Utie
KC. Latimer
Charlee Stern
W. W. Skiff
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J. W. Woods
John J. Johnson
W. F. Block
L.H. Burch
Robert Chappel
F. Woods
D. A Anthony
Wiliam Center
Ender
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East Athens
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Clem Gilliland
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Griffith
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Cleveland
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Irieh Club
Red Cross
Nanelas
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American Sugar Refining Company
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