Branson Library to Be Improved and Expanded
The Branson Library, part of Branson City Schools, will gain new books funded by a recent charity event totaling just over one hundred dollars. A thorough revision aims to boost efficiency by selecting titles for specific grades and distributing them accordingly. The library houses more than five thousand eight hundred volumes and is set to surpass the six thousand mark, reinforcing it as the largest district school library in the state.
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Opera House
Branson Library
Tempof
Supt
Bond
Branson
Death of Mrs. J. E. Hightower at Atlanta
Mrs. J. E. Hightower died Thursday at her Atlanta home. Daughter of W. A. Wood, a well known Oconee County citizen, her funeral was held in Bishop, with many friends attending. Her passing brings sorrow to Mino and her local connections.
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Atlanta
J. E. Hightower
Deans Kidney Pills Prove Best for Kidney Pain
A proprietor discusses his experience with Deans Kidney Pills after suffering irregular kidney secretions and backache. He credits the pills with stopping back pain, normalizing secretions, and restoring restful sleep. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores for 50 cents a box.
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Roal Collins
Gre Colles Emtie
Tio
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
County’s Convicts Arranged for Clarke County
County authorities arrange for sixteen convicts to be transferred from the state to Clarke County under an allotment approved by the Prison Commission. The men, averaging around eleven months to many years, will be housed at the county camp and used to work on roads, with a night guard and secure chaining. They arrive on April 1 and will be housed in a large tent before permanent placement.
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Irman Vincent
Athana
Gearsia Prison Commission
Aps
Clarke
Clarke Enunty
Watts
Ain Aberage
Gan
Stiffern Megroes
Durban
Clathanae
Seaboard de Per
Ali
Troubadours Tour Continues Amid Critical Acclaim
The Troubadours show sails through a successful American and European run with strong crowds and ovations. From New York City’s Star Theatre opening to current leg performances, critics call the tour a major success second only to Sousa.
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Sousa
Star Theatre
New York City
New York
New York Herald
New Residence Planned on Henderson Avenue by Mr Charles H Phinizy
Mr Charles H Phinizy will begin within tew days the erection of a new six room cottage on Henderson Avenue behind his Milledge Avenue corner residence. The dwelling will be an addition to the area and is expected to be completed by early summer.
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Anne
Henderson Avenue
Milledge Avenue
Cotton Soars on Census Report
The census data released yesterday via the Athens Cotton and Stock Exchange shows an increase in ginned bales, triggering an immediate market rally. Prices rose about five dollars per bale as Athens speculators cheer a near-term upward turn and anticipate higher spot cotton prices.
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Athens Cotton and Stock Exchange
Athens
Baxter firm claims agent in Atlanta seeks settlement
A representative of Baxter & Co. in Atlanta announces a visit to settle the failed Lanater & Company claims amid a reported eighty cent on the dollar offer. The agent declines to comment publicly on the matter.
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Atlanta
Hunter Pints Bus
Hefimet
S Sb. Lanater & Compay
Easter hats and millinery parade at Davison Lowe’s
Davison and Lowe’s Millinery Parlors showcase a full line of dress hats for ladies Misses and children with new shipment of dress goods and trimmings. Includes silks, ribbons, collars, Irish linen, linen knickerbockers, wash silks and white goods with wholesale sale notes from J. P. Fears & Son.
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Habutai
Southern Educational Conference to Meet in Birmingham
The Southern Educational Conference likely will convene in Birmingham Alabama with Athens educators attending. The group has met in southern cities for years to discuss southern education needs and aims to shift toward businesslike meetings with large public gatherings. The General Education Board will use gathered information to guide fund distributions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Athens
South
General Education Board
Special Communion Services Seek Spiritual Awakening
The church invites members to special services replacing the lecture schedule as they seek a revived church. A 4 30 p m service is planned for tomorrow at the chapel with hopes for a strong spiritual presence and blessed week ahead.
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Aseof
Chiel
JW. Walden
Michael Bros Co Millinery Opens in Athens
Michael Bros. Co. announces grand millinery openings in Athens next week with foreign creations and New York styles. Show runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday March 29 30. buyers urged to defer purchases until they view the hats.
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Michael Bros. Co
New York
Athens
Master Frank Hoke Stricken by Illness at Home
Master Frank Hoke the young son of Mr and Mrs J F Hoke lies dangerously ill with inflammatory rheumatism at his parents home on Hancock Avenue. Attending physicians express apprehension yet hold hope for recovery. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as remedy for salt rheum eczema and blood diseases.
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J. 4. Hoke
Hancock Avenue
Hood
Impromptu Debate At University Chapel Competition
Last night at the University Chapel the University boys held an impromptu debate in front of an interesting audience. Prof. S. V. Sanford presided and ruled on the decision. Participants from Phi Kappa Society and Demosthenian Society argued the proposition that final examinations in the University of Georgia should be abolished. The Phi Kappas supported the affirmative while the Demosthenians held the negative. The ruling favored the Newive.
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University Chapel
S. V. Sanford
University
University of Georgia
Phi Kappas
Nish
Demosthenians
Lipscomb Named to Parker Club Executive Committee
Mr Frank A Lipscomb of this city named to the Parker club executive committee by President Dorsey of Atlanta. Dorsey selected prominent Democrats and Athens citizens already enrolled under the Parker banner amid a large list of supporters.
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Frank A. Lipscomb
Parker Club
Dorsey
Atlanta
Democat Mic Will Parma Negenes Ene HW
Athens
Parker
Fine Basketball YM C A Tonight
A great game of rivalry between the yellows and purples is set for Tuesday night at the YMCA gym. Admission is ten cents, with proceeds split between the two teams to cover advertising costs. The match follows YMCA league standings, with yellows at 185 points and purples at 168 after Welch added 59 new members.
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Welch
Athens Post Office Building Funding Sought in Senate
Washington reports the sundry civil appropriation bill includes forty thousand dollars to continue the post office building in Athens Georgia. The item appears in the Senate agenda as part of federal funding measures.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Athens
Letter from a Japanese professor on war mood and censorship
Prof T J Wooster of the University of Georgia received a letter from a Tokyo Japanese university professor. The letter describes strict government press censorship and the Japanese mindset before hostilities. It notes Japan’s three months of readiness to begin war and a plan to curb pride in the empire.
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Japan
Georgia
Tokio
Prof. Wootter
Staus
Tie
Russie
Tttve
Edward S. Upson Enters Insurance with New England Mutual
Edward S. Upson, who has joined the insurance business with New England Mutual, will leave today for Dare City. His many friends here wish him well as he begins a new chapter in Atlanta.
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New_Ensland Mutual
Postum Tea Restores Health in Family Trials
A reader describes a mother’s recovery from coffee related ailments after switching to Postum. She reports improved digestion and weight gain, noting better humor and energy. The account credits Postum as the crucial factor and cites a testimonial from a Battle Creek company and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Lee
Timby
Ind
Trink
Oreaeloat
Seth
Postini
Postimm
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Well_ Ville
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