Athens Public Schools Shaping a Lifelong Education System
Athens proud of its public schools. Since 1885 voters backed bonds and teachers. by 1913 the system had 12 schools, 69 teachers, 3,680 pupils. Departments span Science English Mathematics History French German Domestic Commercial Latin Greek Oratory and Current Events.
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State University
Lucy Cobb Institute
State Normal School
Athens
Georgia
South
E. C. Branson
G. G. Bond
Bond
Edward B. Mell
Branson
G. H. Palmer
John White Morton
J. D. Mell
John E. Talmadge, Jr
M. G. Michael
D. C. Barrow
C. D. Flanigen
W. F. Dorsey
Georgia Demonstration Work Praised by U S Ag Official
Dr Knapp, special agent in charge of USDA demonstration work, lauds Georgia and the State College of Agriculture for cooperative efforts. He notes vigorous local cooperation, the role of Campbell in boosting field efficiency, and warns the weevil threat in Southwestern Georgia next year. He stresses diversification, soil improvement, home supplies, and girls canning and poultry clubs as vital components. The Athens location aids administration and effectiveness.
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Bradford Knapp
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Campbell
Texas
Athens
Washington
Servant Electricity Rebrands as Versa Tile
Former Light Agent, now Versa Tile, reveals new branding and product line changes. The company shifts focus from electrical services to tile and related interior finishing, signaling strategic transformation for market expansion.
Electricity as a Household Servant in 1913 Omaha
Omaha readers learn electricity now handles sweeping washing ironing cooking and warming. The feature highlights electric vacuum washing machine iron stove heater and other devices while noting safety cleanliness and efficiency. A Cleveland note mentions new suburban homes with electric lighting and cooking stoves in Wildwood Toledo area.
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Oakland
Cal
Tribune
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Omaha, Neb
Bee
George W. Johnston
Johnston Electric Company
Omaha
Milady
Mer
Milord
CNOK
Cleveland, O
Toledo
Wildwood
Wiltsie Realty Company
Alas How True Doctrine On Women’s Nature Provokes Debate
The speaker disputes the idealized view of women as inherently virtuous, calling the notion cowardly. He argues it is better to face facts and acknowledge that even angelic women may conceal a mischievous side despite beauty, economy, and singing.
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Stevenson
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Athens City Schools
Sol J. Boley Co
Athens, Georgia
Atlanta Ag’l Works
Atlanta
Fleming-Dearing Hardware Company
Clayton Street
Athens, GA
DR. Knapp
United States
Athens College
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