Boy Scouts Movement Gains Support in Athens District
A local meeting draws representatives from nearly every county to back the Boy Scout movement. Chairman Abu Nix is praised for leading organizing efforts. Officials believe Athens will host one of the state’s largest, most active Scout groups, urging all citizens to assist. The aim is to train boys into good citizens through practical service and moral leadership.
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Boy Scouts
Abu Nix
Athens
America
A Verse and a Vignette Urges Raising Men
A poem imagines investing in a boys training institution to nurture responsible citizens. The speaker contrasts financial returns with dividends from educating youths, praising an organization that supports fatherless and friendless boys. It asks readers if they have shared in this civic cause.
Answers to Yesterdays KWiZ Review
A fragment from a quiz page lists answers to yesterday's KWiZ and introduces new questions. Topics include chemistry, anatomy, Roman roads, sailing contracts, rope work, Native American and Greek lore, plus a set of ten new questions on geometry, geography, and language.
Georgia Team Not Bulldogs Says Advocate
A writer urges using the proper name Georgia for the University of Georgia baseball team, opposing the Bulldogs nickname. The plea argues that correct naming enhances advertisement and identity for the university and state, calling for sport writers and authorities to adopt and stick to Georgia.
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Georgia
Bulldogs
University of Georgia
Georgis
University
University of Georgian
Special Tax Notice City Taxes Due In May
The first installment of the city taxes is due from April 16 to May 1, inclusive. Taxpayers failing to pay by May 1 face a $1.50 penalty to be assessed against all delinquents. Issued by City Marshal I. E. O'Farrell. dated 4 20 10. Use Georgia products.
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E. O'Farrell
Tempted to Cuss Clergyman and Second-hand Car Dispute
A clergyman complains the second-hand car bought last week is obstreperous and unrunable. The dealer asks for details and the cleric insists the car cannot function and must stay in the ministry.
World War 1915 Spring Campaign and Ypres Battles
In 1915 French and German forces contest Verdun area and St Mihiel as part of the spring campaign. The piece notes German fortifications at St Mihiel Camp de Romains, French gains near Ypres, and the pivotal second battle of Ypres with Fort Hill 60 and rising British numbers.
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Verfur
Verdun
Mars-la-Tour
Bazaine
Metz
St. Mihiel
Camp Dee Romains
Orne
Thionville
St. Miciel
Etain
Pont-a- Mousson
Paris
Camp de Romains
Switzerland
Old
Luxenburg
Champagne
St Il
Alsace
Jura
North Sea
St. ‘“Mihiel
Ypres
Flanders
Lys
Calais
Yser
Dunkirk
Neuve Chapelle
Foch
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Athens Banner
Banner Publishing Company
Lumpkin Street
H. J. Rowe
Associated Press
Rome
Capua
Mt. Parnassus
Greece
Monte Carlo
Barnard College
Izaak Walton
Avene
Mrs. P, H. Durden
Clayton Street
Skelton Bros. Bakery
Jackson Street
Martin’s
Martiai Bros
Henry L. Doherty & Co
Cities Service Co
Ities Service Co
Bagby
Wall
Georgia Tech
Wall Street
Intanppi
Sates Eic
Athens Railway & Electric Co
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